Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA (she, her)

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4 Endorsed

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(708) 487-0718

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Melissa Rust is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the States of Illinois and Ohio, and a Nationally Certified Counselor, trained in EMDR and Gottman principles, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Are you having conflict in your relationships, feeling stuck, depressed, or anxious? My specialization is working with people to heal anxiety, PTSD, and depressive symptoms, and resolve relational conflicts. Counseling provides incredible benefits including improved mental health, enhanced coping skills, emotional support, personal growth and self-empowerment.

I specialize in couples therapy that promotes improved communication and connection in relationships. I also offer EMDR and IFS therapy to address past traumas, anxiety, and provide deeper exploration and integration.

As a Counselor, I strive to provide a safe environment and build an empathic, collaborative relationship with my clients. If you are looking for a support, guidance, and compassion, I am here to help. Reach out to me today.

Call or Email Melissa Rust now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 487-0718

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Empowerment Therapy, LLC

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(708) 487-0718

Cleveland, OH 44118

I offer therapy sessions online weekday evenings and in-person on Thursday evenings only in Arlington Heights, IL.

I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Marital and Premarital

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (708) 487-0718

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Empowerment Therapy, LLC

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(708) 487-0718

Cleveland, OH 44118

I offer therapy sessions online weekday evenings and in-person on Thursday evenings only in Arlington Heights, IL.

I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Marital and Premarital

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Couple Sessions $150
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Oscar Health
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

I am in-network with BCBSIL, Cigna, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Devoted Health Medicare advantage, UHC, and others. I can also provide sliding scale and a superbill for my out-of-network clients. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180015766 Melissa Rust

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended Walden University, Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2021

Additional Credentials

License: Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board E.2505773 / 2025

Membership with Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association 2021

EMDRIA certified, I also work with IFS and Gottman Method for couples. Now licensed in Illinois and Ohio (virtual only in Ohio).

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

EMDRIA certified, I also work with IFS and Gottman Method for couples. Now licensed in Illinois and Ohio (virtual only in Ohio).

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Marital and Premarital

Expertise

Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Body Image
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
First Responders
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders

I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

4 Endorsements

Amanda L Redwine

Counselor, LCPC, LMHC

Melissa and I did our internship together. I found her to be incredibly down to earth, friendly and she just gets it. No BS, just straight talk and darn good therapy.

Edward Oriole

Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC

I have known and valued Melissa > three years. Her clinical skills are first rate but moreover she has excellent instinct, that is essential for gaining insight into the origin of the client's behavior. Oriole

Kris Maynard

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Patricia Stern

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MBA

Melissa is a sincere, knowledgeable and experienced therapist who brings her life and therapy skills to her work. She's an authentic, effective and warm person to work with. What great assets to bring to help others!

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

French

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

French

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
EMDR
Existential
Gottman Method
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I often use Internal Family Systems in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With IFS, we'll look at how your protective parts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to connect with and improve your relationship with your emotions to feel better.

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718

Location

Primary Location

Empowerment Therapy, LLC

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(708) 487-0718

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My website

Additional Location

Cleveland, OH 44118

(708) 487-0718

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer therapy sessions online weekday evenings and in-person on Thursday evenings only in Arlington Heights, IL.

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call for a free consultation now - (708) 487-0718

I offer therapy sessions online weekday evenings and in-person on Thursday evenings only in Arlington Heights, IL.

Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, NCC, MS, MBA

Call for a free consultation now - (708) 487-0718

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