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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Joliet, IL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Joliet, IL

Struggling with trauma reminders, flashbacks, or avoidance after difficult experiences? Headway's Joliet therapists offer specialized trauma-focused treatment including Exposure Therapy, DBT skills, and relaxation training. Access support from 2,228 providers with flexible scheduling and affordable care—many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Patrice M. Smith

Patrice M. Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Joliet, IL


“My approach to therapy is an eclectic mix of solution focused, behavioral, and emotionally focused therapy.”
Trauma, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelia Traylor

Shelia Traylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • Joliet, IL


Hi there, I’m Shelia

Do you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down? Life’s struggles are becoming unmanageable? Managing family, relationships and job is getting too hard?

I help clients find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships. We can partner to identify what works and what doesn’t to create a new path that works better. I have experience with individual, family, and group modalities and will use an integrative approach based on your needs. This may include: client-centered, mindfulness, solution focused, and trauma-informed techniques.

PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Brittany Bishop

Dr. Brittany Bishop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Crest Hill, IL


“I use a gentle approach to counseling. I use holistic methods, encouraging the use of nature, art, and mindfulness to reach your goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Ormes

Elizabeth Ormes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Joliet, IL


“I believe the goal of counseling is not to make you into someone else, because you already are enough and wonderful as yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hildred Amegashie

Hildred Amegashie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Plainfield, IL


“My approach to providing care is compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic. I believe in treating each client as a whole person...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Salas

David Salas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • Joliet, IL


“I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach that helps process difficult experiences that continue to impact emotional well-being, relationships, and the nervous system.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Courtney Doyle-O'Brien

Courtney Doyle-O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Channahon, IL


“I value genuine, empathetic connections and want you to feel heard, respected, and supported as we work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lynn Buck

Lynn Buck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Plainfield, IL


“I work with clients using a warm and empathetic non-clinical style that treats you like I would want to be treated - as a human being that just wants a little help, not as broken or a diagnosis.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Idowu Oshokoya

Dr. Idowu Oshokoya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Frankfort, IL


Dr. Idowu Oshokoya DNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Chicago, IL. He works with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and provides care for patients who are battling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolars, and other mental disorders. Idowu studied at Walden University, He has extensive training and 10 years of experience with behavioral health.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Bolingbrook, IL


“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 11 insurance carriers
Tiffani Wilson

Tiffani Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Bolingbrook, IL


Great to meet you. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I work to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. My approach is warm, holistic, and open-minded, and I believe care works best when it is personalized to your needs, goals, and day-to-day reality.

I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, sleep concerns, OCD, panic, eating concerns, and anger or impulse-related challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for things to feel more manageable, my goal is to help you better understand what is going on and build a path forward that feels both realistic and empowering.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Loreta Stavskiene

Loreta Stavskiene

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Bolingbrook, IL


“My experience is in eating disorders, self-harm, substance/alcohol addictions, trauma, BPD, anxiety and depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jenelle Hoyt

Jenelle Hoyt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Johanna Jameson

Johanna Jameson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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 5 insurance carriers
Jermaine Anthony

Jermaine Anthony

Therapist

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


“I strive to assist clients become their best self by engaging in solution-focused therapeutic interventions and conversations.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Diala Abughosh

Diala Abughosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 12 insurance carriers
Alexandra Colaianni

Alexandra Colaianni

Therapist

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


“My passion for integrative mental health stems from my own chronic health journey and a desire to help others find their own inner peace and sense of balance.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rhonda LaPoint

Rhonda LaPoint

Therapist

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


“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
Dr. Kasey Huff

Dr. Kasey Huff

Therapist

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


“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
Ngozi Eboru

Ngozi Eboru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I strongly value collaboration and partner closely with my patients to support meaningful, lasting progress.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Meghan Caringella

Meghan Caringella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Aurora, IL


“I believe that seeking help is a courageous step and work collaboratively with clients to foster growth, resilience, and overall well-being.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Briana Kesterson

Briana Kesterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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 4 insurance carriers
Colleen Llacsa

Colleen Llacsa

Therapist

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


“My clients will learn skills and develop practical strategies that they can incorporate to improve their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
John Sorce

John Sorce

Therapist

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


“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
Habibat Owolabi

Habibat Owolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“Clients describe my style as warm, approachable, and empowering. Together, we'll work toward growth, healing, and lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hannah Jurkevicius

Hannah Jurkevicius

Therapist

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


“My goal is to create a supportive and empowering space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Sangita Bogati

Sangita Bogati

Therapist

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


“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 13 insurance carriers

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Heather Stample

Heather Stample

Therapist

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


“My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and client-centered. I believe you are the expert of your own story...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leah Weiland

Leah Weiland

Therapist

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


“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 14 insurance carriers
Katy Bombard

Katy Bombard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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 12 insurance carriers
Sharina Porter

Sharina Porter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Kijuana Boulrece

Kijuana Boulrece

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • Joliet, IL


“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 10 insurance carriers
Veronica Whitmire

Veronica Whitmire

Therapist

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


“I believe it is important for all people to have a safe, non-judgmental, authentic space to feel validated and to help bring balance and healing to their life.”
Trauma, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Stull

Catherine Stull

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Downers Grove, IL


“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 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Nina Appadurai

Dr. Nina Appadurai

Psychologist

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


“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
Jena Griffin

Jena Griffin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Holly Pivonka

Holly Pivonka

Therapist

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


“My approach is casual, collaborative, and client-centered—I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood, even when it's hard to put feelings into words.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bayo Agbolade

Bayo Agbolade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“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
Dr. Clifton Burns Jr,

Dr. Clifton Burns Jr,

Therapist

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


“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 17 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Joliet, IL
There are over 43 therapists in Joliet, IL accepting new patients.
43+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 95%Anxiety
  • 88%Depression
  • 86%Trauma
  • 81%Stress management
  • 81%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 95%Cigna
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 5%Yoruba
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 16%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 49%Family therapy
  • 30%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 16%Couples therapy

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