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Libertyville, Illinois · Est. 2007

Libertyville Therapists & Psychologists Serving Lake County

Licensed Psychologists and Clinical Therapists for children, teens, adults, couples, and families — on Hollister Drive, minutes from downtown Libertyville.

  • 19+ years of practice
  • Licensed Psychologists & Clinical Therapists
  • In-network with most major plans
  • Lake County & telehealth

We're in-network with most major plans.Our team verifies your benefits before your first appointment — no surprises. See insurance & fees →

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • BCBS Community Medicaid
  • Oscar

About us

Why Choose Our Libertyville Therapists?

Our Libertyville therapists and licensed Psychologists have served families across Lake County for nearly 20 years. Grand Oaks Behavioral Health is a group of experienced Psychologists and psychotherapists with specialized training, recognized by national professional organizations. Our highly qualified, state-licensed clinicians average more than 15 years of experience in their respective fields.

The commitments behind that are plain ones: to treat you with concern, dignity, and respect; to provide competent, compassionate therapeutic services; and to be sensitive to culture, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. Whether you are coming from Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Gurnee, or Lake Forest, you are seen by the same clinical team and held to the same standard of care as at our Northbrook office.

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19+

Years in practice

Serving Lake County families since 2007

15+

Avg. years of clinician experience

Across our Psychologists & therapists

2

Convenient locations

Libertyville & Northbrook, IL

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Who we help

Care for every age and every stage

From a first-grader who will not go to school to a couple twenty years in, our Lake County clinicians work with every age — tell us who the care is for and we will find the right one.

Children

Play-based, developmentally-informed therapy for young children, with parent guidance running alongside it.

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Teens & adolescents

Anxiety, mood, identity, friendships, and the pressure of a Lake County high school workload.

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Adults

Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, and adjusting to a career or family change.

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Couples

Marital and relationship counseling for communication, trust, and conflict that keeps repeating.

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Families

Parenting disagreements, separation, step-family transitions, and one member struggling.

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Older adults

Retirement, grief, chronic pain, and the losses that come with health changes.

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Our services

Find the right kind of support for whatever you're facing

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Relationships
  • Parenting
  • School concerns
  • Grief
  • Stress & burnout
  • +more

Regular one-to-one work with a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Therapist on Hollister Drive, or by video. For depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, and adjusting to a change you did not choose.

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Marital and relationship counseling for Lake County couples — communication that has stopped working, trust that has been damaged, and the same argument on repeat.

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The whole household in the room: parenting disagreements, a separation, a step-family finding its footing, or one person struggling and everyone feeling it.

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For children and teenagers across Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, and Grayslake — school refusal, attention and behaviour concerns, friendships, mood, and anxiety, with parents kept in the loop.

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Evaluation for learning difficulties, attention concerns, and diagnostic questions, ending in a written report and a session to talk it through. Our Intake Team confirms which office your testing is scheduled at.

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A full assessment for children, teens, and adults rather than a checklist, followed by a treatment plan you can take to a school or an employer.

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A five-week, research-backed working-memory programme for attention and executive-function difficulties. Ask our Intake Team about availability at the Libertyville office.

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An enhanced, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform for individual, couples, and family sessions — the same Grand Oaks clinicians, anywhere in Illinois.

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What we treat

What Our Libertyville Psychologists and Psychotherapists Treat

Our Psychologists and psychotherapists can help with the emotional and behavioral health problems below. One or more of them may be affecting you as an individual, as a couple, or as a family, and they rarely stay in one part of a life for long. When a difficulty starts to get in the way of managing day to day, the right therapy makes a difference — and the first step is simply naming what you are dealing with.

  • Depression
  • Low self-esteem
  • Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and fears
  • Marital and family relationship issues
  • Managing chronic pain or medical issues
  • Grief
  • Negative feelings — anger, loneliness, guilt, shame, and loss of trust
  • Stress
  • Adjustment to career, family, or life changes
  • School problems — attention, emotional, and behavioral concerns
  • Parenting issues
  • Post-traumatic stress — childhood trauma and recent traumatic events
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Our approach

What Our Lake County Clients Can Expect

The right clinician, not the first free one

Our Intake Team asks what you are dealing with and who the care is for, then matches you to the clinician whose training fits — not simply to whoever has an opening.

Methods with research behind them

CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method, Cogmed, and trauma-informed practice, applied to your situation rather than run to a script.

Concern, dignity, and respect

The practice states it plainly: competent, compassionate therapeutic services, sensitive to culture, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.

Easy to reach from across Lake County

Just off Milwaukee Avenue and Route 137, minutes from the Libertyville Metra station — or by secure video if the drive is the thing standing in the way.

Our clinicians

Licensed Psychologists and therapists with 15+ years of experience

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Every clinician at Grand Oaks is state-licensed and recognized by national professional organizations. Browse the team below — our Intake Team will confirm who is seeing new clients in Libertyville when you book.

Marina Shakhman, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Marina Shakhman, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Clinical Director

  • Couples & families
  • Trauma
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Debra P. Wolff, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Debra P. Wolff, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Anxiety & OCD
  • Exposure therapy
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Marisa Kunz, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Marisa Kunz, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Depression & mood
  • Anxiety & stress
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Christine Petersen, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Christine Petersen, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Grief & loss
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Angela Eads, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Angela Eads, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Behavioral medicine
  • Depression
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Frances Pacheco, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Frances Pacheco, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist · BCFE

  • Divorce & custody
  • Family therapy
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Jauren D. Kelly, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Jauren D. Kelly, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • PTSD & trauma
  • Couples
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Benjamin Michaels, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Benjamin Michaels, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Psychological testing
  • Couples (EFT)
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Carol Dreyer, LMFT, LCPC, Marriage & Family Therapist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Carol Dreyer, LMFT, LCPC

Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Couples & marriage
  • Gottman Method
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Andrew Hamlyn, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Andrew Hamlyn, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Life transitions
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Ellen Rodman, M.S., LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Ellen Rodman, M.S., LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Chronic illness
  • Crisis & trauma
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Bella Sisarica, MA, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Bella Sisarica, MA, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Emotion regulation
  • DBT
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Daisy Morales, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Daisy Morales, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Complex trauma
  • Children & teens
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Rebecca Rice, LCSW, R-DMT, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Rebecca Rice, LCSW, R-DMT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Registered Dance/Movement Therapist

  • Relationships & couples
  • Dance/movement therapy
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Abby Merel, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Abby Merel, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Anxiety & stress
  • Play therapy
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Kelsey Salsman, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Kelsey Salsman, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Postpartum concerns
  • Self-esteem
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Gabby Clow, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Gabby Clow, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Anxiety & ADHD
  • Confidence building
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Olivia Romano, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Olivia Romano, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Anxiety & stress
  • Trauma
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Nicole Medina, MSW, LSW, Licensed Social Worker at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Nicole Medina, MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

  • OCD & anxiety
  • Trauma-informed
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Claire Manley, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Claire Manley, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Children & families
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Adriana Quevedo, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Adriana Quevedo, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor · Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I)

  • Trauma & grief
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming
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Getting started

What to expect when you reach out

  1. Call or register online

    Call (847) 549-1189 or complete the online patient registration. Tell us what has been going on and who the care is for.

  2. Insurance checked, clinician matched

    We verify your benefits and pair you with a Lake County Psychologist or therapist who works in the area you need.

  3. Start on Hollister Drive or by video

    Most new clients are seen within 1–2 weeks, in person at the Libertyville office or through our HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform.

Telehealth

Therapy from anywhere in Illinois

Grand Oaks offers appointments through both telehealth and in person. For telehealth we use an enhanced, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform on which our Psychologists and Clinical Therapists conduct individual, couples, and family therapy — the same clinicians you would sit with on Hollister Drive, without the drive from Gurnee, Fox Lake, or Lake Zurich.

  • The same clinicians, the same evidence-based care
  • Available anywhere you are located in Illinois
  • Covered by most major insurance plans
  • Join from a laptop, tablet, or phone — no app to buy
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Reviews

What clients say about working with our clinicians

Five-star reviews on Google

Trusted by families across Libertyville and Lake County

Memberships & professional affiliations

  • American Psychological Association — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Illinois Psychological Association — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Illinois Counseling Association — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2025 — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation

Our Libertyville team has openings — start this month

In person at 1800 Hollister Drive, Suite 201, or by secure video anywhere in Illinois.

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Our Libertyville office

Serving Libertyville and the Surrounding Lake County Communities

Our Libertyville office at 1800 Hollister Drive, Suite 201 is conveniently located just off Milwaukee Avenue and Route 137, minutes from downtown Libertyville and the Libertyville Metra station. We proudly serve clients throughout Libertyville (60048, 60092) and the surrounding Lake County communities, including Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Round Lake, Zion, Fox Lake, Gurnee, Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, and Wauconda. Whether you're coming from Green Oaks, Mettawa, or anywhere in the broader Lake County area, our experienced Psychologists and therapists are here to help — in person or via secure telehealth.

Communities we serve

  • Mundelein
  • Vernon Hills
  • Round Lake
  • Zion
  • Fox Lake
  • Gurnee
  • Grayslake
  • Lake Forest
  • Lake Bluff
  • Lincolnshire
  • Buffalo Grove
  • Lake Zurich
  • Wauconda
  • Green Oaks
  • Mettawa

Getting here

Our Libertyville office on Hollister Drive is just minutes from downtown Libertyville's Cook Park, the Libertyville Sports Complex, and the Libertyville Metra station. We're conveniently accessed from Milwaukee Avenue, Route 176, Route 137, and I-94 — making us reachable from Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, and the broader Lake County area.

Grand Oaks Behavioral Health — Libertyville

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Accepted plans

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • BCBS Community Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Self-pay & out-of-network

Insurance & fees

In-network with most major plans at our Libertyville office

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Evernorth (Cigna), UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, and Medicare, along with most other major plans. Call (847) 549-1189 and our Intake Team will check your coverage before your first Libertyville appointment, so there is no surprise afterwards. If you are paying privately or using out-of-network benefits, we will quote you up front and provide the Good Faith Estimate the No Surprises Act requires.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Libertyville

We're at 1800 Hollister Drive, Suite 201, Libertyville, IL 60048 — just off Milwaukee Avenue and Route 137, minutes from downtown Libertyville and the Libertyville Metra station. That puts us within easy reach of Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Lincolnshire.

We see clients throughout Libertyville (60048 and 60092) and across Lake County, including Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Round Lake, Zion, Fox Lake, Gurnee, Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, Wauconda, Green Oaks, and Mettawa.

We are in-network with most major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Evernorth (Cigna), UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, and Medicare. Call (847) 549-1189 before your first visit and our Intake Team will check your specific plan. Self-pay and out-of-network options are available, with a Good Faith Estimate for self-pay clients.

Most new clients are seen within one to two weeks. Call (847) 549-1189 or use the online patient registration to start; we are accepting new clients of all ages at this office.

Depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive concerns, marital and family relationship difficulties, chronic pain and medical issues, grief, anger and loneliness, stress, career and life adjustments, school problems, parenting, and post-traumatic stress from both recent events and childhood.

Yes. Our clinicians work with young children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, older adults, couples, and families, and parents are part of the process when the client is a child. School-related attention, emotional, and behavioural concerns are among the most common reasons Lake County families get in touch.

Yes. Grand Oaks offers appointments both in person and through an enhanced, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform, and our Psychologists and Clinical Therapists run individual, couples, and family sessions on it. Telehealth is open to anyone located in Illinois.

Yes. Hollister Drive is reached from Milwaukee Avenue, Route 176, and Route 137 as well as I-94, and we're minutes from downtown Libertyville's Cook Park, the Libertyville Sports Complex, and the Metra station.

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Articles

Reading from our Psychologists and therapists

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Practical, evidence-based guidance on anxiety, parenting, ADHD, relationships, and more — written by our licensed clinicians.

Closer to the North Shore? Visit our Northbrook office.

Grand Oaks Behavioral Health also serves Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northfield, and the surrounding North Shore communities from our office at 604 Academy Drive.

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