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Brittany Male, MSW, LCSW, CADC


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Master of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Co-Director of Clinical and Business Operations

To make an appointment with Brittany, please call 630-570-0050. You can also email Contact.OH@OakHeartCenter.com.

Specializes In:

Substance Abuse Disorders, Process/Behavioral Addictions, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Depression, Anxiety, Codependency, Anger Management, Adolescents Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Issues Unique to LGBTQ, and Grief and Loss.

Biography:

Beginning at an early age, I observed the role of the social worker empowering those they worked with to live their best lives, overcoming whatever obstacles that lie before them. Since becoming a social worker, after graduating with both my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from Aurora University, I recognize that it isn’t just my career path but instead my soul’s work and life’s passion. Since graduating, I have become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) and worked in a variety of settings includes schools, domestic violence shelters, community mental health agencies, adventure therapy agencies, and private practice.  I’ve enjoyed working with client’s to overcome a broad number of challenges including but not limited to: substance abuse disorders, process addictions, domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, codependency, anger management, adolescents issues, self-esteem issues, issues unique to LGBTQ, and grief and loss.
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In working with clients,  I strive to create a genuine and collaborative environment, viewing the therapeutic relationship as an important part of the healing process.  In providing a safe and supportive environment I strive to empower my clients to face life’s difficulties with my encouragement and guidance. I see my primary function as meeting a client where they are at and letting them direct the session where it needs to go. To do so, I utilize a eclectic variety of therapeutic models, recognizing that each client I work with is unique. Some of these models include humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral techniques, expressive therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths based therapy. With every therapeutic model I use, I remain fully present and dedicated,  while emphasizing the importance of the combined effort between the therapist and client. Although taking the step to enter into therapy can sometimes be scary, I welcome you to take the step. Allowing someone to see the most vulnerable parts of oneself takes immense courage, and I am grateful to be allowed the opportunity.

Blog Contributions:

5 Tips When You Are Someone You Know Is Struggling
Helping Someone Who's Grieving
Practicing Self-Care
Building Resilience Through Winter
Accomplishing Your Goals This Year
​Practicing Gratitude Through Difficult Seasons

The Trap of Overwhelm 

Introduction Video:

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Phone: 630-570-0050
Fax: 630-570-0045
Email: Contact.OH@OakHeartCenter.com
North Aurora, IL Location
​66 Miller Drive, Suite 105
North Aurora, IL 60542
phone: 630-570-0050
​Sycamore, IL Location
1950 DeKalb Ave, Unit E
Sycamore, IL 60178
phone: 779-201-6440
  • Home
  • Services
    • Counseling
    • Group Therapy
    • Exposure-Based CBT Interventions
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Professional Consultation
    • Telehealth
  • Providers
    • Emily Frey
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Megan Allegretti
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Adam Ginsburg
    • Megan Noren
    • Sarah Williams
    • Christina Bieche
    • Bridgette Koukos
    • Angela Kaminski
    • Laura Lahay
  • Specialties
    • COVID-19 Related PTSD and Anxiety >
      • COVID-19 Resources
    • Depression
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Grief and Bereavement
    • ADHD
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Social Anxiety Disorder
    • Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Worry)
    • Health Anxiety
    • Specific Phobias
    • Maternal Mental Health
    • Infertility, Miscarriage, and Neonatal Loss
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    • Trauma
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQA+ Support
  • Employment
  • Contact
  • Locations
    • North Aurora, IL
    • Sycamore, IL
  • About Our Practice
  • FAQ and Notices
  • Why Choose OakHeart?
  • Blog