Trauma and PTSD Therapy in Illinois
In-Person & Online Trauma Therapy in West Dundee & Chicago, IL
If you’ve been through something that still lives in your body, your sleep, or your relationships, you’re not overreacting - we are here to help.
Sessions are offered in person and virtually, making it easier to access counseling that feels safe and steady.
Trauma can show up long after the event is “over”, and PTSD symptoms can make everyday life feel exhausting, unpredictable, or numb. At Sohail Counseling, we provide trauma therapy and PTSD therapy for adults who want support that’s compassionate, grounded, and practical. Whether you’re looking for a trauma therapist, exploring therapy for PTSD, or trying to understand your options, we’ll help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and build a path forward.
Who Trauma and PTSD Therapy Is For
Trauma and PTSD therapy may be a good fit if you are:
This may be a good fit if you’re:An adult living with the effects of a past trauma (recent or long ago)
Feeling stuck in survival mode or constantly on edge
Struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, panic, or shutdown
Noticing trauma patterns showing up in relationships, work, or parenting
Looking for a trauma therapist who is gentle but direct
Wanting PTSD therapy that includes coping tools, not just talking
Common Reasons People Seek Trauma and PTSD Therapy
Clients often reach out for trauma therapy when they’re experiencing:
Intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, or a racing body response
Avoiding people, places, conversations, or situations that feel “too much”
Feeling numb, disconnected, or like you’re watching life from a distance
Shame, self-blame, guilt, or the belief that you should be “over it”
Irritability, hypervigilance, startle response, or chronic tension
Trouble trusting others, setting boundaries, or feeling safe in closeness
What Trauma and PTSD Therapy Looks Like at Sohail Counseling
Trauma therapy at Sohail Counseling is not about reliving every detail. It’s about creating safety, building skills for the present, and carefully processing what your mind and body have been carrying so it has less power over your daily life.
In sessions, we may work on:
Stabilizing your nervous system and building grounding skills you can actually use
Understanding triggers and the patterns they create (avoidance, people-pleasing, shutdown, anger)
Strengthening emotion regulation and sleep support strategies
Processing traumatic memories in a structured, supported way when you’re ready
Rebuilding a sense of choice, trust, and connection
Our Therapeutic Approach
Our trauma therapists use evidence-informed, trauma-focused therapy tailored to your goals, history, and pace. Depending on fit and availability, your plan may include:
Trauma-informed CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)-informed strategies
Exposure-based approaches when appropriate and carefully paced
Parts-informed work (IFS-informed concepts) for inner conflict, shame, or protective patterns
Somatic and mindfulness-based skills to support regulation and body safety
A relational style that’s collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded
If you’re specifically looking for certain trauma therapy types (like CPT or exposure-based trauma treatment), we’ll talk through what those look like and what’s most appropriate for you.
Trauma and PTSD Therapy in West Dundee, Chicago & Across Illinois
In Network Coverage
We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare in Illinois & Michigan.
We’ll confirm your benefits before your first therapy session and walk you through every step- steady support, no surprises.
Sohail Counseling provides trauma and PTSD therapy for adults in Chicago, West Dundee, and across Illinois.
Our flexible scheduling options, both in-person and virtual, make Trauma and PTSD therapy accessible for everyone.
Private Pay Rates
Our session rates are $150 for individual therapy and $175 for couples therapy.
We value transparency and accessibility. Sliding-scale options may be available, and you’ll receive a Good Faith Estimate to plan with clarity and ease.
Out of Network Support
If you have out-of-network benefits, we’ll provide a superbill and help you navigate reimbursement.
Our goal is to make therapy accessible and supportive from start to finish.
You deserve therapy that feels real, steady, and human.
Here’s what that means at Sohail Counseling & Care:
• Warmth before everything: You don’t have to have the perfect words to begin. We’ll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect for your story.
• Pace that honors you: Healing takes time. We move at the rhythm that feels right, building safety and trust first.
• Grounded, compassionate growth: Therapy here isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you come home to yourself-with tools that support your everyday life.
Our therapists are committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that helps you feel safe, seen, and supported.
Our Promise to You:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Identity-Focused Therapy
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If it overwhelmed your ability to cope and it’s still affecting your life, it matters. Trauma is defined less by the event itself and more by how your mind and body had to adapt to survive it.
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Many people experience trauma symptoms without meeting criteria for PTSD. PTSD is a specific diagnosis that includes symptoms like intrusion, avoidance, changes in mood/thoughts, and changes in arousal that persist and disrupt functioning. Either way, trauma therapy can help.
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No. Good trauma therapy is paced. We focus first on safety and stability, then decide together if, when, and how to process memories more directly.
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Yes. We offer online trauma therapy for adults located anywhere in Illinois, as well as in-person options depending on clinician availability.
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It depends on your goals, history, and the type of trauma. Some clients want short-term support for coping and stabilization, others choose deeper processing work over a longer period. We’ll create a plan that matches what you need.
Let’s Take the Next Step - Together
If you’re looking for trauma and PTSD therapy in West Dundee, Chicago, or anywhere in Illinois & Michigan, we invite you to take the next step.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to connect with a therapist for identity-focused therapy and see if this feels like the right fit.