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
  • OakHeart Blog
  • Administrative and Leadership Team
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Professional Consultation
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OakHeart Mental Health Providers

Meet our Counselors, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers


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Amy Jakobsen, PhD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Amy specializes in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (worry), health anxiety, social anxiety, adjustment and chronic stress, infertility, miscarriages, and neonatal Loss. Amy works with adults. Available through telehealth and our  Sycamore location.
Amy's Bio
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Gerry Lawm, PhD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Gerry specializes in the treatment of depression, social anxiety, worry/generalized anxiety disorder, relationship concerns, grief bereavement, anger management, adjustment and chronic stress, caregiver support, and specific phobias. Gerry works with adults. Available through telehealth and our North Aurora location.
Gerry's Bio

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Lizzy Lowe, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Lizzy is currently under supervision towards her full clinical license. Lizzy is working towards specializations in self-esteem, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and depression​. Lizzy works with adolescents and adults. Available through telehealth and our  North Aurora location.
Lizzy's Bio
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Erin Blair, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Erin specializes in the treatment of worry/generalized anxiety disorder, relationship concerns, maternal mental health care (including postpartum anxiety and depression), divorce recovery, adjustment and chronic stress, chronic pain, self-esteem, caregiver support, trauma, depression, and social anxiety.​ Erin works with adolescents and adults. Available through telehealth and our Sycamore location.
Erin's Bio

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Kevin Hamor, PysD

Postdoctoral Clinician

Kevin is currently under supervision towards his full clinical license. Kevin is working towards specializations in generalized anxiety disorder/worry, social anxiety disorder, trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ support, depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions​. Kevin works with adolescents and adults. Available through telehealth and our  North Aurora and Sycamore locations.
Kevin's Bio
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Caroline Dress, MA, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Caroline specializes in parenting skill-building, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (worry), depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, couples, and identity exploration. Caroline works with children, Adolescents, and adults. Available through telehealth and our Sycamore location.​
Caroline's Full Bio
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Melanie Vause, MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Melanie is currently under supervision towards her full clinical license. Melanie is working towards specializations in depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (worry), trauma, adjustment/life transitions, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ support, relationship concerns, caregiver support, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Melanie works with adolescents/teens and adults. Available through telehealth and our North Aurora location.
Melanie's Full Bio

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Alma Lazaro, MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Alma is currently under supervision towards her full clinical license. Alma is working towards specializations in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Caregiver Support, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trauma, and Health Anxiety. Alma works with teens and adults. Available through telehealth and our Sycamore location.
Alma's Full Bio
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Leah Arthur, MS, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Leah specializes in the treatment of ​attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), trauma, anxiety, depression, worry/generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), LGBTQ+ support, relationship concerns, lifestyle changes, and self-esteem. Leah works with teens and adults. Available through telehealth and our Sycamore location.
Leah's Full Bio

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Bridgette Koukos, MA, LCPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Bridgette specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum anxiety/depression, life stressors, trauma, bipolar disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and infertility. Bridgette has a special interest in working with first-responders. Bridgette works with adults. Available through telehealth and our North Aurora and Sycamore locations.
Bridgette's Full Bio
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Lee Ann Heathcoat, MSEd, LCPC, CADC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Lee Ann specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, anger management, LGBTQ+ support, domestic violence, panic disorder, life transitions, and dual diagnosis substance use and mood disorders​. ​Lee Ann works with older adolescents and adults. Available through telehealth and our North Aurora location.
Lee Ann's Full Bio

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Megan Noren, PsyD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Megan specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, grief and bereavement, life transitions, LGBTQIA Support, maternal mental health/perinatal depression and anxiety, and couples therapy. Megan works with adults. Available through telehealth and our Sycamore location.
Megan's Full Bio
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Sarah Williams, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Sarah specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults with concerns related to depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting concerns, grief, and identity/self-esteem issues. Sarah ​works with adolescents and adults. Available through telehealth and our North Aurora location.
Sarah's Full Bio

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Adam Ginsburg, MA, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Adam specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, faith-based counseling, spirituality, depression, relationship concerns, and chronic pain. Adam works with adults. Available through Telehealth and our North Aurora location.
Adam's Full Bio
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Hillary Gorin, PhD, LCP

 Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Hillary specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD, social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety (worry), specific phobias, panic disorders. Hillary works with adults. Available through telehealth and our North Aurora location.
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Hillary's Full Bio

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Anna Perkowski, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Anna specializes in the treatment of depression, grief and bereavement, anxiety, worry/GAD, self-esteem concerns, parent-child relational/communication concerns, social anxiety, and trauma. Anna works with adolescents and adults. Available through Telehealth and our North Aurora location.
Anna's Full Bio
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Christina Bieche, MSEd, LCPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Christina specializes in the treatment of PTSD/trauma, terminal/chronic illness, domestic violence, heath anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety (worry), and LGBTQ+ support. Christina works with adults. Available through Telehealth and our Sycamore location.
Christina's Full Bio

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Erin Mitchell, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Erin specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, Posttraumatic-Stress Disorder (PTSD), grief and bereavement, miscarriage/early infant loss, end-of-life issues, and caregiver support. Erin works with children, adolescents, and adults. ​Available through Telehealth and at our Sycamore location.
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Erin's Full Bio
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Laura Lahay, MA, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Laura specializes in eating disorders, relationship concerns, depression, and anxiety. She is open to doing faith-based counseling with clients who desire it. Laura works with children, adolescents, and young adults. Available through Telehealth and our Sycamore location.
Laura's Full bio

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​Katie Sheehan, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Katie specializes in the treatment of high-functioning autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), adjustment disorders, grief, and depression. Katie works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Available through telehealth and our North Aurora location.
Katie's Full Bio
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Pamela Heilman, PsyD, LCP

​Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Pamela specializes in the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, OCD, relationship issues, self-compassion, communication skills, anger management, life transitions, grief/loss, and trauma. Pam works with adults. Available through Telehealth and at our Sycamore location. 
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Pamela's Full Bio

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Vanessa Osmer, MA, LCPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Vanessa specializes in the treatment of eating and feeding disorders, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and exposure-based treatments of anxiety including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Vanessa works with adolescents and adults. Available through Telehealth as well as at our North Aurora and Sycamore locations. ​
Vanessa's Full Bio
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Kat Harris, PhD, LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Kat specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder (worry), social anxiety disorder, health anxiety, specific phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She uses gold-standard CBT interventions. Kat works with older adolescents and adults. ​Available through Telehealth and at our North Aurora and Sycamore locations.
Kat's full bio
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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