Trauma
In-person in Naperville; virtual anywhere in Illinois.
“You are stronger than you realize. It's a sign of strength when you decide to face something and ask for help.”
– Aaron Polsky, LCSW
Let’s be real—trauma messes with everything
The stuff you’ve been through still shows up, even if no one else sees it.
Triggers come out of nowhere—tight chest, racing thoughts, zoning out mid-conversation.
It’s hard to trust people. Harder to trust yourself.
And no matter how much time has passed, it still doesn’t feel like “the past.”
What healing starts to look like:
Panic doesn’t run the show anymore.
Boundaries start getting easier to set—and even easier to keep.
Sleep comes easier. Flashbacks come less. Shame gets quieter.
Life starts feeling a little more like yours again.
Why work with me?
I’ve sat with people in their darkest moments—ICU patients and families, first responders, people who feel like they’ve lost it all. I sit with the kind of pain most folks avoid.
I don’t flinch, and I don’t force anything.
I bring real empathy, a steady presence, and tools that actually help—like EMDR, which can move stuck trauma without having to retell every detail.
If it’s a fit, we’ll use it. If not, we’ll find what works.
Who this type of therapy is for:
→ Folks who’ve been through something hard and are tired of pretending it didn’t matter
→ People stuck in survival mode long after the crisis ended
→ Anyone who’s tired of numbing out or shutting down
→ Trauma survivors who want support that’s real—not fluffy
→ People ready to feel safe, steady, and grounded again
