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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Elgin, IL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Elgin, IL

Headway connects Elgin residents with 1,993 licensed trauma and PTSD specialists offering evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks to support your trauma recovery journey.

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 13 insurance carriers
Katherine Booras

Katherine Booras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Island Lake, IL


“My role as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, safe, and confidential place for us to meet, to bring the best of my education and training, and to listen to you with an open mind and open heart.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deb Lehmann

Deb Lehmann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Island Lake, IL


“I utilize humor and psychoeducation to engage, connect and empower clients to use their strengths in healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Whitmire

Veronica Whitmire

Therapist

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


“I believe it is important for all people to have a safe, non-judgmental, authentic space to feel validated and to help bring balance and healing to their life.”
Trauma, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kijuana Boulrece

Kijuana Boulrece

Therapist

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


“Clients can expect to gain self-insight and make meaningful changes with belief systems and actions to positively impact their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mike Treptow

Mike Treptow

Therapist

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


Hello, I’m Michael Treptow, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. I take a warm and collaborative approach, helping clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and feel more confident in managing stress and emotions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and school or family-related concerns. My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to create meaningful, realistic change.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deborah Carsten

Deborah Carsten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Weiland

Leah Weiland

Therapist

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


“I have worked in addictions, community mental health, children, and private practice. I adjust my style to meet the client's needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sangita Bogati

Sangita Bogati

Therapist

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


“My diverse cultural training has allowed me to work effectively with my clients from various backgrounds, and I am passionate about helping individuals overcome life's challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Crissey

Caitlin Crissey

Therapist

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


“I use a number of different therapeutic modalities with clients as I assess the best approach for each individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Powers

Jill Powers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I approach your care with respect and dignity. We work together to find the best way to help your symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Colleen Llacsa

Colleen Llacsa

Therapist

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


“My clients will learn skills and develop practical strategies that they can incorporate to improve their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gary Spring

Gary Spring

Therapist

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


“I've spent over 16 years helping people work through anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes, and I focus on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and how to start making changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Princess Gabor

Dr. Princess Gabor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Park Ridge, IL


“I work with culturally diverse clients using neuroscience, nourishment, music, art, role-play and play therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Tamillow

Maureen Tamillow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“I try to match the clients needs when doing the therapeutic process... people grow the best by working in a structure that matches their pace and their best way of learning.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristen Svatos

Kristen Svatos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Des Plaines, IL


“I like to take a humanistic, client centered approach to therapy utilizing client strengths to create a collaborative, safe environment to process trauma and experiences...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Kasey Huff

Dr. Kasey Huff

Therapist

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


“I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your innermost self including your passion, beliefs, motivation, historical challenges and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Catherine Stull

Catherine Stull

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 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 7 insurance carriers
Ryan Higgins

Ryan Higgins

Therapist

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


“I am not a therapist that "just listens". I believe therapy is more beneficial if I am engaged and openly communicate my assessment of your situation.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Fanisha Calvert

Fanisha Calvert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 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 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Manasa Perera

Dr. Manasa Perera

Psychologist

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


“I take a collaborative approach to treatment, which means that we work together as a team to help you process and work through the issues that are leading you to seek treatment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elke Luken

Elke Luken

Therapist

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


“My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate and aimed at empowering my clients to discover the potential and greatness inside of them.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Stample

Heather Stample

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 10 insurance carriers
Zoeniche Carpenter

Zoeniche Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelley Johnson

Shelley Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Dr. Oladunni Boladale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 10 insurance carriers
Douglas DeRhodes

Douglas DeRhodes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 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
Stephanie Ross

Stephanie Ross

Therapist

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


“Teaching tangible skills in session for clients to take home and utilize to address identified problematic symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ahmed Hussain

Ahmed Hussain

Psychiatrist

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


“My approach is based on trauma-informed care. I emphasize Respect, trust, transparency, Collaboration, and mutual decision-making.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Howard

Lauren Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Northbrook, IL


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Connor

Amanda Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Bobrow

Jacob Bobrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Lincolnwood, IL


“I believe healing is about aligning mind, body, and daily life with the future you deserve and the goals you seek to achieve.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karim Escobar Franklin

Karim Escobar Franklin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My work with clients is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on emotional safety, regulation, and practical skill-building.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Pelletier

Brian Pelletier

Therapist

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


“I take a collaborative approach with each client whether you are processing your emotions through talk therapy or participating in exposure therapy...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Edwin Guzman

Edwin Guzman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 2 insurance carriers
Sam Rustum

Sam Rustum

Therapist

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


“I will give you practical strategies that will help you manage your stress and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laila Ashkazari

Laila Ashkazari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Evanston, IL


“Laila's clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected to enact change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maggie Zofkie

Maggie Zofkie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 4 insurance carriers
Gabrielle Gurtz

Gabrielle Gurtz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Eileen Harte

Eileen Harte

Therapist

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


“I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions and take an eclectic approach; no two clients are the same.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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