Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Crystal Lake, Illinois IL
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Crystal Lake who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
Louis Miller III, Oak Brook Counseling and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Attaining CMHC degree, MBK Adler University Member
I provide trauma-informed care that prioritizes safety, pacing, and choice. I understand that everyone processes trauma differently and that my trauma-informed care will meet the client where they are in their own journey, dealing with the long-lasting effects of trauma or recent experiences. My work focuses on helping the client gain tools and skills to regulate their nervous system, have better management of distress stemming from triggers, and to help you process your trauma in a collaborative, supportive way.
1 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
New Leaf Counseling and Wellness
Psychologist
Treating trauma and PTSD requires a comprehensive and compassionate approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment. Drawing from evidence-based therapies such as cognitive processing therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic experiencing, I work with clients to process and integrate traumatic memories in a supportive therapeutic environment. Through psychoeducation, skill-building, and experiential techniques, I help clients regain a sense of control over their lives while addressing symptoms such as hypervigilance, flashbacks, and avoidance. My specialized expertise enables me to tailor treatment to each individual's unique needs, fostering healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope for the future.
25 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Trauma changes how we experience the world, often leaving the body in a state of constant hyper-vigilance, anxiety, or emotional numbness. Anne provides a deeply safe, predictable, and collaborative space to help you gently process past experiences and reclaim your sense of safety. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she utilizes a trauma-informed, integrative approach to help individuals unpack the impact of relational trauma, adverse life events, and systemic stress without forcing them to re-live the pain.
Because trauma is often stored deep within the nervous system where words cannot easily reach, Anne’s approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy. She pairs evidence-based trauma practices with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and art therapy. These somatic and creative tools allow clients to safely externalize and process traumatic memories, somatic tension, and overwhelming emotions at their own pace. Whether you are healing from childhood trauma, navigating the heavy weight of grief and bereavement, coping with the trauma of a medical diagnosis, or processing birth and reproductive trauma, Anne is dedicated to helping you move from survival to genuine, deep-rooted healing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Mary Gale Gurnsey
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationship trauma creates lasting wounds. I help you process traumatic experiences, understand how trauma affects your nervous system and relationships, and rebuild a sense of safety and trust.
18 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL (Online Only)
Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs
Treatment Center, Psy'D, LPC, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Trauma can have lasting effects on emotional health, relationships, and daily functioning. PTSD may involve intrusive memories, nightmares, heightened anxiety, avoidance, or difficulty feeling safe. We provide trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment to help individuals process traumatic experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, restore a sense of safety, and move toward lasting healing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Balanced Awakening PC
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologists
At Balanced Awakening we are well equipped to assist women on their healing journeys when trauma has been a part of their history. Whether it's something "not quite right" that happened in childhood that has had a standing impact on your life, a series of traumatic events, or a one-time recent trauma, we are here to help.
12 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D., is an expert in treating trauma and PTSD, offering compassionate and evidence-based care to help clients heal from traumatic experiences. Utilizing therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dr. Fellows provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to process their trauma. She is dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, regain control over their lives, and find a path to recovery. Dr. Fellows' approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring they receive the most effective treatment for their journey towards healing
8 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Norma J. Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I have been working with individuals who have trauma and PTSD for over 20 years. For many years this was my main focus and as a evidence-based therapist I learned many different ways of treatment and developed a hybrid approach that I taught to other therapist for years. I start by helping you reduce your symptoms, then if your willing we re-process your trauma and help you look at it in a different way by identifying what is your "stuck point" and working to move that along. That in itself can also reduce remaining symptoms. With what is left, I help you move forward with your remaining symptoms and do what make you happy, despite of your symptoms. It may make you anxious to do something but at the end of the day, the joy you felt makes it worth it. Again, remember, you would be doing this with much less anxiety than when you started therapy. This a is a proven approach that has worked with so many individuals with trauma.
22 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
The Caruso Wellness Center PLLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, DMin, MART, MA, ALMFT
Trauma and PTSD can leave individuals feeling unsafe in their own bodies, disconnected from others, and stuck in patterns of fear, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness. I provide trauma-informed counseling grounded in Adlerian Psychology and informed by polyvagal theory, integrating an understanding of meaning, belonging, and nervous system regulation. From an Adlerian perspective, we explore how early experiences shape beliefs about safety, worth, and connection, while also building courage and encouragement toward healing and growth. Using a polyvagal-informed lens, we focus on helping your nervous system move from survival states into greater regulation, safety, and connection.
I have a particular focus and training on religious trauma, recognizing the deep pain that can result from harmful spiritual environments, coercive belief systems, or experiences of rejection within faith communities. In this work, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where your story can be honored, your experiences validated, and your sense of self carefully restored. Together, we work toward reclaiming safety, rebuilding trust, and integrating mind, body, and meaning in a way that supports long-term healing and resilience.
3 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Gina Majestro
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP, HSPP
Sometimes it feels like you’re doing everything “right” — but inside, you still feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected from the person you want to be. Maybe you’ve been carrying old wounds for a long time, trying to hold it all together, and you’re just ready for something to finally shift.
I work with adults who are ready to move beyond survival and start truly living. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in deep respect for your story. Together, we’ll explore the patterns and protective parts that once kept you safe — and help you build new ways of feeling grounded, connected, and at home in yourself.
You don’t have to keep doing this alone. Healing is possible, even if you’ve tried before and nothing seemed to work.
I offer in person therapy in Louisville, KY and virtual therapy for adults in Kentucky, Indiana, and across 42 PSYPACT states.
If you’re ready to take that next step — I’d be honored to walk with you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
What happened to you changed you. Maybe it was a single event. Maybe it was years of experiences that accumulated into a weight you've carried ever since. You might have flashbacks or nightmares. Or it might be subtler than that: a numbness, a difficulty trusting, a way of moving through the world always slightly on guard. Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind, and healing requires more than just talking about what happened. Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed care that helps you process these experiences without retraumatizing you in the process. You can heal from this. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Subconscious Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.
Trauma and PTSD can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, even long after the event. Hypnotherapy provides a safe, supportive environment to gently process and release these experiences. Sessions help reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and foster healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of safety.
3 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL (Online Only)
Acumen Psychological Services PLLC/ Dr Robinson
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP, PSYPACT
Trauma can result from various situations or events that are life threatening. While some individuals might have survived a traumatic upbringing or recent incident, they might find themselves still struggling in new ways or even repeating similar trauma patterns in their lives. If you're still struggling with deep pain from childhood or recent traumatic events, it's ok to reach out for help in your healing journey.
10 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL (Online Only)
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In assisting patients struggling with trauma and PTSD, I offer a compassionate and supportive environment to explore their experiences. Through therapy, we address the impact of trauma on their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. I provide education about trauma responses and coping mechanisms, helping them develop strategies to manage symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance. Together, we work towards processing and integrating their traumatic experiences, fostering healing, resilience, and a sense of empowerment. Ongoing support and therapy aim to facilitate their journey towards recovery and improved well-being.
5 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL (Online Only)
Chileme U Ochulor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Trauma-related conditions and post-traumatic stress symptoms can have lasting effects on emotional health and daily life. Primebridge Psychiatric Care provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms. Care focuses on helping patients manage distressing symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and develop a path toward recovery and stability.
0 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Gregory B Milbourne, PsyD
Psychologist, Certified IFS level 3 psychologist
Few of us make it through life without bearing scars from accidents and injuries
23 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL (Online Only)
Elaine Flockerzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, as evidenced by my professional training, licensing credentials, and years of experience working successfully in this area of treatment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL (Online Only)
Dr. Sam Macy
Psychologist, PsyD
Therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat trauma (including the clinical manifestations of PTSD). In a context of warmth, patience, and care, I use an evidence-based and strengths-based approach to help people heal from and learn to better manage the impacts of trauma.
16 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Gemstone Wellness, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW, LPC
At Gemstone Wellness, trauma is understood not as something that simply “happened in the past,” but as something that continues to live in the body, the nervous system, and the way you move through the world. We approach trauma with the recognition that your responses—whether anxiety, numbness, hypervigilance, or shutdown—are not dysfunctions, but adaptive strategies your system developed to survive.
Our work is deeply trauma-informed and grounded in nervous system regulation. Rather than pushing you to revisit painful experiences before you’re ready, we prioritize safety, trust, and pacing. Therapy begins with building a relationship where you feel genuinely seen and supported, allowing your system to settle enough for deeper work to unfold. From there, we gently help you process what you’ve been carrying so it no longer holds the same intensity or control over your present life.
We integrate approaches such as Trauma Focused CBT and relational, insight-oriented therapy to support healing without re-traumatization. The goal is not to erase your past, but to help you relate to it differently—so memories can be held without overwhelming your body, and triggers no longer dictate your reactions.
Throughout this process, therapy remains collaborative and attuned. You are never rushed, pushed, or expected to move faster than your system allows. Over time, many clients begin to feel a shift: less reactivity, more presence, a greater sense of safety in their body, and a reconnection to themselves and others.
Trauma therapy at Gemstone Wellness is not about forcing change—it is about creating the conditions where healing can happen naturally, at a pace that honors what you’ve been through.
10 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Trauma and PTSD can leave lasting effects that show up in thoughts, emotions, and the body—often long after the original experience has passed. Many people feel stuck in patterns of fear, self-blame, or hypervigilance, even when they understand logically that they’re no longer in danger. In therapy, I offer a steady, compassionate space to make sense of these responses, helping you understand how trauma shaped both your beliefs about yourself and your sense of safety in the world.
My approach to trauma healing weaves together insight, somatic body-based practices, and Emotion-Focused Tapping (EFT). We work gently with the body to release stored stress while also addressing the beliefs that trauma leaves behind—such as feeling powerless, unsafe, or unworthy. True healing happens when both the mind and body are included in the process. Over time, clients often experience greater calm, self-trust, and a renewed sense of control, allowing life to feel more grounded, connected, and whole again.
31 Years Experience
Online in Crystal Lake, IL
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Crystal Lake, Illinois Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Crystal Lake, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (87%), and Depression (73%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 61% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Social Anxiety |