Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling and Psychotherapy Solutions
Innovative Behavioral Health, PC has provided compassionate mental health care since 2006, serving individuals, couples, and families across Illinois. Our boutique practice features clinicians with over 20 years of combined experience, offering personalized counseling through in-person sessions in Oswego and telehealth platforms. We specialize in evidence-based therapies for depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and substance use disorders, with particular expertise in supporting military families and navigating life transitions.Our team of licensed professionals employs innovative approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions, maintaining flexible evening and weekend hours to accommodate client needs. As an approved Medicare provider and participant in major insurance networks, we prioritize accessible care while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Child & Teen Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling
Military Support
Telehealth Services
ADHD Treatment
Trauma Therapy
Employee Assistance Programs
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Our clinicians have 20+ years of combined experience in mental health care
- We offer flexible evening and weekend appointment times
- Specialized programs for military families and trauma recovery
- Accepted provider for Medicare and 15+ major insurance networks
- Boutique practice ensuring personalized attention and care
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions address depression, anxiety, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients work one-on-one with licensed therapists using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and improving mental wellness for adults and seniors.
Family Counseling
Family counseling services help navigate relationship dynamics and communication challenges. Our therapists work with blended families, single parents, and multigenerational households to resolve conflicts and strengthen connections. Sessions address behavioral issues in children and support family members through major life changes.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving relationship conflicts. We offer pre-marital counseling, post-deployment support for military couples, and strategies for balancing career and family responsibilities. Sessions help partners develop stronger emotional connections and conflict resolution skills.
Child & Teen Counseling
Specialized counseling for children and adolescents addresses behavioral issues, social challenges, and academic stress. Our child specialists use play and art therapy techniques to help young clients manage anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and transitions through different life stages.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Our substance abuse programs combine mental health treatment with recovery planning for individuals facing addiction challenges. Dual diagnosis services address co-occurring mental health disorders while developing personalized strategies for long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
People
Christian Locke
Founder and Lead Therapist
With 30 years of experience, Christian Locke specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and empowerment approaches. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa and serves as a faculty member in higher education while providing clinical services.
Veronica Lickfelt
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Veronica Lickfelt brings 25 years of experience working with families and individuals facing life transitions. A co-founder of Innovative Behavioral Health, PC, she specializes in innovative approaches to relationship counseling and holds dual licensure in school social work.
Kimberly Holstein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kimberly Holstein offers 30 years of experience in trauma counseling and substance abuse treatment. A certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor, she combines clinical expertise with school social work experience to address complex mental health challenges.
Melanie Dewey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Melanie Dewey specializes in trauma recovery and self-esteem issues, using creative therapeutic techniques since 2008. She focuses on helping clients through life transitions while maintaining active roles in both clinical and educational mental health settings.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and child/teen counseling for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma recovery, and substance abuse treatment.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicare and 15+ major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Check with your specific plan for details.
Are telehealth appointments available?
We offer telehealth services to Illinois residents, providing convenient access to counseling through secure video conferencing platforms for both new and established clients.
What are your office hours?
Our therapists offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available. Contact us directly to discuss availability that fits your schedule.
Do you specialize in military family support?
Yes, we provide specialized counseling for military personnel and families, including PTSD treatment, deployment support, and civilian life transition assistance.
