EMDR Therapy in Chicago and Online Across Illinois
We provide evidence-based EMDR trauma therapy for adults, teens, and first responders seeking lasting relief from anxiety, PTSD, and high levels of stress.
Healing Trauma Through EMDR Therapy
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (“Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing”) therapy helps people process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess memories that may feel “stuck,” reducing the emotional intensity connected to trauma, anxiety, panic, and PTSD symptoms.
Our EMDR therapists work with adults and teens experiencing:
PTSD
anxiety and panic
wounds from childhood trauma
chronic stress
difficulty with life transitions
grief and loss
We provide both in-person EMDR therapy in Chicago and online EMDR therapy throughout Illinois.
EMDR Group of Chicago Testimonials
“Brianna is a highly skilled and empathic therapist who has years of experience in helping people become their best self. She has offered me new ways of looking at things and has shared her knowledge with me professionally. I highly recommend her and her colleagues for EMDR.”
— Amy
“As a therapist, Brianna is one of the first clinicians I refer to. She is compassionate, smart as a whip, and an incredible practitioner of EMDR. Her passion for helping her clients is above and beyond and I have seen the results of her work creating lasting and profound change.”
— Johanna
“Brianna is warm, attentive, and incredibly skilled. I never felt judged, and I'm eternally grateful for her - I highly recommend her to anyone seeking genuine healing.”
— Madeleine
Our EMDR Therapists are Trained to Treat Trauma
Trauma can affect every part of a person’s life, including relationships, work, sleep, physical health, and emotional wellbeing. Our trauma therapists use EMDR therapy to help clients throughout Illinois process painful past experiences and move toward healing.
We commonly help clients move beyond:
PTSD and complex trauma
anxiety and panic attacks
grief and loss
medical trauma
sexual assault or abuse
OCD
Our clients often include:
First responders
Adults or teens who experienced childhood trauma
People in high-stress work environments
People who have lost someone close to them
People with previous near-death experiences
People who experienced abuse in a former relationship
Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR
What is EMDR therapy for?
EMDR therapy is commonly used to help people process trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, adverse childhood experiences, depression, OCD, grief, and distressing life experiences. Learn more here.
Do you offer in-person trauma therapy in Chicago?
Yes. Our office is located at 3838 N Ravenswood Ave. #254, Chicago, Illinois 60613.
Do you offer online EMDR therapy in Illinois?
Yes. We provide virtual EMDR therapy for clients throughout Illinois using secure telehealth sessions.
How long does EMDR therapy take?
The length of therapy varies depending on each client’s goals, history, and treatment needs. Some clients find relief within a few sessions and others work with EMDR Group of Chicago for several months.
For rapid relief from symptoms, learn more about our intensive EMDR program therapy here.
Is EMDR therapy effective for anxiety?
Yes. EMDR therapy can help reduce anxiety by addressing the underlying experiences and nervous system responses connected to anxiety symptoms.
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis for EMDR?
No. EMDR therapy can help with many forms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm even without a formal PTSD diagnosis.
Does insurance cover EMDR therapy?
Yes. We are in-network with BlueCross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Choice PPO.
We also offer private pay options.
Learn more here.
Ways to Find Relief from Trauma
In-person Therapy in Chicago
EMDR Group of Chicago’s office is located at:
3838 N Ravenswood Ave. #254
Chicago, Illinois 60613
Learn more about in person therapy here.
Virtual Therapy in Illinois
Our EMDR therapists are licensed to treat individuals throughout the state of Illinois.
Learn more about online therapy here.