“I did not have to tell the whole story on the first day. My therapist asked what I wanted to work on, and what I wanted to leave alone for now.”
Terrence W.
Trauma therapy · Springfield
Therapy for what you carry, at the pace you choose
A four-clinician practice in Springfield for adults with trauma histories. Sessions in person on South Fifth Street, or by video for clients in Illinois, where we are licensed.
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Clinicians50–90 min
Session lengthsSpringfield
In person, 1618 S. Fifth StIllinois
Video, for clients in the state
Our approach
Therapy that honors your whole experience
Presence
We sit with what is hard without rushing to fix it. You do not have to tell the story to be heard.
Method
We name the method we use, explain what it asks of you and what it can stir up, and you can say no to any of it.
You set the speed
Your clinician checks the pace at the start and end of every session. You can pause, slow down or skip a question at any time.
How pacing works
Ways to work with us
Ways of working, for every stage
Individual therapy
One-on-one sessions for adults who carry something from the past. We start with what you want, and go at the speed you set.
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Couples sessions
For couples in which one or both partners carry a trauma history. Each partner meets the therapist alone first.
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EMDR
A structured therapy in which you recall a memory in small steps while following a guided movement. Preparation comes first, and you choose what to work on.
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Skills group
Eight weekly sessions for a small group of adults to practice settling skills together. No one is asked to share their story.
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Our therapists
The people holding space for you
Gwen leads the practice and works with adults who are carrying something from the past. She uses EMDR, and she starts every new client with questions about pace.
Neil Hutchinson
Therapist, couples sessions
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) · IL Lic. 000000
Neil sees couples in which one or both partners carry a trauma history. He meets each partner alone before joint sessions begin.
Ritu works with breath, posture and sensation, always by invitation, so you can notice what you feel and settle when you need to.
Jair offers skills-based therapy and leads the practice's eight-week skills group for adults.
Kind words
What clients say
“The first session was mostly questions about me, about pace and about what would help me feel steady in the room.”
Mckayla R.“I said stop once, in the middle of a sentence. We stopped. Nobody made it a thing.”
Andrea L.“The office is quiet and the lights are low. It helped me walk through the door.”
Kaito S.“Nothing felt rushed. I always knew what we were about to do before we did it.”
Maribel G.“The skills group was practical, and nobody asked me to share more than I wanted to.”
Hudson P.
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How it works
Your path from here
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Step 1: Write to us
Use the form or call. We reply on weekdays, and you can ask any question before you book.
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Step 2: Meet your clinician
We suggest a clinician for you, and send your fee in writing before you book.
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Step 3: A first session
We talk about what you want and what pace feels right. You do not have to describe what happened.
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Step 4: Sessions at your pace
Many people start weekly. Your clinician checks the pace with you often and adjusts.
Questions
Things people ask before starting
01How do I know if therapy is right for me?
You do not have to be sure. Write to us with your questions before you book anything. Trauma work goes at your pace, and you can stop at any time.
02What happens in the first session?
We talk about what you want from therapy and what pace feels right. You do not have to describe what happened. Your clinician explains how the work goes before you agree to it.
03Do you offer video sessions?
Yes, for clients who are in Illinois at the time of the session, where we are licensed. We also see clients in person in Springfield.
04How much does therapy cost?
We give you your fee in writing before you book. The How fees work page explains insurance, receipts for reimbursement and the Good Faith Estimate.
05How often should I come?
Many people start with weekly sessions. Your clinician sets the pace with you and checks it often.
Write to us
Tell us how to reach you and a little about what you are looking for. We reply on weekdays.
Phone(217) 555-0103
Hours
- Monday – FridayToday
- 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- SundayToday
- Closed