Pamela Heilman, PsyD

Hello! My name is Pam Heilman. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based care to adults for treatment of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia and OCD.

For as long as I can remember, I have experienced a desire to understand and help people. I became interested in psychology in high school and took several courses during my undergraduate education at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and my Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I have been in practice since 2016.

I thoroughly enjoy getting to know my clients and helping them to discover the best version of themselves. One of my favorite quotes is: "The curious paradox is, when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" by Carl Rogers. As I often tell my clients, you are not broken, you are human. We all have flaws, problems, and insecurities. When we can learn to love ourselves in spite of our flaws, this is the foundation for healthy change. Some of my top values include integrity, respect, compassion, humility, and authenticity. I strive to provide care that exemplifies these values.

I offer individual therapy services for adults 18 and over. My specialties include the following: OCD, depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, insomnia, panic disorder and agoraphobia, grief and life transitions. I am a member of the International OCD Foundation and completed the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute for treatment of OCD in 2023. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I work closely with my clients to help them identify their treatment goals and approaches that may work best for their needs.

In 2024, I started my own practice, Heilman Psychological Services, PLLC. Currently, I am an independent contractor with OakHeart Center for Counseling and Mediation. I provide telehealth for clients in Illinois.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative. I often work with clients to build awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are associated with their concerns. This creates the opportunity to identify and alter patterns that are disruptive to overall mood and functioning. My ultimate goal is for clients to leave therapy feeling empowered to manage problems while also leading fulfilling lives.

When I am not working, I enjoy acrylic painting, drinking a good cup of coffee, long walks and hiking, and spending time with my husband and basset hound.