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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental condition that can completely derail your life. It manifests with disturbing thoughts related to a traumatic event that happened a while ago. Sometimes the wounds of the trauma are so deep that you find it hard to function, and this is where therapy can help.

A licensed PTSD therapist can help you heal from traumatic events and regain a sense of calm and ease. Whether you are located in downtown Steger, the suburbs of Steger, other nearby places such as Chicago Heights, Crete, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD presents in different ways depending on the individual. If you’re suffering from PTSD, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Intrusive memories that manifest as nightmares, realistic flashbacks, or reactions to anything that reminds you of the traumatic event.
  • Increased reactiveness to external situations.
  • Mood changes including emotional numbness, hopelessness, and pessimism.

If you are wondering if you have PTSD, read this article for more information about PTSD symptoms.

It’s Never Too Late: Get Help for PTSD Today

A therapist who specializes in PTSD therapy can help you discover the source of your psychological stress and create a treatment plan to help you feel better. Use our free therapist matching tool to find a therapist today!

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Katie Schwarz
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You will feel safe, comfortable and heard when you are in session. Not all sessions will be easy, I know that this is hard for you - but before you know it, you'll find yourself smiling more often than before. I am here to support AND challenge you!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Acute Grief
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Binge Eating
  • Borderline Personality
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Disordered Eating
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Eating
  • Family Trauma
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Health Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Stress Eating
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Explore your coping methods and unlock new strategies to help you live your best life. What you may experience as symptoms are actually solutions to problems that we need to explore together and find new ways of solving.

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As a psychologist, I use powerful assessment methods to help you "look under the hood" and better understand yourself and your specific dilemmas of change. We collaborate and use our curiosity to really understand you without shame.

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Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.

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My approach is highly relational. When working with me you can expect to feel nurtured, validated, and heard. Deeply rooted patterns of behavior may also emerge. At this time I collaborate with you to develop coping resources, and healthy boundaries.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
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  • Life Transitions
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Michael Alexander
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Converssate about what it means to be you and how to navigate various life struggles. Having discussions about family, relationships, work, and personal challenges that are negatively and positively impacting your life.


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Converssate about what it means to be you and how to navigate various life struggles. Having discussions about family, relationships, work, and personal challenges that are negatively and positively impacting your life.

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I approach therapy with you as the expert in your life. You know what it means to live your truth, I am just here to help guide you to where you want to be. I approach therapy utilizing conversational aspects and guidance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Complicated Grief
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Sex Anxiety
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  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
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Stefanie Cobb
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Explore the interplay of past and present experiences, align the mind and body, harness radical self-compassion, and aim to live authentically in the here and now.


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Explore the interplay of past and present experiences, align the mind and body, harness radical self-compassion, and aim to live authentically in the here and now.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a holistic and relational approach, grounded in the belief that healing necessitates connecting to the mind and body. During sessions, I gently encourage clients to practice embodiment by getting curious about their internal experiences.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Infertility
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Relationship Trauma
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  • Substance Use Disorders
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