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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
Living with PTSD or unresolved trauma doesn't have to be a solitary journey. In Downers Grove, Headway offers flexible therapy options including trauma-focused CBT, exposure therapy, and relaxation training to help you process difficult experiences. Work with compassionate providers who understand trauma recovery, with sessions available as soon as tomorrow.
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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 8 insurance carriers
“My desire is to create a comfortable, warm environment where clients can feel understood, encouraged, yet also challenged to make the adjustments necessary to reach their goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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 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 take time to listen, understand your story, and work with you to create a plan that feels realistic and supportive.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 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
“My diverse cultural training has allowed me to work effectively with my clients from various backgrounds, and I am passionate about helping individuals overcome life's challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 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
“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
“My goal is to meet you with warmth and authenticity and walk alongside you as you move toward clarity, confidence, and meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower each client to create their narrative as we address behaviors, trauma, or behavioral health symptoms that hinder personal, professional, and educational success.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
“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 4 insurance carriers
“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
“I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness strategies.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I work with my clients by using a warm and authentic approach. I like to focus on empowering my clients and tapping into their strengths.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your innermost self including your passion, beliefs, motivation, historical challenges and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“It is important to me to provide a safe, comfortable and respectful environment where you can come and explore your concerns and struggles as well as your hopes for the future.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, explore your concerns, and work toward improved emotional and mental well-being.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is based on trauma-informed care. I emphasize Respect, trust, transparency, Collaboration, and mutual decision-making.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a compassionate, validating space where we incorporate directness and humor to work through life's challenges together.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to gain self-insight and make meaningful changes with belief systems and actions to positively impact their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I'm an empathic listener who builds rapport and trust with my clients by establishing a safe and supportive environment so that the therapeutic relationship can grow.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have worked in addictions, community mental health, children, and private practice. I adjust my style to meet the client's needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I take time to understand your concerns, personal history, and goals, along with how sleep, physical health, relationships, and daily stress affect your well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“With my strong nursing background, I can properly evaluate clients for medical, nutritional, hormonal, and environmental causes of symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
My approach to counseling begins with a simple conviction: you are more than a diagnosis, a set of symptoms, or a problem to be solved. You are a whole person living a real life—with relationships, responsibilities, experiences, hopes, beliefs, and circumstances that all matter.
I work primarily with adults and couples facing a wide range of concerns and seasons of life. My role is to come alongside you, helping you understand what you are experiencing, see yourself and your circumstances more clearly, and discern how you want to respond to the life before you.
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 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 focus on teaching my clients coping tools so they are able to respond in a way that is productive and in their control, rather than react which leads to a spiral of further stress and anxiety.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working in the field of mental health sense 2006. I have a Master's Degree in International Social Justice and Public Policy as well as a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have a background in Addictions, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Chronic Illness. I have worked in hospitals, outpatient programs as well as group and residential therapy.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I believe that by empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need, you'll be able to care for yourself and overcome obstacles that might hinder your wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in a person-centered approach. Together, we can explore life's obstacles without judgment, learn new ways to balance the inner self and create a more harmonious relationship with the world around us.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My background in bedside nursing shaped my belief that good psychiatric care means looking beyond symptoms and taking the time to understand each person as a whole.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that seeking help is a courageous step and work collaboratively with you to foster growth, resilience, and overall well-being.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Downers Grove, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Downers Grove, IL
87+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 93%Trauma
- 92%Stress management
- 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 89%Cigna
- 74%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 94%English
- 10%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Polish
- 1%Yoruba
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
License types
- 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 34%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
- 3%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 43%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
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