Divorce Therapists in Chicago, IL
I specialize in anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, stress, relationships and life changes/transitions, and divorce/separation.
I work collaboratively with my clients and use a strength-based, psychodynamic approach. My goal with clients is to meet their goals by equipping them with healthy coping mechanisms, psycho-education, and providing a space to be their authentic self.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, stress, relationships and life changes/transitions, and divorce/separation.
I work collaboratively with my clients and use a strength-based, psychodynamic approach. My goal with clients is to meet their goals by equipping them with healthy coping mechanisms, psycho-education, and providing a space to be their authentic self.
I work with adults who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and break patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients seem high-functioning but privately struggle with grief, shame, relational pain, or a lost sense of self. My approach is grounded, relational, and honest. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about understanding how your nervous system, identity, and relationships were shaped and learning to change them from the inside out. Sessions are active and collaborative, using direct questions and real-time awareness to create meaningful change.
I work with adults who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and break patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients seem high-functioning but privately struggle with grief, shame, relational pain, or a lost sense of self. My approach is grounded, relational, and honest. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about understanding how your nervous system, identity, and relationships were shaped and learning to change them from the inside out. Sessions are active and collaborative, using direct questions and real-time awareness to create meaningful change.
I am a highly intuitive and caring Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and adjustment challenges. I strive to build trust and rapport while serving as a client advocate in a compassionate, empathetic way. My approach blends Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, taking a holistic approach to support growth, insight, and meaningful change.
I am a highly intuitive and caring Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and adjustment challenges. I strive to build trust and rapport while serving as a client advocate in a compassionate, empathetic way. My approach blends Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, taking a holistic approach to support growth, insight, and meaningful change.
I am a Professional Family and Divorce Mediator and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with offices in Chicago and Northbrook.
In addition to divorce mediation, I work with families by mediating or facilitating conversations to help improve communication and strengthen relationships, including couples, parents of children in common, siblings and/or parents and their children. Other practice areas include conflict coaching for individuals and divorce financial analysis.
I am a Professional Family and Divorce Mediator and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with offices in Chicago and Northbrook.
In addition to divorce mediation, I work with families by mediating or facilitating conversations to help improve communication and strengthen relationships, including couples, parents of children in common, siblings and/or parents and their children. Other practice areas include conflict coaching for individuals and divorce financial analysis.
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.
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. Divorce mediation allows couples to amicably agree to a parenting plan, division of assets, and support. I am bilingual-bi cultural Spanish speaking
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.
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. Divorce mediation allows couples to amicably agree to a parenting plan, division of assets, and support. I am bilingual-bi cultural Spanish speaking
My ideal clients are often in the middle of major life transitions, navigating divorce, healing from codependency, recovering from addiction, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
I help clients heal disconnection by building clarity, trust, and emotional resilience. My work focuses on divorce recovery, codependency, addiction, and rebuilding confidence during major life transitions. I use a compassionate, direct, and experiential approach, offering honest feedback and practical tools that support real change.
My ideal clients are often in the middle of major life transitions, navigating divorce, healing from codependency, recovering from addiction, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
I help clients heal disconnection by building clarity, trust, and emotional resilience. My work focuses on divorce recovery, codependency, addiction, and rebuilding confidence during major life transitions. I use a compassionate, direct, and experiential approach, offering honest feedback and practical tools that support real change.
Welcome to Peace centered Wholeness where the counseling style of our practitioners is relaxing; inviting you to journey toward your peaceful center. Each session is tailored for the individual. No cookie-cutter counseling here. Time is taken to get to know you before asking about problems and offering solutions. First-time visitors can expect to complete an intake packet, which takes approximately 15 minutes. After the packet is completed, relax. Wait time is usually less than 10 minutes.
Welcome to Peace centered Wholeness where the counseling style of our practitioners is relaxing; inviting you to journey toward your peaceful center. Each session is tailored for the individual. No cookie-cutter counseling here. Time is taken to get to know you before asking about problems and offering solutions. First-time visitors can expect to complete an intake packet, which takes approximately 15 minutes. After the packet is completed, relax. Wait time is usually less than 10 minutes.
Do you feel disconnected, deal with infidelity, or poor communication? I help individuals and couples to develop some new skills and new ways to communicate and grow to create more satisfying relationships. I have completed Level 3 Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use Gottman Method in my work with couples. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. I believe that although each individual is unique, everyone has the ability to change, heal and move forward. Therapy can help you to feel better and have a better relationship.
Do you feel disconnected, deal with infidelity, or poor communication? I help individuals and couples to develop some new skills and new ways to communicate and grow to create more satisfying relationships. I have completed Level 3 Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use Gottman Method in my work with couples. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. I believe that although each individual is unique, everyone has the ability to change, heal and move forward. Therapy can help you to feel better and have a better relationship.
Much of my practice involves working with older people, as well as coaching men experiencing the difficulties of a complicated divorce.
My many years as a therapist, child custody evaluator, co-parenting coach, a trusted colleague, and a divorced father are woven into the fabric of my practice. My style is warm, relaxed, and involves directive coaching as needed. Confronting our hidden selves can be tough but well-worth it.
Much of my practice involves working with older people, as well as coaching men experiencing the difficulties of a complicated divorce.
My many years as a therapist, child custody evaluator, co-parenting coach, a trusted colleague, and a divorced father are woven into the fabric of my practice. My style is warm, relaxed, and involves directive coaching as needed. Confronting our hidden selves can be tough but well-worth it.
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.
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.
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, I encourage clients to formulate 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 interventions. 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.
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, I encourage clients to formulate 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 interventions. 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.
Karen Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCPC, LMFT
Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
My expertise includes anxiety, stress, depression, loss, parenting issues, self-esteem, divorce, family change and couple connection.
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.
My expertise includes anxiety, stress, depression, loss, parenting issues, self-esteem, divorce, family change and couple connection.
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.
As a Bilingual counselor (English/Spanish), I want to provide support to a diverse population in an environment where individuals are able to communicate their needs and express themselves in their native language. I believe that language opens the door for creating and strengthening relationships. Life can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but that does not mean you have to face the highs and the lows alone.
As a Bilingual counselor (English/Spanish), I want to provide support to a diverse population in an environment where individuals are able to communicate their needs and express themselves in their native language. I believe that language opens the door for creating and strengthening relationships. Life can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but that does not mean you have to face the highs and the lows alone.
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.
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 am also a Divorce Coach ( a non-therapeutic psychological service) for individuals and couples in Collaborative, Mediated, and litigated divorces.
I am uniquely qualified as a psychologist to help healthcare professionals, especially physicians and other providers, manage the effects of the stressors they encounter. I have over 20 years of experience as a hospital administrator and healthcare consultant, building bridges between physician practices and the larger organizations.
I am also a Divorce Coach ( a non-therapeutic psychological service) for individuals and couples in Collaborative, Mediated, and litigated divorces.
I am uniquely qualified as a psychologist to help healthcare professionals, especially physicians and other providers, manage the effects of the stressors they encounter. I have over 20 years of experience as a hospital administrator and healthcare consultant, building bridges between physician practices and the larger organizations.
Andriana Koltko
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP, CSTIP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, high stress, and relationship concerns such as divorce.
Life is not always easy - whether psychological or environmental, obstacles often come before us. I am passionate about assisting clients feel empowered to move past these obstacles to have the type of lives that they envision for themselves. I believe this is something we are all deserving of in our lives. Let’s work together by looking at what goals you have and creating a plan on how to achieve them. I will assist you by providing a safe, affirming, inclusive, warm, and open environment where you feel comfortable saying whatever is on their mind. We will work as a team to get you where you want to be.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, high stress, and relationship concerns such as divorce.
Life is not always easy - whether psychological or environmental, obstacles often come before us. I am passionate about assisting clients feel empowered to move past these obstacles to have the type of lives that they envision for themselves. I believe this is something we are all deserving of in our lives. Let’s work together by looking at what goals you have and creating a plan on how to achieve them. I will assist you by providing a safe, affirming, inclusive, warm, and open environment where you feel comfortable saying whatever is on their mind. We will work as a team to get you where you want to be.
Maybe you're navigating changes like a break up or divorce or big job changes.
I specialize in working with women who are navigating divorce, anxiety and life transitions-including lesbian relationships and identity. My approach is pro-active and results-focused. You'll decide what you want to change and I'll hold you accountable to making it happen. Real change, not endless talk.
Maybe you're navigating changes like a break up or divorce or big job changes.
I specialize in working with women who are navigating divorce, anxiety and life transitions-including lesbian relationships and identity. My approach is pro-active and results-focused. You'll decide what you want to change and I'll hold you accountable to making it happen. Real change, not endless talk.
I am passionate about helping individuals and their families navigate various life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, and divorce.
I believe that building greater compassion and awareness toward ourselves and others is the best path toward achieving our goals. My approach to therapy is empathetic, collaborative, skills-based, and relational. I am happy to support clients through behavioral and cognitive changes or unlocking deep seated pain and traumas in their lives.
I am passionate about helping individuals and their families navigate various life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, and divorce.
I believe that building greater compassion and awareness toward ourselves and others is the best path toward achieving our goals. My approach to therapy is empathetic, collaborative, skills-based, and relational. I am happy to support clients through behavioral and cognitive changes or unlocking deep seated pain and traumas in their lives.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am specifically trained to assist clients with various phases of relationships, such as pre-commitment, commitment, marital, separation, divorce, and co-parenting.
Clients I work with will present with a wide array of challenges, some of which include anxiety, depression, relational issues, and life transitions. While each client is unique, all clients are looking for change in some capacity. My job is to help my client(s) identify what is not working for them and instead explore what life looks like in absence of the problem(s).
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am specifically trained to assist clients with various phases of relationships, such as pre-commitment, commitment, marital, separation, divorce, and co-parenting.
Clients I work with will present with a wide array of challenges, some of which include anxiety, depression, relational issues, and life transitions. While each client is unique, all clients are looking for change in some capacity. My job is to help my client(s) identify what is not working for them and instead explore what life looks like in absence of the problem(s).
Counseling for Individuals, Couples, and Families
Marital and Pre-marital Counseling
Financial Therapy
Early adulthood transitions
Life and relationship coaching
Work-life balance
Pregnancy, Post-childbirth, and Parenting
Depression & Anxiety
Self Esteem Development
Divorce Support
Addictions
Eating Disorders
Navigating life’s challenges often entails acquiring new skills. These can be learned and implemented during the course of therapy. My colleagues and I at Symmetry Counseling provide a supportive, empathetic, and hopeful environment. Sessions revolve around pragmatic approaches to strategically address and resolve issues clients bring to therapy. We help you identify problems, understand why past efforts at addressing these problems may have been ineffective, and then develop alternative solutions. We are goal-directed and client-centered clinicians, measuring with you our results throughout the therapy process.
Counseling for Individuals, Couples, and Families
Marital and Pre-marital Counseling
Financial Therapy
Early adulthood transitions
Life and relationship coaching
Work-life balance
Pregnancy, Post-childbirth, and Parenting
Depression & Anxiety
Self Esteem Development
Divorce Support
Addictions
Eating Disorders
Navigating life’s challenges often entails acquiring new skills. These can be learned and implemented during the course of therapy. My colleagues and I at Symmetry Counseling provide a supportive, empathetic, and hopeful environment. Sessions revolve around pragmatic approaches to strategically address and resolve issues clients bring to therapy. We help you identify problems, understand why past efforts at addressing these problems may have been ineffective, and then develop alternative solutions. We are goal-directed and client-centered clinicians, measuring with you our results throughout the therapy process.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.