Couples Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL

My approach to therapy is collaborative, whether you come in alone, with a partner , or with your family. Together we explore your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe in the power of relationships to foster resilience and healing. In my work, I strive to cultivate connection and curiosity in an active, direct, and compassionate manner as you explore life's challenges -- deepening your understanding of yourself and learning to connect more meaningfully with others.

Therapy helps relieve suffering and pain during times of loss or change, and can lead to significant growth and transformation, helping you to make important changes in your life, experience more vitality, and enjoy richer relationships. Most of us benefit from more support during major life transitions, such as a relationship crisis, work problems, loss of a loved one, or the birth of a child. Many of us also struggle to get what we want and need in our personal and professional lives. Partnering with a skilled therapist can help uncover obstacles, get to the root of issues, and create a path to move forward.

Not all problems have to be huge to be worthy of our attention. Those challenges can feel overwhelming and even take over our thoughts and lives. There are so many small adjustments we can make in how we see things that can make a world of difference. I get why a lot of people are either nervous about it or downright do not like therapy. We will work on what you want to work on and do the work that is important to you. I do not have all the answers, but together we will find the answers that are right for you. I come to this work celebrating that every day is a new opportunity to be happier and more satisfied with one’s life.

Have you stopped feeling like yourself, or you don't recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? Are you afraid you are slowly losing your significant other or having vicious fights and don't know how to resolve them? Are you having thoughts or feelings that disturb you and you don't know who to talk to? Are you haunted by the past and you can't seem to move on? Maybe you are scared by your own thoughts and feelings and don't know where to turn, or you feel empty or are looking for meaning. I work with individuals, couples and families from a broad array of backgrounds, lifestyles and issues experienced.

I love diversity and working with people from all walks of life! I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and families. I find it incredibly rewarding working with parents to communicate and build stronger relationships with their kids as well as work with adolescents to navigate their relationships with their families. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, relationships issues and breakups, and interpersonal conflicts with parents. Working with couples , I seek to improve communication, close bonds and all types of intimacy.

Are you looking to repair or improve your relationship? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specialized in treating couples ' issues, specifically around life cycle transitions in the relationship (engagement, fertility, coparenting, divorce, etc), as well as issues around trust and communication. I use a systemic and strengths-based approach in working with my clients and their relationships. I begin focusing therapy on a behavioral level to work on tangible changes, and if the client continues to feel stuck, we continue by addressing cognitions and underlying emotions to the problem to identify where they are constrained.

As a clinical art therapist, I aim to facilitate growth through verbal and expressive therapies. In my experience, expressive therapies incorporate kinetic practices to release and process trauma trapped in the body. The creative process generates a space to assimilate the values, characteristics, and qualities that make you unique. Clients have the option to engage in art therapy or traditional talk therapy. I work with adults, couples , and families who experience a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, neurodivergence, substance abuse, gender and sexual identity exploration, relational stressors, PTSD, grief and loss.

Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA)

There are times in life where we all feel overwhelmed. Whether the day to day grind is wearing you down or overwhelming anxiety is making it difficult for you to leave the house, I am here to be on your side. I am a big believer that effective therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist and that healing is achieved by working together. I take an integrative approach to therapy, where I tailor the therapy to fit the needs of the client. I am also trained in EMDR therapy for trauma treatment and Gottman level 3 certified for couples work.

Looking for help? Everyone goes through times when they need support - some problems are too difficult to solve alone. The MTS Counseling Center offers high-quality and affordable mental health care to individuals, couples , and families in the Chicago area. We are located in the heart of downtown and offer free parking. We are able to treat a number of issues such as depression/anxiety, anger, grief, addiction, family and relational issues, self-esteem, and spiritual brokenness.

Are you the person you want to be? Are you having difficulty in your relationship or career? Feel like you are never good enough? Guy, do you avoid or deny your feelings? Are you stung by a recent breakup/divorce? Ask yourself a different question. Are you ready to feel empowered and thrive? My goal is to help you increase self-awareness & make positive lasting changes in thoughts and behavior. I provide integrated therapy and consulting customized to your unique situation, goals, personality, strengths, and history. To help you become a better version of yourself and reach your unlimited potential.

My clinical practice emphasizes a collaborative approach with my clients using evidence-based practices. Therapy can often be an awkward experience, which is why I focus on building trust and humanizing the process of therapy. I also view the client from a holistic perspective and recognize the impact of intersectional aspects of an individual in the process of healing. I enjoy working with individuals, couples , and families.

I am a passionate therapist with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern who worked at Flourish Studios for 6 years. I use client strengths, humor, meditation, and goal setting to resolve problems and work with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. I take a holistic approach to all my cases combing elements of mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness to bring healing into client's lives. I volunteer at a CPS school, leading a self-esteem group adolescent girls I created called 'Powerful Girls', I am a AAMFT approved supervisor and a "Prepare-Enrich" premarital counselor.

I collaborate with diverse clients to build insights into how their past impacts their present, move past painful experiences, manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, reduce or let go of maladaptive coping strategies, and develop strong relationships.

Trying to find the right counselor or therapist during challenging times can be overwhelming. I assist individuals, couples , and families to understand what type of therapist will be most helpful for them. I then match them with a licensed counselor/therapist in my referral network that has expertise in their problem area and is a good fit for their personality and therapeutic needs. In addition to referrals, I provide ongoing counseling for individuals experiencing life transitions and emotional adjustments, as well as unresolved past or recent trauma.

My ideal in therapy is to be able to set a comfortable environment in which growth can be achieved. I truly believe that a person can overcome and achieve anything that they set their mind to. I like to set an environment in which working together with the client goals can be turned into reality. I do not believe that there is a problem that is too big or small that cannot be tackled with the help of a supportive and motivating environment. Originally I am from Lithuanian that leads me to having a special interest in immigration/assimilation concerns. I have experience working with children, adolescence, and adults.

Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.

I view therapy as a safe and sacred space for processing life experiences, emotions, thoughts, and trauma in order to achieve one’s goals and necessary growth. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients to understand their thought processes, address barriers to wellness, and identify ways in which they can achieve their goals. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives: however, sometimes we need an outside perspective to help re-frame our thinking. I’m here to work with you to increase self-awareness and empower you to approach life in a way that enhances health and well-being.

I am a bilingual/bicultural (English and Spanish speaking) Psychologist with 15 years of experience, with a primary focus on psychological and emotional wellness. I offer individual, family and couples therapy. My strategy is to utilize an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of techniques and theories that best meet the particular and unique needs of the clients I serve. By creating collaborative relationships with my clients, I can help facilitate changes in people's lives that in turn, help them maintain healthy personal and professional relationships.

My areas of expertise focus around relational issues (with spouse / partner , parents or adult children), anxiety/depression, managing anger/emotions, young-adult development and life transitions (moves, school/career, divorce/separation, aging, etc.) Repeat arguments, miscommunications, lack of understanding, stonewalling/withdrawal, infidelity, difficulty navigating needs and expectations. Together we will identify patterns, stressors, and the role of beliefs, goals and emotions in motivating behavior. Life comes with problems, and success is rolling with the ups and downs. Come together or come alone.