Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Elmhurst, IL
JOSEPH Spagnola
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, NP, FPA
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Joseph is well-versed in the evidence-based treatment of ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and chemical dependency, manic depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and more.
Joseph Spagnola III, delivers extensive and holistic psychiatric care for those who are 16 years old and older. Joseph works carefully with each of his clients to ensure that they are meeting their unique health and wellness goals. Joseph pioneers the increasing of awareness for behavioral and mental health disorders. Joseph is a clinical preceptor supervising nurse practitioner PMHNP students at universities such as NKU, EKU, Walden University, and Herzing University.
Joseph is well-versed in the evidence-based treatment of ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and chemical dependency, manic depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and more.
Joseph Spagnola III, delivers extensive and holistic psychiatric care for those who are 16 years old and older. Joseph works carefully with each of his clients to ensure that they are meeting their unique health and wellness goals. Joseph pioneers the increasing of awareness for behavioral and mental health disorders. Joseph is a clinical preceptor supervising nurse practitioner PMHNP students at universities such as NKU, EKU, Walden University, and Herzing University.
Hi there! Welcome to my professional profile! I am Faith Oyesiku, a highly skilled Board Certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a master's degree in nursing. With three years of dedicated practice, I bring a wealth of experience across diverse healthcare settings. Are you looking for a provider who is Kind? Empathetic? Compassionate? then look no further!
Hi there! Welcome to my professional profile! I am Faith Oyesiku, a highly skilled Board Certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a master's degree in nursing. With three years of dedicated practice, I bring a wealth of experience across diverse healthcare settings. Are you looking for a provider who is Kind? Empathetic? Compassionate? then look no further!
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist with a dedicated focus on early onset depression, anxiety, and developmental disorders, particularly autism. My professional passion lies in assisting families as they navigate the challenges of childhood emotional difficulties. I am committed to implementing state-of-the-art interventions that aim to improve the well-being of young patients and their families.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist with a dedicated focus on early onset depression, anxiety, and developmental disorders, particularly autism. My professional passion lies in assisting families as they navigate the challenges of childhood emotional difficulties. I am committed to implementing state-of-the-art interventions that aim to improve the well-being of young patients and their families.
ADHD, Depression, Trauma. Evie Life Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Elmhurst, IL 60126 (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m Imuentiyan Faith. Are you struggling with persistent sadness that interferes with your daily functioning? or Do you find yourself unable to engage in activities you once enjoyed. Is panic, worry, and fear dominating your thoughts and actions, making it challenging to navigate through life's demands? Do you feel overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life? Are you experiencing difficulties with focus and concentration? Please know you are not alone and this is a safe space for you.
Hi there! I’m Imuentiyan Faith. Are you struggling with persistent sadness that interferes with your daily functioning? or Do you find yourself unable to engage in activities you once enjoyed. Is panic, worry, and fear dominating your thoughts and actions, making it challenging to navigate through life's demands? Do you feel overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life? Are you experiencing difficulties with focus and concentration? Please know you are not alone and this is a safe space for you.
Dr. Juliana Nwauwa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Juliana C. Nwauwa is a boardcertified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. Juliana provides comprehensive clientcentered care. She implements diversity and inclusion in providing holistic and individualized treatment. Outside of work, Juliana enjoys traveling, cooking, family time together, and being a lifelong learner.
Juliana C. Nwauwa is a boardcertified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. Juliana provides comprehensive clientcentered care. She implements diversity and inclusion in providing holistic and individualized treatment. Outside of work, Juliana enjoys traveling, cooking, family time together, and being a lifelong learner.
During my time working in primary care I have observed significant deficits in access to quality mental health care for both the geriatric and adult populations including patients with dementia, major depressive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorder. I’ve become focused on helping fill in those gaps in care. So often medications are quickly prescribed to manage complex issues that need an interdisciplinary and holistic approach. I obtained my buprenorphine waiver to help contribute to a solution of the opiate crisis which I have seen devastate the lives of people of all ages.
During my time working in primary care I have observed significant deficits in access to quality mental health care for both the geriatric and adult populations including patients with dementia, major depressive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorder. I’ve become focused on helping fill in those gaps in care. So often medications are quickly prescribed to manage complex issues that need an interdisciplinary and holistic approach. I obtained my buprenorphine waiver to help contribute to a solution of the opiate crisis which I have seen devastate the lives of people of all ages.
Caitlin Strebing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, AGACNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmhurst, IL 60126
My focus primarily is helping patients with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Listening is a very important first step. I am here to witness patient stories and help assess what treatment route is best for you. My goal for each patient is to have them leave feeling better than when they walked in. I want every patient to feel supported and know that I will not give up on them.
My focus primarily is helping patients with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Listening is a very important first step. I am here to witness patient stories and help assess what treatment route is best for you. My goal for each patient is to have them leave feeling better than when they walked in. I want every patient to feel supported and know that I will not give up on them.
Sarah Simms
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, FNP-BC, CPN
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
We all need a little help sometimes, and reaching out for help can be unnerving. I understand this and offer a warm and compassionate approach to meet you right where you are. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or another mental health concern, I believe in the remission of your symptoms and that there is always hope, even for those struggling with treatment resistant depression.
We all need a little help sometimes, and reaching out for help can be unnerving. I understand this and offer a warm and compassionate approach to meet you right where you are. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or another mental health concern, I believe in the remission of your symptoms and that there is always hope, even for those struggling with treatment resistant depression.
Michael McDowell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, FNP-BC, MSBA, MBA
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
In my practice, I prioritize providing psychiatric care through a combination of traditional methods and innovative treatments. I specialize in medication management and the administration of Spravato, an intranasal esketamine and the only FDA-approved psychedelic therapy on the market. Spravato is designed to help patients with treatment-resistant depression and major depression with suicidal thoughts or actions.
In my practice, I prioritize providing psychiatric care through a combination of traditional methods and innovative treatments. I specialize in medication management and the administration of Spravato, an intranasal esketamine and the only FDA-approved psychedelic therapy on the market. Spravato is designed to help patients with treatment-resistant depression and major depression with suicidal thoughts or actions.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
Chiedza Nwakudu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Not accepting new clients
I am a double board certified psychiatric mental health and primary care nurse practitioner experienced in medication management of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, mood, and eating disorders, substance abuse, anger and stress management, and ADHD. I completed a Master's in Nursing Science degree from Rush University in Chicago, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the psychiatric mental health certificate from Lewis University in Illinois.
I am a double board certified psychiatric mental health and primary care nurse practitioner experienced in medication management of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, mood, and eating disorders, substance abuse, anger and stress management, and ADHD. I completed a Master's in Nursing Science degree from Rush University in Chicago, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the psychiatric mental health certificate from Lewis University in Illinois.
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Sarah Sims
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Specialty include but not limited to: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, schizophrenia, postpartum, professionals in recovery, disease with underlying symptoms including, shame, guilt, sexual issues, self-defeating behavior; intimacy issues, dissociation, emotional dysregulation.
Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
Specialty include but not limited to: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, schizophrenia, postpartum, professionals in recovery, disease with underlying symptoms including, shame, guilt, sexual issues, self-defeating behavior; intimacy issues, dissociation, emotional dysregulation.
Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
Dr. Karen DeCocker | Anxiety Depression Ptsd | Sgb | Spravato | Ketamine | Tms
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, DNP, CNM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
I'm the Director of Advanced Practice Providers at Stella Center and oversee our assessment team. I became a nurse practitioner in 2007 after 10 years of hospital nursing experience. We specialize in identifying innovative treatments & therapies that can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD & TBI. After completing a virtual assessment together that accounts for medical, biological, psychological & social factors, I provide individualized treatment recommendations across our protocols: the dual sympathetic reset (an advanced stellate ganglion block), ketamine infusions, TMS therapy, integration therapy, and more.
I'm the Director of Advanced Practice Providers at Stella Center and oversee our assessment team. I became a nurse practitioner in 2007 after 10 years of hospital nursing experience. We specialize in identifying innovative treatments & therapies that can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD & TBI. After completing a virtual assessment together that accounts for medical, biological, psychological & social factors, I provide individualized treatment recommendations across our protocols: the dual sympathetic reset (an advanced stellate ganglion block), ketamine infusions, TMS therapy, integration therapy, and more.
Dianna Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNPBC, ARNP
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
Hi, are you ready to feel better sooner? I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner currently seeing patients virtually in IL, WA, OR, and NC with BlueSky Telepsych. We specialize in PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Panic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Grief, Bereavement, ADHD, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Personality Disorders, and More. Book an appointment today and feel better sooner.
Hi, are you ready to feel better sooner? I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner currently seeing patients virtually in IL, WA, OR, and NC with BlueSky Telepsych. We specialize in PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Panic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Grief, Bereavement, ADHD, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Personality Disorders, and More. Book an appointment today and feel better sooner.
I see most of my patients once to twice weekly and engage in depth-oriented/trauma-informed psychotherapy along with medication management.
I believe in an intuitive "inner intelligence" that binds us together and allows us to heal and be healed. This means that a diagnosis or a prescription pad isn't sufficient to treat complex mind-body-heart challenges such as depression or anxiety. My work is focused on creating and utilizing deep therapeutic relationships to discover and bring light to the shadows of the unconscious. These unconscious processes often contributing to dis-ease in day-to-day life. I believe we are all fellow-travelers seeking our own highest truth. I am accepting patients in IL, MN, MT, SD, IA, FL, VA, CA, OR, NE.
I see most of my patients once to twice weekly and engage in depth-oriented/trauma-informed psychotherapy along with medication management.
I believe in an intuitive "inner intelligence" that binds us together and allows us to heal and be healed. This means that a diagnosis or a prescription pad isn't sufficient to treat complex mind-body-heart challenges such as depression or anxiety. My work is focused on creating and utilizing deep therapeutic relationships to discover and bring light to the shadows of the unconscious. These unconscious processes often contributing to dis-ease in day-to-day life. I believe we are all fellow-travelers seeking our own highest truth. I am accepting patients in IL, MN, MT, SD, IA, FL, VA, CA, OR, NE.
She specializes in treating trauma, substance abuse, self-injury, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorders, and other co-occurring mental illnesses.
Semone West, MD is board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. She attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. She completed a psychiatry residency at Duke University in Durham, NC; and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in Chicago, while also serving as an associate professor.
She specializes in treating trauma, substance abuse, self-injury, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorders, and other co-occurring mental illnesses.
Semone West, MD is board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. She attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. She completed a psychiatry residency at Duke University in Durham, NC; and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in Chicago, while also serving as an associate professor.
Heather Miller | Anxiety Depression Ptsd | Spravato | Sgb | Ketamine | Tms
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Westmont, IL 60559
Hello, I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a provider at Stella Center. I completed my doctoral training at Rush University Medical Center. I understand that each patient must have an individualized treatment plan unique to their experience to bring true healing. I have worked with patients with severe childhood, combat, and sexual trauma. My practice is based on identifying root causes, setting individual goals, and cultivating hope and resilience. At Stella Center, I specialize in identifying innovative medical treatments & therapies that can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Hello, I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a provider at Stella Center. I completed my doctoral training at Rush University Medical Center. I understand that each patient must have an individualized treatment plan unique to their experience to bring true healing. I have worked with patients with severe childhood, combat, and sexual trauma. My practice is based on identifying root causes, setting individual goals, and cultivating hope and resilience. At Stella Center, I specialize in identifying innovative medical treatments & therapies that can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma.
Nayyar Afroz, MD, is a board-certified child, adolescent and general psychiatrist who graduated from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. She moved to the US and finished her residency at the University of Illinois Chicago campus followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago. She has been practicing for over 17 years in private, community, and public sector roles. She utilizes insight oriented, interpersonal mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral approaches. She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma.
She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma.
Nayyar Afroz, MD, is a board-certified child, adolescent and general psychiatrist who graduated from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. She moved to the US and finished her residency at the University of Illinois Chicago campus followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago. She has been practicing for over 17 years in private, community, and public sector roles. She utilizes insight oriented, interpersonal mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral approaches. She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma.
Basirat Sulaiman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
My passion is comprehensive healthcare and a commitment to promoting well-being. I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) awaiting my board certification in mental health as a PMHNP. I specialize in providing personalized and compassionate care. I have experience in addressing conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, and PTSD. I am dedicated to providing holistic care that considers the individual within the context of their family, community, and broader societal influences. I am also committed to addressing systemic issues, particularly the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.
My passion is comprehensive healthcare and a commitment to promoting well-being. I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) awaiting my board certification in mental health as a PMHNP. I specialize in providing personalized and compassionate care. I have experience in addressing conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, and PTSD. I am dedicated to providing holistic care that considers the individual within the context of their family, community, and broader societal influences. I am also committed to addressing systemic issues, particularly the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.
I provide EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) for a majority of my clients as most have experienced some type of trauma.
Many of my clients complain of feeling stuck in their present thought processes. They face internal conflicts both big and small. They are aware of the way they want to react to situations and approach life, but often they feel sabotaged by destructive ways of thinking. Often these patterns have developed because of traumatic experiences that have occurred over time. Because of these thought processes, individuals can feel symptoms of anxiety and depression. People usually suffer in silence for years without anyone around them having any indication of their internal battle. This can lead to a strong sense of isolation.
I provide EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) for a majority of my clients as most have experienced some type of trauma.
Many of my clients complain of feeling stuck in their present thought processes. They face internal conflicts both big and small. They are aware of the way they want to react to situations and approach life, but often they feel sabotaged by destructive ways of thinking. Often these patterns have developed because of traumatic experiences that have occurred over time. Because of these thought processes, individuals can feel symptoms of anxiety and depression. People usually suffer in silence for years without anyone around them having any indication of their internal battle. This can lead to a strong sense of isolation.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.