Making evidence-based psychology accessible.
“If we want to create a society that is free of violence and trauma, it takes all of us—mental health, public health, public safety, and medicine. Together, we can create a better future.” —Dr. Sheela Raja
Sheela Raja, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of Overcoming Trauma and PTSD, The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls,The PTSD Survival Guide for Teens, and the Resilient Teen. Dr. Raja is a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and is a nationally recognized expert in behavioral health and trauma-informed approaches to healthcare. Dr. Raja received her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago and completed internship at VA Boston Healthcare System (with academic affiliates Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School) and post-doctoral training at the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Boston, MA..
Keynotes & Training, Media, Clinical Services
Dr. Raja is known for her ability to integrate a strong evidence-based approach with a warm, respectful style that deeply values lived experiences. From individual therapy, small class rooms, large keynote speeches, news segments, to her four best -selling books, she is committed to helping people develop resilience, post-traumatic growth, and learn to survive and thrive after trauma.