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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
Trauma-focused care in Chicago meets you where you are—virtually or in person. Headway's 2,240 providers specialize in trauma processing techniques like Written Exposure Therapy and Relaxation Training, helping you work through self-blame, isolation, and acute stress with personalized, compassionate support.
“I help those who have not been successful with therapy in the past... those who have experienced trauma, those who self-medicate their trauma...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I will give you practical strategies that will help you manage your stress and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, with a focus on helping clients reduce anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm while building skills that improve daily functioning and resilience.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I think clients will develop their own voice, intrapersonally and with others; establish a place to emote; discover solutions to problems.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping people recover from additions and compulsive behaviors, such as online porn use and gambling.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I work exclusively with women and the LGBTQIA+ community. While I may specialize in men's issues when it comes to my personal life, it is not an area of my clinical expertise.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cameron works to empower clients as they move towards their goals of their healing journeys. She values care, and trust within the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to foster growth with intentionality. Cameron's support is backed by ove 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and parents, families.
Cameron specializes in integrating relational, play-based, somatic, narrative, feminist, and values based work. She is committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care and her collaborative approach centers mutuality, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm a licensed psychotherapist and certified Somatic Activated Healing coach who believes that lasting healing happens when we work with both the mind and the body.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe within all of us is an impulse to "push through" the hang-ups in our lives that keep us from being or becoming what we desire to be.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy is not about judgment or "fixing" you. We begin by recognizing your strengths and building from what is already working.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Strength-based treatment works for adults because it empowers them, builds resilience, increases motivation and hope...”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
As a therapist dedicated to inner growth, I offer a space where we can delve into the parts of you that are intriguing and challenging. I draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based approaches, and Mindfulness to support your journey. By integrating these methods, we'll explore the mind-body-spirit connection, and seek to understand the root causes of your struggles as opposed to just managing symptoms.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am down to earth and bring humor into our sessions when appropriate. Therapy doesn't have to be something you dread!”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I focus on my client's strengths and core values to collaborate with them to find healing and solutions for their therapeutic needs.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Kerry specializes in guiding individuals toward reclaiming their joy and inner peace through profound spiritual growth practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I want your therapy session to feel like a conversation with someone you trust, free of judgement and full of understanding and empathy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients often tell me that they feel seen, heard, and respected in our work together, and that's exactly my goal.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a queer, immigrant, gender non-conforming therapist focusing on trauma, identity-struggles, neurodiversity and personality disorders.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in the transformative nature of a relationship with a professional who knows you, knows what you want for yourself, and can help you get it in the way that will work for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I have over 11 years experience in the field of Social Work, with a passion for helping my clients work through difficult life transitions, trauma, gender, and grief.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I also specialize in supporting clients who are working towards expanding their self-concept and exploring aspects and intersections of their ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, and gender identities.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 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 12 insurance carriers
“I am always an attentive listener. I deeply value my client's perspective and work collaboratively to achieve change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I meet you where you are- with compassion and curiosity to help you reconnect with your authentic self.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe that therapy works best when people feel understood, respected and safe. I have over 20 year of experience helping adults navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship challenges. Much of my career has been devoted to working with veterans and individuals who have faced difficult or traumatic experiences. I strongly believe in establishing a relationship of equals and mutual respect between therapist and client; one that leads to a guided journey of self-discovery and change.
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I prioritize the therapeutic relationship; you can expect my style to be warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
As a therapist with five years of experience, I have worked with people facing a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as life transitions, surviving past trauma and abuse, feeling suicidal, and states of mania and psychosis. Our therapy will be a warm and introspective space where you can expect to be treated with dignity. I affirm LGBTQ+ identities; I welcome persons of different cultures, races, nationalities, and religious beliefs. Above all, I look forward to knowing you as a unique and singular person.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I work with my patients in a partnership that lets us build a plan that will work the best for them!”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I work from a person-centered and relational approach. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself is key for success.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I truly believe that with support and understanding, you have the ability and resilience to achieve your goals of wellness and health.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“Solution-focused, with no unnecessary fluff. I'm not here to have you rehash your whole life story every week — I'm here to help you actually move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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“I have always been interested in clients' cultural backgrounds and am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I want my clients to leave each session with the confidence to implement the plan we have created together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative approach with each client whether you are processing your emotions through talk therapy or participating in exposure therapy...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that the most important factor in successful therapy is the client-therapist relationship, and I utilize a relational approach based on authenticity, humor, and warmth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and I strive to meet each person where they are with respect for their unique story, identity, and pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is for my clients to feel heard and respected, and to help them find the way to feel better.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Suzanne's approach to psychiatric care is rooted in collaboration, empowerment, and evidence-based interventions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Chicago, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Chicago, IL
95+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 96%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 91%Trauma
- 86%PTSD
- 82%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 92%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 84%Cigna
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 9%Spanish
- 3%Polish
- 2%Hindi
- 1%Cantonese
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 67%Woman
- 32%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 46%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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