Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fairview Heights, IL

"Holler if you hear me." Rap legend, Tupac Shakur, pled for the world to signal back to him that his thoughts, feelings and experiences were being heard. To verify that he was not "crazy" or out of control. Allow me to join you on the journey back to your true self. Back to the voice that has been silenced by shame, rejection and invalidation. Perhaps you have experienced trauma or maybe this society has planted feelings of self-doubt within you. No matter your age or magnitude of issues, it is vital for you to speak your truth and for empathy to be returned.

Every person has a story that is made up of thoughts, actions, and major events that have shaped them into who they are today. However, some chapters of our story include unpleasant experiences, emotions, and memories that still cause us suffering today. I want you to know that you don't have to feel alone anymore. If you have experienced complex trauma, suffer from low self-esteem/self-worth, or struggle with setting healthy boundaries, I am the Therapist for you! I want to learn everything about your story, help you heal, give you the support that you've always desired, and make you finding happiness my top priority!

I am currently welcoming new clients who are wishing to create and achieve goals while exploring his or her life's journey. Understanding and reprocessing traumatic experiences is a large part of the experience, and I believe that everyone has the potential to heal. Anger, sadness, joy, fear and so many other emotions add spice to our lives. I strive to help others master and accept the way emotions, thoughts, and behaviors impact our relationships. If you are looking to grow in a safe environment and find your niche, I would be honored to embark on that journey with you.

I work with a variety of concerns including trauma, substance use, PPD/PPA, anxiety, depression, career counseling, life adjustments and more! As a new mom myself, I have first hand experience with the challenges of parenthood. I have a passion for helping adolescents, teens and adults work through life’s challenges and meet their goals. I strive to help people live the life they are worthy of living.

I help adults and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, and challenges with communication reduce symptoms by improving upon current strengths and coping skills to build insight into symptoms experienced. My specialty areas include anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, communication issues, and work-life balance. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and believe that a collaborative effort has a direct impact on benefits gained from counseling services.

Do you feel stuck in your past trauma or overanalyze your feelings? Whether you have anxiety, depression, or PTSD, you don’t have to work through it alone. Through therapy, we can collaborate and achieve goals that are important to you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in IL. I worked as a substance abuse counselor during my internship, and since then, I have been working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. My specialties include trauma informed care and providing LGBTQIA+ informed and affirming care. My goal is to provide you with the tools and resources to navigate and heal through life’s challenges.

Hi there, I admire you for recognizing your courage seek mindful transformation! I specialize with disorders such as, Traumatic experiences, devastation, grief, anxiety, depression and, Borderline personality disorder. As a member of the NASW, Educator of the Trauma fellowship, I'm an eclectic therapist with a variety of specialties using DBT to assist with Borderline, A.R.T and EMDR for Trauma work, CBT and ACT to process Grief and a variety of other evidence based practices.

Do you often feel alone, like no one understands you or 'gets' you? Do you struggle with healthy, meaningful relationships? Do you feel like something "isn't quite right" or is missing in your life? Have you tried therapy before and it didn't work out? For every client that walks through my door I help feel less alone and ease emotional burdens. I help you navigate the most difficult hardships in your life by providing a safe and supportive healing space. I help you establish healthy, fulfilling and meaningful relationships, starting with YOU. I look forward to meeting you and walking this healing journey together!

If you are having feelings of insecurity, fear or impulsive, if others have noticed you are irritable, angry or having feelings of depression, anxiety, negative beliefs and difficulties in relationships at school, home or on the job. Do you want to be able to recognize triggers, stop avoiding issues and gain coping skills. Do you want to be happier, feel more capable, gain confidence and knowledge about how you have gotten to this point? As a trauma informed therapist I can help you build solution focus skills to address trauma symptoms and understand how ACES’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) affect your actions today.

Therapy provides an opportunity to process, grow, and heal from various challenges in life. Everyone can benefit from support, especially during tough and trying times. Many individuals will prioritize other’s needs before their own. There is no better time to start therapy than today.

Hi there, I’m April! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and work with clients statewide via telehealth. There are times in life when we hit a rough patch, lose direction, or encounter difficulty adjusting and coping with changes that occur in life. These experiences can be overwhelming and often can cause us to doubt our ability to overcome them. I decided to become a therapist because I wanted to help people rediscover their strengths, and the tools they have within themselves to cope with life's challenges.

Hi I am Keilyn (pronounced kay-lin). :) I work with clients who struggle with self-esteem, relationship issues, anxiety & depression. I help them gain insight into how their past experiences effect how they interact with the world as well as overcome trauma, gain healthier coping skills, & improve their overall sense of self & live their healthiest, happiest, most authentic life. At Still Waters Counseling, we have added a team of wonderful clinicians & that means we accept children, couples & family counseling to our practice! Still Waters is a practice designed to be your safe space. Schedule with us today.

Are you experiencing fear, anxiety, overwhelming despair or uncertainty? Are you struggling with navigating life after experiencing trauma, life transitions, or unhealthy relationships? I want you to feel safe and seen, and learn to trust your instincts/ body to know how to heal.

Hello, my name is Jennifer Lee Jackson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 14 years of clinical experience working with clients living with depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Excoriation Disorder, addiction, unhelpful thinking styles, low self-esteem, codependency, poor boundary setting, PMDD, and trauma. I am an eclectic therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical, Eclectic, Psychodynamic, and Couples Therapy during treatment with my clients. I believe in creating an egalitarian relationship with you to foster a safe and empowering environment for long-term recovery and stability.

All of us encounter struggles as we meet the daily challenges in our lives. From time to time our journey seems to change direction, go backwards, or even stop. Often, we don't know what to do or where to start. All we really need is someone to help us understand where we are, and where we want to go. Talking to a therapist can help you rediscover your journey, overcome personal issues, and work towards emotional health and well-being. Allow me to assist you on your journey, as you become the person you want to be.

I have been working with children and adults in a variety of environments both within a school and a community based center. I have a background in education and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I empower individuals to improve their life circumstances using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions.

Reaching out for support takes strength. ​ We are happy you found us and look forward to working with you! We treat children, adolescents, families and individuals - regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or religious affiliation.

Navigating life's challenges can be tough for anyone. Significant life changes rarely come one at a time, giving us enough to process, plan and adapt. A loss of a job, divorce, chronic illness of our own or a loved one, and other life stressors can have experiencing shifting roles, responsibilities and routines, which can be uncomfortable and distressing. If you are also experiencing anxiety and/or depression, these are also the times we notice significant worsening of our symptoms. The good news is that you don't have to face these moments in life alone.

Many of the people who work with us are trying to find ways of controlling the emotions swirling around them, but it just feels like trying to grasp at sand in a sandstorm - the particles smacking them in the face, blurring their vision of the world, and causing them to flail about in futile attempts to stop the storm. Emotions similarly can cloud judgment and lead us to lash out in futile attempts to stop the pain. The more we try to control the whipping winds, the more energy we waste. We believe the key to surviving the storm is to accept its existence and skillfully cope with it.