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Trauma-Informed Therapy in Illinois | EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic & Bilingual Counseling

Welcome to a space where healing is embodied and your story is honored. At Embrace Counseling Center (ECC), we walk alongside you—gently supporting the integration of brain, body, and spirit so you can feel more grounded, empowered, and whole.

We offer a holistic and integrative approach to mental health, thoughtfully combining trauma-informed and evidence-based therapies including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing. Our work is rooted in deep empathy, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to treating the whole person.

We specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions, supporting healing at both the emotional and nervous system level. By integrating brain-based and body-based therapies, we help clients process unresolved experiences, regulate the nervous system, and build lasting resilience.

Our therapeutic space is grounded in safety, connection, and trust, allowing clients to explore challenges, process emotions, and reconnect with their inner strengths.

At Embrace Counseling Center, we provide trauma-informed therapy services in Illinois. We serve clients across Aurora, Batavia, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elgin, Geneva, Naperville, St. Charles, West Chicago, Wheaton, Winfield, and surrounding communities through secure telehealth platform and in-person availabilities.

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Providing you with a safe space to relax in comfort.

All your appointments will take place in the comfort of your home via our secure HIPAA compliant telehealth platform or in-person at our St. Charles office location.

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Meet Our Therapists

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    Sharon Kim

    CLINICAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST

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    Vanessa Hernandez

    CLINICAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST

  • Bowen Meissen

    Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Our services

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    Therapy

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
    EMDR-Sandtray Based Therapy
    Somatic Experiencing (SE)
    Brainspotting (BSP)
    Mindfulness Based Practices
    Faith-Based Counseling /
    Christian Counseling

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    Group Counseling

    Bereavement Group
    Trauma-Focused Group

  • Clinical Supervision

    Illinois

Your journey to healing starts here—with Embrace Counseling Center.