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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Springfield, IL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, IL

Healing from trauma takes time and the right support. Headway's Springfield-based providers offer personalized trauma recovery through evidence-based talk therapy and medication management, helping you work through self-blame, hypervigilance, and emotional self-regulation. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per session when covered.

Taiesha Stroud

Taiesha Stroud

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. My background includes child welfare, foster care, residential treatment, aftercare, and behavioral health. I understand that people come to therapy carrying stress, grief, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and life changes. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yessica Garcia Alvarez

Yessica Garcia Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a first generation immigrant, I practice with a bicultural lens and understand the importance of validating cultural differences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Diego Espino

Diego Espino

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe and comfortable space where your authentic self is always welcomed, and just like you, I will bring my authentic self so you can expect storytelling and laughter.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Dr. Alejandro Andrade

Dr. Alejandro Andrade

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I tailor treatment to each individual and value a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that integrates both mental and physical health perspectives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy "Lani" Takaki

Tracy "Lani" Takaki

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in maintaining a healthy body-mind connection and prioritizing self-care, mindfulness, and compassion as key to happiness and living a fulfilling life.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Lopez

Elizabeth Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I want therapy to feel like an hour that's truly yours—not another place where you have to have all the right answers.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bianca Miller

Bianca Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am an experienced therapist that has been working for 10+ years assisting clients in processing through past and current stressors and trauma...”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lora Van Arsdell

Lora Van Arsdell

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe individuals fare better when a holistic approach is taken to their care. We operate better socially, occupationally, emotionally, and physically when we feel better psychologically, and visa versa.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kalie Shekoni

Kalie Shekoni

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the body holds knowledge, wisdom, and information that we can become more attuned through in the process of therapuetic work together.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Gould

Jessica Gould

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am trained as a generalist, and pride myself on using a therapeutic style that is warm and empathic.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Hill

Samantha Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


So many people go through their day/week/month/ year without anyone really hearing or seeing them. It can be lonely and scary moving through the world with mental and emotional pain that you don’t know what to do with. Bring it to counseling. I’m Samantha, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I create and hold a safe, supportive, and empathetic space for my clients. I am a somatic EMDR practitioner and specialize in treating trauma, supporting individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and overwhelm.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Brittany Bishop

Dr. Brittany Bishop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crest Hill, IL


“I use a gentle approach to counseling. I use holistic methods, encouraging the use of nature, art, and mindfulness to reach your goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Tomario Stamps

Tomario Stamps

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is client-centered, so I meet you where you are—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—tailoring our work to your unique needs and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kanika Shirole

Kanika Shirole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Akisha Russell

Akisha Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I founded The Answer Within because I believe the answers you're searching for are already within you.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Kari Weiterschan

Dr. Kari Weiterschan

Psychologist

Virtual • Palatine, IL


“I strive to understand my clients lived experiences from an empathic and non-judgemental perspective.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mya Yee "Maya" Nandar

Mya Yee "Maya" Nandar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“With respect for ancient healings and an integration of modern scientific insights, my commitment is to deliver compassionate and culturally attuned care...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aidarina Basarudin-Pigott

Aidarina Basarudin-Pigott

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Aida, with qualities like knowledge, patience, warmth, and empathy, connects with clients of all ages, including the resistant.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Young

Leah Young

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have nearly 2 decades of experience with people who struggle with substance use or addictive behaviors and I have 10 years of experience working with people with disordered eating behaviors.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bradley Wolcott

Bradley Wolcott

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients is key to their growth and success.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Latoya Johnson-Foster

Latoya Johnson-Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Olympia Fields, IL


“I enjoy working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds to help them develop healthy coping skills to deal with the most challenging issues in their lives.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sidney Johnson

Sidney Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Healing happens through relationship, and I believe that change begins when clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Diona Shelton

Dr. Diona Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • Troy, IL


“I approach therapy with a warm and open-minded approach and seek to create an environment in which you feel comfortable.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chelsea Bushnell

Chelsea Bushnell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I specialize in helping individuals who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, alongside a wide range of life stressors and mental health concerns. I work best with clients who are motivated for growth and open to meaningful change, even when the process feels difficult. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day stress, stuck in long-standing emotional patterns, or struggling to heal from past experiences that continue to impact their present lives. In our work together, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore what you're going through

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathryn Bienemann

Kathryn Bienemann

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to excavate an individual's background, the foundation of what makes them them... From there we work on moving forward as an individual gains personal awareness and tools that are already within them.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ryan Higgins

Ryan Higgins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 12 insurance carriers
Shannon Daly

Shannon Daly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Charles, IL


“I believe healing is not just about alleviating symptoms but about discovering a more meaningful and connected way of being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Tennyson

Michele Tennyson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glen Carbon, IL


“My passion is helping people reconnect with who they are, find clarity, and create meaningful change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Talyah Acker

Talyah Acker

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I help people find insight into their past and present; develop self love and awareness, and teach them skills to be more successful in their life and relationships.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mojisola Akinfe

Mojisola Akinfe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“During the first session, clients can expect a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where they feel heard and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Reanna Yarveicy

Reanna Yarveicy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake in the Hills, IL


Hi! I am Reanna. I work with adults, families, couples and children navigating anxiety disorders, AD/HD, relationship stress, and life transitions. I specialize in anxiety disorders and families with children. I create a fun, calm environment that is suited to encourage exploration and learning. My approach is warm, yet challenging at times. Book an intake session today!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alyssa Fatigato

Alyssa Fatigato

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic philosophy is that you have everything that you need to heal and together we will find it.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kourtnee Mezo

Kourtnee Mezo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe recovery is not about perfection, but about progress, resilience, and reconnecting with the life you want to live.”
PTSD, Trauma, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathryn Camus

Kathryn Camus

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I often incorporate walk-and-talk therapy, movement, sports-based activities, or even yoga-inspired grounding techniques to help clients feel more at ease and engaged in the process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Pfeifer

Megan Pfeifer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, future client! I believe everyone wants to feel happy, healthy, and fulfilled—but sometimes life gets in the way. I'm here to help you recognize your strengths, work through challenges, and move toward the changes you want. I'm easy to talk to and aim to make therapy feel like that honest conversation you’ve been needing—supportive, real, and refreshing. Sessions are always tailored to your goals in a warm, welcoming space.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brian LeBaron

Brian LeBaron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Freeport, IL


“As a results-oriented and caring therapist, I will work together with you to overcome the challenges you experience...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emily Dabrowski

Emily Dabrowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help you feel understood and supported as you embark on your journey toward healing and personal growth...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keisha Wilson

Keisha Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help you move beyond simply surviving and begin creating a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your personal values.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christine Konecny

Christine Konecny

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I truly believe shifting from a lens of shame to a lens of curiosity creates an empowering, positive change in the way we see ourselves and the world.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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