Leadership
CEO &Co-Founder
Worsham El, CEO & Co-Founder
My name is Chauntay Worsham El, and I am a licensed clinical trauma therapist, certified trauma trainer, and yoga facilitator. As the CEO of Lotus Trauma Care, I am dedicated to promoting post-traumatic resiliency. My journey is a testament to the power of mindset, community, self-love, knowledge, when overcoming adversity.
At Lotus Trauma Care, we provide customized trauma therapy and training services for individuals with histories of childhood trauma and the organizations that support them. With over 18 years of experience in domestic violence, child welfare, youth enrichment, outpatient mental health, and substance use, I integrate expressive and body-centered practices to foster healing and resilience.
Inspired by the lotus flower, which thrives in muddy waters yet emerges beautiful and pure, our mission honors the unique divinity and potential for resilience within each individual. Our offerings include trauma therapy, training, trauma yoga, and resources for therapists and social service providers.
My personal history of childhood trauma and the guidance I received from Allah drives my passion for this work. Frustrated with the oppressive systems in healthcare and social services, I co-founded Lotus Trauma Care to create an environment where professionals and clients can truly thrive. Our goal is to address high turnover rates and poor program outcomes by fostering trauma-informed care and disrupting oppressive practices.
I bring authenticity, creativity, wit, and passion to my work, engaging and educating diverse groups. My vision is to impact the social service and healthcare systems positively, making treatment more accessible and improving conditions for both clients and professionals. We provide over 400 therapy appointments annually and have trained over 4700 professionals across social service and healthcare industries.
I specialize in resilience, trauma treatment, and the implementation of trauma-informed care. My Bachelor’s is in Psychology from Loyola University and I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago. I am trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), and Affect Regulation Competency (ARC).
Schedule a consultation with me today to learn how our training and therapy services can support your journey of resilience.
Worsham El is credentialed as a Level 2 provider of evidence based, trauma-informed mental health services by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
