Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Elgin, IL

As a Latina with over seven years of combined academic and clinical training, I believe in the importance of culturally competent, collaborative mental health care. A bulk of my work as a therapist is centered around the migrant experience of Latinos and how issues of acculturation and generational trauma can negatively impact our mental health. My personal and academic experiences drive me to find culturally tailored interventions in therapy. As a first-generation Mexican American, I understand the importance of incorporating our cultural values into healing spaces.

I help parents, children, families, and couples who are frustrated, angry, and hurting to heal and connect in a healthy way, rebuilding their relationships to bring harmony to themselves and their families.

Are you open to trying new things to improve your life? I believe you have the ability to find your own solutions if you have a supportive counselor and an environment where you feel safe. We can work together to find your solutions and lasting change. Many of my clients have experienced difficult life transitions, are working through a past or recent trauma, and/or working on building a hopeful and confident future.

I have 38 yrs of success working with various diverse populations; focused on using innovative methods to design therapy around individual, family and couples needs & life goals. I am invested in helping my clients overcome personal struggles and succeed in achieving their goals and desired changes. I enjoy working with teens/young adults and their families and are successful in guiding the family system through the tough journey of adolescence and launching into independence. I use new concepts in the M.H. field to adapt therapy to individual client needs as changes in our society create new clinical concerns in our daily lives.

Dr. Magdalena Perez is a bilingual English-Spanish licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Perez has over 15 years’ experience treating children, families and couples. She has treated a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, family conflict, marital distress, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. Dr. Perez has received extensive training on providing culturally sensitive treatments and is published on Latinx mental health issues. Dr. Perez’s therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental and transparent. She believes it is an honor to work with her clients and navigate through the heartaches of life.

Psychological and emotional upset do not have to dominate your life. Learn to move through your concerns and issues to improve fulfillment in your life. From common every day problems to more serious problems hope is a phone call away. Let's work together to get you back in the driver's seat of life.

I believe that people are, by our very nature, social beings. We all understand that there are trials and tribulations throughout our lives. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, marital strife, and other mental health concerns can arise even in the strongest of people and relationships. I utilize empathic listening and other skills to foster a safe, respectful, and caring environment for all my clients. In doing so, I hope my clients can safely explore the strength and resilience within themselves. I hope to help my clients grow and realize their potentials so as to be better equipped for life's journey.

At Mack's Empowerment Counseling, we know clients do not want to be in therapy forever. I work with clients at their own pace to not only process what they are going through, but also help them be autonomous. I help clients process through their trauma or what they're going through while teaching them coping and wellness skills to take control back over their own lives. I know anything can be considered a crisis or a traumatic event and that's why I create a non-judgmental space, flexibility and adaptability to address different client needs.

I see counseling as a space where we can collaborate towards your goals for therapy- whether that’s processing current challenges, recovering from past trauma, or exploring your future. I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Dominican University and for the past decade I have continued to discover new methods to assist my clients.

I strive to build a safe place where you feel welcome to be yourself and share your experiences. I believe that when we truly feel heard and validated that is when change will occur. Therapy is a collaborative process and I am dedicated to guiding you on your journey of wellness. My goal is to meet you where you are at and assist you in building your life worth living. I believe in fostering a safe and secure place through rapport building and allowing you to feel comfortable being yourself within the therapeutic relationship.

Resiliency Counseling is an individual based practice located in the Northwest Illinois area, including Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll counties. I provide phone and video sessions for anyone living in the state of Illinois. I have spent the last 5 years of my career providing therapy services to my local community, where the need for community based therapy is very high. I have provided services in a variety of areas; a local homeless shelter, food pantry, domestic violence shelter, sexual assault advocacy center, courthouse, law enforcement, community mental health center, and in the school systems.

I believe our primary desire is to form satisfying, balanced relationships. I work from a Developmental, Attachment, Relational perspective and frequently incorporate Trauma & Family Systems Models into my work. I have extensive experience with infants, young children, teens, families & adults. When working with children I strive to work collaboratively with all relevant members in the child's life to understand & treat that child.

Life is a journey that often throws us many obstacles and roadblocks along the way. My goal is to help you figure out how to best navigate your journey that is both healthy and productive. I have over 20 years experience in the field with emphasis that last 10 years in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues and trauma. Most of us need to make the time and commitment to moving forward with our goals in life. It is true, the best decisions in life are often the hardest, I will support and guide you through your journey.

I am aware that beginning your search for a therapist, can be quite overwhelming. If you are ready for real change in your life and are tired of being stuck in the same routine, same fears, or same unhelpful thought patterns, then we will work very well together. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and life transitions. I use EMDR to help people who have experienced a trauma. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). My style is direct, down to earth and focuses on a collaborative approach.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with adults and children with a variety of issues in conjunction with or separately from family therapy/consultation. My focus is on clarifying and addressing the issues that bring each individual into counseling and creating a partnership and treatment plan that will support change and growth. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to creating the environment needed for change. Social and emotional difficulties rarely emerge in isolation, but rather from a variety of experiences and interactions.

I am a licensed independent social worker who works with adults and seniors. I have two decades experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work related challenges, LGBTQ issues and disability concerns. I have experience working with grief and loss as well as life transitions. My focus is bringing a sense of balance and health into my client's lives.

Christine is an experienced therapist who engages clients in the therapeutic process by developing treatment goals based on clients' individual needs. She partners with clients to develop a treatment plan that utilizes the clients' support system which may include their family and other medical providers in order to ensure appropriate treatment goals are set and achieved. Christine enjoys engaging clients in the therapeutic process by giving value to each client's perspective through her client-centered approach. Christine has experience working with adolescents and adults.

I take an active part in helping my clients recognize why they may engage in maladaptive behaviors and help them to move toward constructive ways of handling their life issues in more adaptive ways. I worked for three years in the adolescent psychiatry division at Cook County Hospital and have continued my interest and expertise working with adolescents. I also have extensive experience working with clients who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as I was a psychologist on a team working with children who had been physically or sexually abused.

I help my clients find peace of mind, gain insight, and be more present and grounded in their life to attain their goals and life purpose. I offer a therapeutic environment where clients learn to relax, feel safe, and then peel off the layers of a problem to become aware of the answers each client seeks. My specialties include stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, women's issues, academic problems, and chronic/health concerns. Together, we will examine how your thoughts, feelings, behaviors/actions, bodily sensations, and internal images affect the way you respond to others and within yourself (e.g., inner voice).