Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Saint Louis, IL
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in East Saint Louis, 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.
PTSD/Trauma
True Purpose Behavioral Health Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
I have multiple years of experience providing therapy in relation to PTSD and trauma exposure. Specific strategies in therapy will involve the following: Collaboratively setting goals, identifying unhelpful thoughts related to trauma event(s), gradual exposure to trauma triggers, and development of self-care practices.
6 Years Experience
Online in East Saint Louis, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Ashley Gulden
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Trauma and PTSD can profoundly disrupt your life, affecting relationships and leading to avoidance in work and home life. It’s important to know that PTSD is treatable, and you can feel safe again. I have published research on the impact of trauma and mind-body approaches to alleviating its symptoms. I also have formal training in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Rhythms in Regulation Polyvagal Certification, and trauma-informed Mind-Body Medicine. Together, we can reduce the impact of trauma and effectively treat PTSD. Healing from trauma and processing difficult moments is a journey I consider an honor to support. I look forward to creating a safe space for you to heal.
13 Years Experience
Online in East Saint Louis, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Rizaldy R Ferrer
Psychologist, PHD
I approach therapy from the belief that emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and other psychological concerns are best understood not only by their symptoms, but by how we respond to pain, uncertainty, expectations, and change. My work often focuses on helping clients recognize unhelpful patterns, become less governed by comparison or rigid thinking, tolerate discomfort more effectively, and identify small but meaningful shifts that can change the direction of their lives. Rather than viewing people as simply “right or wrong” or “well or unwell,” I try to understand what is happening, how it developed, and what may help someone move forward with greater awareness, flexibility, and intention.
16 Years Experience
Online in East Saint Louis, IL (Online Only)
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 East Saint Louis, 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 East Saint Louis, IL
Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Saint Louis, IL Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Saint Louis, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |