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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 2,341 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.

Katy Bombard

Katy Bombard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Palos Heights, IL


“I work to create a warm and safe environment where individuals can be free to share without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Leo Lavender

Dr. Leo Lavender

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Blue Island, IL


“My focus is on creating a positive life perspective by addressing negative responses to mental health functioning.”
PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Kristen Svatos

Kristen Svatos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Des Plaines, IL


“I like to take a humanistic, client centered approach to therapy utilizing client strengths to create a collaborative, safe environment to process trauma and experiences...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rachel Wagner-Cantine

Rachel Wagner-Cantine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westmont, IL


“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
Aleksandra Papiez Zubek

Aleksandra Papiez Zubek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Hinsdale, IL


“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
Dr. Julie Pate

Dr. Julie Pate

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westmont, IL


“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
Stacy Koch

Stacy Koch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Northbrook, IL


“Creating a safe and validating space is fundamental to my practice. I deeply value collaboration and strength-building...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Zoeniche Carpenter

Zoeniche Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westmont, IL


“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
Xochitl Gonzalez

Xochitl Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am passionate about providing trauma-informed tools to manage the chronic stress that lead to emotional exhaustion.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sylvia Sztark

Dr. Sylvia Sztark

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Park Ridge, IL


I have 16 years of experience in the counseling field and am trained in integrative approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic and body-based therapies, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am dedicated to helping clients heal through a holistic approach that supports the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help individuals develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting emotional well-being

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sharina Porter

Sharina Porter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Palos Heights, IL


“No single approach works for everyone, so I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kimberly Alderson

Dr. Kimberly Alderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • South Holland, IL


“I like to meet the client where they are and help them develop and grow into a healthier individual.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Mascenic

Jessica Mascenic

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Mount Prospect, IL


“Most of my work centers around mindfulness awareness and practices in addition to utilizing art as therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Tinley Park, IL


Ola Omoniyi became an Illinois Certified Nurse Practitioner in 2021. She received her undergraduate degree at Valparaiso University in Indiana and her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. She completed her clinical rotation in mental health at Will County Behavioral Health in Joliet. Ola worked at Rush University Medical Centre for 5 years in the behavioral health unit as a Registered Nurse and 5years at other behavioral health hospitals in Chicago.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Diala Abughosh

Diala Abughosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Tinley Park, IL


“My clinical home is trauma. Most of my clients are working through something that happened to them — or a long pattern of things — and looking for a way to stop carrying it the way they're carrying it.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Howard

Lauren Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Northbrook, IL


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Moore

Michelle Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Lombard, IL


“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
Dr. Manasa Perera

Dr. Manasa Perera

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westmont, IL


“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
Anne-Jessica Steed

Anne-Jessica Steed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Addison, IL


“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
Olubunmi Isijola

Olubunmi Isijola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Homewood, IL


“I believe in developing a therapeutic relationship that is client-centered and based on mutual trust and respect.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Joshua Cottrill

Joshua Cottrill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Lansing, IL


“My first priority is always to help you feel truly understood. Achieving that, we will find ourselves already on the way to seeing your life in a new way, recovering your dignity, and reclaiming your worthiness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jena Griffin

Jena Griffin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Downers Grove, IL


“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
Michael Walters

Michael Walters

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Bloomingdale, IL


“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
Hope Barnes

Hope Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Lansing, IL


“I believe healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and supported. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where growth is nurtured, stories are honored, and hope is restored.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Briana Kesterson

Briana Kesterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Downers Grove, IL


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
Johanna Jameson

Johanna Jameson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Orland Park, IL


“My therapeutic approach is holistic, addressing the mind-body connection to promote emotional healing and overall well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Wintroub

Andrea Wintroub

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Northfield, IL


“My desire is to reduce the emotional pain that comes from experiencing trauma or traumatic brain injury, and so allow the freedom to view life with greater peace, trust, and clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jenelle Hoyt

Jenelle Hoyt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Orland Park, IL


“My approach integrates a multiplicity of practices such as Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic interventions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Taletha Brown

Taletha Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Homewood, IL


“My style is compassionate, supportive, and goal-oriented, helping clients feel heard while working toward lasting change.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rukayat Omolabi

Rukayat Omolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Olympia Fields, IL


“Dr. Rukayat Omolabi is passionate about providing individualized, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Will Smith

Will Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Olympia Fields, IL


“Good therapy is a conversation and exploration of life. The client should feel safe, empowered and look forward to session.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tiffany Hoag

Tiffany Hoag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lombard, IL


“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
Dean Rashkow

Dean Rashkow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Lisle, IL


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience, working with adults and couples in individual therapy. I draw from Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support clients facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, self injury, spirituality, substance use, and trauma or PTSD.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Edythe Kleinman

Edythe Kleinman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“I sometimes will use an eclectic approach to a situation. Many times I will use a cognitive approach.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Deborah Danner

Dr. Deborah Danner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Elgin, IL


“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
Dr. Michael Davison

Dr. Michael Davison

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“My role is to offer a steady, thoughtful space where we can slow things down, make sense of what's happening, and build practical paths toward greater stability and clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kenisha Davis

Kenisha Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • South Holland, IL


“I look beyond symptoms to understand the full picture, including your emotional health, physical health, lifestyle, relationships, stressors, and personal goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Aderonke Oshibajo

Dr. Aderonke Oshibajo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 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
Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Naperville, IL


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to land, where you feel understood, supported, and not alone.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mike Treptow

Mike Treptow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Naperville, IL


Hello, I’m Michael Treptow, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. I take a warm and collaborative approach, helping clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and feel more confident in managing stress and emotions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and school or family-related concerns. My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to create meaningful, realistic change.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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
There are over 103 therapists in Chicago, IL accepting new patients.
103+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%Trauma
  • 85%PTSD
  • 84%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 93%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 85%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 5%Polish
  • 2%French
  • 2%German
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 30%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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