EMDR Therapy in Chicago for Trauma, Anxiety & PTSD
Are you feeling stuck in survival mode?
EMDR therapy can help you process painful experiences and reduce overwhelm so you can feel grounded and level again.
We provide EMDR therapy in Chicago for adults and teens seeking structured, evidence-based treatment for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and stress-related concerns.
If you live elsewhere in Illinois and are seeking fully remote care, please visit our Online EMDR Therapy in Illinois page for details about statewide telehealth services.
Trauma Can Impact You in Unexpected Ways
Do you find yourself:
constantly overthinking or feeling on edge
emotionally numb or disconnected
easily triggered by certain situations or relationships
struggling with anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts
carrying shame, fear, or self-doubt
feeling stuck even after other forms of counseling or therapy
Trauma doesn’t always come from one major event.
It can also come from chronic stress, childhood experiences, emotionally unsafe relationships, grief, medical trauma, or experiences where you didn’t feel supported or safe.
EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess painful experiences, with a goal to lessen the emotional overwhelm you feel in your daily life.
What to Expect from Your First EMDR Therapy Visit
During each EMDR session, your therapist will guide you through a structured process to help the brain reprocess experiences that may feel “stuck.”
Many new patients are concerned that EMDR therapy will bring up scary or hurtful feelings.
Will it feel overwhelming?
Will I lose control over my emotions?
Will the therapy make me feel emotionally unsafe?
EMDR is collaborative and grounded in safety.
EMDR counseling begins by building emotional strength. The first step is to learn tools to cope with emotions before deeper processing work begins.
Your therapist will guide you through the process while helping you feel safe throughout treatment.
“A two hour session resolved something that 5 years of talk therapy could not. EMDR is magic.”
— Trenton
Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Therapy
What can EMDR therapy help with?
EMDR is commonly used to treat emotions related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, grief, childhood trauma, and distressing life experiences.
Do I have to talk about every detail of my trauma?
No. EMDR does not require clients to share every detail of painful experiences for therapy to be effective.
Is EMDR therapy overwhelming?
Do you accept insurance for EMDR therapy?
EMDR should move at a pace that feels manageable and supportive. A trained therapist helps clients build grounding and coping skills throughout the process.
How many EMDR sessions do I need before I get relief?
Treatment varies for each patient; however typical treatments include one to two sessions weekly for three to six weeks. We will discuss your treatment plan during your first session.
Yes. We are in-network with BlueCross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Choice PPO.
We also offer private pay options for patients who are not covered by the BlueCross Blue Shield network.
Learn more here.