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Trauma-Informed Therapy in Frankfort, IL

Heal Safely. Rebuild Strength. Restore Control.

Trauma-Informed Therapy focuses on understanding the effects of past trauma on current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Unlike traditional approaches, this therapy emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment, guiding clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, we provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where clients can process trauma and begin to rebuild resilience. This approach integrates evidence-based techniques to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and long-term healing.

How Trauma-Informed Therapy Works

Trauma-Informed Therapy creates a structured, safe framework for exploring the impact of past trauma. Key components include:

Safety and Trust: Prioritizing emotional safety in every session.

Grounding and Emotional Regulation: Teaching tools to manage stress, anxiety, and triggers.

Empowerment and Collaboration: Clients are active participants in their healing process.

Integration with Other Modalities: Often combined with EMDR, mindfulness, or CBT to enhance recovery.

Through this approach, clients learn to reconnect with their emotions and bodies, reduce trauma-related distress, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

Who Can Benefit from Trauma-Informed Therapy

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This therapy is ideal for individuals who have experienced:

  • Abuse, neglect, or domestic violence

  • Accidents, medical trauma, or natural disasters

  • Grief, loss, or sudden life changes

  • Emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or depression related to past trauma

  • Difficulties with self-worth or interpersonal relationships

Trauma-Informed Therapy helps clients regain safety, resilience, and self-confidence while learning to navigate triggers in healthy ways.

Your Trauma-Informed Therapist at Full Circle

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Recommended Therapist: Kristine Cain, LCPC
Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with extensive experience in trauma-informed care, EMDR, and mindfulness-based interventions. Her compassionate approach ensures clients feel safe, understood, and empowered while processing difficult experiences.

“Kristine works with clients to restore safety, develop resilience, and reclaim a sense of control over their emotional and relational lives.”

Other Supporting Therapists:

Alyson LoVerde, LSW – Supports survivors of domestic violence in rebuilding self-esteem and emotional regulation.

 

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Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC – Integrates mindfulness and cognitive strategies to help clients process trauma and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

What to Expect During Trauma-Informed Therapy

Sessions focus on creating a secure environment where clients can safely explore their experiences and emotional patterns. Therapists use grounding techniques, reflective discussion, and trauma-informed interventions tailored to the individual. Clients gradually develop tools to manage triggers, regulate emotions, and restore a sense of self-efficacy. Over time, this approach promotes healing, resilience, and improved relationships.

Begin Trauma-Informed Therapy in Frankfort, IL

If past trauma is affecting your emotional well-being or daily life, trauma-informed therapy can help you heal safely and regain control. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our therapists guide you through a supportive process that prioritizes safety, empowerment, and long-term recovery.


Contact us today to schedule a session and start your journey toward emotional strength and balance.

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