OakHeart, Center for Counseling
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    • Counseling
    • Group Therapy
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Professional Consultation
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  • Locations
    • North Aurora
    • Sycamore
  • Specialties
    • 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
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Behavioral Addictions
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    • Trauma
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQ Support
  • Providers
    • Emily Frey
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
    • Katie Cockrell
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Lindsay Tobin
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Megan Allegretti
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Johanna Younce
    • Robyn Ellis
    • Jessica Winder
  • Contact
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  • Our Values
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​Counseling Services at OakHeart

We are currently accepting new telehealth clients at both our Sycamore and North Aurora Location!
We offer high quality outpatient mental health treatment at both our Sycamore and North Aurora location, for a wide-range of presenting problems, diagnoses, and symptoms. Our clinicians have training and experience in their areas of specialty and maintain the highest standards for competence.

​Call 630-570-0050 to set up a therapy appointment with one of our Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, or Counselors.

​We specialize in treating the following:
​Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ​
​Panic Disorder

Agoraphobia​
Social Anxiety
Worry/Generalized Anxiety Disorder
​Health Anxiety
​Specific Phobias
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
​Trauma
​Domestic Abuse
Sexual Assault

Eating Disorders
Feeding Disorders​
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​​Professionals
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Older/Aging Population
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

​​Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
​Substance Use Disorders
Behavioral Addictions
​​Insomnia

​Non Suicidal Self -Injury (NSSI)
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Grief and Bereavement
​Self-Esteem
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Relationship Concerns
Divorce Recovery
​​Anger Management
​LGBT Support
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Binge-Eating Disorder


Why Choose OakHeart?
Counseling
A Values-Based Organization, Offering High-Quality Empirically-Supported Treatments, in a Safe and Confidential Environment.
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Empirically Supported Treatments

We are committed to offering evidence-based treatments within an evidence-based practice model. Some of these include, but are not limited to: 
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
  • Panic Control Treatment (PCT) for Panic Disorder​​
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Narrative Therapy (NT)
  • Behavioral Therapy (BT)
  • ​Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Additional therapies are integrated into our evidence-based approaches when appropriate.  It should be noted that, while evidence-based treatments are a tool to achieve symptom remission and improved outcomes, the heart and foundation of effective therapy rests upon the relationship established between a therapist and a client. We place a high value on respecting our clients, providing a safe and supportive space for growth, and emphasize the importance of placing the client's needs, values, and goals as an invaluable catalyst for change.

Our Providers

Dr. Emily Frey

Emily Frey, ​PsyD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Vanessa Osmer

Vanessa Osmer, MA, ​LCPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Dr. Katherine Harris

Kat Harris, ​PhD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Vanessa Osmer

Katie Cockrell, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Pamela Heilman, PsyD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Emily Frey

Erin Mitchell, MA, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Vanessa Osmer

Lindsay Tobin, PsyD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Katherine Harris

Jessica Winder, MA

Clinical Psychology Extern
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Johanna Younce, MA

Clinical Psychology Extern
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Megan Allegretti, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
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​Katie Sheehan, MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker
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​Robyn Ellis, MA

Clinical Psychology Extern
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​Hillary Gorin, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Our Office Staff

Dr. Emily Frey

Kathy Doud, MSW

Office Manager
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Heather Schoolfield

Billing Specialist

High-Quality Therapy in a Comfortable Space

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Let our specialists help you!

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Call 630-570-0050 or email us at Contact.OH@OakHeartCenter.com

Counseling at OakHeart

A Note From Our Team

Starting therapy requires the courage to turn inward and evaluate parts of the self that have been avoided, that provoke fear, and that you truly want to understand better, even though it may be difficult to tolerate at times.  Opening yourself up to the process offers healing, improved relationships, better coping, and learning how to regulate your emotions.  It involves a commitment to goals that you collaborate on with a trusted professional who will support, validate, and assist you in reaching those goals.  Counseling offers a space that is just for you and what you want to work on.

The relationship is the key component for change in any form of therapy. Whether it is the emotional connection, the teaching provided through psycho-education, or the guidance offered through shifting behaviors and increasing awareness, it is the relationship established in counseling that provides the mechanism for change.  At OakHeart, we believe in finding the right fit between therapist and client so that you can enter into a therapeutic relationship that allows you to talk about any aspect of your life, no matter how vulnerable it is.

​Counseling at OakHeart provides a foundation of genuineness, empathy, confidentiality, and authenticity that promotes overall growth and transformation.  It is about learning how to successfully navigate through the wide range of life experiences that are part of the human condition. Thank you for considering us as part of your journey. 
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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

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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
240 Edward Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
phone: 779-201-6440
  • Home
  • Services
    • Counseling
    • Group Therapy
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Professional Consultation
    • Telehealth
  • Locations
    • North Aurora
    • Sycamore
  • Specialties
    • 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
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Behavioral Addictions
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    • Trauma
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQ Support
  • Providers
    • Emily Frey
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
    • Katie Cockrell
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Lindsay Tobin
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Megan Allegretti
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Johanna Younce
    • Robyn Ellis
    • Jessica Winder
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Our Values
  • Employment
  • Why Choose OakHeart?