About Deborah Smith, M.Ed., LCPC, C-DBT

Debbie Debbie earned her Masters in Counseling Degree from Loyola University in 2002. She is a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist. She has clinical experience working in the behavioral health field in Illinois for the past 24 years as a therapist, trainer, consultant, and supervisor. She has spent most of her career working with teens and adults. Debbie specializes in the treatment of emotion dysregulation, those that have engaged in high-risk behaviors including suicidal thoughts and behaviors, aggression, self-injury, substance abuse, and poor decision making. Debbie treats adolescents (12 and over) and adults and works with individuals, groups, and families. Debbie's primary therapeutic technique is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Other techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention. Areas of expertise include personality disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, family and relationship conflicts, stress management, and self esteem.

Arlington Heights Office
3233 North Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
P: 847-221-5622 | F: 847-221-5688

Schaumburg Office
650 East Algonquin Road, Suite 108, Schaumburg, IL 60173
P: 847-221-5622 | F: 847-221-5688

Lake in the Hills Office
9 Crystal Lake Road, Suite 250 Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
P: 847-221-5622 | F: 847-221-5688

Email: [email protected]

Telehealth services are also available

BZA Behavioral Health, located in the NW Suburbs and far NW Suburbs of Chicago, specializes in experienced behavioral health wellness, counseling, therapy and psychological testing services for individuals and families. BZA serves children, adolescents and adults and provides consultation for professionals.

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