Come and discover how to have a different relationship with your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and create meaningful life changes. We are here to support you in your efforts!
Years of Experience
Specialized Services
Ages Welcome
Evidence-Based Care
About Dr. Rachael
At CBTDR & Associates, we provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy designed to help you overcome anxiety, break unhelpful patterns, and feel like yourself again. Our structured, evidence-based approach combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion so you can build clarity, control, and confidence that lasts.
Dr. Schuster has more than 15 years of professional experience in the field of psychology. She has been a licensed Clinical Psychologist and had 10 years of licensed clinical experience before opening her private practice in 2021. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University in 2010 and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2005. Before moving to Illinois, Dr. Schuster completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Traumatic Stress at Summa St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio, where she received intensive training in cognitive behavioral therapies for adults with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
HOW IT WORKS
A Structured, Supportive CBT ProcessThree clear steps toward meaningful, sustainable progress in your daily life.
Our Licensed Service Areas
Services
Structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety, stress, and life transitions, helping you build confidence.
Age-appropriate behavioral therapy that helps children manage anxiety and build healthy coping skills.
Results-driven CBT for teens addressing academic pressure, social anxiety, and emotional challenges.
Practical parent coaching using proven CBT techniques to improve communication and reduce family stress.
15+ years of experience supporting anxiety and behavioral challenges.
Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for practical, lasting change.
Warm, non-judgmental space that helps you feel empowered.
Our Approach
We focus on meaningful, measurable outcomes by helping individuals build genuine confidence, effectively manage anxiety, and create lasting behavioral change through structured, evidence-based care. Our approach goes beyond short-term relief, aiming to equip you with practical tools and strategies that you can apply in everyday life. By understanding the root causes of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, we work collaboratively to develop personalized solutions that promote resilience, clarity, and emotional balance.
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Practical guidance and thoughtful strategies designed to improve clarity, reduce stress, and support long-term work-life harmony.
Contact Us
Reach out today to begin your journey toward clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy services are designed to help you reduce stress, overcome anxiety, and build healthier thought patterns that last.
Our Location
At CBTDR & Associates, we provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy designed to help you overcome anxiety, break unhelpful patterns, and feel like yourself again.
Phone: (224) 366-0619
Email: rschusterphd@gmail.com
Location: 330 E. Main St. Suite #214 Barrington, IL 60010
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