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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Aurora, IL
Headway connects Aurora residents with trauma-informed providers experienced in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure to help process intrusive memories and nightmares. Our network of 2,343 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, often available within days.
“I believe the goal of counseling is not to make you into someone else, because you already are enough and wonderful as yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a gentle approach to counseling. I use holistic methods, encouraging the use of nature, art, and mindfulness to reach your goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Hey there! I’m Briana Kesterson, LCSW.
I’m a licensed therapist offering individual and family therapy in Illinois, supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I have a Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois and a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self worth struggles. Many of my clients come in feeling “too much” or “not enough” and together, we begin to understand how to better support the parts of you that learned to cope and protect just to survive.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults focusing on school avoidance and anxiety...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal as your therapist is to help you through situations and seasons of life that cause you distress by helping you to reframe your thoughts and see your life in a way that is more balanced.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My hope is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place where you can be honest, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have a multidisciplinary approach, pulling from coping skill based practices (DBT, mindfulness), thought pattern reframing (CBT), somatic therapy...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is behavioral, holistic, and individualized. I meet clients where they are while helping them build practical coping skills, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“With years of working in various settings such as community outreach programs, domestic violence shelters, and health department programs, I engage in treatment with a trauma-focused and person-centered lens.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“At every therapy session, we work together to explore your emotional experiences as well as the thoughts and behaviors that may be holding you back from living the life you desire.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Welcome! As a board-certified physician dual-trained in Psychiatry and Neurology (MD), I offer a comprehensive approach to brain health and emotional well-being by bridging the connection between the mind and the nervous system.
Education & Background
- Doctor of Medicine (MD): Completed rigorous residency training spanning both psychiatry and neurology.
- Integrated Care: Combining psychopharmacology, neurological evaluation, and evidence-based therapies for precise, whole-person care.
Key Specializations
- Neuropsychiatry: Mood, behavior, or cognitive changes linked to neurological conditions (stroke, TBI, Parkinson's, MS).
- Memory & Cognitive Disorders: Evaluation and care for memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, and dementias.
- Treatment-Resistant Conditions: Tailored medical strategies for severe depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
- Overlapping Symptoms: Managing complex conditions like chronic migraines with mood symptoms or functional neurological disorders (FND).
- Executive Dysfunction & ADHD: Comprehensive assessment and treatment for focus and attention challenges.
My Approach I prioritize thorough evaluations and collaborative, evidence-based care tailored to your unique goals and quality of life.
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Hi there, I’m Shelia
Do you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down? Life’s struggles are becoming unmanageable? Managing family, relationships and job is getting too hard?
I help clients find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships. We can partner to identify what works and what doesn’t to create a new path that works better. I have experience with individual, family, and group modalities and will use an integrative approach based on your needs. This may include: client-centered, mindfulness, solution focused, and trauma-informed techniques.
PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe clients who are willing to show up honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable, will get the most out of their therapy experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is an eclectic mix of solution focused, behavioral, and emotionally focused therapy.”
Trauma, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am both a licensed clinical professional counselor and a certified yoga therapist, and I offer a holistic approach that blends traditional talk therapy with yoga therapy, somatic healing, and positive psychology.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I genuinely love what I do, and I believe in a collaborative approach where clients feel empowered, heard, and supported in their journey toward positive change.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a collaborative approach to treatment, which means that we work together as a team to help you process and work through the issues that are leading you to seek treatment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I work to facilitate the individual's coping strategies and problem solving by offering options, training, and education.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I use a number of different therapeutic modalities with clients as I assess the best approach for each individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I practice some specialized approaches (EMDR, Exposure Therapy, and CBT/ACT) to treat trauma as well as anxiety, depression, and OCD.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Dr. Danner strives to provide culturally sensitive care and welcomes each client as they are in the therapy space.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is real, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to be honest — even about the messy parts.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I am not a therapist that "just listens". I believe therapy is more beneficial if I am engaged and openly communicate my assessment of your situation.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Quinette Iheanyichukwu
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Hoffman Estates, IL
“I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness as a provider. I focus on treating the whole person, not just their symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I've spent over 16 years helping people work through anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes, and I focus on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and how to start making changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“As a Hispanic provider, I am driven and motivated to work within the context of my clients' ethnic backgrounds as they align with their treatment goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach that helps process difficult experiences that continue to impact emotional well-being, relationships, and the nervous system.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Integrating faith-based approaches into her practice, Dr. Udeogu acknowledges the importance of spiritual health in the healing process.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the most important factor in healing, processing, and growth.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy, at its best, is not about blame or quick fixes, it's about clarity, responsibility, and learning how to move forward with strength and purpose.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a Jungian and expressive therapist that believes in moving beyond coping and working toward healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I value genuine, empathetic connections and want you to feel heard, respected, and supported as we work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is 80% you and the work you do outside of sessions, and 20% me in what we do during the session.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Ms. Heather Nemeth is committed to helping others become healthier versions of themselves. She achieves this by helping you change perceptions, challenge thoughts, and find the power to effectively communicate your needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Aderonke Oshibajo
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Rolling Mdws, IL
“I am deeply committed to a holistic care philosophy that acknowledges and respects the intricate tapestry of physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects that make you unique.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I have worked in crisis intervention for 14 years which has provided me invaluable experience with diverse mental health situations and populations.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My approach combines thoughtful conversation with EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and other body-based approaches to therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I'm a therapist dedicated to creating a comfortable, down-to-earth environment where clients can feel at ease.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Aurora, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Aurora, IL
60+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 98%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 88%Trauma
- 82%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 93%Cigna
- 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 5%Spanish
- 2%Greek
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
License types
- 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 48%Family therapy
- 37%Child or adolescent therapy
- 32%Couples therapy
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