Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Illinois
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Illinois 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.
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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
In-Person in Sarasota, FL 34236
In-Person in Venice, FL 34292
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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
In-Person in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Online in Illinois
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We help clients process and heal from past trauma in a safe, supportive setting. Therapy focuses on restoring safety, empowerment, and emotional stability while reducing trauma-related symptoms.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Ariana Marciniak
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
If you're navigating the weight of complex trauma—especially trauma shaped by family dynamics, painful relationships, or systems that were never built to hold you—I see you. Healing from complex PTSD isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reclaiming your story, your relationships, and your right to move through the world with ease.
3 Years Experience
Online in Illinois
(Online Only)
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
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 Illinois
(Online Only)
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how your nervous system responded. When trauma remains unresolved, it can show up as anxiety, shame, anger, numbness, flashbacks, sleep disturbance, relationship struggles, or chronic tension. Even long after the event is over, your body may still feel stuck in survival mode.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process traumatic experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. Rather than reliving the past, EMDR helps your system integrate it—so it stops disrupting your present.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means loosening trauma’s grip so you can feel safer, more grounded, and more like yourself again.
When appropriate, we may integrate other approaches such as IFS or talk therapy—but EMDR is often the foundation of trauma treatment in my practice.
13 Years Experience
Online in Illinois, New Jersey, New York
(Online Only)
Bill Hoekstra
Psychologist, Psy.D., LP DBSM
Have you experienced a traumatic event that continues to impact your daily life, causing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or panic attacks? I have over 24 years of experience and specialized training to help individuals overcome emotional challenges stemming from past adverse experiences.
I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma-related anxiety, panic responses, as well as intrusive thoughts and memories.
I utilize various evidence-based approaches, including CBT, A.R.T., and EMDR, tailored to your unique needs, to help you reduce distress and emotional reactivity; process and heal from trauma; and develop coping skills to equip yourself with tools to manage triggers and build resilience.
If you're ready to begin healing and move towards a life with greater peace and resilience, reach out to me today for a free consultation.
28 Years Experience
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
Trauma often sits at the core of many emotional and relational challenges, shaping how we experience ourselves, others, and the world. It’s natural for the body and mind to respond to reminders of past experiences as if they are still happening. I work with you to gently process and rework these experiences, so they feel more integrated and rooted in the past rather than the present.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Illinois
Lawisha Dulski
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LCPC, NCC
Trauma can often be the root of issues that we have ignored for years. Exposing it, working through it, and being supported along the journey can life changing.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Champaign, IL 61822
Online in Illinois
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: Healing Where the Story is Stored: A Somatic Path to Trauma Recovery
Beyond Just Talking About It
If you have lived through trauma, you know that the past doesn't just stay in the past. It shows up in your body as a tightened chest, a constant state of "high alert," or a heavy, persistent exhaustion. When traditional talk therapy isn't enough, it’s often because your nervous system is still stuck in a survival loop.
My Approach: Integrated Somatic Therapy
I provide a holistic, bottom-up approach to healing that honors the deep connection between your mind and body. We move beyond the "narrative" of your trauma to address the physical reality of how your body has stored those experiences. Through specialized, embodied practices, we will:
Address Physical Manifestations: Gently track and release the stored tension, chronic pain, or "freezing" responses that keep you stuck.
Facilitate Deeper Processing: By quieting the analytical mind and listening to the body’s "unspoken voice," we create space for emotional release that words alone cannot reach.
Rebuild Safety & Regulation: You will learn tangible tools to settle your nervous system, allowing you to move from a state of "reacting" to a state of resilient presence.
20 Years Experience
Online in Portugal, United Kingdom, Illinois
(Online Only)
Susan Killelea
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Sex Therapist
I use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy interventions and mindfulness techniques to assist clients in addressing anxiety, stress and trauma in their lives. This approach helps clients abandon restrictive strategies and instead experience and accept difficult thoughts and feelings as a necessary part of a worthy life.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60618
Online in Illinois
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
If you’ve experienced trauma, it can leave a lasting impact—sometimes in ways that are hard to put into words. You might feel anxious, disconnected, or easily overwhelmed, even when things seem “fine” on the outside.
In therapy, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you can begin to make sense of your experiences at your own pace. Together, we’ll focus on helping you feel more grounded, regain a sense of stability, and move toward healing in a way that feels manageable and respectful of your process.
27 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts
(Online Only)
Lee Chase
Psychologist, Ph.D.
The impact of a single, traumatic event or experiencing an environment that provides a chronic sense of danger can have a debilitating effect on how we view the world and how we function in it. Through therapy, we'll identify how your experiences of trauma are manifested in your body and thoughts, and work on improving upon your awareness of triggers and improving coping behaviors.
32 Years Experience
In-Person in Fairfax, VA 22030
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Susan Spicer
Psychologist, PhD
My background as a licensed psychologist and a trauma survivor uniquely positions me to offer compassionate and effective support to individuals who have experienced trauma, whether it be abandonment or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. My personal journey through trauma has given me firsthand insight into the complex and often challenging process of healing. This, combined with my education and professional experience, enables me to approach therapy with deep empathy, understanding, and a genuine connection to my clients' experiences. I believe in the power of resilience and the potential for growth in the face of adversity, and I am dedicated to helping survivors on their path to recovery and empowerment.
With EMDR as my primary treatment modality, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise in guiding individuals towards trauma healing. My approach focuses on collaboratively identifying trauma targets for processing while also prioritizing resourcing techniques to reestablish a sense of safety and inner peace. Through EMDR therapy, I help clients transform the way traumatic memories are stored in the brain, ultimately freeing them from flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance patterns associated with trauma. My commitment is to support individuals on their journey to reclaim their lives and find lasting relief from the effects of trauma.
26 Years Experience
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
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
Carly Baric
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Some experiences leave a mark that doesn’t fade, even when life goes on. If past events continue to affect your thoughts, emotions, or daily functioning, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with individuals processing trauma and symptoms of PTSD, helping to create a safe space to explore difficult memories, understand triggers, and develop coping strategies. Together, we focus on building resilience, reclaiming a sense of safety, and finding ways to move forward with strength and hope.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Online in Illinois
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
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Valora Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LSOTP
Traumatic experiences can continue to affect emotions, thoughts, and relationships long after the event has passed. I provide trauma informed therapy that focuses on helping clients safely process their experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop coping skills that support healing and emotional stability.
1 Years Experience
Online in Illinois
(Online Only)
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
We help clients heal from trauma with evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and CBT. You can find safety, understanding, and strength after painful experiences.
11 Years Experience