Trauma & PTSD Articles | 2nd Story Counseling Chicago https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/category/trauma/ We help people grow Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:44:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-2nd-Story-Counseling-Flav-32x32.png Trauma & PTSD Articles | 2nd Story Counseling Chicago https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/category/trauma/ 32 32 72011677 How Men Benefit From IFS Therapy https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/how-men-benefit-from-ifs-therapy/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:20 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=21515 The Part of You That Says “I’m Fine” Most men who come to therapy aren’t sure how to explain why they’re there. Things are fine, mostly. They’re functioning. Handling it. But something underneath isn’t right [...]

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]]> 21515 What Is Parts Work Therapy? A Chicago Therapist Explains https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/parts-therapy/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:00:41 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=16693 You Are Not Just One Thing Part of you wants to reach out. Another part says don’t bother. Part of you is ready to move on. Another part isn’t done grieving yet. Part of you [...]

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]]> 16693 7 Ways Trauma Therapy Helps Chicago First Responders Heal from the Job https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/7-ways-therapy-first-responders/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:16:00 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=19060   💙 Quick Read: Chicago first responders experience workplace trauma that civilians rarely encounter. This guide explores seven evidence-based ways trauma therapy helps CPD officers, CFD firefighters, and paramedics process critical incidents, manage PTSD symptoms, [...]

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]]> 19060 7 Powerful Ways IFS Therapy Helps Heal Trauma https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/7-ways-ifs-therapy-heals-trauma/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:01:32 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=15695 IFS Therapy For Healing As a psychotherapist in Chicago in the Lakeview and Lincoln Park area, I have witnessed the profound impact of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy combined with Parts Therapy in healing trauma. [...]

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]]> 15695 Is it Dramatic or Traumatic? https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/dramatic-traumatic/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:05:48 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=13671 Dramatic or Traumatic Differences If you’re like most people, you hear the word trauma and you think about horrid aspects of our world – war, rape, killing, natural disasters, etc.  Maybe you hadn’t considered that [...]

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]]> 13671 5 Signs You May Struggle with PTSD https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/5-signs-you-may-struggle-with-ptsd/ https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/5-signs-you-may-struggle-with-ptsd/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:03:39 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=14258 PTSD – a Closer look from a Chicago perspective Yes, there was yet more shootings, stabbings, and killings somewhere in the city of Chicago this week and if you haven’t been paying close attention, there [...]

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]]> https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/5-signs-you-may-struggle-with-ptsd/feed/ 1 14258 How CBT Therapy Helps with PTSD https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/cbt-therapy-helps-ptsd/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:05:09 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=16653 CBT Therapy and PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, including many residents of the vibrant city of Chicago. As a therapist practicing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) [...]

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]]> 16653 5 Powerful Ways DBT Can Help Emotional Regulation https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/dbt-emotional-regulation/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:05:25 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=16136 DBT and Emotional Regulation As a compassionate therapist serving Chicago’s North Side near Wrigley Field, I am dedicated to helping individuals enhance their emotional well-being and regain control over their lives. In this blog post, [...]

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]]> 16136 Know Someone with Main Character Syndrome? https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/main-character-syndrome/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:34:55 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=16672 Main Character Syndrome: A Closer Look As a therapist in Chicago, I am often asked about people who are stuck on themselves. You know what I am talking about, right? Yep, I’m talking about the [...]

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]]> 16672 What Is Trauma Informed Therapy? https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/trauma-informed-therapy/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:05:25 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=15983 Trauma Informed Therapy: A Closer Look As a therapist specializing in Trauma in Chicago, I am committed to providing high quality, compassionate care to my clients. One approach that has proven to be highly effective [...]

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