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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
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.
Welcome — I'm so glad you're here! With 23 years of experience as a school social worker, I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges and build the skills needed to thrive at home, school and in their communities. I work with children and teens ages 3-17, as well as parents and caregivers who are seeking support, guidance, and practical strategies to strengthen family relationships, work through family conflicts and improve daily functioning. My goal is to help build the necessary skills to strengthen relationships and homeostasis within family structures and the individual.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and families including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), social-communication challenges, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges. I also specialize in working with high conflict family dynamics which include parent-child relationships, divorce (for families that are both in and/or out of the family court system), sibling rivalry, and multicultural child rearing.
Dr. Maria Escobar is a licensed clinical social worker and Doctor of Social Work dedicated to advancing equity, empowerment, and well-being in diverse communities. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Dr. Escobar specializes in clinical practice areas, e.g., trauma-informed care, family systems, or mental health advocacy.
Thank you for taking the first step in sharing your story—your Mental Health Matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and understood.
Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC! I'm Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16+ years of experience in healthcare, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and regain control of their lives.
I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—while working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including younger/older adults, children aged 6 and up, women dealing specifically with trauma and abuse, and veterans, as well as active-duty personnel experiencing PTSD. As a certified ADHD specialist, I provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve focus and daily functioning. I also have extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions.
Areas of Expertise:
• Dual-Diagnosis Care (SUD + mood/anxiety/psychotic disorders)
• MAT: Buprenorphine/Suboxone inductions & maintenance; relapse-prevention planning
• Alcohol/Opioid Withdrawal & Detox protocols (court order MAT program, inpatient, outpatient, and halfway houses)
• Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis
• Residential/PHP/IOP programmed care & step-down planning
• Trauma-informed care, veteran populations, and complex comorbidity
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Downers Grove, IL
- 97%Anxiety
- 93%Trauma
- 93%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 82%Relationship issues
- 97%Aetna
- 97%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 89%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Ascension
- 94%English
- 9%Spanish
- 3%Polish
- 3%Portuguese
- 2%French
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 41%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 30%Child or adolescent therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
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