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Dr. Heather O'Brien, PsyD

Dr. Heather O'Brien, PsyD

Psychologist
130 W Jefferson Ave, Ste 208, Naperville, IL
4.78
“I so far feel very heard, very understood and communication has been excellent. Can't wait to start this journey.”

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Overall rating

4.78
“I so far feel very heard, very understood and communication has been excellent. Can't wait to start this journey.”
More than 1 year ago
“Therapist was easy to talk to. Felt comfortable being vulnerable during the first intake appointment.”
More than 1 year ago

About Dr. Heather O'Brien

Focus areas

Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Pediatric Anxiety
Autism
Disordered Eating

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Eclectic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Heather O'Brien

Dr. Heather O’Brien is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing psychological treatment for child, adolescent, adult, couples, and families. Dr. O’Brien received her PsyD from Roosevelt University. Dr. O’Brien’s clinical focus includes providing individual intervention for those of all ages with OCD, ADHD, Autism, all types of anxiety disorders, and eating disorders as well couples/family therapy and psychological/ psychoeducational testing. Dr. O’Brien’s treatment approach is eclectic in nature and includes a combination of empirically supported modalities including cognitive behavioral, exposure response therapy and radically open dialectical behavioral therapy. Dr. O’Brien has completed Level 3 Gottman training in couples/ family work and has completed the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) program in exposure response therapy with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). In treatment, the focus is on symptom reduction and the development of new and effective coping strategies. She believes this process is best accomplished through genuine interaction and humor used to help her clients achieve an enhanced understanding of how they are affected by and interact with the environment around them. She believes no two clients are the same and that treatment style and intervention strategies must be tailored to the individual’s needs.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders

Other popular visit reasons

Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Dr. Heather O'Brien, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Light On Anxiety - Naperville (In-Person)
130 W Jefferson Ave, Ste 208, Naperville, IL 60540
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Roosevelt University, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
  • Roosevelt University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
  • Illinois State University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America

NPI number

1184067191

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.78
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It's been easy to schedule and the team has been proactive and responsive, even when things did not go as anticipated.
I so far feel very heard, very understood and communication has been excellent. Can't wait to start this journey.
Dr. O’Brien is the best. She has helped me overcome so many barriers and improved my quality of life immensely.
Impressed with the patient questions asked ahead of time, and the interaction I had with the therapist
Therapist was easy to talk to. Felt comfortable being vulnerable during the first intake appointment.
Heather is amazing and the process for getting onboard was simple
Been a very smooth and treatment oriented sessions
Ease of scheduling and setting up a session
I love that a plan will be created to help me navigate my struggles with anxiety. Heather was so great with explaining the process to me and I truly feel hopeful.
Heather is so kind and understanding
I think the drive in helping me overcome anxiety. I think the approach, while I haven't gotten into it just yet, but it sounds promising. My experience so far has been very positive.
Easy to work with, professional, helpful
Very nice and wanting to help
I like the ease of scheduling.
Therapist is very warm and helpful
Professionalism and communication
Heavy focus on CBT
Frequently asked questions

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Dr. Heather O'Brien generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. O'Brien's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Where is Dr. Heather O'Brien's office located?

Dr. Heather O'Brien has 2 office locations, including in Naperville and Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. O'Brien's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Heather O'Brien?

Dr. Heather O'Brien frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Heather O'Brien on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Heather O'Brien speak?

Dr. Heather O'Brien speaks English.

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