Deborah Jost-Beauford, LCPC

Deborah Jost-Beauford is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with more than 15 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She has worked as a psychotherapist, art therapist, and pet therapist, and she brings that breadth of experience to her work with children, adults, and seniors. Deborah helps clients navigate concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and PTSD, grief, impulsivity, life transitions, and fears related to end-of-life, as well as acute and chronic pain and perinatal mental health concerns during pregnancy and after delivery.

Her work is informed by multiple evidence-based and skills-focused approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with mindfulness training, guided meditation, positive affirmations, pain management strategies, and a focus on post-traumatic growth. She is also a certified grief counselor, offering support for loss and the many forms grief can take over time.

Deborah’s counseling style is warm, holistic, and personalized. She meets clients where they are, honoring each person’s identity and lived experience while helping them understand what they are going through, process difficult emotions, and build practical tools for healing and change. She emphasizes that no one has to face pain or fear alone, and she aims to support and empower clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.