Trauma and PTSD therapists in Wilmette, IL
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Wilmette, 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
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 Wilmette, IL (Online Only)
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 Wilmette, IL (Online Only)
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
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Donald Glenn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Trauma and PTSD require advanced education and training to be effectively managed. I am proud to help clients navigate these complex issues, and have prepared professionally to do so. I have received advanced training in trauma through my graduate schooling at Northwestern, and am trained in EMDR through EMDRIA, the gold-standard and gatekeeper of this therapy. EMDR allows individuals to more rapidly and permanently process trauma, and is scientifically validated through countless research studies.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Andrew McKenzie, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Trauma often leaves us responding to the present as though the past is still happening. Many reactions that feel confusing or frustrating today once served an important protective purpose, even if they no longer fit your current life. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we'll work to understand those patterns instead of judging them. Together, we'll help you develop greater flexibility in responding to painful emotions while creating a stronger sense of safety and connection in the present.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
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
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Centered Therapy Chicago
Psychologist, PsyD
We work with clients who experience stress and trauma.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Maggie Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR Certified, NCC
Trauma is not defined by what happened, but by the impact it has on you. It can live in both the mind and body as a wound that hasn’t fully healed, or that keeps getting reopened when something triggers memories, sensations, emotions, or protective survival responses. You may be carrying the effects of a single-event trauma, such as a car accident, assault, medical trauma, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Or you may be healing from repeated experiences over time, such as childhood abuse, emotionally abusive relationships, chronic invalidation, or long-term stress that shaped how you see yourself and relate to others.
I help adults process what happened so they can stop feeling haunted, stuck, or controlled by the past and begin living more fully and confidently in the present. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but privately struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, hypervigilance, shame, emotional numbness, or feeling “too much” and “not enough” at the same time.
In addition to talk therapy, I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a well-researched and effective treatment for PTSD and trauma. I also integrate parts work (Internal Family Systems/ego state), attachment-focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic and nervous system-based approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. For clients who are looking for something more transformational, I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), which can be especially helpful when you feel stuck in old patterns, disconnected from yourself, or when traditional therapy hasn’t gone far enough. My goal is to help you build self-trust, feel more grounded in your body, and move forward with clarity and strength.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
PTSD/Trauma
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
There are three main types of trauma: Acute, Chronic, or Complex. Acute trauma results from a single incident. Chronic trauma is repeated and prolonged such as domestic violence or abuse. Complex trauma is exposure to varied and multiple traumatic events, often of an invasive, interpersonal nature. Sometimes people experience post traumatic responses to adverse childhood experiences, a single event or living as marginalized identities in our society. That is, some people experience trauma response by dealing with recurring microaggressions, discrimination, bullying from individuals, communities and macro aggressions such as systemic oppression. We need to consider the impact traumatic experiences have on our mind, body and overall experience as a human navigating uncertain and challenging times.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
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
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Wilmette, IL Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Wilmette, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |