Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chicago Loop, Illinois IL
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Chicago Loop 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.
Trauma and PTSD
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 Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
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
In-Person Near Chicago Loop, IL
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois
Trauma and PTSD
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 Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
I have over ten years of experience with assessing, diagnosing and treating both Veterans, civilians and their families suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I am skilled in various evidenced-based treatments (e.g., prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive processing therapy) to reduce symptoms. I have treated various traumas such as combat-related, non-combat, sexual abuse, and other traumas.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with individuals who have experienced trauma and its lasting emotional, psychological, and physiological effects. With extensive clinical experience treating trauma across community mental health and private practice settings, I incorporate biological and neurological education to help clients understand how trauma impacts the brain, body, and nervous system. I also help clients learn how to regulate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, building skills to reduce reactivity, increase grounding, and restore a sense of internal safety. Together, we process traumatic experiences at a safe pace while strengthening emotional regulation and resilience. My approach is compassionate, structured, and trauma-informed, supporting clients as they move toward healing and integration.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Joanna Vergoth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, NCPsyA
I specialize in Complex PTSD, developmental trauma, and relational trauma. Trauma can fragment the self, distort beliefs about safety and worth, and disrupt the body’s capacity for regulation. My integrative approach combines psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and mindfulness-based somatic practices to address trauma at multiple levels — cognitive, emotional, relational, and physiological. Therapy focuses on restoring inner balance, transforming trauma-shaped beliefs, and supporting a return to authenticity and wholeness.
For those drawn to spiritually integrated healing, I also offer transpersonal and shamanic approaches.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
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 Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
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 Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Emily Blitz
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma doesn’t always come from one big event—small, repeated experiences can quietly shape how safe, seen, or steady you feel in the world. In our work, we create a supportive space to notice these patterns, understand how they affect your relationships and sense of self, and gently foster healing. Approached with curiosity and care, you can find greater safety, insight, and self-understanding.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Michael Keigher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Trauma isn’t defined by the event — it’s how your body and mind carry the impact. Whether your trauma was big, small, or hard to name, I offer a nonjudgmental space to unpack the pain, reconnect with safety, and move toward healing at your own pace. You are not broken — and you don’t have to carry it alone.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chicago Loop, Illinois Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chicago Loop, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |