Trauma and PTSD Therapists in South Loop, Chicago, IL

You want a therapist who understands and respects who YOU are. Period. At The Juniper Center you will find LGBTQ centered care. We are owned and directed by a therapist and a member of our community. Your name, your pronouns, your identity belong to you. Helping you heal belongs with us. Therapy for LGBTQ+ people is designed to provide both individuals and their loved ones with the solutions and tools they need to thrive. We take great pride in cultivating an environment that is non-judgmental, supportive, and compassionate – where LGBTQ+ people can speak freely about the challenges and triumphs taking place in their lives.

I am an advanced extern receiving my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. My undergraduate degree is in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and I often incorporate an intersectional feminist lens into treatment. My training experience includes assessment and therapy in a college counseling wellness center, and hospital-based outpatient therapy where I completed a rotation in the OB/GYN department working with pregnant women and new mothers. I have experience helping clients with a wide array of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD , and life transitions.

Years of working with people who have struggled with trauma , depression, anxiety and eating disorders have given me proof of the human capacity for insight, change, growth and connection. I partner with every client to understand and move beyond the maladaptive patterns that get in the way of a life filled with meaning, hope and confidence. Replacing coping mechanisms that are no longer effective is a transformative and formidable process that you do not have to figure out or experience alone.

There are times in life where we all feel overwhelmed. Whether the day to day grind is wearing you down or overwhelming anxiety is making it difficult for you to leave the house, I am here to be on your side. I am a big believer that effective therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist and that healing is achieved by working together. I take an integrative approach to therapy, where I tailor the therapy to fit the needs of the client. I am also trained in EMDR therapy for trauma treatment and Gottman level 3 certified for couples work.

Hello my name is Lauren, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe in a holistic and trauma -informed approach to therapy, and I strive to build a collaborative helping relationship with all clients. I have had the opportunity to work with clients as they navigate a variety of challenges, including: depression, anxiety, acute and post traumatic stress, grief and loss, anger management, life transitions, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.

I have experience working with a wide range of client concerns such as emotional dysregulation, anxiety/depression, relationship issues, identity development, life transitions, trauma , and body image/self-esteem. I have specific interests and specialization in disability issues and/or chronic physical conditions. I've had the privilege to work in various settings such as community mental health, social advocacy organizations, residential substance use, hospitals, and educational spaces. These opportunities have provided me with a wide understanding of the human experience.

When we experience psychological and emotional stress, our brains and bodies have automatic coping mechanisms to help us survive, such as being flooded with adrenaline to help us fight or flee or shutting down to protect us from unimaginable stress. Sometimes, however, the things we experience can overwhelm our minds, bodies, and emotions, and we essentially get stuck re-experiencing our traumas and repeating harmful patterns in how we engage with ourselves and others. I believe we each have the power, ability, and wisdom within ourselves to heal, but that sometimes we need guidance in knowing how to harness our own resiliency.

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or like you just can't get everything done? Do you often wonder how everyone else seems to do it but you can't? Like you are letting people down or you are not enough? Do you struggle to find joy in everyday life or find it difficult to shut down the racing thoughts and enjoy the moment? If so, you have come to the right place. My name is Lauren and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois. I have worked with families, children and teens, in residential substance abuse, private practice, adoption preservation and correctional settings.

Knowing that no two individuals experience life in the same manner, Danielle has an innate ability to assess needs and empathically identify person-centered solutions that cater to the internal struggle and environmental effect on every person. She utilizes a CBT-DBT blend of techniques such as identifying cognitive distortions, journaling, cognitive restructuring and mindfulness as well as increasing interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Danielle works to foster resilience by aiding clients in revisiting what they’ve survived, being mindful of the here and now while preparing them to thrive.

I believe that the beginning of a person’s healing journey starts with creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic space that can pave the way toward restorative growth. The foundation of my therapeutic work stems from understanding how past life experiences and everyday stressors impact the way we engage with the world. With an intentional focus on individuals’ stories, I use tools that aid in bottom-up trauma processing through a relational approach, building greater awareness and insight.

Lizzy understands that healing emotional wounds can be a powerful, emotional, and difficult experience. She aims to stand by your side and help guide you through this process. Lizzy operates from a strength-based and trauma -based lens that values multicultural competence, understanding, and deep compassion. Lizzy knows that it can be hard to trust someone with personal and sensitive issues, and aims to create a safe, peaceful therapeutic environment free of judgement where clients feel free to be themselves, communicate freely, and express themselves authentically.

I provide therapy for individuals and couples, specializing in relationship difficulties. My particular interest and expertise is working with people suffering from anxiety, depression and trauma . I use a psychoanalytic approach with an emphasis on genuine connection and empowerment. This is helpful to bring understanding and insight to past experiences, that may be impacting one's behavior, feelings and patterns, allowing them to remain stuck. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and am deeply committed to a strong working alliance with each of my clients, resulting in effective treatment and authentic change.

Hello, I am Beatriz Gonzalez a Latina LCSW who specializes in trauma -based work. I am bilingual in Spanish/English and enjoy working with a diverse population. I have years of experience counseling adults and adolescents that are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma , life-transitions, relationships, grief, and other stressors.

I am a thoughtful, warm, seasoned therapist who combines a relational approach to counseling with sound clinical judgement. I have had the privilege to work with clients who are courageous, hardworking, introspective, and some of the most wonderful people I have met. I am inspired by my clients daily. I greatly enjoy walking alongside individuals and partnering with them as they pursue wholeness. Most frequently, I see clients facing challenges with anxiety, trauma , and spiritual concerns.

Do you have a child or teenager that is displaying difficult behaviors or moods at school or home? Have they experienced some adverse event/s such as abuse, trauma , or loss of a loved one? A loss of interest in things they once enjoyed? Are they lacking in relational supports or friendship with same-aged peers? I have worked in the Chicago school system for four years and specialize in working with children and adolescents who need support to work through symptoms that stem from previous hardships, improve communication and emotional regulation, and to promote optimal mental health.