Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lake View, Chicago, IL
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Thomas Anderson
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified
Verified
I work with men and women around issues of health, anger, addiction,
trauma
, sexuality, mood, career and relationships. Typically, clients come to see me complaining about a lack of "joy" in their lives. They recognize repeating patterns of failed relationships at home, work or with others. While professionally successful many of my clients have difficulty feeling "healthy" in ways that are often difficult to fully articulate or understand. My clients are looking to understand why they feel and behave the way they do and how they can translate that understanding into feeling better and improved relationships within their lives.
Troy Eldon Gibson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, stress, life transitions,
trauma
, people of color and the LGBTQ population.
Hello, I hope this finds you well. I use a Gestalt informed approach incorporating mindfulness and body based therapy. I believe therapy is a collaborative creation specifically tailored to you. My role is to create a safe space for us to explore and gain insight while fostering empowerment. Together we will experientially explore the inner self in order to identify pattern behaviors, work through past traumas, listen to the body’s messages about what you need in order to heal and create new strategies for change. Let me help you clear away the clutter so that we can replant you and nourish you on fertile ground.
Jonna Mogab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My treatment specialties include: Intervening with those who are struggling with addiction; Treating childhood and other forms of
trauma
; Providing relationship counseling; Creating safety to reconnect with your emotions and develop mutually satisfying relationships; and Helping you to envision your best life and gain clarity/calm during times of transition.
I am a caring, highly qualified, and spiritually conscious therapist. My goal is to help you live in a state of internal harmony that results from leading from the spiritual core of your Self. In practice for over 30 years, I began my clinical work in addiction in the early 1980's, graduated from Loyola University in 1991, completed an Advanced Psychodynamic Clinical Practice Certification at the University of Chicago and am trained in Internal Family Systems through the Center for Self-Leadership. I was also trained by the EMDR Institute to treat
trauma
and highly charged memories, experiences, and relationships.
Anna Nokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I utilize attachment-based therapy to help clients heal from
trauma
and begin to create stronger and healthier relationships with their loved ones.
These last few years have been really hard on our Bodies. So many of us feel more disconnected from ourselves. Your Body deserves to take up space - the world needs your voice and your story. My goal is that my clients can find a place to rest in our work together and to be fully authentically themselves. My specializations are in working with teenagers and young adults who may be neurodivergent, exploring gender identity and/or sexual orientation, healing from complex childhood
trauma
, and/or religious
trauma
, or looking to heal their relationship with food and their Bodies.
Waitlist for new clients
Cassandra Damm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also have specialized training in
PTSD
and
trauma
.
I offer therapeutic interventions with warmth and compassion, focusing on strengths to help identify opportunities for change and actualization. My primary areas of experience include depression/anxiety and other mental health concerns, substance use/recovery, and concerns related to gender or sexuality. I see therapy as a journey aiming to get deeper understanding of oneself, relationships, and the world around us.
Kirk Johnson
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are overwhelmed with work and your personal life and feel like you haven't tapped into your true potential. My name is Kirk Johnson and I'm a Licensed Counselor/Therapist. My clients typically start therapy to improve their stress/anxiety management, interpersonal relationships, ADHD management/identity exploration, self-confidence, and relationship with
trauma
. Often times, we need to go deeper to find meaning in their past and present experiences. These conversations work to create pathways to understand the narratives you tell yourself, can help stabilize big feelings, and build inner strength.
Iwona S Florianowicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, CCTP, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you often ask yourself the following: "Why I can't get over my past experiences?", "Why do I see myself as unworthy/unlovable/bad?". As an experienced clinical
trauma
therapist, I help you to find the answers to these and other questions, as well as to help you to heal and feel worthy, lovable, and good. My aim is to help you to identify your needs and goals and support your process. I have experience working with a diverse population struggling with severe life stressors, traumatic occurrences, life transitions, raptures in relationships, and mental health/other illnesses.
Kelly Trawczynski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist and life coach whose passion is to help you unblock yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I am thankful to have seven years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Life Coaching. I'm a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in areas of
PTSD
, anxiety, spirituality, self-esteem, and sexuality as well as the expat & digital nomad population. I have worked as a life coach with clients from all over the world, including Australia, Canada, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Singapore, and throughout Europe.
Katie Hochleutner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, R-DMT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Whether you are needing to process past
trauma
, seeking support with depression and anxiety, or struggling with disordered eating, I am here to work alongside you in your journey to discovering your truth.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards a healthier you! As a Licensed Counselor (LPC) and Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), I am dedicated to providing the space and support you need to reach your full potential. Coming from a body-based approach to therapy, I use the mind/body connection and a holistic perspective to assist you in navigating the speed bumps of life. Turning the volume up on what your body is trying to tell you through slowing down and learning your own body’s language, helps to foster healing and promote growth from within.
Giulia Casani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling in one or more aspects of your relationship with your significant other? Is your sex life not as satisfying as you hoped it to be? Are you facing
trauma
, loss, disruptive transitions, divorce or cultural adjustments? We will work together to define your goals and maximize your strengths in a process that is collaborative and driven by you. It is my belief that the therapeutic growth occurs in between sessions; therefore, you will be provided with the proper tools to develop insights about non-productive behaviors and patterns of thinking, and improve your daily life.
Jennifer Kamprath
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I believe in striving to meet clients wherever they are along their journey and working together to create a treatment plan that utilizes a holistic therapeutic approach. Together, we will tailor your care to meet your specific needs and address your concerns. My background in
trauma
-focused therapy allows me to take proven techniques from this branch of therapy and apply them across the board to each client’s unique needs, whether
trauma
related or not.
Allison Staiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I have 12+ years of clinical experience, and have specialized training in EMDR, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders,
trauma
and attachment, pregnancy and infant loss,
trauma
-informed yoga, anxiety, caregiver burnout, birth
trauma
, infertility, postpartum rage, and reproductive and social justice.
Being a caregiver can be a landmine, and when that landmine gets tripped, it can look much different than just burnout. It can look like always doing and moving and worrying, because of a fear of everything falling apart if you slow down. It can look like feeling disconnected from or mistrusting of your body or emotions. It can look like self-sacrifice being a measure of your worth. It can look like rage, helplessness, and scary intrusive thoughts. And it can certainly feel like it's a YOU problem, when really, you may be responding the best you know how to an unsupportive environment.
Louis Formica
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Counseling can strengthen your ability to recognize and make choices in your life that align with the person you want to be. I can help you cope with difficult emotions and develop a strong sense of self-compassion and acceptance. I am most passionate about addressing concerns related to anxiety, depression,
trauma
, and sexual health. A significant portion of my career has been focused on serving LGBTQ+ people and communities, and I pay close attention to cultural factors and the ways in which they impact a person's vantage point in this world.
Josh Fraccaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have extensive experience working with young adults and adults struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders,
trauma
, ADHD, life-transitions, relationships, low self-esteem, college/grad school adjustment, communication issues, boundary issues and athletic and performance psychology. My goal as a therapist is to assist clients to develop positive and healthy coping skills that empower them to navigate current and future issues while improving self-regulation and creating a stronger and healthier mindset. I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship where transformation can occur.
Molly McLeese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Currently offering Telehealth services. I have over 7 years of direct clinical experience in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice. I specialize in therapy for anxiety,
trauma
, grief/loss, life transitions, and difficulty in relationships. I am an ally for the LGBTQIA+ population and strive to create an environment where each client feels safe to share all aspects of their identity. I provide therapy utilizing evidence-based practices such as Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Mimoza Paloj
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping individuals and their families navigate various life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or divorce. As a relationship expert, my focus is in helping clients attain and maintain meaningful connections with others. My areas of specialty include treating children/adolescents, individuals with complex
trauma
and depression/anxiety, and families experiencing divorce/post-divorce related issues. My primary theoretical orientations are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and DBT, along with family systems and culturally-sensitive components. I also supervise students and interns in child focused therapy.
Brooke Henderson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include depression, anxiety,
PTSD
/
trauma
, family issues, behavioral issues, social issues, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
If you feel like you're at rock bottom, like your anxiety is taking over your life, or like your life can't possibly get any crazier, you have come to the right place. I am here to listen, empower, and guide you through your healing process, whatever that may look like. My aim is to create a non-judgmental space for you to share what you are going through. I tailor to my clients' needs individually and take a person-centered approach.
Rachel Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I’m Rachel (she/her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy at Northwestern University, I am most passionate about working with couples and individuals (older teens, young adults, adults) presenting with various needs, concerns, and presentations. These include depression/anxiety,
trauma
, complex
PTSD
, attachment issues, codependency, life transitions, and relational conflict.
Christian Raether
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a queer, Filipino-American, I have special interest and experience working with BIPOC, First-Generation Americans, and LGBTQIA+ living with
trauma
, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, or difficult life transitions. It takes great strength and vulnerability to ask for help and to let someone in on our journey when we’re not sure they’ll understand us. I value the importance of the relationship between therapist and client. Your experiences deserve to be honored with care, empathy, and understanding and YOU deserve to feel heard, safe, and accepted.
Not accepting new clients
Ben Stover
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP, EMDR
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
My primary clinical interests are in the treatment of bipolar, anxiety,
trauma
, and depression.
I believe in using an integrative, compassionate, and creative relationship-based approach that utilizes techniques from cognitive-behavioral, existential, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis. I adapt my approach to match the needs of the person and meet them where they are. I believe in treating the whole person through a collaborative relationship that utilizes individual strengths and experiences to discover new ways to cope with the difficulties we experience throughout life. More than anything I believe there is always hope for every client and my goal is to help them create a unique and meaningful avenue to positive change.
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