How do I know if trauma therapy is right for me?

You do not need a diagnosis of PTSD or a single traumatic event to benefit from trauma therapy. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in recurring relationship patterns, constantly on edge, or find yourself responding in ways you do not fully understand, therapy may help you make sense of those experiences and move toward something different.

Do I have to talk about everything that happened?

No. Therapy moves at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Building trust and safety is an important part of the process, and there is no pressure to share more than you are ready to share.

What if I do not remember everything that happened?

You do not need a complete memory of your experiences for therapy to be effective. Therapy can focus on what you notice today, including your emotions, relationships, physical responses, and recurring patterns, without forcing memories or filling in missing pieces.

What types of trauma do you work with?

Courtney works with adults experiencing complex trauma, attachment trauma, childhood trauma, generational trauma, relational trauma, emotional abuse, grief and loss, sexual trauma, traumatic stress, and other overwhelming life experiences.

How long does trauma therapy take?

There is no single timeline for trauma therapy. Some people come to therapy with a specific concern, while others want to understand lifelong patterns or heal from more complex experiences. Goals can be revisited regularly as the work develops.

Is online trauma therapy effective?

Many people find online trauma therapy to be meaningful and effective. Through Therapy offers virtual therapy for adults located throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.

Can trauma therapy help if I do not have PTSD?

Yes. Many people seek trauma therapy because they notice recurring patterns in their relationships, emotions, or daily lives, even without a PTSD diagnosis. Therapy can focus on how past and present experiences continue to affect you today.

Can trauma affect relationships?

Yes. Trauma can shape how you experience trust, intimacy, boundaries, conflict, and emotional closeness. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and develop more secure and flexible ways of relating.

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Here’s what to expect:

Complimentary 15-minute Consultation

Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of starting therapy. If you're considering therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, relationship concerns, or other life challenges, I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to answer your questions and help you decide whether we're the right fit. Feel free to reach out!
Create a Plan

In our first few therapy sessions, we'll explore what brought you to therapy, what's been feeling difficult, and what you hope will be different. Together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan with clear therapy goals that support meaningful, lasting change.
Working Together

We'll work together to better understand your experiences and what's bringing you to therapy. Along the way, I'll help you make sense of your thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and patterns so we can work toward the goals that matter most to you.

Specialties

Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety can feel like your mind is always racing, your chest is tight, and you can't fully relax. It might show up as restlessness, overthinking, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming. While occasional anxiety is normal, persistent anxiety can make daily life feel like a constant uphill climb.
Some common experiences of anxiety include:
- Feeling restless, irritable, or on edge
- Sweating or trembling
- Feeling weak or tired
- Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep)
- Trouble concentrating
- Having difficulty controlling worry
- Experiencing an urge to avoid things that cause anxiety
- Chest pain, hyperventilation, increased heart rate
Therapy for anxiety creates space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and better understand the patterns that have shaped your anxiety. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, we'll work toward helping you feel more present in your life, more connected in your relationships, and more trusting of yourself and others.

Life Transitions and Stress Therapy

Life transitions can shake your sense of stability. Whether you're adjusting to a breakup, career change, move, or major decision, these seasons can stir up anxiety, grief, or identity confusion even when the change is positive.
- Career change
- Beginning or ending a significant relationship
- Becoming a caregiver
- Moving
- A general feeling of uncertainty with regards to life’s next steps
- Death of a loved one
- Living alone for the first time
- Sudden financial hardship
Whether expected or not, life changes can be stressful. Therapy can help you process emotions, understand your experience during uncertain times, and feel more secure in your choices and yourself. Life transitions therapy fosters clarity, resilience, and intentional growth.

Trauma Therapy and Complex PTSD Therapy

Trauma can leave lasting patterns that affect the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you. You may notice yourself feeling constantly on edge, emotionally disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck repeating patterns that no longer feel helpful. In therapy, we'll work together to understand these responses with curiosity and compassion, creating space for healing, greater self-trust, and more freedom in how you move through life.
- Feel triggered or overwhelmed by reminders of the past
- Struggle to regulate emotions or feel numb
- Experience anxiety, shame, or fear in close relationships
- Notice chronic tension, sleep issues, or emotional outbursts
- Avoid situations that feel unsafe, even if they aren't threatening
- Difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries
Trauma therapy can help you reconnect with a sense of safety, process your experiences at a pace that feels right for you, and begin moving beyond survival. Drawing from attachment-based, psychodynamic, and experiential therapies, we'll work together to understand the patterns that have shaped your life while creating new experiences that support healing and lasting change.