Trauma and PTSD Therapists in South Barrington, IL

Dr. Brandt works from a research-based approach to therapy, focusing on education, skill-building and evidence-based interventions such as EMDR. Her approach is goal-oriented and helps clients move quickly through their "stuckness".

Hi, I’m Valerie. I’m a therapist who helps people who have been stuck in a cycle of anxiety and trauma to heal from their past and build confidence. I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, the effects of trauma and betrayal trauma. I use an effective therapy called EMDR. This therapy can be especially helpful for clients who have tried other therapies in the past and continue to feel stuck despite having a good understanding of their past.

Come as you are - I look forward to our journey that begins where ever you need it to begin. Whether an individual is seeking therapy for the first time or looking someone different, I welcome every client into each session with the belief that they are a whole and unique person, not the sum of their issues. I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages (3 - 65) achieve happiness and fulfillment while always building upon their strengths. I believe that everyone has the ability to grow and live a healthy and fulfilling life, no matter how defeated or pessimistic they may feel.

Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid and private plans. I strive to create a therapeutic environment to help others heal and explore different challenges life may bring. My goal is to provide a warm, understanding, and safe environment where my clients can process their feelings and increase self-awareness, confidence, and learn new coping skills to manage stressors. This may include current problems or long lasting patterns. I understand that life can get busy, so I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. I accept private insurance as well as Medicaid (all plans).

Hello! My name is Meghann. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming at times. I understand the difficulties of navigating dysfunctional relationships and trauma. Together we will work through your areas of concern, collaborate on goals, and identify your strengths. My goal is to provide a safe environment where we can develop trust; you can process your feelings, increase your self-awareness, and learn coping skills. I will do my best to make sure you’re comfortable and that therapy goes at a pace that you choose. We will identify ways to manage stress, self-care, and increase positive self-talk.

I believe that people have primary accountability for their own lives, and that within each of us is the power and capacity to make choices that will lead to happiness and fulfillment. However, sometimes there are obstacles that must first be overcome (for example, anger, depression, trauma, anxiety, sexual identity issues, relationship problems, etc.) to be able to make healthy choices. I assist my clients along their journey of self-discovery as they learn how to empower themselves to overcome their obstacles. They then are able to make choices that will lead them to the life they want to have.

Hello, have you been feeling stuck lately? Are life’s issues starting to take a toll on you? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I understand the decision to begin counseling is not easy and shows an internal strength we don’t always recognize in ourselves. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I am passionate about empowering you to overcome obstacles and achieve recovery.

Are you tired of obsessing over food and weight? There are so many messages that make us feel like we need to control our body size, above all else. Trying to figure out how to be healthy and take care of yourself can feel like an exhausting, uphill battle. It's not your fault and you don’t have to go through it alone. Wherever you are in your treatment process - if you have an eating disorder or are concerned about your body, your weight or food - I can consult to help you decide your next step. Therapy isn't just for those with a diagnosable eating disorder. If your relationship with your food is distressing, you may need support.

Do you feel you deserve more but can’t seem to ask for it? Do you feel you are always giving but does not receive enough in return? Do you feel exhausted managing career, family and relationships perfectly, leaving very little room for caring for yourself. You know you should speak up, you know you deserve to be promoted, cared more and paid more, but can’t seem find ways to express those needs! Others might even look up to you for all of what you do and are, but you feel like a fraud sometimes for how scared and stressed you feel. How can you feel happy when you don’t believe in yourself? You just want to be good enough and loved.

I have been in counseling practice for 25 years. Over this time I have noticed one constant theme: people often do not know how to address their emotional and relational pain. Unresolved emotional pain leads them to develop coping methods that increase their hurt and isolation. What if there was a way to make sense of this pain, learn to cope and even thrive, despite what life has offered? My passion is to help people understand themselves well and move to empowerment that brings hope and solutions, enabling them to thrive.

I am a licensed professional counselor, nationally certified school psychologist, and licensed professional educator. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics, with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies, from Northwestern University. I subsequently attended Northern Illinois University, where I earned my Master of Arts in Psychology and Specialist in School Psychology degrees. I currently work full-time as an Early Childhood School Psychologist. I have considerable experience conducting psychological assessments for individuals ages 2-22 in educational and clinical settings.