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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Rockford, IL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Rockford, IL

Headway connects Rockford residents with 2,244 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.

Lorrie Pontes

Lorrie Pontes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and the unique stressors that impact marginalized communities.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sean Burns

Sean Burns

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is direct, grounded, and nonjudgmental, with a focus on helping you build emotional awareness, resilience, and lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carmecia Mcknight

Carmecia Mcknight

Therapist

Virtual • Orland Park, IL


“My goal is to help bring into awareness traumas, feelings, and thoughts by acknowledging the influence of varying relationships and systems in your life so that you can heal.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Abraham Luba

Abraham Luba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the best care happens when we work together, so I make it a priority to ensure you fully understand your treatment plan every step of the way.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Eric Quasie

Eric Quasie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm known for translating clinical jargon into plain language, so you always understand what's happening with your own brain and why we're making the decisions we are.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Debora Wilson

Debora Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe healing is possible through both clinical and God's restoring grace. You are not alone in this journey, we walk together with hope, dignity, and purpose.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Khalisha Wesley

Khalisha Wesley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in patients across the lifespan (6-99) experiencing trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, life transitions couples/family therapy, teen issues, life after institutionalization, and many others.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Mel Rivkin

Mel Rivkin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a neurodivergent adult myself, and I bring cultural humility to the many different ways people experience the world.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tereka Hunter

Tereka Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My role is to walk alongside you, listen without judgment, and help you identify the tools and strategies that support your healing and growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nikole Green

Nikole Green

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in meeting each person where they are, understanding their unique story, and customizing therapy to fit their needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Juton Strickland

Juton Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Welcome. Seeking therapy is a meaningful step, and I believe you deserve a space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that people have the capacity to heal, grow, and build lives that feel more manageable and fulfilling. I am Juton and I am a clinically licensed professional with over 15 years of experience providing crisis intervention, grief support, behavioral health services, clinical practice support, and training for helping professionals. My professional background includes work with individuals facing acute stress, life transitions, loss, emotional overwhelm, relationship concerns, and the effects of demanding work or caregiving roles. I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, grief and bereavement, adjustment challenges, trauma-related stress, low self-esteem, or difficulty managing major changes in their lives. I am especially passionate about supporting people in high-stress helping professions, including healthcare workers, first responders, educators, caregivers, and behavioral health professionals. I would be honored to support you on that journey.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adeline Ogbor

Adeline Ogbor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


Building meaningful connections and providing care that fits real life is at the heart of my practice as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I focus on anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and I am committed to creating a welcoming space for clients from all walks of life. Whether you are taking your first steps toward mental health support or continuing a longer journey, you will find a collaborative and open environment here. My practice is built around flexibility, accessibility, and a genuine desire to understand what you need to thrive.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Martin Beck

Martin Beck

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you discover the strengths and tools needed to move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pablo Antunez Perez

Pablo Antunez Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every person has unique strengths that can serve as a foundation for healing, and my goal is to help you build confidence...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dorothy Price

Dorothy Price

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My practice is especially attuned to the needs of people impacted by community violence, grief, or chronic stress, as well as those who've served others and are now ready to focus on themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bridget Montgomery

Bridget Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“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
Lydia Schatzel

Lydia Schatzel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a honest direct therapist who will challenge you, using only positive reinforcement, positive intention, because that is how you get the positive outcome!”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Shontel Ray

Dr. Shontel Ray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with people navigating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, and my approach is open-minded, motivating, and solution-focused.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pamela Lees

Pamela Lees

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I am Pamela "Paige" Lees. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I have worked with a wide variety of people and together tackled a multitude of life's problems. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. I enjoy working with individuals and I specialize family problems of all kinds.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kenneth Vick

Kenneth Vick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kim Olver

Kim Olver

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I focus on helping you understand yourself so you can create healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to build a strong working therapeutic relationship with my patients. I want my patients to feel that their concerns and goals are listened to and we can work on solutions together.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joan Fadonugbo-Kuton

Joan Fadonugbo-Kuton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I am dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues and actively promoting awareness in this area.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Donna Bredrup

Dr. Donna Bredrup

Therapist

Virtual • Westmont, IL


“My approach goes beyond simply diagnosing and treating pathology to using therapy as a tool to help people grow.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Rita Vaitauskaite

Dr. Rita Vaitauskaite

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I advocate a holistic, collaborative approach that encourages your active participation in achieving meaningful outcomes...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Hines

Dr. Lisa Hines

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have over 3 decades of experience working in the fields of mental health and social work. I work with youth, adults, and couples who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, and school refusal.

I have spent my career learning and translating theories into practice with individuals, families, couples, and groups. For the last few years, I've gained deeper knowledge working with trauma, anxiety, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ population.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rami Hawari

Rami Hawari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. I focus on thoughtful medication management while helping patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options so they feel informed and involved in their care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cedric Bussie

Cedric Bussie

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help people understand how their thoughts shape their feelings and actions and together we work on shifting those patterns to build healthier habits.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Violeta Rodriguez

Violeta Rodriguez

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can better understand what you are experiencing while developing practical strategies for meaningful and lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Mellema

Susan Mellema

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I want to help people recognize their strengths so they can move forward and accomplish treatment goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosario Sandoval

Rosario Sandoval

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I strongly believe active listening is one of the most important elements when providing treatment to recognize your individual needs and provide personalized care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dawn Sherwood

Dawn Sherwood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I'm Dawn, and I'm excited to meet you. Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship difficulties, or painful experiences leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure where to turn next. You may be trying to balance the needs of everyone around you while struggling to care for yourself. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress, panic disorders, anger management concerns, infertility, chronic illness, women's issues, family conflict, and relationship challenges. My background in children and family services and my training in infant and early childhood mental health allow me to support individuals and families through life's many transitions. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you feel safe, heard, and supported while we work together to better understand your experiences and create meaningful, lasting change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yash Bedi

Yash Bedi

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a background that includes years of work with people navigating some of the hardest chapters of their lives — including incarcerated individuals, people struggling with addiction, and those carrying cultural weight that doesn't show up in a standard intake form. I'm South Asian, I grew up navigating two worlds, and that shapes how I show up for clients who've had to figure things out without a clear map. I don't do therapy with a clipboard. I'm direct, I'm real, and I'm genuinely interested in what's underneath the surface.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ijeoma Ukachukwu

Dr. Ijeoma Ukachukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that good psychiatric care goes beyond prescribing. I take time to understand your full picture — your sleep, your stress, your daily routines, your relationships, and your life context — so that the support I offer is grounded in who you...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Erin Shannon

Dr. Erin Shannon

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to make sure you have tools and techniques that actually work for you and that you can use them on DAY ONE to see a positive impact and feel better!”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Vania Johnson

Vania Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide compassionate, practical therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, and anger management.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Annette Lemancik

Annette Lemancik

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring warmth, empathy, and practical tools to each session so you can feel supported and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Rockford, IL

Number of therapists serving Rockford, IL
There are over 2,279 therapists in Rockford, IL accepting new patients.
2,279+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Trauma
  • 90%Stress management
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 90%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Urdu
  • 1%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 32%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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