OakHeart, Center for Counseling
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  • Counseling
  • Specialties
    • Depression
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Anxiety Disorders >
      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Worry)
      • Social Anxiety Disorder
      • Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
      • Health Anxiety
      • Specific Phobias
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Grief and Bereavement
    • ADHD
    • Maternal Mental Health
    • Infertility, Miscarriage, and Neonatal Loss
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) >
      • COVID-19 Related PTSD and Anxiety >
        • COVID-19 Resources
    • Trauma
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQA+ Support
    • Faith-Based Counseling
  • Providers
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Adam Ginsburg
    • Megan Noren
    • Sarah Williams
    • Christina Bieche
    • Bridgette Koukos
    • Laura Lahay
    • Anna Perkowski
    • Alma Lazaro
    • Leah Arthur
    • Erin Blair
    • Amy Jakobsen
    • Lizzy Lowe
    • Gerry Lawm
    • Melanie Vause
    • Caroline Dress
    • Kevin Hamor
    • Abby Jeske
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
  • Locations
    • North Aurora Counseling
    • Sycamore Counseling
    • Telehealth Online Counseling
  • Contact
  • Treatments
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Employment
  • FAQ and Notices
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  • Administrative and Leadership Team
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Professional Consultation
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Counseling Services at OakHeart

We are currently accepting both in-person and telehealth clients!

​We offer high quality outpatient mental health treatment at both our Sycamore and North Aurora locations, as well as telehealth online counseling, for a wide-range of presenting problems, diagnoses, and symptoms. If you are looking for a counselor, psychologist, or social worker to help you feel better, our clinicians have training and experience in their areas of specialty and maintain the highest standards for competence.

Our counselor's specialty areas represent a wide variety of presenting problems. We believe in what we do and have hope for you that you can achieve your treatment goals!
Please call 630-570-0050 or email us at [email protected] to set up a therapy appointment with one of our Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, or Counselors.​
Why Choose OakHeart?
Call to Schedule an Appointment Today!

​High-Quality Evidence-Based Counseling Services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults in North Aurora and Sycamore IL; Serving DeKalb, Kane, Dupage, Kendall Counties and beyond!

Our Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists have a wide variety of specialties. 
*Click on the links to learn more about what we treat

​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 and Feeding Disorders
Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling

First-Responders
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Caregiver Support
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

Maternal Mental Health Care; Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
​Substance Use Disorders
​​Insomnia

​Non Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
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Grief and Bereavement
​Self-Esteem

Divorce Recovery
​​Anger Management
​LGBTQA+ Support
​Adjustment and Chronic Stress​
​Therapy for Therapists

​Infertility, Miscarriages, Neonatal Loss
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OakHeart Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers

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Amy Jakobsen, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Caroline Dress, MA
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​
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Lizzy Lowe, MA
Licensed Professional Counselor​
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Alma Lazaro, MSW
Licensed Social Worker
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Abby Jeske, MA
Licensed PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​
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Bridgette Koukos, MA
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​
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Anna Perkowski, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Adam Ginsburg, MA
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Gerry Lawm, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist​
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Hillary Gorin, PhD, LCP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Leah Arthur, MS
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Christina Bieche, MSEd
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​​
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Kevin Hamor, PsyD
PostDoctoral Psychologist
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Pamela Heilman, PsyD
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Melanie Vause, MSW
Licensed Social Worker
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Kat Harris, PhD
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Lee Ann HeathCoat, MSEd
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
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Megan Noren, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Katie Sheehan, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Sarah Williams, MS
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Vanessa Osmer, MA
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​
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OakHeart Administrative Team

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Alex Medina
Chief Adminstrative Officer​
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Maddie Jude
AdmiNistrative Assistant

Empirically Supported Treatments

We are committed to offering evidence-based treatments within an evidence-based practice model. An evidence-based treatment is one that has been found to be safe and effective by numerous scientific research studies. Evidence-based practice is defined as "the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values" (America Psychological Association, 2005). Some of these treatments 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)​​
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • 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.

High-Quality Therapy in a Comfortable Space

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We are grateful to be a part of your community!
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Call 630-570-0050 or email us at [email protected]

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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Counseling Phone: 630-570-0050
Fax: 630-570-0045
Email: [email protected]
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
  • Counseling
  • Specialties
    • Depression
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Anxiety Disorders >
      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Worry)
      • Social Anxiety Disorder
      • Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
      • Health Anxiety
      • Specific Phobias
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Grief and Bereavement
    • ADHD
    • Maternal Mental Health
    • Infertility, Miscarriage, and Neonatal Loss
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) >
      • COVID-19 Related PTSD and Anxiety >
        • COVID-19 Resources
    • Trauma
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQA+ Support
    • Faith-Based Counseling
  • Providers
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Adam Ginsburg
    • Megan Noren
    • Sarah Williams
    • Christina Bieche
    • Bridgette Koukos
    • Laura Lahay
    • Anna Perkowski
    • Alma Lazaro
    • Leah Arthur
    • Erin Blair
    • Amy Jakobsen
    • Lizzy Lowe
    • Gerry Lawm
    • Melanie Vause
    • Caroline Dress
    • Kevin Hamor
    • Abby Jeske
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
  • Locations
    • North Aurora Counseling
    • Sycamore Counseling
    • Telehealth Online Counseling
  • Contact
  • Treatments
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Employment
  • FAQ and Notices
  • OakHeart Blog
  • Administrative and Leadership Team
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Professional Consultation