Find Healing & Renewal After Trauma in Chicago
In-person and online therapy services for the Chicagoland area and throughout Illinois
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
• Carrying the weight of past trauma that continues to impact your life?
• Feeling emotionally numb, disconnected, or unable to fully engage with those around you?
• Experiencing heightened anxiety, tension, or a constant sense of unease?
• Reliving painful memories or struggling with triggers that disrupt daily life?
• Wanting to feel safe, connected, and fully yourself again after trauma?
• Searching for a safe, understanding space to process your experiences and move toward healing?
About Our Practice
At Roots and Rays Creative Counseling, we help individuals recover and rebuild after experiences of trauma. Our compassionate, trauma-informed therapists create a safe environment where your story is honored, your pace is respected, and your healing is prioritized.
We understand that trauma can affect how you think, feel, and connect with others. Our approach focuses on helping you process what happened, restore a sense of safety, and reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
We Can Help You With:
Processing and healing from past traumatic events.
Addressing complex or developmental trauma.
Managing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm related to trauma.
Releasing stored physical tension and reconnecting with your body.
Navigating life after trauma and building a foundation for the future.
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Find out if our practice is right for you!
Fill out this form or call at (773) 303-6536 to get started:
Our Therapeutic Approaches
We use evidence-based and creative methods to support your trauma recovery journey
Art Therapy:
Use creative expression to process emotions and experiences that may be hard to put into words.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
A proven method for helping the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
EMDR Intensives:
Focused, extended sessions to accelerate trauma healing.
Somatic Therapy:
Work with the mind-body connection to release trauma stored in the body.
Nature-Based Therapy:
Engage with the natural world to foster restoration, grounding, and emotional regulation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Learn how to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping tools.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR):
Process trauma and distressing memories using this powerful, research-backed approach.
How We Deliver Therapy:
In-Person Sessions at our new Chicago location: 10421 South Church St, Chicago, IL 60643
Online Therapy for clients anywhere in Illinois
We're Currently In-Network With
☑️ Aetna
☑️ Cigna
☑️ Blue Cross Blue Shield
☑️ Highmark
☑️ Optum
☑️ United Healthcare
☑️ Independence Blue Cross
FAQs
How can therapy help me heal from trauma?
Therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to process difficult experiences, release emotional and physical tension, and develop tools to move forward with greater resilience.
What issues do you help with?
We specialize in trauma recovery, and also support related challenges such as anxiety, stress, emotional disconnection, and difficulty navigating life changes after trauma.
What can I expect from the first session?
Your first session will focus on understanding your needs, history, and goals for therapy. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels supportive and manageable for you.
Do you accept insurance?
We intentionally operate as a private pay practice to prioritize your privacy, flexibility, and quality of care. This means no diagnoses are required to begin, and your therapy is tailored to your needs—not dictated by insurance limits.
Many clients appreciate the confidentiality and freedom this model allows. We’re happy to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement.
Is online therapy effective?
Yes. Online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions while offering the comfort and convenience of meeting from your own space.
How do I get started?
Simply submit the contact form on this page or call. We’ll answer any questions, discuss your needs, and help you connect with the right therapist for your goals.
Book Your Free 30-Minute Consultation
You are not defined by your trauma. With the right support, you can heal, grow, and reclaim your life. Fill out the form, or call at (773) 303-6536 to book your free 30-minute consultation.
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Roots and Rays Creative Counseling
In-Person in Chicago, IL & Virtual Sessions Across Illinois
Helping You Heal from Trauma Through Compassionate, Creative, and Evidence-Based Care
Book Your Free 30-Minute Consultation
