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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 2,213 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.

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to empower you to be your truest self, to help you discover your strengths and resilience, and to support you in achieving lasting change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hillary Mirabal

Hillary Mirabal

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“In my role, as a psychotherapist, I like to bring an open-minded, warm, and affirming style to the therapy space.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cathy Gail Santos

Cathy Gail Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lincolnshire, IL


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that's grounded in understanding the whole person, not just symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sierra Green

Sierra Green

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Sierra creates individualized treatment plans that blend evidence-based medicine with supportive, trauma-informed care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olivia Brooks

Olivia Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use narrative and client-centered approach to provide what best meets the client's needs which may include but not limited to cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Samson Okoh

Dr. Samson Okoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that meaningful mental health care begins with creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate in their treatment.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lesley Marie Glenn

Lesley Marie Glenn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Many of the adults I work with are navigating anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, or the feeling that they've spent years adapting and still don't feel like themselves. I specialize in ADHD and neurodivergence, and it’s work I care about deeply.

I believe real change happens when insight is paired with action.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christine Hazelett

Christine Hazelett

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every person has a story worth understanding and carries strengths, wisdom, and capacity that can be difficult to see when life has caused pain.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maritza Aceves

Maritza Aceves

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in a holistic and caring approach, actively listening and engaging with you to build a strong therapeutic alliance- a vital step in healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sierra Abel

Sierra Abel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns. I am EMDR trained and also a certified yoga instructor.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Hamilton

Melissa Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy should be used as a tool to provide the knowledge, help, and support needed to understand problems and develop skills to cope with them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Shantrell Sutton-McKenzie

Dr. Shantrell Sutton-McKenzie

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


True wellness is a commitment to your best self. But what do you do if you don’t know what that looks like? When is the last time you had the space to reflect on your life and goals? Do you find yourself unbalanced due to life’s changes and in need of a reset? Meet with me! Let’s develop a plan for you to see yourself clearly. I utilize client-centered approaches with science-supported interventions. I won’t leave your wellness up to chance, let’s work together to make a change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emily Corson

Emily Corson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in understanding the whole person and take a thorough approach in assessing childhood, biological, and systemic factors that effect ones overall wellbeing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aramide Owolabi

Aramide Owolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide compassionate, long-term, and evidence-based psychiatric care. My approach is holistic and patient-centered...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Klaudia Carpenter

Klaudia Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My aim is to provide a safe and inclusive place to develop a collaborative path to being your best version of yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Stacy Branda

Stacy Branda

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm and collaborative, using trauma-informed care, mindfulness, parts work, and practical strategies tailored to your needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Wyant

Heather Wyant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am committed to working together with you, helping you to meet life's challenges and reach your goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Takahya McIntyre

Takahya McIntyre

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years or experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 18 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mustapha Olugbile

Mustapha Olugbile

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in providing the best quality care using evidence-based practice that includes medication management and therapeutic sessions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Oluwatoyin Awosika

Oluwatoyin Awosika

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe effective treatment is more than prescribing medication—it's about understanding the whole person.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bukola Adeagbo

Dr. Bukola Adeagbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“She strives to achieve maximal symptom reduction with the lowest effective pharmaceutical dosages, hence reducing side effects...”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Rhoades

Nicole Rhoades

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I believe therapy is a safe space where clients feel heard and accepted for who they are. I approach clients with compassion, understanding, and without judgement. I recognize that everyone has unique experiences, needs, goals, and strengths. For me, building a genuine and trusting relationship is an important part of the therapeutic process. I want my clients to feel that they can be open and honest while knowing that I’m there to support them. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where we work together to identify goals, explore challenges, and find tools and strategies that can make life feel more manageable.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kurt Jackson

Kurt Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to takeaway a therapeutic or treatment plan that has routines and assignments that they can use on a daily basis.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tyra Steverson

Tyra Steverson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work one on one with adults, especially Black women and mothers, who are navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, life transitions, motherhood, and the emotional weight of being "the strong one."”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lenora Perkins (lenora@bwatherapy.com)

Lenora Perkins ([email protected])

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Being trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and and organizations that impact them.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan Bock

Susan Bock

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow, no matter how stuck they may feel in their current circumstances.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kiera Gordon

Kiera Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I understand how easy it is to set goals for your health, mindset, or life and how frustrating it can feel when you keep starting over.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle Cox

Danielle Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring honesty and compassion to every session, and I will always respect your time and your story.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rachel Dawkins

Dr. Rachel Dawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Marion, IL


I have my doctorate in social work. I have been practicing for 11 years. I am licensed in Illinois. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, and TFCBT.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Jaskula

Robert Jaskula

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to create an environment in which the client can become curious and open to adjustments in point of view.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hillary Schoninger

Hillary Schoninger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy is not about "fixing" but about reconnecting—to your truth, your strength, and your capacity to grow.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marcus Murphy

Marcus Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My core values—adaptability, open-mindedness, and honesty—guide how I connect with others and respond to challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Shelton

Lisa Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should be a safe, welcoming space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jaz Farias

Jaz Farias

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a biracial and neurodivergent therapist, I use my personal experiences and training to support and connect with folks from many diverse backgrounds.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joshua Eaves

Joshua Eaves

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Josh Eaves takes a collaborative and compassionate approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), existential, and humanistic methods...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rosemarie Stefaniw-Gottlieb

Rosemarie Stefaniw-Gottlieb

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Barrington, IL


“In order to complete out mission of enhancing your personal well-being, we need to be open and honest.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Wayland Smith

Wayland Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“ACT with noted focus on mood disorders. I also do dual diagnosis work and marriage counseling with Integrated Behavioral Couples Therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shuwanda Hudson

Shuwanda Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I focus on creating a safe, empowering, and transparent space where they can feel comfortable discussing their concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Manola

Lauren Manola

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I value the humanity and lived experience of those I meet, and am able to help clients explore their stories in meaningful ways.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Gunderson

Kelly Gunderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Known for a warm and thoughtful approach, I will provide a welcoming space where clients will feel supported and engaged in their care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 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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