OakHeart, Center for Counseling
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    • 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
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Behavioral Addictions
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    • Trauma
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQ Support
  • Providers
    • Emily Frey
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
    • Katie Cockrell
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Lindsay Tobin
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Megan Allegretti
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Johanna Younce
    • Robyn Ellis
    • Jessica Winder
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Vanessa Osmer, MA, LCPC, NCC


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Master of Arts in Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor

Co-Director of Clinical and Business Operations

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

Specializes In:

Feeding and Eating Disorders, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Exposure Based Treatment of Anxiety Disorders (OCD, Social Anxiety and Phobias) and Mood Disorders (e.g., Depression, ​Bipolar Disorder)

Biography

Starting therapy can be hard and it is brave to reach out for help during difficult times in your life.  The truth of the matter is, healthy people ask for help when they need it.  I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, that is Nationally Certified (NCC).  I strive to help clients feel safe and understood.  I believe that connecting with my clients helps build a strong trusting relationship, which is an important predictor of success in therapy.  I want my clients to know that I take their care seriously and I want each of them to recognize that I am invested in guiding them forward to reach their individual treatment goals.  I am proud of the work I do and feel honored when clients trust me to be part of their journey. 

I do not believe that there is one single approach that is the “right” one for every individual, which is the reason I tailor my approach to each individual or couple.  I choose empirically validated treatments, which are therapeutic techniques that have been scientifically tested and have been shown to be valid and effective for the concern that is being treated.  I often utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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My educational background includes a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University.  I have worked in several settings to treat people of all backgrounds, including a therapeutic day school, community mental health, private practice and even with incarcerated individuals in a county jail.  I am a co-owner of OakHeart and have the ability to treat individual clients (ages 10 and up), couples, and families with a variety of treatment concerns.  I have a strong clinical interest in feeding and eating disorders, non-suicidal self-injury, exposure based anxiety disorders (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety and Phobias) and mood disorders.  Furthermore, I have training in divorce mediation and I am equipped to help couples navigate the difficulties of separating their assets and debts in a way that feels fair and equitable to each party involved. 

If you are considering becoming a client of mine for counseling or mediation services, please set up an intake session to explore if we would be a good fit for one another.  

Videos

Enjoy listening and learning while Vanessa Osmer, MA, LCPC, Co-Owner and Clinician at OakHeart Center for Counseling, introduces Intuitive Eating for Love Your Body Week 2020.
Enjoy listening and learning while Vanessa Osmer, MA, LCPC, Co-Owner and Clinician at OakHeart Center for Counseling, continues discussing the principles of Intuitive Eating for Love Your Body Week 2020.

Enjoy day three of Love Your Body Week while listening and learning as Vanessa Osmer, MA, LCPC, Co-Owner and Clinician at OakHeart Center for Counseling, shares more principles about Intuitive Eating. 

It is day four of Love Your Body Week! Enjoy listening and learning while Vanessa Osmer, MA, LCPC, Co-Owner and Clinician at OakHeart Center for Counseling, continues talking about Intuitive Eating. 

It is the final day of Love Your Body Week! Enjoy listening and learning while Vanessa Osmer, MA, LCPC, Co-Owner and Clinician at OakHeart Center for Counseling, continues talking about Intuitive Eating. 

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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
240 Edward Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
phone: 779-201-6440
  • Home
  • Services
    • Counseling
    • Group Therapy
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Professional Consultation
    • Telehealth
  • Locations
    • North Aurora
    • Sycamore
  • Specialties
    • 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
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Behavioral Addictions
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    • Trauma
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQ Support
  • Providers
    • Emily Frey
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
    • Katie Cockrell
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Lindsay Tobin
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Megan Allegretti
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Johanna Younce
    • Robyn Ellis
    • Jessica Winder
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Our Values
  • Employment
  • Why Choose OakHeart?