Compassionate Support for Healing and Growth
Trauma can shape the way you experience the world, impacting your emotions, relationships, and sense of safety. At Bergen Counseling Collective, we specialize in helping individuals in Chicago process and heal from trauma in a safe, affirming space. Whether you’re navigating the effects of a distressing event, childhood trauma, or ongoing stress, you don’t have to go through it alone. Healing starts here.
What is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy provides a structured, evidence-based approach to help you process painful experiences, regulate emotions, and regain a sense of stability. Our trauma-informed therapists work collaboratively with you to:
- Process difficult emotions without feeling overwhelmed
- Reduce anxiety, hypervigilance, and intrusive thoughts
- Develop healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience
- Restore trust in yourself and others
Signs You May Benefit from Trauma Therapy
Trauma affects everyone differently, but common signs include:
- Persistent feelings of fear, anxiety, or shame
- Emotional numbness or difficulty expressing emotions
- Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
- Struggles with trust and forming healthy relationships
- A strong startle response or feeling constantly “on edge”
- Avoidance of certain places, people, or topics related to past events
If these experiences resonate with you, trauma therapy can help you process and heal at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Our Trauma Therapy Approach
At Bergen Counseling Collective, we use a holistic, trauma-informed approach tailored to each individual’s needs. Our therapists integrate evidence-based modalities, including:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Trauma
DBT is highly effective for individuals struggling with the emotional dysregulation that often accompanies trauma. This therapy helps clients:
- Develop skills for managing intense emotions
- Improve distress tolerance, reducing impulsive reactions
- Strengthen mindfulness practices to stay present and grounded
- Build healthy relationship skills, including setting boundaries and improving communication
DBT can be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing PTSD, self-destructive behaviors, or difficulty managing strong emotional responses.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps identify and challenge negative thought patterns that stem from trauma, replacing them with healthier, more balanced perspectives.
Somatic Therapy & Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Trauma often resides in the body, leading to chronic stress or physical symptoms. Somatic therapy focuses on body awareness, breathing exercises, and movement to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing.
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Past relationships—especially early attachment experiences—can shape how we connect with others. Attachment-based therapy helps individuals rebuild trust, improve self-worth, and form healthier relational patterns.
A Safe, Supportive Space for Healing
Healing from trauma doesn’t mean erasing the past—it means reclaiming your story on your own terms. Our trauma therapists provide a nonjudgmental, affirming space where you can explore your emotions safely and begin rebuilding a sense of security. We work with individuals healing from childhood trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence, racial trauma, medical trauma, and more.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
Taking the first step toward trauma therapy is an act of courage. At Bergen Counseling Collective, we’re here to walk with you. Located in Ravenswood, Chicago, we offer in-person and online therapy options to support your healing wherever you are.
📅 Ready to begin? Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward reclaiming your peace.