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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Schaumburg, IL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Schaumburg, IL

Managing trauma symptoms and PTSD in Schaumburg is possible with Headway's compassionate providers who offer Relaxation Training, DBT skills, and trauma-focused therapy. With 2,192 licensed therapists available, you can find someone experienced in helping with flashbacks, isolation, and trauma recovery within your schedule.

Hardik Kotak

Hardik Kotak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am a queer, immigrant, gender non-conforming therapist focusing on trauma, identity-struggles, neurodiversity and personality disorders.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Ferris

Michelle Ferris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Sajdah Uddin

Sajdah Uddin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Meghan Caringella

Meghan Caringella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Aurora, IL


“I believe that seeking help is a courageous step and work collaboratively with clients to foster growth, resilience, and overall well-being.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hannah Jurkevicius

Hannah Jurkevicius

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Aurora, IL


“My goal is to create a supportive and empowering space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kanika Shirole

Kanika Shirole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Kerry Ito

Kerry Ito

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Rae Reed

Rae Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Ali Vernasco

Ali Vernasco

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
TJ Thurlow

TJ Thurlow

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I want my clients to leave each session with the confidence to implement the plan we have created together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anne Zakaras

Anne Zakaras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Chicago, IL


“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Stull

Catherine Stull

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Downers Grove, IL


“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
Georgia Angelakos

Georgia Angelakos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am an unapologetic "brain nerd" and our sessions will likely end up delving into some aspects of neurobiology.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Daniel Stribling-Vergara

Daniel Stribling-Vergara

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Dr. Maria Escobar

Dr. Maria Escobar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Gurnee, IL


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.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristina Skof

Kristina Skof

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Kathryn Scarmardo

Kathryn Scarmardo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Crystal Lake, IL


“First responders, military, and their families are also a population that I have passion for working with in therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Bolingbrook, IL


“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
Loreta Stavskiene

Loreta Stavskiene

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Bolingbrook, IL


“My experience is in eating disorders, self-harm, substance/alcohol addictions, trauma, BPD, anxiety and depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danny Ross

Danny Ross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Grayslake, IL


I am an LCSW, and have been since 2014, and a LMSW for 2 years prior to that. I have a masters degree in Clinical Social work and work with individuals, couples and families. I work with those with anxiety, depression, communication issues, and most issues that we are going through currently.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Francois Jolie

Francois Jolie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Andrea Wintroub

Andrea Wintroub

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Northfield, IL


“My desire is to reduce the emotional pain that comes from experiencing trauma or traumatic brain injury, and so allow the freedom to view life with greater peace, trust, and clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mihaela Vladu

Mihaela Vladu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Gurnee, IL


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

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

Adam Krieger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Grayslake, IL


“I use empathy, grounded presence, and a touch of humor to help clients navigate depression, trauma, grief, infidelity, life transitions, relationship challenges, sexual compulsion, family conflict, and anxiety.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Benjamin Foster

Dr. Benjamin Foster

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Mallory Cybulski

Mallory Cybulski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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 Stamm

Cameron Stamm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Chicago, IL


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
Harmony Rich

Harmony Rich

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Highland Park, IL


“I believe that mental health is not a one fits all approach and we will work together to find the best solution that works for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jerry Blecha

Jerry Blecha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Gurnee, IL


“I have worked extensively with alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics and run groups for the adult children of alcoholic population.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Barney Straus

Barney Straus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Nyela Fisher-MALONE

Nyela Fisher-MALONE

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Renee Rodgers

Renee Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Hildred Amegashie

Hildred Amegashie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Plainfield, IL


“My approach to providing care is compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic. I believe in treating each client as a whole person...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Crystal Williams

Crystal Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I'm a master's degreed licensed clinical professional provider with 25 + years of experience and training.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Carsten

Deborah Carsten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sugar Grove, IL


“For the past 10 years, I've helped adults navigate change with a greater sense of self-awareness, calm, and confidence.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelley Johnson

Shelley Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Ringwood, IL


“I believe that mental wellness is a journey; and if one is willing to put in the effort, anything can be achieved.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Janice Rachelle Barmann

Janice Rachelle Barmann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Woodstock, IL


“I believe healing comes from within each individual. While sometimes challenging, our healing journey can lead us to freedom and fullness in our lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Stample

Heather Stample

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Oswego, IL


“My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and client-centered. I believe you are the expert of your own story...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katy Bombard

Katy Bombard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Palos Heights, IL


“I work to create a warm and safe environment where individuals can be free to share without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Joseph Olusola

Joseph Olusola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Homewood, IL


I believe quality mental health care starts with feeling heard and respected. I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach and work to understand the whole person, not just symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space while offering thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each individual’s needs.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Schaumburg, IL
There are over 116 therapists in Schaumburg, IL accepting new patients.
116+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 92%Trauma
  • 91%Stress management
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 87%Cigna
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 66%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 1%Greek
  • 1%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 28%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 28%Child or adolescent therapy

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