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Best Trauma And PTSD Therapists in Buffalo Grove, IL (2026)

48 trauma and PTSD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Buffalo Grove: Tim Ervin, EMDR-NLP-IFS therapy & counseling, Chicago Illinois Suburbs., RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 AM.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry, 627 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #13.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

48 Buffalo Grove trauma and PTSD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 35 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated practices.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tim Ervin, EMDR-NLP-IFS therapy & counseling, Chicago Illinois Suburbs.725.0★ (4)Arlington Heights, 5 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation684.5★ (6)Skokie, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Bridge2Horizon Psychotherapy and Counseling Services PLLC635.0★ (13)Buffalo GroveSat · Sun · Evenings—
4EMDR Group of Chicago635.0★ (18)Chicago, 20 mi away——
5Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore604.8★ (17)Northbrook, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6The Chicago EMDR Center- West Town594.5★ (24)Chicago, 23 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7The Chicago EMDR Center- Lakeview593.3★ (3)Chicago, 21 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8EMDR Group of Chicago River North585.0★ (3)Chicago, 24 mi away——
9Ammirati Counseling Group584.3★ (56)Deerfield, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10True Self in Progress, P.C.555.0★ (5)Westmont, 23 mi away——

The 48 best trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Buffalo Grove

    Based in Arlington Heights, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    115 S Wilke Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  2. Based in Chicago, 20 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    3838 N Ravenswood Ave #254, Chicago, IL 60613
  3. Based in Deerfield, 5 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2211B Lakeside Dr, Deerfield, IL 60015
  4. Based in Westmont, 23 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    825 N Cass Ave Ste 112, Westmont, IL 60559
  5. Based in Barrington, 10 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    600 Hart Rd Ste 115, Barrington, IL 60010
  6. 53/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 627 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 627 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1860 W Winchester Rd #106, Libertyville, IL 60048
  7. Based in Downers Grove, 23 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 431 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 431 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1431 Opus Pl STE 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  8. 53/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8001 Lincoln Ave Ste 711, Skokie, IL 60077
  9. Based in Libertyville, 10 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    900 Technology Way Ste 320, Libertyville, IL 60048
  10. Based in Crystal Lake, 20 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    800 S McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  11. Based in Crystal Lake, 20 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    333 Commerce Dr Ste 300, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  12. Based in Chicago, 22 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2001 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  13. Based in Chicago, 19 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2650 W Montrose Ave Suite 102, 111 205, 206, Chicago, IL 60618
  14. Based in Bartlett, 17 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    850 W Bartlett Rd #14c, Bartlett, IL 60103
  15. Based in Wauconda, 15 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    115 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042

All 48 trauma and PTSD therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Best Therapies, Inc.493.8★ (6)21 mi
27For Real Therapy494.0★ (7)22 mi
28Inclusive Insight Psychotherapy and Consulting493.4★ (14)21 mi
29Bridgeview Clinical Services495.0★ (14)20 mi
30AMK Counseling484.6★ (20)20 mi
31AMK Counseling484.8★ (58)22 mi
32Prospering Minds Counseling483.9★ (14)19 mi
33ECH Counseling, PLLC484.7★ (12)21 mi
34Mosaic Counseling & Wellness475.0★ (17)23 mi
35Resilient Creatures Counseling PLLC475.0★ (5)20 mi
36Shift Counseling, PC464.3★ (11)22 mi
37Wildflower Center for Emotional Health PLLC464.8★ (30)20 mi
38MARRA Therapy464.8★ (28)24 mi
39Optimum Joy Counseling464.3★ (30)24 mi
40The Juniper Center453.0★ (4)22 mi
41Yellowbrick Consultation and Treatment Center453.0★ (21)16 mi
42Wildflower Center for Emotional Health PLLC454.8★ (52)23 mi
43Embrace Counseling Center LLC455.0★ (5)23 mi
44Mentella Health445.0★ (12)25 mi
45Divine Purpose Counseling Center LLC Black Therapist Concierge Private Pay435.0★ (19)25 mi
46Laura Listens425.0★ (8)22 mi
47Willow and Ivy Counseling415.0★ (4)22 mi
48Willow Journey Wellness, PLLC415.0★ (4)24 mi

Also serving Buffalo Grove

20 more trauma and PTSD therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked trauma and PTSD therapists serving Buffalo Grove
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anchor Health Counseling4.8★ (33)In Buffalo Grove
Aram Connection Counseling5.0★ (13)In Buffalo Grove
Arbor Counseling Center4.0★ (8)In Buffalo Grove
Bodh Center for Wellness, PLLC4.3★ (12)In Buffalo Grove
Bright Therapy, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Buffalo Grove
Brighter Mind Therapy5.0★ (7)In Buffalo Grove
Cathy J Drucker, LCSW - Anxiety, Depression Therapy4.6★ (11)In Buffalo Grove
Dr. Susan Weitzman5.0★ (2)In Buffalo Grove
Ellie Mental Health4.9★ (18)In Buffalo Grove
Geode Health4.7★ (198)In Buffalo Grove
Heart Light Psychological Services4.9★ (43)In Buffalo Grove
In2Great! Pediatric Therapy Services Ltd4.9★ (197)In Buffalo Grove
Long Grove Center5.0★ (9)In Buffalo Grove
Mindful Connections Therapy5.0★ (3)In Buffalo Grove
Nikkie Evans PLLC5.0★ (5)In Buffalo Grove
Nulife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Illinois4.7★ (55)In Buffalo Grove
Peace of Serenity Psychiatry5.0★ (19)In Buffalo Grove
Progressive Psychological Healthcare4.4★ (63)In Buffalo Grove
PsychPlus Buffalo Grove - Psychiatrist and Therapist4.5★ (43)In Buffalo Grove
Therapy Etc.4.9★ (31)In Buffalo Grove

How we ranked Buffalo Grove trauma and PTSD therapists

We scored 48 Buffalo Grove trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Buffalo Grove data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a trauma and PTSD therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure trauma and PTSD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask about their training in a named trauma therapy (CPT, PE or EMDR) and whether they hold a certification in it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a trauma and PTSD therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is trauma and PTSD therapy?
  • Which trauma therapy do you use, and how many sessions does it usually take?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best trauma and PTSD therapist in Buffalo Grove?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked trauma and PTSD therapist in Buffalo Grove, IL is Tim Ervin, EMDR-NLP-IFS therapy & counseling, Chicago Illinois Suburbs. with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 AM. InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation (#2) and Bridge2Horizon Psychotherapy and Counseling Services PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 48 trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many trauma and PTSD therapists are there in Buffalo Grove?

RankedPsychologists ranks 48 trauma and PTSD therapists serving Buffalo Grove, IL. 1 of them is based in Buffalo Grove; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove work on weekends?

35 of 48 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tim Ervin, EMDR-NLP-IFS therapy & counseling, Chicago Illinois Suburbs. (#1), InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation (#2) and Bridge2Horizon Psychotherapy and Counseling Services PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Buffalo Grove trauma and PTSD therapists have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry has the most, 627 reviews, and ranks #13. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank trauma and PTSD therapists?

Each trauma and PTSD therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do trauma and PTSD therapists outside Buffalo Grove count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Buffalo Grove city center, our service radius for trauma and PTSD therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can trauma and PTSD therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are trauma and PTSD therapists in Buffalo Grove ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on trauma and PTSD therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What therapies are used for trauma and PTSD?

Trauma-focused therapies include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Ask which one a therapist uses and what training they completed in it.

Can I see a trauma and PTSD therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Buffalo Grove

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 48 trauma and PTSD therapists serving Buffalo Grove.