Online Trauma Therapy for Women in Illinois
Compassionate trauma therapy for women navigating the effects of lingering pain, stress, and the struggles of harmful life events.
If you’re a modern woman trying to find the balance between navigating the demands of life and address unhealed traumas, then online trauma therapy is a great option. I’m here to offer a flexible therapy option for women struggling to carve time for self-care. I’m Dr. Alicia Tolerico, a licensed Psychologist (Illinois 071.021064). Are you feeling stuck in relationship problems, avoiding past hurts, or struggling with where to begin?
With the hustle and bustle of Chicago, online therapy is a great option for specialized trauma informed treatment. No need to fight traffic, parking, or take time off. Evening therapy sessions are perfect for the modern woman juggling life. Whether you are wrapping up a long day of work downtown or relaxing at home in Lincoln Park, video sessions provide easy access to individualized care.
Living in Chicago can provide a host of individual challenges for women navigating their personal and professional lives.
Desire for a therapist who understand infidelity trauma, not just a generalized therapist
Isolation, not wanting friends or family to know, especially in Chicago’s socially connected neighborhoods where word can travel
Your sense of reality has been shattered, wondering if the relationship was real
You have lost your sense of self from relational wounds
Sex and intimacy have become unsafe
These difficulties can worsen over time if not addressed. Maybe you told yourself it wasn’t that bad or you can fix the relationship on your own. You may have even tried couples therapy to fix your relationship. However, you continue to feel emotionally unsafe and stuck in trauma responses.
Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy focuses on a collaborative approach to assist each client navigate relational traumas. We understand how difficult it is to reach out for emotional support during a vulnerable time in your life. Our work together will help you:
Explore your style of attachment and how you connect with others
Work through any unhealed previous traumas
Identify relationship problems that have been holding you back
Support you to restore trust in yourself
This integrative approach ensures each client to gain insight, deepen the connection with themself, and create a strong foundation for meaningful change.
Is Trauma Therapy Right for You?
This healing work is for the woman in Chicago who’s tired of carrying the emotional load alone. Perhaps you are navigating relational problems, which actually began in your childhood. You’re processing an assault you’ve never had anyone to share with. Your body continues to hold onto deep pain and you feel stressed out often. Or maybe you can’t put into words the pain you’re experiencing because it’s too painful. You may have been escaping the emotional pain through your work or coping in unhealthy ways. The therapy space allows women to slow down, take a breath, and be honest about what’s been weighing them down in life.
Frequently Asked Questions for Women in Illinois
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No, Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy is based in California and offers telehealth therapy only. Since there’s a two-hour difference between Illinois and California, session times that fall in the late afternoon or early evening for Dr. Tolerico are actually later evening for you. This offers clients in Illinois sessions that align with the typical work schedule. What would be an after hours therapy slot in the same time zone is simply a normal part of the day for us, giving Chicago and Illinois clients more real flexibility to carve out self-care time to heal.
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Yes. We work with many women who are professionals balancing demanding schedules, caregiving roles, and other responsibilities of life. Therapy is meant to support the modern woman, not add more stress to it.
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Not for therapy itself. I hold an active Illinois licensed and can work with you no matter where I’m physically located. An added benefit from working with a therapist in another time zone is more flexibility for your schedule. Dr. Tolerico is able to offer evening appoints later than typical Central Time zone allows.
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Dr. Tolerico treats women who have experienced several different traumas. This includes infidelity and betrayal trauma, sexual violence, domestic violence, relationship problems, childhood trauma, religious/cult trauma, and substance addiction. Dr. Tolerico is a trauma expert and has helped many women navigate various traumas and adverse experiences that impair women. Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy doesn’t offer general talk therapy, it’s trauma informed work often using EMDR when appropriate.
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Yes. For many clients they find being in their preferred environment allows for deeper processing. They are familiar with their space or create a space that is suitable for their therapy needs. Many clients find engaging in EMDR therapy from their preferred space is very helpful. Online therapy also provides greater access to women in rural areas who haven’t found a specialized trauma therapist in their town.
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Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy is a specialized therapy practice focused on women navigating various traumas. The purpose of the complimentary consultation is for Dr. Tolerico to assess your therapy needs and determine if it is a good fit. Dr. Tolerico asks a series of questions during the consultation call to better understand the significant issues causing distress.
LET'S GET STARTED TODAY
LET'S GET STARTED TODAY
Build your confidence, learn to trust yourself, and heal from past wounds. Start feeling safe, validated, and connected to a community that supports you.
During your complimentary 20-minute consultation, you can share what's going on for you, and we'll explore whether we're a good fit and what next steps make sense.
Reach out today. I'm here to guide you on your empowered healing journey.