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Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
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Melissa Rust

Counselor, LCPC, NCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60646
(708) 487-0718
Let's Connect (708) 487-0718
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Melissa Rust is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois, 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 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

Chicago, IL 60646

(708) 487-0718
I offer therapy sessions online and in-person and I'm available weekday evenings and some weekends.
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
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Empowerment Therapy, LLC

Chicago, IL 60646

(708) 487-0718
I offer therapy sessions online and in-person and I'm available weekday evenings and some weekends.
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
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Now accepting Medicare! I am also in-network with BCBSIL, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon, and Quest but 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.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor
Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
"
Now accepting Medicare! I am also in-network with BCBSIL, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon, and Quest but 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.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
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Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180015766 Melissa Rust
  • In Practice for 4 Years
  • Membership with Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association 2021
  • Membership with American Counseling Association 2021
  • Attended Walden University, Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2021
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EMDRIA certified EMDR basic training
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
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Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
"
EMDRIA certified EMDR basic training
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor
Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Positivity
  • 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
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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.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor
Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
"
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.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
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Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC

3 Endorsements

Amanda L Redwine
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
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
Kris Maynard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

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 Mother , 
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 Mother , 
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.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor
Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
"
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.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 487-0718
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor
Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC

Location

Primary Location

Empowerment Therapy, LLC

Chicago, IL 60646

(708) 487-0718

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer therapy sessions online and in-person and I'm available weekday evenings and some weekends.
Call for a free consultation now - (708) 487-0718
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor
Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
"
I offer therapy sessions online and in-person and I'm available weekday evenings and some weekends.
Call for a free consultation now - (708) 487-0718
Photo of Melissa Rust, LCPC, NCC, Counselor
Melissa Rust
Counselor, LCPC, NCC