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Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Wherever you are located in Illinois from Chicago to Zion or even Lindenhurst, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

Illinois Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Deborah Danner
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Together we will explore your childhood, past, and present. Learning more about who you are is essential for being able to challenge the difficulties that have brought you here. Together we will work to make you stronger, happier, and empowered.


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Together, we will:

Together we will explore your childhood, past, and present. Learning more about who you are is essential for being able to challenge the difficulties that have brought you here. Together we will work to make you stronger, happier, and empowered.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a variety of approaches using talk therapy, explorations of your childhood and your past, and a variety of art therapy techniques. I like to find out what your interests are and incorporate that into your sessions (art, music, books, etc).

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Issues
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Women
  • Work-Life Balance
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Kathy Emery, PhD
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We will work collaboratively to focus on your personal goals in order to support you in experiencing the insight and changes you desire.


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Together, we will:

We will work collaboratively to focus on your personal goals in order to support you in experiencing the insight and changes you desire.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and attachment-based perspectives help people understand themselves, their relationships, and how they interact with the world around them.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Family Dynamics
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma
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Benedetta Rossi
Together, we will:

Create a therapeutic relationship where we can explore what keeps you stuck in your life. We will work to find different ways of coping with what you are struggling with and tap into your unique strengths. We will also process your emotions together.


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Together, we will:

Create a therapeutic relationship where we can explore what keeps you stuck in your life. We will work to find different ways of coping with what you are struggling with and tap into your unique strengths. We will also process your emotions together.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is tailored to your needs. I strive to get to know you and explore what has/hasn't worked for you in the past. My main approach is to create a warm environment where we can explore different topics and work towards your goals together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • College Students
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Emerging Adults
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • Immigrants
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Katherine M. Hayes
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I help women navigate different life stages and strengthen their mental health in a safe space free of judgment or pressure. I offer a holistic and interpersonal approach that will help you find adaptive coping skills.


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I help women navigate different life stages and strengthen their mental health in a safe space free of judgment or pressure. I offer a holistic and interpersonal approach that will help you find adaptive coping skills.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help women explore their emotions in a safe space, free of judgement or pressure. By embracing each client's own unique story and strengths, I am able to help them find adaptive coping skills that allow them to flourish.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motherhood
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Sarah Malak
Together, we will:

work through your concerns and get you to a place where you can truly feel that your past is in the past and that you have the skills and strength to keep moving forward. Together, we will work to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.


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Together, we will:

work through your concerns and get you to a place where you can truly feel that your past is in the past and that you have the skills and strength to keep moving forward. Together, we will work to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm EMDRIA-certified in EMDR and I'm also a Registered Play Therapist. I have training in structural dissociation and parts work, as well as more standard treatment modalities like CBT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Trauma
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Sarah Malak remote and phone therapy in Illinois