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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Saint Charles, IL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Saint Charles, IL

Processing trauma and PTSD symptoms like intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and avoidance in Saint Charles with compassionate providers trained in trauma-focused approaches. Headway offers flexible scheduling, free consultations, and insurance coverage to help you focus on healing without financial stress.

Amanda Laukant

Amanda Laukant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • La Grange, IL


“I'm a neurospicy human myself which means I understand firsthand that brains don't always work the way they're "supposed" to.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathryn Scarmardo

Kathryn Scarmardo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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
Kristen Svatos

Kristen Svatos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 13 insurance carriers
Jill Powers

Jill Powers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Princess Gabor

Dr. Princess Gabor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Johnson

Aaron Johnson

Therapist

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


“I'm committed to creating a space where clients, especially Black men, boys, and families, feel seen, supported, and understood without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Ormes

Elizabeth Ormes

Therapist

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


“I believe the goal of counseling is not to make you into someone else, because you already are enough and wonderful as yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karim Escobar Franklin

Karim Escobar Franklin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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 6 insurance carriers
Matthew Marder

Matthew Marder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Vernon Hills, IL


“I provide behavioral therapy to improve and maintain your emotional well-being through a trusting relationship where you will be heard and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sam Rustum

Sam Rustum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 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 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Pelletier

Brian Pelletier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 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 6 insurance carriers
Yisroel Goodman

Yisroel Goodman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Skokie, IL


“I help clients heal from old wounds, strengthen their relationships, and reconnect with their authentic selves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacob Bobrow

Jacob Bobrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 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 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Booras

Katherine Booras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Libertyville, 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 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianne Daubenspeck

Brianne Daubenspeck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


Welcome! I'm Brianne (many of my younger clients know me as Ms. Brie), founder of Imagination Grove Play Therapy.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Throughout my career, I've specialized in helping individuals navigate anxiety, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and social difficulties. My background as a school social worker has provided extensive experience collaborating with families, educators, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to support children across home and school settings while also deepening my understanding of the unique challenges families face.

Whether you're seeking support for your child, yourself, or your family, I know reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a warm, welcoming space where every client feels safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I believe healing happens through connection, curiosity, and meeting each person where they are. Together, we'll build on strengths, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Howard

Lauren Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 7 insurance carriers
Brett Sisler

Brett Sisler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Libertyville, IL


“I know firsthand what it's like to struggle with anxiety and depression, and I believe there is always hope and a path forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katy Bombard

Katy Bombard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
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
Valerie Barnes

Valerie Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orland Park, IL


“I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and I strive to meet each person where they are with respect for their unique story, identity, and pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joanne Lagattolla

Joanne Lagattolla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


“I am attuned to the impact of trauma and injustice. I hold compassionate space for those who have been marginalized.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laila Ashkazari

Laila Ashkazari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Hannah Schupbach

Hannah Schupbach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I work from a person-centered and relational approach. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself is key for success.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Temkin

David Temkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“Therapy is not about judgment or "fixing" you. We begin by recognizing your strengths and building from what is already working.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Charles Davitt

Charles Davitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I believe in each person's capacity for resilience and change, even when that capacity feels difficult to access.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Paul

Nancy Paul

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Oak Park, IL


With my background in art, bodywork, and spirituality, I am able to work holistically, and to faciliate mind/body/spirit wellness. I enjoy working with clients of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, and sexual preferences. Artists, introverts, and introspective people will find me especially understanding and perceptive.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karina Breezer

Karina Breezer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 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, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Perisee-Johns

Victoria Perisee-Johns

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 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 9 insurance carriers
Lise Schiffer

Lise Schiffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.

I do not do phone consultations.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Aleksandra Papiez Zubek

Aleksandra Papiez Zubek

Therapist

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


“I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the most important factor in healing, processing, and growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brent Hope

Brent Hope

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


“Helping people overcome the challenges of difficult emotions like guilt, shame, or any of life's stressors, starts with reconnecting them to their inherent worth.”
PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ali Vernasco

Ali Vernasco

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Liz Black

Liz Black

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“With previous clinical and leadership experience in behavioral health and eating disorder treatment settings, I bring both expertise and empathy to our work together.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rae Reed

Rae Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Shelley Johnson

Shelley Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Oreoluwatomi Agbaje

Oreoluwatomi Agbaje

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I work with my patients in a partnership that lets us build a plan that will work the best for them!”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sara Speier

Sara Speier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anne Zakaras

Anne Zakaras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based practice that is effective for depression, all forms of anxiety, insomnia and substance use disorders.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tinley Park, IL


Ola Omoniyi became an Illinois Certified Nurse Practitioner in 2021. She received her undergraduate degree at Valparaiso University in Indiana and her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. She completed her clinical rotation in mental health at Will County Behavioral Health in Joliet. Ola worked at Rush University Medical Centre for 5 years in the behavioral health unit as a Registered Nurse and 5years at other behavioral health hospitals in Chicago.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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