EMDR Therapists in Chicago, IL
Welcome to the first step towards finding your best and healthiest self! It Is my goal to help you create a space where you feel safe to explore those challenging feelings, thoughts, stressors, and triggers in an effort to show up to the life you deserve! Each time you step into my office it becomes Your Room and I am the visitor. I believe in taking a holistic wellness approach to therapy in an effort to personalize each clients therapy experience. I hope to build a therapeutic rapport where I am able to be authentically myself allowing each client to do the same.
Welcome to the first step towards finding your best and healthiest self! It Is my goal to help you create a space where you feel safe to explore those challenging feelings, thoughts, stressors, and triggers in an effort to show up to the life you deserve! Each time you step into my office it becomes Your Room and I am the visitor. I believe in taking a holistic wellness approach to therapy in an effort to personalize each clients therapy experience. I hope to build a therapeutic rapport where I am able to be authentically myself allowing each client to do the same.
I’m also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I have a strong interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration, and I specialize in working with clients navigating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, adoption and foster care, and the experience of living with HIV/AIDS.
I’m also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I have a strong interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration, and I specialize in working with clients navigating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, adoption and foster care, and the experience of living with HIV/AIDS.
Olivia Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-C
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a space for you to show up as you are and be met with warmth, consideration, and trust. It's my goal to create a comforting and collaborative therapeutic space for us to discover what is uniquely meaningful, useful, and healing for you. In addition to my strengths-based approach, I implement various evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Therapy is a space for you to show up as you are and be met with warmth, consideration, and trust. It's my goal to create a comforting and collaborative therapeutic space for us to discover what is uniquely meaningful, useful, and healing for you. In addition to my strengths-based approach, I implement various evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Certified in EMDR for 10 years, specializing in anxiety, depression, dissociation, CPTSD, PTSD, PTSI, grief, relationship challenges, and life change transitions to a diverse clientele - all are welcome and you are not alone.
Certified in EMDR, and specialty trained in Internal Family Systems, Ego State Interventions, Polyvagal, Somatic Interventions, and cognitive therapies to fit the various needs of my clients. I have advanced training in EMDR with Complex Trauma, Dissociation, Attachment, and Mindfulness techniques . I enjoy providing psychoeducation to increase awareness.
Certified in EMDR for 10 years, specializing in anxiety, depression, dissociation, CPTSD, PTSD, PTSI, grief, relationship challenges, and life change transitions to a diverse clientele - all are welcome and you are not alone.
Certified in EMDR, and specialty trained in Internal Family Systems, Ego State Interventions, Polyvagal, Somatic Interventions, and cognitive therapies to fit the various needs of my clients. I have advanced training in EMDR with Complex Trauma, Dissociation, Attachment, and Mindfulness techniques . I enjoy providing psychoeducation to increase awareness.
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.
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.
As a registered art therapist and trauma-informed clinical counselor that is trained in EMDR with over 20 years of experience, you can be assured that I am very passionate and committed to helping people on their healing journey.
Are you struggling with authentically connecting with others and yourself? Do you often feel lost, isolated, rejected, abandoned, or riddled with self-doubt? Trauma and anxiety can have a profound impact on how we connect with others and ourselves. Our brains do a magnificent job of creating defense mechanisms to protect us during a crucial time of development and survival. When those defense mechanisms no longer serve us they can become obstacles in our lives and relationships, and can create damaging emotional patterns that leave us feeling lonely and misunderstood.
As a registered art therapist and trauma-informed clinical counselor that is trained in EMDR with over 20 years of experience, you can be assured that I am very passionate and committed to helping people on their healing journey.
Are you struggling with authentically connecting with others and yourself? Do you often feel lost, isolated, rejected, abandoned, or riddled with self-doubt? Trauma and anxiety can have a profound impact on how we connect with others and ourselves. Our brains do a magnificent job of creating defense mechanisms to protect us during a crucial time of development and survival. When those defense mechanisms no longer serve us they can become obstacles in our lives and relationships, and can create damaging emotional patterns that leave us feeling lonely and misunderstood.
I use proven approaches like EMDR, ACT, and CBT to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and stress.
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out—whether from trauma, depression, anxiety, or the weight of daily life. Many of my clients want to better understand themselves, manage stress, and build stronger relationships. I offer a space to explore what’s behind the pain—whether it’s past abuse, work stress, ADHD, or systemic injustice—and help you move forward with clarity and strength.
I use proven approaches like EMDR, ACT, and CBT to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and stress.
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out—whether from trauma, depression, anxiety, or the weight of daily life. Many of my clients want to better understand themselves, manage stress, and build stronger relationships. I offer a space to explore what’s behind the pain—whether it’s past abuse, work stress, ADHD, or systemic injustice—and help you move forward with clarity and strength.
The decision to begin therapy is a big one, and often filled with a range of emotions and questions. There are many paths a therapeutic process can take in moving toward healing, processing painful issues, and working toward positive, integrated change. Each person enters therapy with specific individual challenges and goals for treatment. I work from a perspective of respect for my clients and utilize an eclectic, collaborative treatment approach based on your individual needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment that will enable us to work collaboratively and objectively toward those goals.
The decision to begin therapy is a big one, and often filled with a range of emotions and questions. There are many paths a therapeutic process can take in moving toward healing, processing painful issues, and working toward positive, integrated change. Each person enters therapy with specific individual challenges and goals for treatment. I work from a perspective of respect for my clients and utilize an eclectic, collaborative treatment approach based on your individual needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment that will enable us to work collaboratively and objectively toward those goals.
In my decade working in this field, I have gained expertise in a variety of areas that include treatment for substance use disorders/concerns, anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, as well as training in EMDR to address trauma.
Immediate openings for evening and weekend slots! Please click the "email me" button to set up your free phone consultation.
Life can have its ups and downs, and often we find ourselves feeling alone and needing support to help get through. As your therapist, I would come alongside you to support you through life’s many transitions. In therapy with me, you will find support, acceptance and empowerment to choose the life that gives you the most fulfillment.
In my decade working in this field, I have gained expertise in a variety of areas that include treatment for substance use disorders/concerns, anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, as well as training in EMDR to address trauma.
Immediate openings for evening and weekend slots! Please click the "email me" button to set up your free phone consultation.
Life can have its ups and downs, and often we find ourselves feeling alone and needing support to help get through. As your therapist, I would come alongside you to support you through life’s many transitions. In therapy with me, you will find support, acceptance and empowerment to choose the life that gives you the most fulfillment.
I am the owner and psychotherapist at Essential Therapy Chicago. I've had nearly 10 years of experience helping clients grow and find emotional healing through therapy. In my work, I aim to create an open, welcoming therapy environment where clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their personal lives and relationships. I work with clients to identify their strengths and to set goals of therapy that are exciting and motivating. I base my practice on an integrative approach which allows me to not only provide short-term symptom relief and mood stabilization, but also to foster longer-term growth and self-explorations.
I am the owner and psychotherapist at Essential Therapy Chicago. I've had nearly 10 years of experience helping clients grow and find emotional healing through therapy. In my work, I aim to create an open, welcoming therapy environment where clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their personal lives and relationships. I work with clients to identify their strengths and to set goals of therapy that are exciting and motivating. I base my practice on an integrative approach which allows me to not only provide short-term symptom relief and mood stabilization, but also to foster longer-term growth and self-explorations.
I integrate attachment theory, EMDR, psychodynamic insight, and emotion-focused techniques to help clients explore the roots of their struggles, process unresolved trauma, and build more fulfilling relationships—with themselves and others.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, perfectionism, and low self-esteem, among others. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based techniques. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions. Whether you're facing a major life transition or simply want to better understand yourself, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I integrate attachment theory, EMDR, psychodynamic insight, and emotion-focused techniques to help clients explore the roots of their struggles, process unresolved trauma, and build more fulfilling relationships—with themselves and others.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, perfectionism, and low self-esteem, among others. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based techniques. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions. Whether you're facing a major life transition or simply want to better understand yourself, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Drawing upon talk therapy, art-making and EMDR, Mikey specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals across the lifespan.
I provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, heal from trauma, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Together, we can integrate talk therapy and art making to address concerns such as identity exploration, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Drawing upon talk therapy, art-making and EMDR, Mikey specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals across the lifespan.
I provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, heal from trauma, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Together, we can integrate talk therapy and art making to address concerns such as identity exploration, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Additionally, I am EMDR-trained and in the process of certification.
I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, re-entering society post-incarceration, and the lingering effects of trauma and abuse. I’m also drawn to work that explores identity, existential questions, and the parts of us we struggle to understand. My style is highly collaborative and tailored to making sense of what’s beneath the surface, whether that’s naming patterns, sitting difficult emotions, or laughing together at the absurdity of being human. Healing isn’t linear and we’ll move at your pace, offering a space to be honest, messy, and real - where your story is never too much.
Additionally, I am EMDR-trained and in the process of certification.
I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, re-entering society post-incarceration, and the lingering effects of trauma and abuse. I’m also drawn to work that explores identity, existential questions, and the parts of us we struggle to understand. My style is highly collaborative and tailored to making sense of what’s beneath the surface, whether that’s naming patterns, sitting difficult emotions, or laughing together at the absurdity of being human. Healing isn’t linear and we’ll move at your pace, offering a space to be honest, messy, and real - where your story is never too much.
Healing happens in connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. I believe therapy is not just about managing symptoms, but about rediscovering your capacity for wholeness. In our work together, we’ll gently explore what it means to feel grounded, seen, and empowered. Survival isn’t the end of your story.
Healing happens in connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. I believe therapy is not just about managing symptoms, but about rediscovering your capacity for wholeness. In our work together, we’ll gently explore what it means to feel grounded, seen, and empowered. Survival isn’t the end of your story.
She uses state of the art therapies, based off of the newest research such as, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), EFT, CBT, and Restoration Therapy techniques.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology. She specializes in helping couples working through full disclosure, betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
She uses state of the art therapies, based off of the newest research such as, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), EFT, CBT, and Restoration Therapy techniques.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology. She specializes in helping couples working through full disclosure, betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
I use CBT and DBT, along with training in OCD treatment, mindfulness, substance use, and EMDR, to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
If you’re feeling stuck in negative thought patterns, self-doubt, or self-sabotage, therapy can be a place to begin making sense of it all. I work with clients who are ready to explore long-held beliefs and reconnect with their core values. I bring compassion to our work while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns when needed. Together, we focus on building confidence, shifting thinking patterns, and creating a more fulfilling, self-directed life.
I use CBT and DBT, along with training in OCD treatment, mindfulness, substance use, and EMDR, to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
If you’re feeling stuck in negative thought patterns, self-doubt, or self-sabotage, therapy can be a place to begin making sense of it all. I work with clients who are ready to explore long-held beliefs and reconnect with their core values. I bring compassion to our work while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns when needed. Together, we focus on building confidence, shifting thinking patterns, and creating a more fulfilling, self-directed life.
Hello, and welcome. I am a licensed therapist providing virtual sessions to clients in Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, and Minnesota.
Do you ever feel invisible in a room full of people—even among friends? Or notice yourself striving endlessly, yet never quite feeling good enough? Many people carry this quiet ache, often rooted in painful or complicated early experiences. On the outside, life may look “together,” but inside, it can feel lonely, overwhelming, and hard to shake the feeling that something is missing.
Hello, and welcome. I am a licensed therapist providing virtual sessions to clients in Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, and Minnesota.
Do you ever feel invisible in a room full of people—even among friends? Or notice yourself striving endlessly, yet never quite feeling good enough? Many people carry this quiet ache, often rooted in painful or complicated early experiences. On the outside, life may look “together,” but inside, it can feel lonely, overwhelming, and hard to shake the feeling that something is missing.
The theoretical lenses used to support clients include a trauma-informed approach, a relational-cultural approach, harm reduction, CBT, DBT, anti-oppressive lenses, EMDR, LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally affirming approaches, and other modalities tailored to your needs.
Hi, my name is Wendy, and I use She/Her/Ella/La pronouns. I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) relational cultural therapist, and empowering clients is at the heart of my work. My focus centers around supporting people who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, intimate partner violence, trauma, generational trauma, systemic trauma, navigating gender and sexuality identity, or grief felt when navigating chronic medical health conditions.
The theoretical lenses used to support clients include a trauma-informed approach, a relational-cultural approach, harm reduction, CBT, DBT, anti-oppressive lenses, EMDR, LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally affirming approaches, and other modalities tailored to your needs.
Hi, my name is Wendy, and I use She/Her/Ella/La pronouns. I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) relational cultural therapist, and empowering clients is at the heart of my work. My focus centers around supporting people who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, intimate partner violence, trauma, generational trauma, systemic trauma, navigating gender and sexuality identity, or grief felt when navigating chronic medical health conditions.
I draw from CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR, using play, art, music, and writing to help kids express themselves and develop resilience.
I work with children and adolescents who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, or the effects of trauma, and with parents who want to help them feel safe, understood, and capable. Many of my young clients struggle with worry, anger, or emotional regulation at home or school. In therapy, we focus on building confidence, coping skills, and emotional awareness while strengthening the parent–child connection.
I draw from CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR, using play, art, music, and writing to help kids express themselves and develop resilience.
I work with children and adolescents who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, or the effects of trauma, and with parents who want to help them feel safe, understood, and capable. Many of my young clients struggle with worry, anger, or emotional regulation at home or school. In therapy, we focus on building confidence, coping skills, and emotional awareness while strengthening the parent–child connection.
I also integrate techniques from EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused Brief, and Eclectic Therapies, within a culturally sensitive and collaborative framework.
Welcome, you may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—navigating identity, relationships, or the impact of trauma and stress. I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way to moving towards a life that feels more aligned and connected. My collaborative and conversational approach is rooted in curiosity, care, and deep respect for all stages of your life. I’m intentional about building a therapeutic relationship rooted in authenticity, trust, and mutual respect. A therapeutic relationship where we can reflect on what’s impacting you—both internally and externally.
I also integrate techniques from EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused Brief, and Eclectic Therapies, within a culturally sensitive and collaborative framework.
Welcome, you may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—navigating identity, relationships, or the impact of trauma and stress. I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way to moving towards a life that feels more aligned and connected. My collaborative and conversational approach is rooted in curiosity, care, and deep respect for all stages of your life. I’m intentional about building a therapeutic relationship rooted in authenticity, trust, and mutual respect. A therapeutic relationship where we can reflect on what’s impacting you—both internally and externally.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.