Deborah Beard, LCPC
Warm, strengths-based counseling for life and relationships
- Depression and anxiety support
- Trauma and abuse recovery
- Parenting and relationship skills
About Deborah Beard
Deborah Beard, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and brings decades of experience supporting people through meaningful change. She earned a Master of Science in Family Therapy from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas in 1996, and has worked in both public and private mental health agencies with individuals and families seeking help for depression, anxiety, mood-related concerns, trauma and abuse recovery, relationship challenges, and parenting skills.
Alongside her counseling background, Deborah draws from prior professional roles as a Human Resource Manager and a Professor of Education, integrating practical, real-world life skills into sessions. She approaches therapy with warmth and gentleness, emphasizing client strengths while helping people focus on the areas they want to improve. Her work may incorporate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy, depending on each client’s goals and needs. Deborah also honors each client’s faith and moral values as a potential source of support and direction in the growth process.
Alongside her counseling background, Deborah draws from prior professional roles as a Human Resource Manager and a Professor of Education, integrating practical, real-world life skills into sessions. She approaches therapy with warmth and gentleness, emphasizing client strengths while helping people focus on the areas they want to improve. Her work may incorporate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy, depending on each client’s goals and needs. Deborah also honors each client’s faith and moral values as a potential source of support and direction in the growth process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deborah Beard have?
Deborah Beard has 30 years of experience providing counseling support.
Is Deborah Beard a licensed therapist?
Yes. Deborah Beard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. Her license is IL LCPC 180.006969.
In which languages does Deborah Beard provide therapy?
Deborah Beard provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah Beard located?
Deborah Beard is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Deborah Beard as my therapist?
You can work with Deborah Beard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Deborah Beard work with international clients?
Yes. Deborah Beard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah Beard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions
Deborah Beard, LCPC, draws from established approaches that can work well in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful for concerns like stress, anxiety, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients build steadier coping strategies during challenging moments. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape connection, trust, and communication, which can be supportive for relationship and family concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah collaborates with clients to understand what they want to change, what has or has not helped before, and what feels comfortable, then adjusts the pace and focus to fit their goals and preferences.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care while traveling, and choose the format that feels most natural from session to session.