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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Skokie, IL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Skokie, IL

Find trauma and PTSD support in Skokie with 2,212 licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR. Headway connects you with providers specializing in trauma recovery, intrusive memories, and emotional regulation through flexible virtual or in-person sessions. Most clients save 75% on therapy costs with insurance coverage.

Karina Breezer

Karina Breezer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Palatine, IL


“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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Connor

Amanda Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“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
Victoria Perisee-Johns

Victoria Perisee-Johns

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“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 10 insurance carriers
Barney Straus

Barney Straus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Cameron Stamm

Cameron Stamm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 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
Mallory Cybulski

Mallory Cybulski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Rodgers

Renee Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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 8 insurance carriers
Ryan Watters

Ryan Watters

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My style is collaborative and direct: I'll meet you where you are, but I'll also gently push when it's useful.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Flores

Dr. Brian Flores

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“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 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Sarah Sanders

Dr. Sarah Sanders

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chicago, IL


“Her priority is helping you work through your concerns and make changes in your life in a way that feels effective, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carlos Cantu

Carlos Cantu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you regain balance, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more meaningful life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Sara Fakhri

Sara Fakhri

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chicago, IL


I believe one of the most courageous things you can do is begin to understand your own story.

My goal is to create a safe, grounded, and trusting space where you can begin your process of healing and growth. I work collaboratively with you to build a relationship that feels supportive, attuned, and meaningful—so you can explore what’s been weighing on you and move toward real, lasting change.

My work is rooted in supporting adults navigating trauma and its impact on emotional, relational, and day-to-day functioning. I use an individualized, evidence-based approach, integrating modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies to ensure your care is tailored specifically to you.

I have worked with individuals, families, and diverse populations across multiple settings, including private practice, hospitals, and community-based programs.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Intervention. Prior to this, I obtained my MD from Garyunis University in Benghazi, where I began my career as a psychiatrist, working in high-intensity and war-affected environments. That experience shaped my deep commitment to understanding trauma and the human capacity for resilience.

Since then, my work has expanded across different countries and clinical settings, including private practice, hospitals, and advocacy programs addressing domestic violence, sexual trauma, and gender-based violence.

What I value most in this work is witnessing your growth—supporting you in making sense of your experiences, reconnecting with yourself, and stepping into a more grounded, meaningful life.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. David Joel Frazer

Dr. David Joel Frazer

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe within all of us is an impulse to "push through" the hang-ups in our lives that keep us from being or becoming what we desire to be.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edythe Kleinman

Edythe Kleinman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“I sometimes will use an eclectic approach to a situation. Many times I will use a cognitive approach.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Davison

Dr. Michael Davison

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“My role is to offer a steady, thoughtful space where we can slow things down, make sense of what's happening, and build practical paths toward greater stability and clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jenny Plasky

Jenny Plasky

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Highland Park, IL


First things first, it is vital to me that you, my future clients, know that I feel honored to hold space for you. I am confident in my ability to uphold my responsibility to you, but one thing that providing patient care for 22 years has taught me is that you, the patient, is the best informant to your care. It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, heard, and respected.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Deborah Danner

Dr. Deborah Danner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Elgin, IL


“Dr. Danner strives to provide culturally sensitive care and welcomes each client as they are in the therapy space.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Aderonke Oshibajo

Dr. Aderonke Oshibajo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Rolling Mdws, IL


“I am deeply committed to a holistic care philosophy that acknowledges and respects the intricate tapestry of physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects that make you unique.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Katlyn HIndle

Katlyn HIndle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Schaumburg, IL


“I believe therapy is 80% you and the work you do outside of sessions, and 20% me in what we do during the session.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Edwin Guzman

Edwin Guzman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Westchester, IL


“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 4 insurance carriers
Pattie Hartgraves

Pattie Hartgraves

Therapist

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


Welcome — I'm so glad you're here! With 23 years of experience as a school social worker, I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges and build the skills needed to thrive at home, school and in their communities. I work with children and teens ages 3-17, as well as parents and caregivers who are seeking support, guidance, and practical strategies to strengthen family relationships, work through family conflicts and improve daily functioning. My goal is to help build the necessary skills to strengthen relationships and homeostasis within family structures and the individual.

I specialize in working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and families including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), social-communication challenges, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges. I also specialize in working with high conflict family dynamics which include parent-child relationships, divorce (for families that are both in and/or out of the family court system), sibling rivalry, and multicultural child rearing.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Armanetti

Stephanie Armanetti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“I develop my treatment plan with my clients. I want them to become active participants in their own healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Jinnie Cristerna

Dr. Jinnie Cristerna

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Schaumburg, IL


“I work with a diverse group of adult patients to help them heal from events that limit their ability to participate in their lives fully.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Gianatasio

Nicole Gianatasio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oak Brook, IL


“My style is real, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to be honest — even about the messy parts.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Douglas DeRhodes

Douglas DeRhodes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Western Springs, IL


“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
Mary Oneafolu

Mary Oneafolu

Therapist

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


“I work with the whole client, body, mind, and spirit, to facilitate change and achieve emotional balance and well-being.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Gabrielle Gurtz

Gabrielle Gurtz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“My goal is to collaboratively work with my clients in a supportive and empathetic environment to uncover their true potential by restoring hope, reducing stress, promoting self-forgiveness and self-awareness.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aleks Kico

Aleks Kico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Inverness, IL


“Therapy, at its best, is not about blame or quick fixes, it's about clarity, responsibility, and learning how to move forward with strength and purpose.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael Walters

Michael Walters

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Bloomingdale, IL


My approach to counseling begins with a simple conviction: you are more than a diagnosis, a set of symptoms, or a problem to be solved. You are a whole person living a real life—with relationships, responsibilities, experiences, hopes, beliefs, and circumstances that all matter.


I work primarily with adults and couples facing a wide range of concerns and seasons of life. My role is to come alongside you, helping you understand what you are experiencing, see yourself and your circumstances more clearly, and discern how you want to respond to the life before you.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Saadiq Bey

Saadiq Bey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Chicago, IL


“Clients often tell me that they feel seen, heard, and respected in our work together, and that's exactly my goal.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Parker

Carolyn Parker

Therapist

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


“I am an intuitive Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who believes that our body and mind work together for our good.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fanisha Calvert

Fanisha Calvert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oak Brook, IL


“At every therapy session, we work together to explore your emotional experiences as well as the thoughts and behaviors that may be holding you back from living the life you desire.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michelle Moore

Michelle Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lombard, IL


“My approach is behavioral, holistic, and individualized. I meet clients where they are while helping them build practical coping skills, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maggie Zofkie

Maggie Zofkie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Hinsdale, IL


“I believe clients who are willing to show up honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable, will get the most out of their therapy experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Wagner-Cantine

Rachel Wagner-Cantine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westmont, IL


“I have a multidisciplinary approach, pulling from coping skill based practices (DBT, mindfulness), thought pattern reframing (CBT), somatic therapy...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monica Marchant-Silva

Monica Marchant-Silva

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Inverness, IL


“I aim to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic space and aim to meet you where you are at.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Larry Wilkes

Larry Wilkes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I focus on treating the whole person — not just symptoms. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Zoe Carpenter

Zoe Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westmont, IL


“With years of working in various settings such as community outreach programs, domestic violence shelters, and health department programs, I engage in treatment with a trauma-focused and person-centered lens.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chaka Holley

Chaka Holley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am always an attentive listener. I deeply value my client's perspective and work collaboratively to achieve change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gehovell Rounds

Gehovell Rounds

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“As an integrative provider, I see medication as one helpful tool among several, not the only answer.”
Trauma, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Skokie, IL
There are over 86 therapists in Skokie, IL accepting new patients.
86+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 91%Trauma
  • 90%Stress management
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 80%Cigna
  • 63%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 2%Yoruba
  • 1%Arabic
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 66%Woman
  • 34%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 1%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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