Find Trauma Therapists & Counselors in Des Plaines, IL.

 

Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Des Plaines, the suburbs of Des Plaines, other nearby places such as Glenview, Mount Prospect, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

Des Plaines, IL Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Dr. Ed Muldrow
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My therapeutic focus extends to adults, couples, families, and pre-teens navigating emotions such as rejection, grief, and anxiousness, including the complexities of balancing family and work-life stressors.


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My therapeutic focus extends to adults, couples, families, and pre-teens navigating emotions such as rejection, grief, and anxiousness, including the complexities of balancing family and work-life stressors.

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With a remarkable 4.6 rating and over 60 positive reviews on HealthGrades, United Health, Aetna, and Cigna, I have earned the trust and appreciation of those I've had the privilege to work with.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Stress
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Adolescents
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adults
  • Anger Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Stress
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Conflict
  • Financial Stress
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Geriatric
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Job Stress
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Disorders
  • Mild Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Mood Swings
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Pre-Teens
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Esteem
  • Senior Citizens
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Depression
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Toxic Work Environment
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
  • Young Adults
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LaToya Bragg-Finch
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I believe in the power of collaboration between therapist and client. Together, we work towards identifying and achieving your therapeutic goals. Your input is valued, and I encourage open dialogue throughout our sessions to ensure you feel heard.


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I believe in the power of collaboration between therapist and client. Together, we work towards identifying and achieving your therapeutic goals. Your input is valued, and I encourage open dialogue throughout our sessions to ensure you feel heard.

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My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and non-judgment. I believe that every individual's journey is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs and goals of each client.

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  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Changes
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
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Alexandra Garcia
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Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.


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Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work to differentiate my therapeutic approach based on the client's needs. This includes using a variety of modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral, Cognitive behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and humanistic therapies.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Essence Jackson-Jones
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We focus on creative accountability to support clients in connecting with their personal values and goals. Art therapy is the main intervention used to address mental health symptoms. You do not need to be considered an artist to engage with art.


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We focus on creative accountability to support clients in connecting with their personal values and goals. Art therapy is the main intervention used to address mental health symptoms. You do not need to be considered an artist to engage with art.

Something to know about my approach is:

Working with Essence and her team at Aura Art Space PLLC, you can expect to make art every single session. We have a structure to support intention setting, creative flow, and reflection to help individuals process their art making experience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • School Issues
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
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Michael Bruner
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make sense of your experience and use your existing strength to build resilience and thrive in adversity.


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make sense of your experience and use your existing strength to build resilience and thrive in adversity.

Something to know about my approach is:

it's relationally-based. I believe therapy is not effective unless the client has a good relationship with his/her/their therapist, so I will really take the time to build trust and communication with you. I strive to be encouraging and authentic.

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  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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