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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.
“My goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in medication management, but I also integrate lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management because long-term stability often requires more than just a prescription.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I SPECIALIZE IN CHILD and ADOLESCENT populations but have many adult patients and am very familiar with adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and treatment resistant depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is supportive, respectful, and client‐centered, with a focus on empowering individuals to take an active role in their care.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a holistic approach to help you find healing and wholeness in your spirit, soul, and body, as everything is interconnected.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Through solution-focused therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness, I believe in helping clients discover their strengths...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I earned my clinical training and graduate education in mental health counseling and have experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional dysregulation.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I believe quality mental health care starts with feeling heard and respected. I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach and work to understand the whole person, not just symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space while offering thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each individual’s needs.
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a queer-identified therapist, I am particularly passionate about providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ clients...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My understanding of chronic illness is both professional and personal, which helps me recognize the emotional weight of living in a body that may require constant attention and care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My role is to help you uncover your strengths, gain clarity, and develop the tools needed to move forward with confidence.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I like to excavate an individual's background, the foundation of what makes them them... From there we work on moving forward as an individual gains personal awareness and tools that are already within them.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I trained as a family nurse practitioner before completing my psychiatric training because I believe whole-person care makes a real difference.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 20 years in leadership and Human Resources, which gives me a unique understanding of workplace stress, high expectations, difficult environments, and the pressure many adults experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take time to listen, understand your story, and work with you to create a treatment plan that supports your individual needs and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm dedicated to being a caring advocate for mental health and making a positive impact in the lives of my clients.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, validating, and solutions-focused. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard and understood, while also gaining practical tools to create real change in your life.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Using a compassionate, client-centered approach, we will work together to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and support.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My years in inpatient psychiatry have shaped my calm, grounded approach and deep understanding of severe and persistent mental illness.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My work is driven by the belief that healing and change are possible when people are met with compassion, consistency, and collaboration.”
PTSD, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is supportive, direct, and practical, with an emphasis on helping clients better understand themselves while building realistic tools for change.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My role is to provide a thoughtful, respectful and supportive space where meaningful change can occur.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe people deserve to feel understood before they’re asked to change. My approach to therapy is direct and collaborative. I work primarily with men and couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, defensiveness, or shutting down, and want to better understand themselves and the people they care about.
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I am passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths and achieve goals. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting and more.I received my undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and a graduate degree from National Louis University. Throughout my mental health career, I have worked in non-profit, youth development, crisis intervention, case management, and more.
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about walking alongside folks as they navigate life's challenges and rediscover their strengths.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with people navigating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, and my approach is open-minded, motivating, and solution-focused.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is client-centered, rooted in empathy, and guided by modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Positive Psychology.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I value the humanity and lived experience of those I meet, and am able to help clients explore their stories in meaningful ways.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a particular interest treating OCD and Complex anxiety as well as significant experience using Expressive Arts Therapy in my services.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe the most significant element of successful therapy is the genuine bond between the client and therapist.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Helping people heal from past trauma and overcome anxiety, depression, shame, guilt and low self-esteem is truly my passion and what drives me to be the best therapist I can be.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“If you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the echoes of past trauma, please know that you don't have to carry it alone.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My greatest joy comes from guiding folks into an organic + compassionate practice of fiercely approaching vulnerability + embodying whole-hearted living.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“As a military spouse, I understand many of the unique challenges military families face from a professional and personal perspective...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My number one intention is work side by side with you to help process your feelings, gain skills and achieve the desired results to live a healthy happy life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I believe that my role in counseling is to educate and empower my clients to realize that they are truly capable of helping themselves live their best lives if they want it.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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
117+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 97%Anxiety
- 93%Trauma
- 93%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 82%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 97%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 89%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 94%English
- 9%Spanish
- 3%Polish
- 3%Portuguese
- 2%French
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
License types
- 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
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 30%Child or adolescent therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
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