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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Park Ridge, IL

Struggling with intrusive thoughts, nightmares, or avoidance after trauma? Headway's Park Ridge network offers specialized PTSD treatment including DBT skills, relaxation training, and trauma-informed care. Access therapy with copays as low as $0 through insurance, and save up to 75% on sessions.

Wing Sum Tam

Wing Sum Tam

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is gentle and steady, offering space for old wounds to soften, new patterns to emerge, and your voice to come forward with clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Bulnes

Ana Bulnes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with autistic and ADHD adults, parents of neurodivergent children, and highly sensitive or creative professionals who often feel misunderstood or overwhelmed.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Richard McCoy

Richard McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe clients find greater success in therapy when they are provided "tools" to help manage their presenting issues.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taleka Vanskike

Taleka Vanskike

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT while still feeling natural and human.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rasheca Jackson

Rasheca Jackson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to care is warm, affirming, and holistic. I take time to truly listen so you feel heard and understood without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yadira Contreras

Yadira Contreras

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself, talking openly, and working through challenges at your own pace.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Giovanna Papagiorgio Lcpc

Giovanna Papagiorgio Lcpc

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington Heights, IL


“Like many people, I have experienced my own life challenges and difficult seasons. Those experiences have deepened my understanding of resilience...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Fitzgerald Ajoku

Fitzgerald Ajoku

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My counseling style consists of meeting the client where they are in order to foster an environment of acceptance.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristin Grace

Kristin Grace

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Welcome! I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns (including poly and kink relationships), as well as fostering personal growth. My approach is inquisitive, collaborative, and solutions-focused. Whether we communicate in English or ASL, I look forward to working together to help you reach your goals.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Crystal Johnson

Dr. Crystal Johnson

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about helping children and adolescents find their voices; I believe in the healing power of therapy, for all ages.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Carbone

Christina Carbone

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Karston Cole

Karston Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Are you wanting to make change in life, but are struggling to escape the same old patterns? Looking to empower yourself and create change in your life? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has spent my career assisting men in achieving their goals, making lasting and fulfilling relationships, and facing life's challenges head-on. I have worked with adults across the lifespan to address concerns about relationships, behaviors, substance use, and more.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Berenguel Smolka

Amanda Berenguel Smolka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am an empathic listener with a calming presence. I love getting to know you, the you that is deep inside that hardly anyone else gets to see.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Kraus

Alexis Kraus

Therapist

Virtual • Vernon Hills, IL


“Therapy with me is collaborative and practical: we'll make sense of what's happening, identify what helps, and build skills you can use outside our sessions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Julia Rodin

Julia Rodin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I see therapy as a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life, and I'm here to help guide and support you as you work toward feeling better.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Clayton Harrison

Clayton Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My background includes working in schools, military communities, and private practice settings, which has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges people face in different life stages and environments. I am passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
N. Brian Tobin

N. Brian Tobin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Clients should know that I approach therapy with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to understanding their unique experiences. I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel safe, supported, and free from judgment.

My work is also shaped by personal experience with depression and anxiety, which has given me a deeper appreciation for the courage it takes to seek help and confront difficult emotions. Because of this, I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood.

I view therapy as a partnership. Together, we work to build insight, develop practical tools, and support meaningful, lasting change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Miguel Lopez

Miguel Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My passion is helping people heal from past trauma, mental health challenges, or substance abuse issues caused by life stressors and other factors.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Olubusola Olatunji

Olubusola Olatunji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My passion for holistic wellness drives my practice, and I'm deeply committed to supporting your complete mental and emotional well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sara Lytle

Sara Lytle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orren Reeves

Orren Reeves

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Hi, I’m Orren Reeves, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than a decade of experience supporting teens and adults through life’s challenges. I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore what you’re experiencing, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and clarity. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic to you.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Hansen

Andrea Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I think everyone deserves a space to feel comfortable and validated and I hope to always provide this with my clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Benjamin De La Torre

Benjamin De La Torre

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help clients using a humanistic solution focused approach incorporating mindfulness and exploring the clients' experiences and how they can re-write the story of their lives by their design.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Klintworth

Angela Klintworth

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you already have the capacity to heal, sometimes you just need the right support to access it.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joan Anderson

Dr. Joan Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a calm and highly personalized experience for clients and prioritize responsive communication and continuity of care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Saira Khan

Saira Khan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is centered on helping clients uncover their truth, connect with their core emotions, and shape their own narratives to embrace their authentic selves.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 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
Dr. Calvin Young

Dr. Calvin Young

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Welcome! I am a US military veteran with over two decades of experiences as a provider of mental health care services at the individual, groups and organization level(s). I use my skills and training of over two decades as a psychotherapist, neuropsychology practitioner, addictions treatment professional, forensically credentialed and certified provider of sex offender assessment and treatment services, to provide general telemental health outpatient counseling care. My treatment approach is eclectic, in that I provide patients with e-therapy care that is both collaborative and integrative. Our work will be anchored with the best ideas and concepts from both conventional and alternative methods of healing, incorporating scientifically-supported technologies and techniques from nutritional psychology, neuropsychology and nutritional psychiatry as well as both ancient and.modern methods of psychotherapy.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Kroening

Elizabeth Kroening

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and where you can talk openly without fear of judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julie Haran-Castaneda

Julie Haran-Castaneda

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can be overwhelming. Feeling alone while struggling can compound that sense of despair. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, divorce, career challenges, health issues, addiction, or even just confusion about the future, seeking help is the beginning of the change. As a career woman, licensed attorney, mother, divorcee, and active community member, I bring my own life experience and vast education to my work. We can figure out a plan together to make navigating the day-to-day more manageable.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lilia Meschbach

Lilia Meschbach

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“She believes meaningful change happens when clients feel truly seen and understood, and she works alongside them to explore patterns...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kyle Cosentino

Kyle Cosentino

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As an experienced therapist who specializes in treating anxiety and low self-esteem, I believe that fear does not have to be a way of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Patrice Patton-Campbell

Dr. Patrice Patton-Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in helping you feel safe, seen, and respected.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Lopez

Elizabeth Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I want therapy to feel like an hour that's truly yours—not another place where you have to have all the right answers.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ron Henson

Ron Henson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alton, IL


“Therapy with me is not about judgment or pretending you are broken. It is about understanding what is happening beneath the surface...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Osorio-Aldana

Mary Osorio-Aldana

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore life's challenges safely and honestly.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Angel Johnson

Angel Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe meaningful change starts with understanding what is underneath the patterns that keep leaving you frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rimple Guron

Rimple Guron

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with women who have been victims of sexual assault. I help by teaching coping skills to process difficult thoughts and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emmanuel Annang

Emmanuel Annang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, supportive, and holistic, creating a safe and judgment-free space where clients feel heard and involved in their care.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Park Ridge, IL
There are over 114 therapists in Park Ridge, IL accepting new patients.
114+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 94%Trauma
  • 94%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 84%Cigna
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 4%Polish
  • 3%French
  • 3%German
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 31%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 39%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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