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Chicago Christian therapy for trauma, grief and anxiety- message to book a free consult.

We have therapists who are specialized in the following:
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment Trauma
- Grief Counseling
- Addictions
- Phase of Life Issues
- Anxiety Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorders
- Faith Issues
-Pastoral/ Compassion Fatigue

09/18/2025

We are excited to introduce Raquel Sanders, LMSW, to the team. Like all the therapists at The Remedy Counseling, her approach to healing and recovery is a unique blend of clinical and biblical, with room for the Spirit of God to meet you. She specializes in Grief & Loss, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and relationships. She sees clients in both Illinois and Texas. Message for details!

12/20/2023

The holiday season is not always a joyful time. Give yourself the gift of healing and breakthrough this Christmas season. We specialize in trauma and grief. Direct message us with any questions ♥️

03/31/2022

Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. Proverbs 16:32

Self-control or emotional regulation does not entirely depend on your natural disposition. You can, in fact, “Be self-controlled” no matter what was modeled for you, how old you are, or your self-declared temper. Everyone has the ability to harness patience, self-control, and composure. Sometimes, we just need to learn how.

03/16/2022

Let's talk about codependency and anxious attachment styles...

-People who are codependent feel a strong pull toward validation and self-worth from others.

-In a codependent relationship, one partner does much of the emotional carrying of the relationship and is more prone to losing themself.

-If your caregivers made you feel that their love was conditional upon certain factors this could lead to a codependent or anxious attachment style, where self-sacrificing your own needs become the norm.

How Therapy can help:
-Since attachment issues are learned the good news is they can be unlearned.

-Developing a new frame of reference for what a healthy and secure attachment looks and feels like is important. Without it, a secure relationship actually might feel foreign and possibly boring.

Since anxious/co-dependant attachments tend to base their significance or worth on their partner, learning to reframe their identity and validation in God is paramount.

Does this resonate with you? The Remedy Counseling Chicago can help!

03/12/2022

Listen, we’ve all been there. Some more than others… have you ever wondered why?

1. Simply put, one of the main reasons we snap or lash out at people is we weren't taught how to handle our emotions.

2. Stress-related processing is a learned behavior. How was stress management modeled for you as a child?

3. Do you bottle things up until you explode? Not feeling the freedom to speak up regarding your needs might be a boundary or attachment issue.

4. Childhood trauma

Potential Risks of dysregulated behavior

-Poor coping mechanisms e.g., over-eating, anger outbursts, emotional numbness, self-harm

-Fragmented relationships and trouble resolving conflict

-Anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping

-Generational cycles of emotional dysregulation

How Can Therapy Help?

One of the most effective and powerful proponents of healing is the often overlooked therapeutic relationship. An ongoing relationship with a trained counselor who models and emulates empathy, compassion, active listening, and unconditional positive regard can really catapult your healing.

Together you can work on managing emotions, handling conflict, and building tolerance for uncomfortable feelings.

Don't wait! Make an investment for yourself and future generations.

02/02/2022

Here are the facts on this Trauma Myth...

Trauma can follow us into our adulthood.

#1 Trauma can burrow down deep into the
body, contributing to chronic illness.

#2 Attraction to unhealthy relationships and
attachment disorders.

#3 Loss of childhood memories, depression and
anxiety

People can and do recover from trauma.

One study found that as many as 46 percent of people with PTSD improved within six weeks of beginning psychotherapy.

Research also suggests that brief, specialized interventions after a traumatic event may effectively prevent PTSD.

Mental health myths abound but we’re here to clear that up. Most people will experience emotional & psychological trauma at some point in their lives, and as a result, some will experience debilitating symptoms that interfere with daily life. The good news is that as the field of trauma grows so do the therapeutic interventions.

Though a traumatic event may never fully leave us, your emotional and physical response to the event can change. Equally important is when we invite God into our trauma recovery process, oftentimes He reveals insight or can help provide meaning to our traumatic experience (think Joseph and his brothers betraying him).

In many ways the healing starts by choosing to receive counseling; the act of advocating for yourself is a courageous first step.

12/24/2021

2021 has been challenging…to say the least, am I right? As year two of the pandemic comes to a close and we reflect on the past years, loss and grief comes to mind and sits heavy on my heart.
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• Loss of employment..
• Loss of interest in things that once
brought excitement and joy..
• Loss of a family member or loved
one and grieving the loss of that
person..
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Can anyone else relate to David in Psalm 6:6-7? 🙋🏽‍♀️
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“I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. My eye wastes away because of grief..”
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It hasn’t been easy and as we continue this holiday season, I’d like to invite you to implement some or all of the points above; whenever necessary and without any shame or guilt.
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My prayer for you is that your hope in the Lord does not waiver due to loss, grief or disappointment and that the Prince of Peace carries you through this season and into the next.
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Wishing you love and peace,
𝒀𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒎𝒂 𝑫𝒊𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓, 𝑳𝑷𝑪

12/15/2021

The end of the year has a way of wearing us out! Do you have a strategy to navigate your current stressors? Here are some battle strategies to get you into the new year. Peace to you!

12/07/2021

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to alter the structure of its neural network. It can form new neurons, make new neural connections, and rearrange or eliminate preexisting connections. In other words, neuroplasticity is a person’s ability to change.
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It means we aren’t held captive for the rest of our lives by the way our brain works at the moment. It means we can actually we rewire our brains or what the Bible says, be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
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11/15/2021

Have you ever found yourself checking out, going numb, shutting down or freezing during a conversation or an argument? Freezing is a trauma response that is necessary in the face of danger but we can also manifest a freeze response toward a “perceived threat” that resembles a childhood trauma. Those who froze as a response during childhood may also develop a tendency toward dissociation, anxiety, panic disorders or PTSD.

One of the most significant benefits of counseling and therapy is the beauty of discovery. That aha moment when you understand why you do what you do, and what you can do about it. There is hope for healing my friend.

11/11/2021

If you’ve experienced a childhood trauma, and also struggle with certain doubts or difficulties in your relationship with God, the two issues may be connected.
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According to research childhood trauma is linked to:
🔎 spiritual obstacles
🔎 lack of worthiness
🔎 a negative view of God
🔎 increased insecurity in attachment to God
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Our prayer is you gain courage to take the necessary steps to heal. As you take those steps to heal you will find a renewed sense of faith, courage and confidence in both yourself and in your connection with God.
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http://TheRemedyCounseling.com/

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