Therapy & Counseling in Sycamore, IL
Foster Counseling & Therapy's Sycamore office, located at 114 W State St in downtown Sycamore, offers in-person counseling for kids (8+), teens, and young adults, with our full team available by secure telehealth across Illinois. We specialize in anxiety, grief, self-esteem, perfectionism, and ADHD, just minutes from DeKalb and Northern Illinois University. Our practice was voted Best of the Fox by Northwest Herald readers in 2024 and 2025, and we're currently accepting new clients.
Visit Our Sycamore Office
Address: 114 W State St, Sycamore, IL 60178
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.
Services Available at This Office
In-person therapy at our Sycamore office focuses on children, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, loss and grief, self-esteem, perfectionism, and school, peer, and family challenges, blending play therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Through secure telehealth, Sycamore-area clients of all ages can access our full range of services, including OCD treatment with Exposure and Response Prevention, trauma therapy, ADHD and neurodivergent-affirming care, depression, and postpartum and parenting mental health.
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.
Support for NIU Students and Young Adults
With Northern Illinois University just down the road, our Sycamore office is a comfortable, confidential place for college students and young adults to get support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and the stress of academic life. Sessions are available in person on State Street or by telehealth, which makes it easy to keep up with therapy between classes and over breaks, and we're happy to walk through cost and insurance up front.
Therapists at Sycamore Office
Our Sycamore 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
Telehealth Only
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
Telehealth Only
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
Telehealth Only
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
Telehealth Only
Katie specializes in anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and perinatal and postpartum mental health as a certified perinatal mental health clinician. Waitlist open.
Gwyn Golembiewski, LSW
In-person and Telehealth
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 Sycamore
Our Sycamore office serves families across DeKalb County, including Sycamore, DeKalb, Genoa, Kingston, Malta, and Cortland, as well as the Northern Illinois University community. For anyone who prefers it, telehealth sessions are available to clients anywhere in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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.