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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Homewood, IL

Homewood residents dealing with trauma and PTSD can access evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR through Headway's network of 2,312 licensed providers. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Julianna Sliger

Julianna Sliger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping adults just like you reclaim their well-being, build lasting self-esteem, manage anxiety and depression, and process all forms of grief.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
April Tobar

April Tobar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


If you've been carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or anxiety for longer than you can remember, you're not alone.

I've spent 12 years as a licensed counselor in Chicago working with people of all ages, from young children to seniors. What keeps me in this work is the moment a client realizes they've been surviving something hard, and that there's a different way forward.

I have a particular passion for working with mothers navigating postpartum struggles, families dealing with grief and loss, and adults working through trauma and PTSD. Many of my clients were looking for someone who would be real with them, not just professional. That's what you'll find here.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samson Okoh

Samson Okoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that meaningful mental health care begins with creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate in their treatment.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dharele Lewis

Dharele Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan, and I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of the people I support are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, identity questions, or the quiet pressure of holding everything together without feeling seen.

I work with men, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent adults, and people of color, particularly those who feel misunderstood or overlooked. Therapy is a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside over time.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dori Exum

Dori Exum

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring a warm, grounded, and collaborative approach to healing, shaped by honors‐level graduate work and 17 years of experience supporting youth and families across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Greear

James Greear

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with teenage boys and young adult men navigating emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, academic and athletic pressure, family conflict, and the transition into adulthood.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariam Bello

Mariam Bello

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe effective mental health care begins with listening. My goal is to understand you as a whole person, not simply a diagnosis, and work with you toward greater stability, functioning, and quality of life.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Nazlian

Jennifer Nazlian

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I've been a social worker for nearly 30 years, working everywhere from the emergency department to my current work in hospice and end-of-life care.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mackenzie Smalley

Mackenzie Smalley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to aid each person in their journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Bareiter

Amy Bareiter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My counseling style is one of compassion and respect. I believe it is important to build a rapport with my clients...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Anjali Khanna

Anjali Khanna

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and not alone as you begin to explore what you want for yourself and your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Gurski

Jennifer Gurski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have been a licensed provider for 16 years, working with people with severe mental illness, relationship and family issues and substance abuse.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jim Perabo

Jim Perabo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


If you're functioning on the outside but privately exhausted, stuck, or carrying more than you've let on, you're in the right place. I work with adults, many in the LGBTQIA+ community, navigating trauma, grief, relationship strain, and major life transitions. A lot of my clients come in saying, "I know what my patterns are. I just can't seem to change them." That's exactly where we start. Together, we'll get underneath what's keeping you stuck and build a path forward that actually fits your life.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
XaHara MeGod

XaHara MeGod

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout the process.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cindy Forster-Fueredi

Cindy Forster-Fueredi

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, and welcome! I'm glad you're here. I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, chronic health conditions, stress, and life's unexpected challenges.

I believe emotional and physical health are deeply connected. Whether you're coping with a medical diagnosis, feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, or simply looking to feel more like yourself again, I'll meet you with compassion, curiosity, and practical support. Together, we'll create a path toward greater balance, resilience, and well-being.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
LaTonya Bowens

LaTonya Bowens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Solution focused therapy emphasizes practical next steps that lead to meaningful, sustainable change in your daily life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
William Edleman

William Edleman

Therapist

Virtual • Rockford, IL


I’m a Licensed Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing mental health services in Northern Illinois and the suburban Chicago area. Since earning my master’s degree, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families facing a range of concerns, including mood disorders, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, and grief. I believe therapy should be a place for fresh starts and meaningful change. My goal is to create a supportive, interactive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I’m committed to helping people build practical skills and insight so they can move toward a more balanced, fulfilling, and happier life.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Cotton

Rebecca Cotton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m a licensed clinical social worker offering remote therapy for people of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance use, and stress management. My approach is compassionate, empowering, and grounded in meeting you where you are. I honor each client’s story and help them build on their strengths as they move toward healing and lasting change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Imanii Uwakwe

Imanii Uwakwe

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My role is to walk alongside you as you uncover and rediscover those pieces of yourself that you never knew were there or that you were scared to tap into.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Faith Ogala

Faith Ogala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Avinger

Stephanie Avinger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like a person-centered approach meaning you are in charge, we go at your speed and things should always be comfortable for you during therapy.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Zavala

Danielle Zavala

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help clients understand their patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build a more stable and meaningful quality of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Derron Johnson

Derron Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adrienne Belton

Adrienne Belton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or carrying the impact of trauma or stress that feels hard to manage on your own. Maybe family challenges or past experiences are affecting your relationships, your confidence, or your ability to feel like yourself. When everything feels heavy or uncertain, it can be hard to know where to start. You don’t have to figure it out alone — therapy can be a place where you feel supported, understood, and able to finally exhale.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Constance Porter

Constance Porter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions while building practical tools for change.”
Trauma, Anger management, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mickia Davis

Mickia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can be messy, confusing, and exhausting—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m a realist therapist who listens deeply and meets you where you are. I blend evidence-based tools with real-world conversations to help you feel understood while learning how to cope, heal, and grow. If you’re feeling anxious, burned out, stuck in grief, challenged with life transitions or caught in old patterns—and ready for meaningful change at your own pace—I’m here to help. Let’s figure this out together.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Together, we'll create a safe space to understand what's holding you back, strengthen healthy coping skills, and help you build a life that feels more balanced, connected, and meaningful.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joan Paradis

Joan Paradis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is pretty collaborative—I see therapy as a team effort. I want you to feel heard and understood, but I'll also gently challenge you when it's helpful.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bonnie Routh

Bonnie Routh

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have personal experience with this from the client's perspective. I actually became a counselor because I had an amazing therapist who helped me so greatly.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tatiana Perkins

Tatiana Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Ideally clients book with me looking to heal and move forward in life when they’re feeling “stuck in neutral”. My expertise extends to addressing a range of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression and PTSD, OCD, developmental and behavioral issues. I provide personalized therapeutic approaches to foster resilience and emotional growth in my clients. Through empathy, communication, and evidence-based interventions, I tend to create a safe space for individuals to process their experiences, build confidence and develop healthy coping mechanisms. I have experience working with individuals as young as 6 to 55 years of age.

I am a therapist specialized in working with children, adolescents and adults. I am skilled in helping individuals navigate through the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma. I help individuals gain their voices back. With my extensive experience in family therapy, I work to strengthen family dynamics and support healing within the home as well.

Therapeutically; I understand that certain circumstances or life events may have impacted you, however I believe your past shouldn’t control your future. “Just like history; your story continues”, meaning don’t let anything or anyone end your story for you. “In order to see progress, you have to trust the process and believe you will overcome these hurdles”.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patrick Allen Cortado

Patrick Allen Cortado

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I have worked in multiple settings such as Retail Clinic, Psychiatry, home health, neurology, bariatrics/bariatric surgery, medical weight-loss and currently providing care to patients in multiple states mainly focussing on Psychiatric care such as...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maria Miller

Maria Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My work is grounded in a client-centered, integrative approach that honors each person's unique background, values, and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyler Owens

Tyler Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's degree in Social Work and extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. My background includes working in school settings and with youth in foster care and their families.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vania Johnson

Vania Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a special interest in working with parents of neurodivergent children and understand the unique joys and emotional complexities that come with raising a child with autism, ADHD, or both.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Suzanne Phipps

Suzanne Phipps

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a whole-person approach to care, recognizing that mental health is influenced by many aspects of life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Rachel Guimond

Dr. Rachel Guimond

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy with me is practical, personal, and often includes a little humor because sometimes laughter helps us carry what feels too heavy to hold on our own.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Margeret Kiggundu

Margeret Kiggundu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, providing whole-person care that recognizes the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and Women's Health, and I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered. Outside of my practice, I enjoy traveling, event decorating, and spending quality time with my family. I believe maintaining balance and personal fulfillment is an important part of overall well-being, and I bring that same perspective into the care I provide.

PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mary Trujillo

Mary Trujillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rockford, IL


“I'm passionate about creating a space where you can be honest about what you're experiencing without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chanel Smith

Chanel Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Lenox, IL


“My approach combines medication management with practical, evidence-based therapy techniques to create a personalized plan that fits your unique needs.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexis Jordan

Alexis Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help clients become aware of their internalized barriers and heal towards a more fulling narrative where individuals are able to reach their full potential while integrating a social justice framework.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Homewood, IL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Homewood, IL
There are over 32 therapists in Homewood, IL accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 94%Anxiety
  • 88%Trauma
  • 88%PTSD
  • 88%Depression
  • 78%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 81%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 6%Yoruba
  • 3%Arabic
  • 3%Cantonese
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 31%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 22%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 19%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 16%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 19%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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