Couples Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Stacey Belmont
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Cognitive Behavioral Psychologist, I utilize empirically supported treatments for a variety of problems including: panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD, BFRBs, PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, ADHD, and health-related concerns (such as fertility, weight-loss, and pain management). I also work with those who are dealing with sexual orientation/identity issues and
relationship
(work, family, romantic) concerns. I work collaboratively with patients to move them towards where they want to be in life and to help them improve their functioning in their relationships, work environments, and the world.
Not accepting new clients

Brittany Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Throughout the years I have worked very closely with my clients to address, explore, and better manage stress, anxiety, traumatic experiences, injustices,
relationship
barriers, mental health related crises, and various unexpected life changes.
I have no idea what your amazing story is, but I know it matters. There are a million and one reasons that could have led to you being here but deciding to reach out says more than you may think it does. If you work with me I am committed to making sure that we put the work in to help with meeting your desired goals. My name is Brittany Johnson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am often described as caring, outgoing, humorous, and direct (yet gentle). Prior to being licensed I received my B.A. in Psychology from Michigan State University, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

Christina Samycia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety and other mood disorders in addition to helping individuals navigate
relationship
difficulty, personal and professional transitions and health issues.
I seek to inspire and challenge individuals to discover their authentic selves and lead a more meaningful life. I work with individuals who are interested in personal and spiritual growth, looking to enhance their lives and are ready to make life-altering changes. I am eclectic in my approach and utilize existential, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral interventions in combination with neuro-emotional technique (NET) and hypnosis. My method is unique and impactful because I assist in uncovering conscious and subconscious patterns and belief systems that trigger emotional responses and keeps us stuck in dysfunctional behaviors.

Carrie S Thomas
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
I work with adults experiencing difficulty in areas of their life including
relationship
difficulties, coping with divorce, identity exploration, emotion regulation, depression, anxiety.
The therapeutic dialogue is a unique collaboration in which exploration and growth can occur while addressing difficult issues around relationships and life. I work with clients to navigate challenges and explore the parts of themselves that have held them back or limited their ability to make satisfying decisions. Each person coming to therapy is in a different place with different needs. I meet them at that place and work with them to move forward and find healing. My goal is to approach clients with compassionate understanding.
Not accepting new clients

Rachel Mickelson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, AMFT, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
, adolescents, and families with a warm, authentic, and collaborative approach, aiming to create a safe and expansive space while honoring you as the expert of your own life. As a systemic therapist, I am curious about how we influence and are shaped by the many systems of which we are a part (relationships, family, faith/spiritual groups, gender, sexuality, culture, race/ethnicity, language). I value an integrative approach to therapy that includes mindfulness practices and connecting to the wisdom of the body.
Chicago, IL 60604
Not accepting new clients
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Krista Klund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Some areas in which I specialize are anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues/divorce and low self-esteem.
As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients in processing their experiences and finding healthy and productive ways to solve problems as well as gain insight into the reasons for maladaptive behaviors. In the treatment process, the client formulates their own treatment goals and we will work together to find ways to achieve these goals via modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Solutions-focused modalities. I see my role as one of support, guidance, active listening, and empowering the client to develop positive coping mechanisms in the process of making changes to thoughts and behaviors.
Not accepting new clients

Holly Johnson Carr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal is to make this step feel less daunting by providing a warm, empathic and collaborative space for us to
partner
in creating coping skills and positive changes.
We can often feel depressed and anxious as we tackle life's major transitions. I assist clients in improving their self compassion and worth while making changes to live their fullest lives.

Whitney Perdun
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Hello, I’m Whitney Perdun, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist working with individuals, families, and
couples
. I have eight years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital/pre-marital, and emotional disturbance issues. I use a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Structural Planning. My goal is to help you build healthy relationships and find balance, understanding, peace, and safety.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Morales-Crye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, food and body image, perinatal mental health, parenting, medication considerations, and
relationship
challenges with partners, family, and peers.
Repeated behaviors and feelings show up in our lives and can get in the way of growth, healing, and positive relationships. As your therapist, I will help you connect the dots in your life story to reveal what may be keeping you ‘stuck’. I have seen how transformative it is when someone gains a bird’s-eye view of their life, and I consider it a privilege to play an active role in this process with you.

Karen Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
People come to me when feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed with fear and stuck - whether it's a
relationship
concern, a challenge with a child, a loss or life has taken an unexpected turn. As an experienced Clinical Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help. I
partner
with clients to change limiting beliefs and defeating patterns, discover strengths and embrace possibilities. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions, understand triggers, process deep wounds and become curious about all parts of ourselves.

John Patinkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am dedicated to my role as your
partner
in your development—to be nonjudgmental, attentive, and interested—so that we can consider together what it takes to develop trust and what can get in the way.
People tend to develop certain ways of thinking about themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. It can be hard to think and operate outside of these tendencies, which is why particular problems or symptoms are often part of a bigger pattern built over the course of one’s lifetime. My work is focused on helping you learn to listen to yourself in new and expanded ways.
Waitlist for new clients

Jeffrey Kraft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Jeffrey is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT approved supervisor committed to treating individuals,
couples
, and families. Jeffrey’s experiences include working with those affected by day-to-day stressors, transitions and difficulty establishing meaning in their lives. He holds extensive experience treating a variety of
couples
’ issues such as infidelity, strenuous transitions, and communication problems in relationships. Additionally, he holds a great interest in working with first responders, veterans and military families, as well as those impacted by negative childhood experiences.

Priscilla Anzaldua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am a bilingual and bi-cultural therapist who values the strength of a trusting and supportive therapeutic
relationship
. You might feel overwhelmed with finding a therapist if you are already feeling stuck. It can be hard to find someone to disclose your feelings to a "new person" during your time of vulnerability. My warm, empathetic, and non-directive approach has helped those new to therapy feel comfortable disclosing their most difficult emotions and experiences. My approach is collaborative, where I can guide you to find the right tools to feel in control of your life again.

Seema Saigal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am deeply committed to my clinical work and consider it a great privilege to accompany my clients in their personal journey as they navigate life's challenges. My approach is affirming, empowering, strength-based, and informed by the latest research. Although I enjoy working with a variety of concerns, my areas of expertise focus on adjustment to life transitions, anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, and topics related to diversity. I am a Professor at Adler University and an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University.

Kathleen M Pendergast
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My goal is to provide each client with an emotionally safe environment where they feel comfortable exploring even the biggest challenges, whether it is how to manage overwhelming emotions such as anxiety or depression, rebuild a more honest sense of identity, learn to recognize and fight unhealthy or toxic patterns in life & relationships, confront past trauma or abuse, or other flavors of struggle. Many of my clients battle mood disorders, daunting life transitions,
relationship
issues, as well as cultural issues, LGBTQ integration struggles, grief/loss, trauma, & body image discomfort/disordered eating.

Katie Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I am experienced in providing care to people impacted by Intimate
Partner
Violence.
I believe in creating a welcoming therapeutic space that is both person-centered and affirming. Therapy is a place for you and I work together to identify challenges and develop more effective ways of addressing those challenges. My services are always tailored to the individual and I work to maintain a collaborative and strengths-based environment where trust and safety are a top priority. Ultimately, I hope that our work together helps you feel comfortable and confident as you navigate the world.

Lois Tawfik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult; however, you are here and that's your first step. Do you find yourself struggling in relationships, dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma? I want to be available to help you through that. I work with individuals and
couples
. I have a particular passion for working with women who have experienced infidelity in a
relationship
. Betrayal trauma comes in forms such as having multiple partners, emotional affairs, lying, and gaslighting. I want you to find healing, rebuild trust in yourself, and become whole again.

Maggie Olivieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Ltd
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I place a lot of emphasis on cultivating a unique and strong
relationship
with each client, through empathy.
Welcome to my practice. Your mental health is extraordinarily important. When you are struggling emotionally, help from an objective person is critical for your pursuit of wellness. Therapy offers an extraordinary opportunity to resolve emotional problems and create personal growth. I use a psycho-dynamic approach to assist clients with understanding their emotions. What's essential about this kind of therapy, is exploring your past to understand your present life. With consistent empathy throughout the process of exploration, you can can feel better and find more fulfillment in life.

Alexander Friedman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to increase self-awareness, understand and improve
relationship
dynamics, and feel more in control of maladaptive behavioral patterns and stress responses. I enjoy working with individuals experiencing an array of emotional and behavioral concerns. I help clients accurately identify the roots to their challenges, shift to healthier perspectives, and discover realistic, attainable paths to their goals. My approach is grounded in creating an empathic and non-judgmental therapeutic space to help foster insight, feelings of acceptance and validation, and personal growth.

Katie Golem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with both individuals and
couples
.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about seeing others thrive. I feel honored to be a therapist and do my best to emphatically understand my clients’ thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I believe that the verbal sharing of experiences in a therapeutic
relationship
allows my clients to gain insight, develop awareness and foster growth. I feel that the therapeutic
relationship
is the driver for change in therapy.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.