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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Oak Brook, IL
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Oak Brook, IL
Struggling with intrusive memories, nightmares, or avoidance after trauma? Headway's Oak Brook network includes specialists trained in Prolonged Exposure, Written Exposure Therapy, and DBT skills for trauma recovery. Many sessions start within days, with some patients paying as low as $0 per visit through insurance.
“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 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 14 insurance carriers
“I am not a therapist that "just listens". I believe therapy is more beneficial if I am engaged and openly communicate my assessment of your situation.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 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 use a number of different therapeutic modalities with clients as I assess the best approach for each individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 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 9 insurance carriers
“I've spent over 16 years helping people work through anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes, and I focus on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and how to start making changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I genuinely love what I do, and I believe in a collaborative approach where clients feel empowered, heard, and supported in their journey toward positive change.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 3 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
“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
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
“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
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the most important factor in healing, processing, and growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“Solution-focused, with no unnecessary fluff. I'm not here to have you rehash your whole life story every week — I'm here to help you actually move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal as your therapist is to help you through situations and seasons of life that cause you distress by helping you to reframe your thoughts and see your life in a way that is more balanced.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I embody empathy and compassion as I strive to connect with clients by meeting them where they are emotionally.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“I am a nontraditional therapist. I don't just sit back and listen to you talk. I challenge your heart and soul to help you achieve your personal goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I draw on person-centered psychotherapy and methods of mindfulness, internal family systems therapy, and art therapy...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
With my background in art, bodywork, and spirituality, I am able to work holistically, and to faciliate mind/body/spirit wellness. I enjoy working with clients of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, and sexual preferences. Artists, introverts, and introspective people will find me especially understanding and perceptive.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
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 11 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 16 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 9 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
“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
“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
“My style is collaborative and compassionate, meaning we'll work together to find the path that makes the most sense for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My purpose and passion as a therapist is helping clients face their challenges head-on while reminding them they are not alone in their journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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 14 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
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
“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
“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
“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
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Oak Brook, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Oak Brook, IL
136+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 96%Anxiety
- 92%Trauma
- 91%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 85%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 89%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 94%English
- 9%Spanish
- 2%Hindi
- 1%Polish
- 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
Provider gender
- 72%Woman
- 27%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 38%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 7%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 26%Child or adolescent therapy
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