Therapy & Counseling in Lake in the Hills, IL
Foster Counseling & Therapy's Lake in the Hills office, located at 920 E Oak St, Unit 4, offers in-person counseling for kids (8+), teens, and adults, with secure telehealth available across Illinois. Our licensed therapists specialize in anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, and grief, and we're in-network with BCBS and Anthem. We were voted Best of the Fox by Northwest Herald readers in 2024 and 2025, and we're currently accepting new clients.
Visit Our Lake in the Hills Office
Address: 920 E Oak St, Unit 4, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: (779) 800-5024
Email:support@fostercounseling.org
Office Hours: By Appointment Only
Free parking is available directly in front of the building.
Our suite is on the ground floor with step-free access.
A private waiting area is just inside the entrance.
Services Available at This Office
Our Lake in the Hills clinicians provide individual therapy using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and trauma-informed care.
Areas we focus on include: anxiety and panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma and PTSD, depression and low mood, loss and grief, ADHD and neurodivergent-affirming care, perfectionism and people-pleasing, postpartum and parenting mental health, relationship concerns, self-esteem and confidence, chronic pain and illness, therapy for adolescents and teens, and therapy for therapists.
Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out anyway — our clinicians support many concerns beyond this list, and we'll help you find the right fit.
Therapists at Our Lake in the Hills Office
Our Lake in the Hills team brings a range of specialties and a shared commitment to warm, evidence-based care.
All therapists listed are currently accepting new clients unless noted.
Krupa Desai, LCPC
Krupa brings more than 15 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and self-esteem. She blends CBT, mindfulness, and DBT skills with a warm, inclusive approach tailored to each person.
Sarah Pottle, LPC
Sarah provides neurodivergent-affirming care for ADHD, complex trauma, OCD, and chronic illness and pain. Her style is gentle and person-centered, drawing on Internal Family Systems, and challenging when that's what helps.
Danielle Smirat, LCPC
Danielle helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, and life transitions with a collaborative, nonjudgmental style. With over a decade in the mental health field, she draws on CBT and DBT skills to build practical coping tools.
Katie Higgins, LCPC
Katie specializes in anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and perinatal and postpartum mental health as a certified perinatal mental health clinician. Waitlist open.
Gwyn Golembiewski, LSW
Gwyn specializes in anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, and perfectionism, with a warm style that helps younger clients feel seen and safe. She weaves play therapy into evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT.
Communities We Serve from Lake in the Hills
Our Lake in the Hills office serves clients from across McHenry County and the Fox Valley area, including Algonquin, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Lakewood, Barrington, Carpentersville, East and West Dundee, Cary, and Fox River Grove. If visiting in person isn't practical, every clinician at this office also offers secure telehealth sessions to clients anywhere in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lake in the Hills Office
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Getting started is easy: head to our contact page and fill out the appointment request form. A member of our team will follow up to match you with the clinician who's the best fit.
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We're in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO of Illinois, BCBS Blue Choice, and Anthem BCBS, and we work with many out-of-network plans as well. Not sure what your plan covers?
Email us at support@fostercounseling.org and we'll verify your benefits before your first appointment.
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We see clients across the lifespan — from children as young as 8 through the teen years and adulthood.
Each of our Lake in the Hills therapists specializes in a particular age range, so take a look at our therapist list to find the best match for you or your child.
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Absolutely. All of our Lake in the Hills clinicians offer secure video sessions to clients located anywhere in Illinois. Whether you prefer virtual sessions from the start or want the flexibility to move between in-person and telehealth as life demands, we can make it work.
Request an Appointment
Ready to get started, or want help choosing a clinician?
The best way to reach us is the contact form below — tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll respond within one business day by email, phone, or text, whichever you prefer.
You can also text (779) 800-5024 or email support@fostercounseling.org.