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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Oak Park, IL
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Oak Park, IL
If you're navigating trauma or PTSD in Oak Park, Headway offers access to compassionate providers trained in exposure therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and DBT skills to support your healing journey. Many providers offer free consultations and sessions can begin within days.
“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
“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
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
“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
“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
“I will give you practical strategies that will help you manage your stress and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I am a neurodivergent and queer therapist and social worker, and am passionate about using connection and authenticity to promote healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I focus on my client's strengths and core values to collaborate with them to find healing and solutions for their therapeutic needs.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I'm a licensed psychotherapist and certified Somatic Activated Healing coach who believes that lasting healing happens when we work with both the mind and the body.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Therapy is not about judgment or "fixing" you. We begin by recognizing your strengths and building from what is already working.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I attempt provide a space that is safe in order to help clients feel at ease to discuss their story...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is promotes the mind-body connection, empowering my clients to live an embodied and fulfilled life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My work with clients is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on emotional safety, regulation, and practical skill-building.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 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 believe that therapy works best when people feel understood, respected and safe. I have over 20 year of experience helping adults navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship challenges. Much of my career has been devoted to working with veterans and individuals who have faced difficult or traumatic experiences. I strongly believe in establishing a relationship of equals and mutual respect between therapist and client; one that leads to a guided journey of self-discovery and change.
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I prioritize the therapeutic relationship; you can expect my style to be warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
As a therapist with five years of experience, I have worked with people facing a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as life transitions, surviving past trauma and abuse, feeling suicidal, and states of mania and psychosis. Our therapy will be a warm and introspective space where you can expect to be treated with dignity. I affirm LGBTQ+ identities; I welcome persons of different cultures, races, nationalities, and religious beliefs. Above all, I look forward to knowing you as a unique and singular person.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I work from a person-centered and relational approach. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself is key for success.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 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
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“I have always been interested in clients' cultural backgrounds and am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I meet you where you are- with compassion and curiosity to help you reconnect with your authentic self.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work exclusively with women and the LGBTQIA+ community. While I may specialize in men's issues when it comes to my personal life, it is not an area of my clinical expertise.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cameron works to empower clients as they move towards their goals of their healing journeys. She values care, and trust within the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to foster growth with intentionality. Cameron's support is backed by ove 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and parents, families.
Cameron specializes in integrating relational, play-based, somatic, narrative, feminist, and values based work. She is committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care and her collaborative approach centers mutuality, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Kerry specializes in guiding individuals toward reclaiming their joy and inner peace through profound spiritual growth practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have over 11 years experience in the field of Social Work, with a passion for helping my clients work through difficult life transitions, trauma, gender, and grief.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I also specialize in supporting clients who are working towards expanding their self-concept and exploring aspects and intersections of their ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, and gender identities.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I help those who have not been successful with therapy in the past... those who have experienced trauma, those who self-medicate their trauma...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a collaborative approach with each client whether you are processing your emotions through talk therapy or participating in exposure therapy...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 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 want your therapy session to feel like a conversation with someone you trust, free of judgement and full of understanding and empathy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in helping people recover from additions and compulsive behaviors, such as online porn use and gambling.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in the transformative nature of a relationship with a professional who knows you, knows what you want for yourself, and can help you get it in the way that will work for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Strength-based treatment works for adults because it empowers them, builds resilience, increases motivation and hope...”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I think clients will develop their own voice, intrapersonally and with others; establish a place to emote; discover solutions to problems.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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
“I approach your care with respect and dignity. We work together to find the best way to help your symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is for my clients to feel heard and respected, and to help them find the way to feel better.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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 Oak Park, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Oak Park, IL
119+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 95%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 91%Trauma
- 87%PTSD
- 82%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 97%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 88%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 94%English
- 8%Spanish
- 3%Hindi
- 2%Polish
- 2%Yoruba
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 70%Woman
- 29%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 37%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 8%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 23%Child or adolescent therapy
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