OakHeart, Center for Counseling
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  • 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
    • PTSD >
      • COVID-19 Related PTSD and Anxiety >
        • COVID-19 Resources
    • Trauma
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Anger Management
    • Adjustment/Stress
    • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
    • Insomnia
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQA+ Support
    • Faith-Based Counseling
    • Responder & Veteran Care
    • Caregiver Support
  • Providers
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Adam Ginsburg
    • Megan Noren
    • Sarah Williams
    • Christina Bieche
    • Bridgette Koukos
    • Alma Lazaro
    • Leah Arthur
    • Amy Jakobsen
    • Lizzy Lowe
    • Gerry Lawm
    • Melanie Vause
    • Caroline Dress
    • Kevin Hamor
    • Abby Jeske
    • Hannah Amundson
    • Rebecca Gary
    • Heather Simpson
    • Cory Giguere
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
  • Locations
    • North Aurora Counseling
    • Sycamore Counseling
    • Telehealth Online Counseling
  • Contact
  • Treatments
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Exposure and Response Prevention
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
    • Cognitive Processing Therapy
    • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
    • Behavioral Activation (BA)
    • Panic Control Treatment
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  • Employment
  • FAQ and Notices
  • OakHeart Blog
  • Administrative and Leadership Team
  • Mental Health Resources

Behavioral Health Counseling in Sycamore, IL

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OakHeart provides mental health services in Sycamore, IL, serving DeKalb County and beyond. We are a values-based organization offering comprehensive, in-person counseling and therapy in a safe, confidential environment, with all care grounded in empirically supported treatments. Telehealth online counseling is also available throughout Illinois when in-person doesn't fit your schedule.

Our Sycamore office is conveniently located on DeKalb Avenue, just minutes from downtown Sycamore and easily accessible from Route 23. Call or email us today to set up an appointment with one of our counselors, clinical psychologists, social workers, or marriage and family therapists. If you are new to OakHeart, our counseling overview explains how we work and what evidence-based therapy looks like in practice.
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Below you'll find everything specific to this office: the team that practices here, the concerns our Sycamore clinicians specialize in, directions and parking, and what to expect at your first visit.
Address:
1950 DeKalb Ave, Unit E, ​Sycamore, IL 60178

Phone: 779-201-6440

Email:
Contact.OH@​OakHeartCenter.com
Call or email us to speak with one of our intake specialists. Our intake specialists are available to help match you with a clinician who meets your needs and to answer any questions you might have about the process of obtaining care. 
Call to Schedule an Appointment

OakHeart Sycamore Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers

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Heather Simpson, MA
LICENSED Professional Counselor​
Depression
Worry/GAD
Trauma
ADHD
Grief/Bereavement

Heather's Bio
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Alma Lazaro, MSW
Licensed Social Worker
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Worry/GAD
Trauma
Domestic Abuse
Sexual Assault
Caregiver Support
Alma's Bio
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Kevin Hamor, PsyD
PostDoctoral Psychologist​
Worry/GAD
Trauma
LGBTQIA+
Depression
Relationship Concerns
​Social Anxiety

Kevin's Bio
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Hannah Amundson, MSW
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER​
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Couples Counseling
Grief/Bereavement
Depression
Faith-Based Counseling
Kids/Adolescents
Hannah's Bio
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Leah Arthur, MS
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
ADHD
Trauma
Worry/GAD
LGBTQ+ Support
Lifestyle Changes
Leah's Bio
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Sarah Williams, MS
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Depression/MDD
Social Anxiety
Worry/GAD
Self-Esteem
Divorce Recovery
Sarah's Bio
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Christina Bieche, MSEd
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​​​
PTSD/Trauma
Worry/GAD
Health Anxiety
Victims of DV and Sexual Assault
Christina's Bio
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Amy Jakobsen, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
OCD
Worry/GAD
Social Anxiety
Panic and Agoraphobia
Health Anxiety
Specific Phobias
Amy's Bio
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Hillary Gorin, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist​
OCD
Panic and Agoraphobia
Worry/GAD
PTSD/Trauma
Specific Phobias
​Social Anxiety
Hillary's Bio
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Pamela Heilman, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist​
Depression
OCD
Panic and Agoraphobia
Social Anxiety
Worry/GAD
Grief/Bereavement
Pamela's Bio
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Vanessa Osmer, MA
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​
Eating Disorders
OCD
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
​Panic and Agoraphobia
​Social Anxiety
Vanessa's Bio
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Caroline Dress, MA
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR​
Worry/GAD
Trauma
Caregiver Support
Relationship Concerns
Couples
Carolines's Bio
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Megan Noren, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Depression/MDD
Maternal Mental Health
Worry/GAD
Relationship Concerns
PTSD/Trauma
Megan's Bio
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Kat Harris, PhD
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST​
OCD
Worry/GAD
Social Anxiety
Panic and Agoraphobia
​Health Anxiety
​Specific Phobias
Kat's Bio
We are values-based therapists, counselors, social workers, and psychologists. We offer high quality effective treatment. We take seriously our commitment to being the best therapists, counselors, social workers, and psychologists that we can be. We are committed to educating and serving our community. ​We are caring people who sincerely want to help. We believe that our client's feel heard, respected, and important. We believe the therapeutic relationship itself can be incredibly reparative and transformative. We are professional and take our ethical obligations seriously. Thank you for considering us on your journey. ​

High-Quality Evidence-Based Counseling Services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults in Sycamore, IL

Our Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists have a wide variety of specialties. Our Sycamore clinicians offer specialized care across a wide range of mental health concerns. Below are the categories of conditions our team treats. Click any link to learn more about how we approach that specific area.
🌳Anxiety, OCD, and Related Concerns

Anxiety disorders are among the most treatable mental health conditions, and our North Aurora team includes clinicians with advanced training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT and ERP.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia | Social Anxiety Disorder | Health Anxiety | Specific Phobias
🌳Mood and Depression
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Whether you're navigating a difficult season or managing a long-term condition, our team offers care that meets you where you are.

Depression | Bipolar Disorder | Adjustment and Stress | Grief and Bereavement
🌳Relationships, Reproductive Mental Health, and Life Transitions

Relationships and life transitions can shape mental health in profound ways. Our clinicians also offer specialized care for the experiences of pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy loss, and caregiving.​
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Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling | Divorce Recovery | Maternal Mental Health | Infertility, Miscarriage, and Neonatal Loss | Caregiver Support
🌳Faith-Based Counseling
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For clients who want their faith integrated into their therapeutic work, we offer counseling that honors and respects the role of belief and spirituality in mental health.

Faith-Based Counseling
🌳Therapy for Therapists

Mental health professionals deserve thoughtful, confidential care of their own. Our clinicians offer therapy specifically for therapists, counselors, social workers, and psychologists navigating the unique demands of clinical work.
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Therapy for Therapists
🌳Trauma and PTSD

Healing from trauma takes time and the right approach. Our clinicians offer evidence-based trauma treatments in a setting designed to feel safe and steady.


Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Trauma | Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Responder and Veteran Care
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🌳Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Across the Lifespan

We work with both children and adults living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)​
🌳Self-Injury
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Our clinicians have specialized training in working with non-suicidal self-injury and approach this work with care, skill, and without judgment.

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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
🌳LGBTQA+ Support
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We provide affirming, respectful care for clients across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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LGBTQA+ Support
🌳Other Areas We Support

Our clinicians also support clients navigating common but meaningful challenges that affect daily wellbeing.


Anger Management | Insomnia | Self-Esteem

Ready to Schedule? We're Here to Help

Taking the first step toward therapy is often the hardest part. Whether you're ready to schedule, or you simply want to ask a question before deciding, our intake specialists are here to help you find the right clinician and answer anything you'd like to know about getting started.

Call us: 630-570-0050 Email us: [email protected] or fill out the Contact Request Form below and we will reach out to you!

Registration Form

Please fill in the form below.

​Not sure if our Sycamore office is the right fit? We also have a North Aurora office serving Kane, Dupage, Kendall, McHenry, and Lake Counties and beyond, and we offer telehealth throughout Illinois.

Evidence-Based Treatments and Approaches Available at OakHeart

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
  • Panic Control Treatment (PCT) for Panic Disorder​​
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)​​
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Trauma
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Behavioral Activation (BA)​​
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • ​​​Art Therapy​​
Additionally, our therapists bring strengths-based, person-centered, and humanistic orientations to the evidence-based approaches we use. In practice, that means we pay attention to your existing strengths and resources, not only your symptoms or your diagnosis, and we keep your goals and values central to the work. Even when we are using a structured protocol, the direction of treatment is something we decide with you.
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While evidence-based treatments are powerful tools for reducing symptoms and improving outcomes, the heart and foundation of effective therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. We place a high value on respecting our clients, on offering a safe and supportive space for growth, and on treating each client's needs, values, and goals as an invaluable catalyst for change.

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Sycamore, IL Office Space

Our Sycamore office is located at 1950 DeKalb Avenue, Unit E, in a professional building right on Route 23. The building sits on a busy commercial property shared with a Texas Roadhouse and other businesses. Your visit blends easily into the normal rhythm of the corridor. Free parking is available in the lot directly outside, with spaces close to the entrance.

​Inside, you'll find a private waiting room designed to feel calm and comfortable while you wait for your appointment. Coffee, tea, and water are available, and the space is kept relaxing so you can settle in before your session. Our therapy offices themselves are warm and comfortable, designed to feel less like a clinical room and more like a space where real conversation can happen. We know that walking into a therapy office can feel vulnerable, especially the first time. We've worked to make the entire experience, from the parking lot to the waiting room to the office itself, as welcoming as possible.

Communities We Serve

Our Sycamore office serves clients throughout DeKalb County and the surrounding communities of the western I-88 corridor. We regularly work with individuals and families from Sycamore, DeKalb, Cortland, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, Maple Park, Hampshire, Hinckley, Waterman, Malta, and Rochelle, as well as from smaller surrounding communities. Our location on DeKalb Avenue puts us along Route 23 and within easy reach of Route 64, Route 38, Peace Road, and I-88. For clients who live further out, or whose schedules make weekly in-person visits difficult, our telehealth services extend our care to anyone located anywhere in Illinois.

What to Expect at Your First Visit to Our Sycamore Office

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. Here's what's specific to visiting our Sycamore office. For broader questions about scheduling, insurance, and what happens during a first session, see our FAQ and Notices page.

Our office sits on DeKalb Avenue (Route 23) just north of the signalized intersection with Bethany Road. We share the property with Texas Roadhouse, and our suite is directly next to Le Print Express. We don't have administrative staff to greet you, and we've designed our check-in process to feel as private and low-pressure as possible. You have a few options:
  • Wait in our waiting room. Your therapist will come out to walk you back at your appointment time.
  • Wait in your car or in the building's common area. If you'd rather skip the waiting room, message your therapist through our secure client portal (available as an app for iPhone and Android, or in any browser) once you've arrived. Your therapist will message you when they're ready, and you can walk straight back to their office.

At your first visit, your therapist will review intake paperwork with you, walk through office policies and privacy practices, explain how the client portal and billing work, and gather information about what brought you in. By the end of the session, you'll schedule your next appointment together. For more detail on intake paperwork, the client portal, scheduling, insurance, and confidentiality, please see our FAQ and Notices page.
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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
    • PTSD >
      • COVID-19 Related PTSD and Anxiety >
        • COVID-19 Resources
    • Trauma
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Anger Management
    • Adjustment/Stress
    • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
    • Insomnia
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQA+ Support
    • Faith-Based Counseling
    • Responder & Veteran Care
    • Caregiver Support
  • Providers
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Adam Ginsburg
    • Megan Noren
    • Sarah Williams
    • Christina Bieche
    • Bridgette Koukos
    • Alma Lazaro
    • Leah Arthur
    • Amy Jakobsen
    • Lizzy Lowe
    • Gerry Lawm
    • Melanie Vause
    • Caroline Dress
    • Kevin Hamor
    • Abby Jeske
    • Hannah Amundson
    • Rebecca Gary
    • Heather Simpson
    • Cory Giguere
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
  • Locations
    • North Aurora Counseling
    • Sycamore Counseling
    • Telehealth Online Counseling
  • Contact
  • Treatments
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Exposure and Response Prevention
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
    • Cognitive Processing Therapy
    • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
    • Behavioral Activation (BA)
    • Panic Control Treatment
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  • Employment
  • FAQ and Notices
  • OakHeart Blog
  • Administrative and Leadership Team
  • Mental Health Resources