Meet Dr. Colleen Cira, Psy.D
Dr. Colleen Cira is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nationally Recognized Trauma Expert and the Founder and Executive Director of both Cira Center for Behavioral Health, PC (CCBH) and Cira Center Consulting, LLC (CCC). CCBH is a group practice with locations in Chicago and Oak Park that serves the age and gender spectrum and specializes in Trauma and Women’s Issues/Health. CCC is a Consulting Agency that strives to unburden women and therapists so that they are able to design the practice and/or life of their dreams.
Dr. Cira received both her Masters and Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and has been practicing in the field since 2001. She is a highly sought after national trauma expert who has appeared in dozens of publications, podcasts, live news, and radio including NBC, ABC, US News and World Report, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Suntimes, Fast Company, Real Simple, Reader’s Digest, Yahoo! Lifestyle, Slate, and Bustle among others. Dr. Cira was also named one of the “Top 100 Women in Chicago Making a Difference” by Today’s Chicago Woman. Dr. Cira is a trauma and anxiety expert, clinical supervisor, writer, speaker, consultant, activist, wife and mommy ❤️
Colleen identifies as Queer, Neurodivergent and a Trauma Survivor. The totality of these identities mean that she has felt different, broken and like an imposter most of her life. It is only when she created Cira Center for Behavioral Health did she begin to take back her power, learn to accept and love herself and fundamentally change the course of her life. Colleen’s intent in sharing this information is to provide hope. It is often easy to look at the facade of someone’s life and assume so many things: they are successful, have a perfect marriage, an easy life, etc. Colleen feels called to interrupt this cycle of comparison and shame by being more open and honest about the struggle that is often there, just behind the scenes. Colleen hopes you can see your own difficulties in her story and that you know that only when we wholeheartedly embrace who we truly are, can we get to the other side of our pain. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope we can help you start to see it for yourself ❤️
Services Offered
- The IGNITE Program
- Unlerning Marriage Program
- Unlerning Podcast
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Colleen is an incredibly gifted trainer. During the past year, I’ve benefited from several sessions with her and have been able to incorporate content into my sessions. Smart, precise, and down to earth, I highly recommend her for anyone!
Colleen is absolutely fantastic. I enjoy attending her trauma education groups and always feel empowered and equipped with new knowledge when leaving them. Her passion and personality create a wonderful atmosphere. I would highly recommend Dr. Colleen Cira to anyone. Therapist, Trauma-Informing Training
I’ve known Colleen for a few years and have my staff attend a monthly Trauma education/didactic/consultation group with Dr. Colleen Cira. Colleen knows her sh*t and is super passionate about this work. She has years of knowledge and experience to share. If you’re thinking about signing up for one of Colleen’s trauma groups I highly recommend.