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Katie Cockrell, MSW, LCSW


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Masters of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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

Specializes In:

Depression, Anxiety, Identity Issues/Sexual Identity Issues, Self-Harm/Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Substance Use Disorders

Biography:

Life can be very challenging and scary at times. Sometimes it can feel as if you are walking  through it alone, unsure of which direction to head. Therapy is a great place to find direction. In therapy, I believe in the value of a supportive, trusting relationship between myself and my clients. My goal, is to make sure my clients feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I feel that therapy is a partnership between therapist and client, working together while navigating through difficulties and struggles. I take pride in developing a strong relationship with my clients so that they feel confident in the treatment journey. I approach every situation with an open mind and strive to provide a judgement free atmosphere where clients can learn and grow.
 
In session, I focus on the present stressors or challenges and help the client develop the necessary tools and support systems to empower them to accomplish their goals. I follow the treatment approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Art Therapy (AT).  Utilizing these treatment approaches, I have helped clients become successful in meeting their therapeutic goals. I received both my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work at Aurora University, and went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker soon after graduation. I have had the opportunity to provide clinical services in a variety of settings such as:  inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, medical facilities and crisis intervention in the community, which included homes and schools. Working in these settings has allowed me to gain experience treating a wide range of pathologies and issues.

​My primary areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, identity issues/sexual identity issues, self-harm,and  substance abuse. In addition, have recieved 40 hours of sexual assault training with the YWCA and served as a confidential advisor for college students who have experienced sexual assault. I am also passionate about helping the community and have experience speaking at seminars, schools, and mental health facilities providing education on current mental health issues and the appropriate treatment techniques.
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Meet Katie!

Blogs:

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My Experience With Grief
I want to TALK about grief. Certain thoughts and feelings that I experienced in my journey through grief, really stand out to me. I want to take a moment to be very transparent and openly discuss the ways in which I felt I was impacted by grief. Some of the things that I have experienced are very difficult to talk about, let alone be honest about. I have felt guilt, shame and disgust in myself in regard to parts of my grief journey....​(to read more, click on the link above)
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Adulting Can Suck, But It Doesn't Have To
Adulting. By now, most have heard this phrase and can identify with it. It's a simple word that encompasses the idea of what it means to be an adult; what adult life is supposed to look like, and what adults actually do. It also describes all adult tasks, expectations, responsibilities, milestones, and behaviors typically experienced by adults...​(to read more, click on the link above). 
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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
  • Counseling
  • 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
    • 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
    • Annette Cisneros
    • Kate Nash
    • Anna Perkowski
    • Elizabeth Grzan
    • Samantha Koder
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
  • Locations
    • North Aurora, IL
    • Sycamore, IL
    • Telehealth Online Counseling
  • Contact
  • Employment
  • FAQ and Notices
  • OakHeart Blog
  • Administrative Team
  • Additional Services
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Professional Consultation