Deborah B. Metroka, MA, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Illinois Lic.#180-006344) specializing in individual, couples and family counseling and maintains a private practice in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
With over 24 years experience as a counselor serving a broad spectrum of clients, Deborah has worked in both a community counseling center and in private practice with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety/phobias, stress management, negative view of self, recovery from abuse and trauma, parenting issues, grief counseling, career/work issues, workplace bullying, difficult life transitions & decision-making, family counseling, couples counseling, and Christian issues.
In addition to being an experienced counselor, Deborah has obtained additional training and experience in Life Coaching, as a Sexual Assault Advocate, Workplace Bullying, Critical Incident Stress Management, obtained her Certificate in Telemental Health (THTC), and completed the Foundations of Biblical Counseling Training Course from the Biblical Counseling Center, which enhance her counseling work with clients.
Deborah practices standard cognitive-behavioral counseling from a Christian worldview and framework. Her counseling approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Deborah will assist you with your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth and healing they are committed to accomplishing.
Education: M.A. Clinical Psychology, 2000, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
B.S. Business, 1979, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.
Professional and Civic Memberships: American Counseling Assoc, Illinois Counseling Assoc., Illinois Mental Health Counseling Assoc., and Algonquin/LITH Chamber of Commerce. Deborah is also a member of the Orchard Evangelical Free Church of Barrington, IL and serves as a Women's Life Group Leader.