EMDR Therapy in Chicago and Online Across Illinois

We provide evidence-based EMDR trauma therapy for adults, teens, and first responders seeking lasting relief from anxiety, PTSD, and high levels of stress.

EMDR therapist office in Chicago

Healing Trauma Through EMDR Therapy

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is a form of treatment designed to help people process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences.

EMDR helps the brain reprocess memories that may feel “stuck,” reducing the emotional intensity connected to trauma, anxiety, panic, and PTSD symptoms.

EMDR means “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing” therapy.

Our EMDR therapists work with adults and teens experiencing:

  • PTSD

  • anxiety and panic

  • wounds from childhood trauma

  • chronic stress

  • difficulty with life transitions

  • grief and loss

We provide both in-person EMDR therapy in Chicago and online EMDR therapy throughout Illinois.

EMDR Group of Chicago Testimonials

“Brianna is a highly skilled and empathic therapist who has years of experience in helping people become their best self. She has offered me new ways of looking at things and has shared her knowledge with me professionally. I highly recommend her and her colleagues for EMDR.”

— Amy

“As a therapist, Brianna is one of the first clinicians I refer to. She is compassionate, smart as a whip, and an incredible practitioner of EMDR. Her passion for helping her clients is above and beyond and I have seen the results of her work creating lasting and profound change.”

— Johanna

“Brianna is warm, attentive, and incredibly skilled. I never felt judged, and I'm eternally grateful for her - I highly recommend her to anyone seeking genuine healing.”

— Madeleine

Our EMDR Therapists are Trained to Treat Trauma

Trauma can affect every part of a person’s life, including relationships, work, sleep, physical health, and emotional wellbeing. Our trauma therapists use EMDR therapy to help clients throughout Illinois process painful past experiences and move toward healing.

trauma therapy session

We commonly help clients overcome:

  • PTSD and complex trauma

  • anxiety and panic attacks

  • burnout and chronic stress

  • grief and loss

  • medical trauma

  • high-functioning anxiety

Our clients often include:

  • First responders

  • Adults or teens who experienced childhood trauma

  • Adults in high-stress work environments

  • Adults or teens who have lost someone close to them

  • Adults with previous near-death experiences

  • Adults who experienced abuse in a former relationship

Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR

What is EMDR therapy for?

EMDR therapy is commonly used to help people process trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, childhood trauma, grief, and distressing life experiences. Learn more here.


Do you offer in-person trauma therapy in Chicago?

Yes. Our office is located at 3838 N Ravenswood Ave. #254, Chicago, Illinois 60613.


Do you offer online EMDR therapy in Illinois?

Yes. We provide virtual EMDR therapy for clients throughout Illinois using secure telehealth sessions.


How long does EMDR therapy take?

The length of therapy varies depending on each client’s goals, history, and treatment needs. Some clients find relief within a few sessions and others work with EMDR Group of Chicago for several months.

For rapid relief from symptoms, learn more about our intensive EMDR program therapy here.


Is EMDR therapy effective for anxiety?

Yes. EMDR therapy can help reduce anxiety by addressing the underlying experiences and nervous system responses connected to anxiety symptoms.


Do I need a PTSD diagnosis for EMDR?

No. EMDR therapy can help with many forms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm even without a formal PTSD diagnosis.


Does insurance cover EMDR therapy?

‍Yes. We are in-network with BlueCross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Choice PPO.

We also offer private pay options.

Learn more here.

Ways to Find Relief from Trauma

In-person Therapy in Chicago

EMDR Group of Chicago’s office is located at:

3838 N Ravenswood Ave. #254
Chicago, Illinois 60613

Virtual Therapy in Illinois

Our EMDR therapists are licensed to treat individuals throughout the state of Illinois.