OakHeart, Center for Counseling
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    • 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
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  • Locations
    • North Aurora, IL
    • Sycamore, IL
  • About Our Practice
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  • Why Choose OakHeart?
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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​

Relationship Concerns
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Older/Aging Population

Infertility and Miscarriages
First Responders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

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

​Non Suicidal Self -Injury (NSSI)
​Grief and Bereavement
​Self-Esteem
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Relationship Concerns
Divorce Recovery
​​Anger Management
​LGBT Support
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Binge-Eating Disorder
​Supporting Caregivers of Children with Special Needs
​Professionals


Why Choose OakHeart?
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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.

OakHeart Mental Health 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
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Pamela Heilman, PsyD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Emily Frey

Erin Mitchell, MA, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Bridgette Koukos, MA, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Vanessa Osmer

Lee Ann Heathcoat, MSEd, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Sarah Williams, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Christina Bieche, MSEd, LCPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Megan Allegretti, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
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​Katie Sheehan, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Social Worker
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Adam Ginsburg, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
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​Hillary Gorin, PhD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Megan Noren, PsyD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Laura Lahay, BA

Counseling Extern
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Angela Kaminski, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

OakHeart Administrative Staff

Dr. Emily Frey

Alex Medina

Administrative Staff
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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

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
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