Trauma and PTSD therapists in Morton, Illinois IL
Trauma and PTSD
Jill Morris
Psychologist, PhD, LP
I greatly value research and provide the most up-to-date treatments for trauma and PTSD. In particular, I provide Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (both that have the most research support for them). This means that you will feel better faster and be able to get back to your life.
10 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Trey Cole
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP, DAAETS
Have you suffered from traumatic experiences that overwhelmed your ability to cope? Do you feel disconnected from others, re-experience those experience when you don't want to, or think you may never be able to move forward in your life? If so, please reach out so that we may work together to find healing.
17 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Karen Baumstark, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., CMHIMP, CTACC
None of us can escape some level of trauma; inevitably, it will be a part of life. How much it affects us, however, depends on many factors including the nervous system we were born with, our outer resources, and how much relational support we receive to help us recover from the trauma. Many people do not have access to adequate resources to help them recover from trauma (and this is very subjective and personal, varying from person to person), and the trauma continues to affect them in (sometimes subtle, but still) impactful ways. If certain factors come together, PTSD may develop out of trauma. Often clients feel like they have failed because they can't completely "get over" their PTSD reactions. I have often reminded clients that PTSD is "the gift that keeps on giving". It can be very hard, perhaps impossible, to completely eradicate PTSD reactions, because the reaction is not just of the mind, it is of the whole body. My approach to helping clients with trauma and PTSD involves looking at it holistically and working to understand how the trauma changed you, your reaction across many facets of your life (thoughts, feelings, habits, behaviors, self-care or lack thereof, expectations, how you view the world), and then working on replacing what is harmful with what is helpful. The goal isn't to completely get rid of the PTSD symptoms (which is likely impossible) but rather to dramatically reduce its effect on you, so you can live your best life, and so an occasional symptom breaking through will not derail you.
34 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Christine Henry
Psychologist, Ph.D
Trauma doesn't necessarily have to be a single event. Instead, smaller, prolonged, or recurring stressful experiences can also be classified as traumatic. I work with clients who want to find ways to calm their nervous system so they aren't in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze. They want to learn what their wants and needs are instead of being solely focused on making others around them happy. Learning to set boundaries is challenging but can significantly improve your relationships. Learning how to trust again may feel difficult, and therapy can be the first step in this process.
17 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Caroline Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I use evidence-based therapies like CBT to compassionately address trauma and PTSD. I work collaboratively with clients to create a safe and supportive environment, where they can explore and process their traumatic memories at their own pace. I provide practical coping skills to help manage distressing symptoms and improve overall well-being. Together, we empower clients to reclaim their sense of control and resilience, supporting them in healing from past traumas and navigating life transitions with renewed strength and hope.
2 Years Experience