Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Zurich, Illinois IL
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Zurich 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
Theresa McCay Boutross
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCSW, CADC. CMFT
Trauma treatment is a multifaceted approach that requires specialized training to effectively assist individuals in healing from both direct and indirect trauma. Complex trauma, in particular, can be challenging to navigate, often manifesting as difficulties with emotional regulation, relational stability, addiction, and various maladaptive behaviors. With extensive experience in addressing the depths of familial traumas that hinder optimal functioning across multiple life domains, I am dedicated to guiding clients on their path to recovery.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapeutic technique designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. By integrating EMDR into my practice, I provide a unique approach to therapy that facilitates deeper emotional healing and enables clients to confront and reframe their trauma through more effective Neurological based treatment.
By focusing on complex trauma, we create opportunities to rebuild strong foundations for relationships with yourself and others. This process not only promotes emotional healing but also enhances overall functioning and well-being. Together, we will work toward transforming your experiences into a source of strength, empowering you to foster healthier connections and lead a more fulfilling life.
27 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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 Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey! If you're carrying the weight of past wounds, we're here to offer a safe space and support. We specialize in helping teens and adults navigate through the impact of trauma. Together, we can work on understanding your experiences, finding healing, and building resilience. Our sessions provide a judgment-free zone where you can express yourself and work towards a brighter future. Healing from trauma is a courageous journey, and we're here to walk beside you every step of the way. Your well-being matters, and we're honored to be part of your path towards recovery and empowerment.
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dyani Saxby
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP, DBSM
I offer EMDR to help clients resolve trauma, PTSD, and distressing experiences. EMDR with a qualified therapist can help clients make peace with the past, be more mindful in the present, and work toward a future filled with meaning and purpose. I am fully EMDR trained and in training for certification.
14 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Nichole Vincent
Psychologist, PsyD
Are you tired of reliving the same old script of past traumatic experiences? I'm here to help you kick trauma's butt and help you find your fierce again (i.e., reclaim your power). Together, we'll craft personalized strategies to reclaim your peace, banish those haunting memories, and arm you with superhero coping skills. Let's show trauma who's boss and pave the way for your badass comeback!
15 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
At Alicia Stalker LMFT, we understand that trauma can leave lasting scars, often impacting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being, Whether you've experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing adversity, the effects of trauma and PTSD can be overwhelming,
21 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Brandon Guin
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Traumatic experiences can leave us paralyzed and pessimistic about our future. It doesn't have to be that way. I have training in using EMDR, an evidenced-based approach to treating trauma and PTSD. This approach helps the mind and body process what has happened while decreasing the risk of re-traumatizating the individual. In this manner, the individual is able to access internal and external supports and resources for the mind and body that may not have been available during the traumatic event or events.
16 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Allyson Stephens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Trauma, generational trauma, and PTSD can be hard issues to overcome. I am someone who has personally healed from past trauma. I can help you heal from your childhood trauma or a traumatic experience you just had. I use IFS, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, CBT, and DBT for this issue.
8 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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 Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Tim Jenkins
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Painful memory and trauma can be very difficult things to overcome. They can rewire our brain's reward system and highjack our sleep, appetite and balance. At times to correct this, we have to re-experience traumatic events, but live them differently this time around. You need support, kindness and understanding to go though this. Just do not go though it alone.
26 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
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 Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in working with people who have experienced the worst that life can throw at them. This may include single devastating events such as natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, and loss. This may also include chronic experiences such as childhood neglect/abuse, prolonged exposure to big and little "T" traumas such as those experienced by service members, first responders, survivors of war, human trafficking, domestic violence, and other long-standing environmental stressors.
15 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
We live in a traumatizing world, marooned on a planet that appears at times to be bent on getting rid of us. We acknowledge and apply an eclectic and integrative approach to analyze, understand the root causes and address the signs and symptoms of traumatic disorders
30 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, 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 Zurich, IL (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
Trauma is trauma is trauma, and can leave an indelible mark. Everyone processes their experiences differently. Everyone deserves to heal on their own terms, in their own time.
4 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Coleman Group PLLC & The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
The antecedents of trauma and PTSD will be examined in order to identify triggers and strategies for moving forward.
36 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on your mind and body, affecting how you feel, think, relate to others, and navigate daily life long after the event has passed. Our clinicians provide compassionate treatment appropriate to your comfort level, to help you process traumatic experiences and reclaim your sense of safety and control. Healing from trauma doesn't mean forgetting what happened—it means reducing its power over your present and future. With the right support, you can move beyond survival mode, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and create a life no longer defined by your past.
17 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
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 Lake Zurich, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Laura DeAngelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
I am especially interested in working with clients who have a history of trauma. My training in both Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy is very useful in treating symptoms of trauma.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lake Zurich, 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 Zurich, IL
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Zurich, Illinois Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lake Zurich, 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 |