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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Rockford, IL


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Rockford, IL
Headway connects Rockford residents with 2,240 licensed therapists trained in trauma recovery approaches like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Our providers offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions to help you work through intrusive memories, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors at your own pace.
When things feel out of control, even making small decisions can seem impossible, and it’s hard to just be in the moment. You might find yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking while constantly worrying about what happened yesterday or stressing about what might happen tomorrow. In the end, you feel disconnected from yourself and the people who matter most.
Does it ever feel like you are going through the motions, watching your life from the sidelines instead of actually living it?
As a fellow Christian, I understand the unique intersection of faith and life’s challenges. My mission is to walk alongside you, offering support and tools so that you can flourish whether you are a parent, spouse, student, or young adult.
Thank you for taking the first step in sharing your story—your Mental Health Matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and understood.
Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC! I'm Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16+ years of experience in healthcare, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and regain control of their lives.
I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—while working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including younger/older adults, children aged 6 and up, women dealing specifically with trauma and abuse, and veterans, as well as active-duty personnel experiencing PTSD. As a certified ADHD specialist, I provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve focus and daily functioning. I also have extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions.
Areas of Expertise:
• Dual-Diagnosis Care (SUD + mood/anxiety/psychotic disorders)
• MAT: Buprenorphine/Suboxone inductions & maintenance; relapse-prevention planning
• Alcohol/Opioid Withdrawal & Detox protocols (court order MAT program, inpatient, outpatient, and halfway houses)
• Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis
• Residential/PHP/IOP programmed care & step-down planning
• Trauma-informed care, veteran populations, and complex comorbidity
Dr. Maria Escobar is a licensed clinical social worker and Doctor of Social Work dedicated to advancing equity, empowerment, and well-being in diverse communities. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Dr. Escobar specializes in clinical practice areas, e.g., trauma-informed care, family systems, or mental health advocacy.
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.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Rockford, IL



- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 91%Trauma
- 90%Stress management
- 83%PTSD

- 99%Aetna
- 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 90%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Ascension

- 98%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Urdu
- 1%Polish

- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online

- 81%Woman
- 18%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 7%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

- 99%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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