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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Aurora, IL

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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.

Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Osha

Angela Osha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, curious, and solution-oriented, and I aim to create a space where you can speak openly about what you're experiencing while working toward meaningful, practical changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dionne Sanders

Dionne Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a military spouse and military brat, and seasoned therapist who recognizes the value of each individual and does so with intention.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sylvia Anya

Sylvia Anya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes every client deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle Hamilton

Danielle Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My counseling style is warm and down to earth. I use a client centered approach and make treatment goals to work on together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephen Baker

Dr. Stephen Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I generally work with adult populations and have over ten years of experience working with the following client concerns: Major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorder concerns, stress management,...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jill Sisler

Jill Sisler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, open-minded, and empowering, and I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood while also making meaningful progress.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I practice psychotherapy in a way that resists fragmentation - you are not a set of symptoms, a diagnosis, a singular system, a metric, a piece of data.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Olalekan Fapohunda

Dr. Olalekan Fapohunda

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mokena, IL


“My goal is to help you get back to your optimal mental health by bringing you back to a place where you can do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people without any difficulty.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Paula Butler

Paula Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer space for connection, smiles, and vulnerability, where we are not always on the clock, allowing room to slow down and breathe.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Hill

Samantha Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


So many people go through their day/week/month/ year without anyone really hearing or seeing them. It can be lonely and scary moving through the world with mental and emotional pain that you don’t know what to do with. Bring it to counseling. I’m Samantha, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I create and hold a safe, supportive, and empathetic space for my clients. I am a somatic EMDR practitioner and specialize in treating trauma, supporting individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and overwhelm.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Traynham Feragen

Amy Traynham Feragen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Strickler

Andrea Strickler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy should be a place where you can show up exactly as you are—with your worries, struggles, questions, and hopes—and feel truly heard and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dawn Sherwood

Dawn Sherwood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I'm Dawn, and I'm excited to meet you. Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship difficulties, or painful experiences leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure where to turn next. You may be trying to balance the needs of everyone around you while struggling to care for yourself. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress, panic disorders, anger management concerns, infertility, chronic illness, women's issues, family conflict, and relationship challenges. My background in children and family services and my training in infant and early childhood mental health allow me to support individuals and families through life's many transitions. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you feel safe, heard, and supported while we work together to better understand your experiences and create meaningful, lasting change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Fitzgerald Ajoku

Fitzgerald Ajoku

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My counseling style consists of meeting the client where they are in order to foster an environment of acceptance.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kenyatta Williams-Ross

Kenyatta Williams-Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I encourage you to be a force of change for yourself and create new opportunities to experience life with a deeper level of insight and self discovery.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Wilson

Valerie Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My areas of focus includes helping individuals move towards the path of mental health and wellness and my therapeutic techniques includes effective and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My educational and background and professional experiences consist of a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia, MO, along with 20 plus years in the field of social services working with a diverse population and settings.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cherchaela Spellen

Cherchaela Spellen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they pursue healing, resilience, and lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Vanessa Torres Garcia

Dr. Vanessa Torres Garcia

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to psychotherapy is flexible and based on respect, commitment and evidence-based practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Patrice Patton-Campbell

Dr. Patrice Patton-Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in helping you feel safe, seen, and respected.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pamela Lees

Pamela Lees

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I am Pamela "Paige" Lees. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I have worked with a wide variety of people and together tackled a multitude of life's problems. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. I enjoy working with individuals and I specialize family problems of all kinds.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ella Petersen

Ella Petersen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm warm, honest, and deeply curious. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen — and I genuinely want to see you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carlos Echevarria

Carlos Echevarria

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to help clients build clarity, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carmel Brown

Carmel Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have many years of helping couples and families recover from an extensive history of dysfunction, trauma, and conflict.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Obazee

Jennifer Obazee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe mental health care works best when clients feel heard, safe, and actively involved in treatment decisions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sara Khaledpour

Sara Khaledpour

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My clients describe me as a compassionate, good communication skills, encouraging and cultural competence.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Karen Haggard

Karen Haggard

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, direct, and supportive, and I work to create an environment where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to make meaningful progress.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Miguel Lopez

Miguel Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My passion is helping people heal from past trauma, mental health challenges, or substance abuse issues caused by life stressors and other factors.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Melissa Quiroz

Melissa Quiroz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


At the heart of my practice is a genuine desire to help people grow. I believe every person has the ability to create a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with their values. My role is to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges, build new skills, and discover what’s possible for them. My style is warm, direct, and growth‐oriented.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Zainab Taiwo

Dr. Zainab Taiwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


I'm a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 10+ of experience in the mental health field, and 3 years as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I founded Isimi Health & Wellness to provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the mind-body connection. My clinical background spans across PHP/IOP settings, Outpatient psychiatry, TMS, and telepsychiatry. I’ve worked with diverse populations experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking support for mood instability, clarity around your medication options, or a space to reset and realign, I’m honored to walk alongside you on your wellness journey.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Myisha Jones

Myisha Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose core values are to create an authentic and safe space where one can break through the barriers to achieve overall wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Thomas Kaufman

Thomas Kaufman

Therapist

Virtual • Rockford, IL


“I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Janine Watters

Dr. Janine Watters

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Orland Park, IL


“My mission is to empower you with the education and support necessary to navigate your mental health journey.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sarah Cozzi

Sarah Cozzi

Therapist

Virtual • River Forest, IL


“I'm not an 'Oz behind a curtain' type therapist but more of a fellow traveler, drawing from both lived experience and professional training to guide and empower.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Loren Ketelsen

Loren Ketelsen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style of therapy is supportive and compassionate. I believe in empowering my clients, instilling hope, and courage...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daria Jordan

Daria Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I show up with warmth, calm energy, and genuine curiosity. Clients often describe me as someone who listens closely, helps them feel understood, and brings clarity without judgment.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laura Lewis

Laura Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Everyone needs help sometimes, not because they are broken, but because life can become too heavy to sort through alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes every person should have access to support that helps them rise to new challenges, cope with loss, manage the ups and downs of mood, and better understand who they are. I work with adults navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD, trauma and the feeling of being stuck or disconnected from themselves. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported while we make sense of what you are carrying and create a path toward living your best life.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jasmine Stewart

Jasmine Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize working with the BIPOC community and women, along with broad experience working with a range of clients from geriatric to children.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karston Cole

Karston Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Are you wanting to make change in life, but are struggling to escape the same old patterns? Looking to empower yourself and create change in your life? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has spent my career assisting men in achieving their goals, making lasting and fulfilling relationships, and facing life's challenges head-on. I have worked with adults across the lifespan to address concerns about relationships, behaviors, substance use, and more.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Allnutt

Amy Allnutt

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My primary goal is to give clients the tools they need to improve overall functioning while providing a safe space to express their feelings and process their unique experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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
There are over 60 therapists in Aurora, IL accepting new patients.
60+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
  • 82%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 93%Cigna
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 70%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 2%Greek
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 22%Man
License types
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  • 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
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 37%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy

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