Couples Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL

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Patricia Viviana Voloschin-Weiner
Counselor, LCPC, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Issues to be discussed in sessions can include coping with life challenges, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, anger management, trauma, parenting, or work related stress.
I offer Individual, Marital, and Family Therapy; Divorce Mediation and Court appointed Custody Evaluations as well as Court ordered clinical services such as Anger Management. I have over 35 years of experience offering services in English and Spanish. My goal is to assist clients explore feelings, beliefs, or behaviors that are of concern to them, challenge problematic thoughts and reactions, and work towards happiness and conflict resolution. In sessions we will identify aspects of your life or yourself that you would like to change, improve positive thinking and set realistic goals.
(872) 231-3348
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Chicago, IL 60610
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Veronica Cross
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and familial issues (both family of origin and created families), adjustment and mood disorders, and identity exploration.
I’m here to assist you on your path to change and making a better life for yourself. Whatever the reason you are seeking counseling at this time, there is hope, there is healing and you are not alone in this fight. My goal as a therapist is to provide you a safe, empathetic space so that you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to make the changes you seek in your life. I work with individuals and couples utilizing a mix of therapeutic approaches, primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing and Mindful Self Compassion.
(872) 266-9592
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Chicago, IL 60614
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Yoko Mori
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
Using our therapeutic relationship as a tool, I hope to highlight your strengths and opportunity for personal growth.
Hello. All of us experience challenges and hardships in our lives. These challenges could make you feel disconnected from people around you, sad, overwhelmed, or alone. You may be reacting to hardships that are happening in your current life or in the past. Whether the issues are current or past, it affects your emotional well-being today. I believe therapy helps us understand our emotions, especially how these emotional struggles happen at the particular time in our lives.
(484) 494-2944
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Chicago, IL 60611
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Amy Tanner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I believe that every person can benefit from receiving counseling at some point in their lives. We all face struggles with achieving our goals, understanding and overcoming our past hurts, or resolving conflict with others. It can be extremely helpful to have a compassionate, objective person to talk to when these issues arise. I truly enjoy developing a caring, supportive relationship with each client. This connection can then be the foundation for facilitating understanding, growth, and positive change. I enjoy working with clients to identify their strengths and develop realistic, achievable goals.
(773) 295-0064
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Chicago, IL 60618
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Heather Keating
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to make positive change.
(312) 626-8553
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Chicago, IL 60654
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Kayla Crump
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story! I believe that everyone should feel seen, heard, and affirmed! It is incredibly natural to feel overwhelmed in our present world. Yet, life is way too short to surrender to unhealthy relationships, self-esteem issues, rough life transitions, trauma, grief, anger, depression, or anxiety… to name a few. I strive to help you achieve whatever solutions and life change you are looking for while finding purpose in all your life areas and experiencing yourself in new ways. I am dedicated to keeping couples healthy, relationships loving, and individuals balanced.
(312) 847-3559 x1
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Chicago, IL 60605
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Dr. Vickie Bhatia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in the Chicagoland area. I work with adults in individual therapy to help them improve their mood, overcome fear and anxiety, navigate life changes, and improve their relationships. I also work with couples to help them communicate and manage conflict better, increase intimacy, and strengthen their bond.
(773) 747-3183
Chicago, IL 60661
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Don Elligan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice specializes in helping clients actualize their personal goals. In my approach I attempt to empower clients to modify their thoughts and behaviors in ways that help them meet their particular goals. I also maintain sensitivity to a clients cultural background. I specialize in helping clients with relationship difficulties, anxiety/stress, depression, and impulsivity. I have extensive experience working with children with behavioral challenges and have developed a free app on managing bullying that is available in the apple itunes store (Hero App).
(773) 219-2149
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Chicago, IL 60605
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Stephanie Lynn Cornette
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I can help you by using a collaborative approach to therapy and focus on your needs and goals as we establish a working relationship with each other.
My focus of working with my clients is to present an integrative, wholistic approach that incorporates one's spirit, personality, hardships, and positive thinking. It is very important to me to meet client's needs according to what is occupying their lives and help increase positive thinking, increase self-esteem, decrease negative thoughts and feelings that might be interfering with their over all quality of life. It is my goal to help each client meet their maximum capacity to reach their potential goals, feelings, and happiness.
(872) 231-0399
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Chicago, IL 60646
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Cheryl O'Toole
Psychologist, MSW, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I maintain a general practice where I see a wide diversity of men and women for issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and identity.
Life can be challenging. I believe psychotherapy with a therapist who is a good match can help one more successfully navigate those challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients. I aim to create a nonjudgmental and supportive environment to explore difficult issues together -- to better understand what one is currently facing, to help manage those difficulties, and to ultimately make life more rewarding and meaningful.
(312) 970-0923
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Chicago, IL 60640
Not accepting new clients
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Eric Koll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
People tell you to “just get over it.” As if you didn’t wish that a thousand times a day. You can white knuckle it for a few days, but the nightmares always return, and it all comes crashing down. Lately, your spouse has been looking at you differently. You wonder how much longer they’ll stick around. You’re desperate to get away from the images in your head, but the memories come flooding back at any moment. The flashes of memory set your hands shaking and make the room spin. You try to block them out by isolating, drinking, and distracting yourself, but you know that’s only a band-aid. You need the memories to stop.
(312) 270-0098
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Chicago, IL 60630
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Steven A Migalski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
In psychotherapy, I am a supportive listener who helps clients to uncover blind spots where difficulties lurk. I teach healthy coping strategies, and I coach people to try out new behaviors in their daily lives. I further help individuals, families, and couples to shore up inner resources to face life's challenges effectively and with a stronger sense of self-worth. I also guide individuals toward a better understanding of their feelings and emotional states. Finally, my approach focuses on breaking problematic interpersonal patterns and striving to be more autonomous and self-governing in one's day-to-day life.
(773) 492-6780
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Moshe Brownstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Each therapy relationship is different and may change over time.
I am but a fellow traveler on this journey. Facing your deepest fears and wishes can be frightening, and as such coming into therapy may be a difficult decision to make. Whether you are experiencing grief and loss, past traumas and painful memories, difficulties in your work or career, or something more difficult to describe; I am ready to join with you on your journey.
(773) 832-5394
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Nicole Dodero
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am open to working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples with a wide array of concerns such as communication, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more.
My passion for counseling began early in my life, and I always had a curiosity to better understand the intricacies of human behavior and emotions. While I began my journey as an elementary school teacher, I soon realized I wanted to assist in helping people heal and find happiness. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals and live their best lives, and believe that counseling can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation.
(773) 249-2921
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Chicago, IL 60647
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Lisa Rife, LCSW llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adults of all ages & various backgrounds. I facilitate clients growth to develop a more meaningful life & find ways to manage difficult situations. I can help you learn to be assertive and establish boundaries, identify patterns of thoughts & behaviors that hold you back, impact your relationships, or keep you from living in the present. People often want to have a deeper connection with themselves or their place in the world. This can all be explored in therapy! People come for different reasons. We will work together to figure it out. Maybe you just want to come once, or establish a longer therapeutic relationship .
(312) 487-2693
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Chicago, IL 60614
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Erin O'Connor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
I'm passionate about helping folks struggling to give themselves grace and kindness, which is crucial to moving in the direction of the life we want, whatever that may look like for each individual. I work from a sex-positive, stance to help individuals and those in relationships facing the barriers and challenges in a monogamy-centric world. I’m here to partner with my clients to emphasize strengths and foster holistic wellness whether that client(s) is facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, shame, fear, and or one of the many other challenges that come with being human in today's world.
(773) 915-0897
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Chicago, IL 60657
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Dina Zwiebel
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
Years of working with people who have struggled with trauma, depression, anxiety and eating disorders have given me proof of the human capacity for insight, change, growth and connection. I partner with every client to understand and move beyond the maladaptive patterns that get in the way of a life filled with meaning, hope and confidence. Replacing coping mechanisms that are no longer effective is a transformative and formidable process that you do not have to figure out or experience alone.
(773) 570-6252
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Angela Atwater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in helping clients work through relationship difficulties, overall "unhappiness" in life, and anxiety and depression issues.
PLEASE NOTE: I am not taking NEW referrals at this time. I provide individual therapy in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. I act as a guide and challenge you to explore what and why things may not be "working" in your life, as well as provide support and feedback to you about the patterns in your relationships. Finding a therapist who is a "good fit" for you can be difficult, so call me and we can discuss what you are looking for further.
(773) 683-1635
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Chicago, IL 60602
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Aviva Cahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see myself as a recovery guide whether from a dating relationship or a marriage.
Are you stuck but trying to move forward after a break-up or divorce? Were you traumatized by deceit or even a double life and wondering if you can ever trust again? Or are you simply terrified seeing so many red flags and disingenuous individuals in the dating pool? No matter what your age or life stage, when a relationship ends whether by choice or by the actions of another, you may be caught off guard and thinking clearly can be difficult. You may experience self-doubt, insecurity, anxiety, and fear. It can be helpful to work together to regain confidence (in yourself and others).
(773) 786-9084
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Chicago, IL 60601
Not accepting new clients
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Clara F Villaseñor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My joy in working with adults, is being a support for you when dealing with challenging life changes like the myriad of crises that ensued from the COVID19 quarantine of 2020 that had us all questioning the purpose of life. I enjoy building a trusting therapeutic relationship as I'm committed to support you in managing these problems and help facilitate change in order to relieve some stress and enhance your life experience. Together, we will work towards finding relief, establishing a life balance and developing coping mechanisms to improve wellbeing.
(872) 814-6088
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Chicago, IL 60640
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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.