Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Barrington, Illinois IL
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Barrington 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.
PTSD/Trauma
Hannah Muetzelfeld
Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. CPT helps individuals process and reframe unhelpful beliefs related to their trauma, allowing them to regain a sense of safety, trust, and control in their lives. I work collaboratively with clients to adaptively apply this modality to each unique case.
12 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Ashley Pinto
Therapist, LCPC, CCTP
Trauma isn’t necessarily something that happens to you—it’s what happens inside you as a result of an overwhelming experience. It can leave the body stuck in survival mode, the mind cut off from its natural rhythms, and a person disconnected from their true self. It can show up as tension, emotional overwhelm, feeling numb, or reacting to everyday situations as if the danger is still present. While trauma affects both the body and the brain, the good news is that healing is possible. Approaches that help people reconnect with their bodies, understand their emotional and relational patterns, and restore a sense of safety can gradually release old survival responses and rebuild a felt sense of wholeness and resilience.
Trauma can impact us following a single incident (e.g., a car accident, attack, or medical procedure) or ongoing patterns of abuse, neglect, never feeling seen and heard by caregivers. Without adequate resources or treatment, the effects can linger long past the experience. Through integrative somatic trauma therapy, I help women develop a deeper understanding of their internal responses and expand their capacity to engage with life more fully. Together, we will work toward greater clarity, connection, and the ability to move forward in ways that feel more grounded, intentional, and aligned with who you truly are.
I no longer offer weekly insurance-based 53 minute sessions. After a decade of seeing clients under this model, I've shifted my practice to private pay customized services that better meet the needs of my niche clients. My customized Therapy Intensives are specially designed to offer you a more a more spacious, efficient, and streamlined for a deeper and more transformative experience. They are intended to be short-term and can serve as an adjunct to ongoing therapy with your already established therapist, such as in the case that you really enjoy the work you are doing with them but they do not specialize in an area that I do. I also offer monthly extended sessions (90 minutes to 2 hours) for those looking for a hybrid option, that allows for deeper work as well as ongoing support. Please visit my website for more details on how we can work together.
18 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
South Psychology is your partner in overcoming trauma and reclaiming your well-being. Our team of dedicated therapists provides evidence-based therapy and assessments for individuals of all ages, including children, teens, adults, and families.
Why Choose South Psychology for Trauma and PTSD?
Expertise: Our therapists specialize in trauma-informed care. We understand the impact of trauma on mental health and work collaboratively to guide you toward healing.
Holistic Approach: Beyond addressing symptoms, we consider the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is to restore balance and resilience.
Customized Care: Whether you’re a child struggling with nightmares, a teen coping with flashbacks, or an adult navigating triggers, we tailor our services to your unique needs.
Family Support: Trauma affects not only the individual but also their loved ones. We offer family therapy to strengthen bonds and foster understanding.
Our Trauma and PTSD Services Include:
Individual Therapy: Explore trauma narratives, develop coping skills, and find hope.
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT): We utilize evidence-based techniques from TF-CBT to help you process traumatic experiences, manage distressing emotions, and regain control over your life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A proven technique for trauma resolution.
Group Therapy: Connect with others who share similar experiences.
Assessment and Diagnosis: Understand your trauma-related symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan.
8 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
As a psychologist working with trauma, I utilize evidence-based treatments to help clients process and heal from their experiences. I often use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to assist clients in addressing and reframing the negative thought patterns and emotional responses associated with their trauma. This approach helps them develop coping strategies and gradually face and work through their traumatic memories. Additionally, I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to facilitate the processing of distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. My approach is empathetic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual feels supported and empowered throughout their recovery journey. By applying these evidence-based treatments, I aim to help clients regain a sense of safety and control, ultimately guiding them towards healing and resilience.
29 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Whether you’ve experienced a single, terrible event, a pattern of mistreatment or abuse, or even long-standing difficult and painful relationships with parents, the impact on you doesn’t have to remain so heavy. I have training in several research-informed approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based, extensively researched therapy that offers a different approach to treatment by engaging your brain’s natural healing process.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Aaliyah Gilbert
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSW
Experiences of trauma can have lasting effects on how you feel in your body, relationships, and daily life, often showing up as anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or difficulty feeling safe. I support clients in gently processing traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable, without pressure to relive or disclose more than you are ready for. In our work together, we focus on building emotional safety, strengthening coping skills, and understanding how past experiences may be impacting your present. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered as you move toward healing and reclaiming a sense of stability and control in your life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Trauma has a way of rewriting your story without your permission. Even when you tell yourself you’ve moved past it, memories can suddenly feel overwhelming, trust becomes harder, and your mind and body stay on high alert. Dr. Shields understands how exhausting and isolating this experience can be. She provides compassionate, specialized support grounded in highly effective trauma-specific approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). With care, empathy, and patience, she’ll help you rebuild your sense of safety, regain your clarity, and reclaim your story—on your own terms.
12 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Online Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Life Transitions -AZ, IL, OH
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC
Trauma can leave you feeling on edge, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break even long after the event has passed. I provide a grounded, compassionate space to help you understand your nervous system, process painful memories at a pace that feels safe, and rebuild a sense of trust in yourself and others. Using evidence based approaches like CBT and mindfulness‑based strategies, along with faith integrated support for clients who desire it, we work together to reduce triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and create lasting healing. You don’t have to navigate trauma alone — recovery is possible, and you deserve support that honors both your story and your strength.
9 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Catherine Quiring
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
I am skilled in helping people resolve trauma on a deep bodily level. IFS and EMDR are superb modalities to address trauma. You don't have to relive the trauma or delve into all the details. You just have to address what is still living in you day to day that feels unresolved.
17 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Shawna Stillwell
Marriage and Family Therapist, IMFT-S
Trauma has a way of living in the body and shaping the way we see ourselves and other long after the vents themselves have passed. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients approach their trauma gently and at their own pace, without having to relive or force anything. The goal is not just to cope, but to genuinely heal, and I'm in it for the long-run.
8 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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 Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Char Houben
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Dr. Houben has extensive advanced training in complex trauma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience helping clients who have experienced physical, emotional, and/or sexual trauma, particularly in their childhood. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that you would like to see. I believe that the quality of the therapist/client relationship is paramount to our work together, and because of this I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your background and reasons for seeking therapy, answer any questions you may have, and then plan together from there. Starting therapy can feel daunting or overwhelming for many people, so it is important that we work at a pace that feels comfortable to you.
36 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Michael Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
Using an integrated developmental and relationship-based approach that incorporates emotional safety, increasing self-regulatory capacity and the connection between mind and body
35 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Sarah Pouliot
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Trauma did not wait for consent; Therapy must. While many different therapeutic modalities exist for the treatment of trauma and PTSD, what remains essential is the thoughtful and careful negotiation of pacing between therapist and client such that the therapeutic process feels as manageable and tolerable as possible. Given that trauma so often results from harmful relational dynamics that force agendas or remove personal agency, trauma therapy must offer a healing space that does not seek to rush, pressure, or impinge. Rather, and in my professional opinion, it's imperative that trauma therapy respect the client's experience of what feels manageable at any given moment in therapeutic time and space, working to avoid unnecessary setback and potential retraumatization. I feel this is best achieved through the development of a reliable therapeutic rapport and relationship that functions to carefully and mindfully co-monitor and co-negotiate the everchanging and expanding dynamics between therapist and client. Put another way, your therapy should not be forced into someone else's timeframe or methodology; it should be allowed to develop in step with your specific history, unique needs, and comfort level. Please refer to my Trauma Blog on my website (pouliotpsychologicalservices.com) for more information on my approach to the treatment of trauma.
16 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Trauma can affect how we think, feel, relate to others, and experience the world around us. At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide trauma-informed care for individuals experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and other adverse experiences. We help clients process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing and restoration.
8 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often creates very painful symptoms and is something for which I use a therapy called Prolonged Exposure (PE). In this therapy, we will revisit traumatic situations, process painful emotions, and change unhelpful beliefs about yourself and the world around you as a result of your trauma. People are often amazed at how quickly this treatment can work and by the very meaningful change that can result. For these reasons, this is one of my favorite treatments to provide.
21 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Sarah Eisenhauer Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, AADC
If you struggle with complex PTSD and/or developmental trauma, I can work with you to move past not only the symptoms you likely struggle with in every day life, but also accompany you on a path of self discovery. For most individuals who have trauma, living in survival mode means we do not get a chance to tend to our own identity and create the life that we want. I believe you can manage difficult symptoms and discover your true self, living in alignment with who you feel you truly are. I utilize behavioral techniques (CBT, DBT, ACT) as well as a depth, psychodynamic approach.
17 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL
PTSD/Trauma
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 Lake Barrington, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with individuals carrying the weight of past trauma, painful relationships, and experiences that still live in the body as anxiety, numbness, or feeling constantly on guard. I bring compassion and relief to the places that feel stuck or overwhelmed. . My goal is to offer a steady, caring space where you don’t have to do it alone and where healing becomes possible not just in your mind, but in your body and relationships too.
35 Years Experience
Online in Lake Barrington, IL (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Barrington, Illinois Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Barrington, 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 |