Deborah Gust, M.A., LCPC, CCBT, CCFC, CRS
Informing People Toward a Better Quality of Life
Co-Operative Partners in Therapy, LLC
Co-Operative Partners in Therapy, LLC was established in 1996 to provide Individual, Family, Couple, Adolescent, and Group counseling in a confidential & comfortable setting. In addition we provide Psychological Testing, Court Assessments, Mediation, and in-home Comprenensive Geriatric Assessments.
Our Experience with Families, Trauma Survivors, & Adolescents led to the formation that a persons thoughts, beliefs & behaviors are the combined result of the interplay and action of Biology + Psychology+ Environment + Spirituality. Therefore, in order for healing & behavioral change to take place each of these elements must be assessed & brought into balance, taking into account the clients wants, needs & level of development.
Counseling is a collaborative process that encourages the acquisition of self-knowledge, cognitive restructuring & behavioral change.
Bio
Deborah A. Gust, M.A.,LCPC.CCBT,CCFC, CRS, is a graduate of the Adler School of Professional Psychology. She completed her post graduate work in Gestalt & Family Systems at the MIdwest Gestalt Institute. She is also a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Certified Clinical Forensic Counselor, Certified Relationship Specialist, a trained Mediator, Certified Hypnotherapist and A Board Certified Professional Counselor.
She has facilitated numerouse seminars on a variety of topics. Was a contributor in several articles in the Lake County News Sun (Illinois) and has authored an article for the American Psychotherapy Association (spring 2009)
Practice Areas
 Counseling / Therapy
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Adolescents
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counseling
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Body Image Issues
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Men's Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Chronic Illness
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Issues
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Couples Therapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Depression
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Divorce
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Relationship Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Self Esteem Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Educational Therapy
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Stress Management
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Group Therapy
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Work and Career Issues
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Hypnotherapy
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Certifications
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Certified Relationship Specialist (CRS)
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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Education/Training
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Adler School of Professional Psychology
Bachelors of Arts Barat College
Associate of Science College of Lake
Memberships
American Psychotherapy Asociation
National Board of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists
National Association of Forensic Counselors
American Alliance of Hypnotherapists
Payments Accepted
cash, check, insurance, credit cards
Hours:8 am - 8 pm M-Thur Sat 11-3
License:IL 180-003377
