Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Savoy, IL

Emily Heming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience in the mental health field and 6 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults feel empowered and validated. Emily offers counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her goal is to create a secure, welcoming environment to discuss and reflect on all areas of life.

I specialize in helping adults who want to explore the impact of trauma and/or improve their relationships with themselves. My goal is to help develop a deeper understanding of the root causes of client issues in addition to addressing current symptoms. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and understand their experiences, to utilize their innate strengths, and to build relationships with themselves that are rooted in self-compassion. I believe strongly that the quality and fit of the therapy relationship is what allows for the greatest positive change for clients, especially when they have experienced relational trauma.

Are you experiencing persistent feelings of unhappiness, anger, fear, or a sense of being stuck? No matter what you do, you feel like you are never good enough. I specialize in working with individuals that identify as neurodivergent, those struggling with body image, and new parents or those experiencing parenting transitions. I believe that everyone has the ability within themselves to heal and find empowerment in their own lives.

Feeling stuck, sad, lost, overwhelmed, drained, or confused? Repeating the same behavior patterns and want things to change but don’t know where to start? Let’s be honest, sometimes life can be great and sometimes life can really suck! Dealing with day-to-day struggles or past hurts can be emotionally taxing and often prevents us from being the person we want to be and live the life we want to live. The good news is you don’t have to navigate life’s complexities alone. My goal is to assist you in meeting your practical goals leading you to a more manageable and fulfilling life you can find enjoyment in.

Each experience of therapy can be unique. Maybe you’re navigating big life changes or want support to increase self-awareness and growth or you’ve noticed that difficult experiences from your past still affect you and need help to find healing. Maybe you feel alone and confused, struggling to find your spiritual or life path after being hurt. We can work together to find the best approach for your needs. I truly believe that you are the expert in your own life, so I approach therapy in a collaborative way, using careful listening and support to help each person listen to their own inner guidance and make full use of their strengths.

Are you a thinker? Are you feeling stuck & overwhelmed? Are you managing your life or is life managing you? Is self-care another chore on your to-do list? Do you dream about how your life could be? I believe the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides us through difficult challenges of managing relationships, I have 21+ years of experience and have a dual specialization in mental health and the schools.

Hi I'm Amy. I provide a warm and comforting space for my clients. I have 20 years of professional experience as a counselor and supervisor in various roles and settings. I enjoy working alongside of adults, families, and children by offering trauma informed support.

My passion lies in building meaningful connections with clients, helping them through life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. I’m here to support you through the highs and lows, whether that is addressing trauma, managing everyday stressors, or celebrating the positives. I’m particularly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for my clients, where they can feel respected, validated, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I have experience working with a variety of ages, and I am especially passionate about working with teenagers and young adults as they navigate life transitions.

I provide a warm space with unconditional positive regard. I use trauma informed interventions to help support my clients through complex experiences.

My name is Maria (or Marysia); I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of settings, ranging from residential/restorative to outpatient. I have 10+ years of experience addressing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, religious trauma, and relationship challenges. I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and older children. I emigrated to this country as an older child. Following hardships emigration presented, my practice is strongly trauma affirming. I focus on the impact of trauma, current and generational. I recognize the

Figuring out our feelings and then how to handle them can be so tricky sometimes. Many of us are also doing the hard work of unpacking our own trauma and stopping the cycle of generational trauma. We are all trying our best, and I'm honored to be with my clients as they navigate through it. You are not alone, and therapy offers a safe, comfortable space for you to let it all out, for you to feel heard, and for you to learn and grow.

Creating a safe and nurturing space amid life's challenges is vital for healing and growth. I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when societal stigma or personal experiences hinder asking for help. My aim is to break down these barriers and offer a sanctuary where individuals feel understood, accepted, and empowered to embark on their journey towards well-being. With over a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I've had the privilege of supporting teens and adults facing diverse challenges.

We all have unique needs and goals and I am pleased to be part of a process which can bring positive change and healing. I've been privileged to know and help people from all walks of life w/diverse backgrounds and experiences. My background: community mental health, substance abuse, trauma work, student population, and overseas with US military families. I'm comfortable working w/people of all ages. I provide short-term, solution focused counselling, long term intensive therapy, play therapy, couples and family counseling.

I am passionate about helping adults take back their lives from the impact of the traumas they have experienced. I believe not only can you survive you can thrive. I treat a wide variety of trauma and other mental health challenges through gentle, welcoming, and compassionate treatment. I employ carefully chosen and measured therapies that bring healing while expanding clients’ ability to both cope better with everyday life. My ultimate goal is to help clients get unstuck and move forward in their lives.

I specialize in helping adults heal from recent and past abuse, neglect, marginalization, and other painful experiences. I understand how these experiences cause wounds that impact relationships, work, and happiness, and are often the root cause of anxiety and depression. Together we create lasting change by lessening the impact of current symptoms such as anxiety and depression, while developing a deeper understanding of the root causes of each person’s struggles. I seek to understand each person’s experiences and the effect they have on their lives, past and present.

I provide client-centered, affirming therapy to help people resolve their life challenges. I use a variety of approaches to help clients change thoughts, feelings and behaviors to increase their self-awareness and well-being. I work with people holistically to increase their sense of peace, balance and joy. I enjoy working with couples to increase their sense of intimacy and connection. I incorporate play, art, and biblio therapy in my work with children.

Navigating who you are and who you want to be in a world with so many expectations can feel incredibly debilitating. Feeling misunderstood or like you don’t fit can lead to isolation and can make life transitions during adolescence and young adulthood especially challenging. It may make you feel like something is wrong with you for being different. Whether you are looking to heal from a traumatic event, learn skills to cope with anxiety, are wanting a safe space to explore identity-related issues, I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal. You deserve to live a fulfilling life, whatever that means for you.

Cheryl Carter is a licensed clinical psychologist, who has been practicing since 2016. She received both her Masters and Doctoral Degrees from Adler University (Formerly, The Adler School of Professional Psychology) in Chicago, IL. She completed her pre-doctoral APA-accredited internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Carter specializes in providing individual psychotherapy to adults with histories of complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, and trauma.

I am a graduate from the Master of Social Work program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It is my dedication and desire to provide inclusive and welcoming services, and to be able to offer a safe space for all individuals seeking to start (or return) to therapy. I would like to be able to support you in any way I can, to ensure that you are comfortable throughout your healing process. It is important that this is a judgment-free zone, so that we can fully focus on connecting so that we can work through whatever is heavy in your lives.