Pamela Heilman, PsyD, LCP
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Doctor of Psychology
Licensed Clinical Psychologist To make an appointment with Pamela, please call 630-570-0050. You can also email Contact.OH@OakHeartCenter.com.
Specializes In:Depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, relationship issues, self-compassion, communication skills, anger management, life transitions, grief/loss, and trauma.
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Biography
As human beings we all face struggles in life, and at times, we can really benefit from an outside perspective to help us work through difficulties. From an early age, I developed an interest in understanding how people think and behave. This interest evolved into a desire to help others manage life’s problems. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I feel privileged to have this opportunity.
A healthy therapeutic experience is built upon honesty, integrity, and respect. I view therapy as a collaborative process and utilize an integrative approach because it allows me to incorporate various treatment modalities in a way that best suits the needs of my clients. My primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As needed, I utilize other evidence-based approaches including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I work with my clients to explore their symptoms, as well as their short and long-term goals, in order to determine the best course of treatment. A good therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving symptom reduction as well as healthy pursuit of goals.
I work with individuals 18 and over. My therapy sessions are often a combination of processing stressors and emotional experiences with development of healthy coping skills. I have been trained as a generalist and assist individuals in a number of areas including: depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, relationship issues, self-compassion, communication skills, anger management, life transitions, grief/loss, and trauma.
A healthy therapeutic experience is built upon honesty, integrity, and respect. I view therapy as a collaborative process and utilize an integrative approach because it allows me to incorporate various treatment modalities in a way that best suits the needs of my clients. My primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As needed, I utilize other evidence-based approaches including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I work with my clients to explore their symptoms, as well as their short and long-term goals, in order to determine the best course of treatment. A good therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving symptom reduction as well as healthy pursuit of goals.
I work with individuals 18 and over. My therapy sessions are often a combination of processing stressors and emotional experiences with development of healthy coping skills. I have been trained as a generalist and assist individuals in a number of areas including: depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, relationship issues, self-compassion, communication skills, anger management, life transitions, grief/loss, and trauma.
Meet Dr. Heilman! |
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A value represents something that matters to us, something we view as important, or a principle that guides our behavior. When we experience problems in life, whether we are depressed, anxious, or having relationship difficulties, many of us respond based on how we are feeling in the moment. If we are anxious or fearful, we may want to run away or avoid the situation. When we are depressed, the urge is often to withdraw or isolate...(to read more, click on the link above)
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One aspect of self-care I regularly explore with clients is engaging in creativity. Have you ever found yourself so interested or engrossed in a particular activity that you lost track of time and became extremely focused on the task at hand? This is what Mihaly Csikszentamihalyi, one of the founders of Positive Psychology, would refer to as “flow” in his 1990 book, Flow, the Psychology of Optimal Experience...(to read more, click on the link above).
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