Family Therapy in Chicago, IL

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Jill Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have many years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship/ family conflict.
Do you feel caught in a web of worry, sadness, or uncertainty? I understand those feelings. I also understand the healing that comes from being heard, validated, and supported. There is hope and positive change is possible with the right support and coping skills. I will help you get to the root cause of your problems, overcome your challenges, and shift into the person you want to be.
(312) 262-4071
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Chicago, IL 60605
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Sammy Peachey
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
You want to feel grounded and secure in your relationships. You want to feel comfortable as yourself. You deserve this and so much more. With a background in marriage and family therapy , I see people in the context of their relationships. Every day, our lives are impacted by those around us and that may not always be an easy thing. I hope to help queer-identified individuals and partners find strength, intimacy, support and passion in their relationships.
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Chicago, IL 60647
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Poyesh Ganji
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have training in family systems therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, interpersonal trauma and attachment, and I am also a psychoanalyst in training at Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
You might look for individual therapy because you experience obstacles that happen again and again; you are trying to figure out who you are and what you want in life. You might be looking for couples therapy because you feel disconnected from your partner or have difficulty communicating; you fight or have difficulty with being intimate. You might be looking for family therapy because you don’t know how to connect with your kids; there is conflict in your family and you don’t know how to resolve it. You might be a person of color, immigrant or second generation and struggle with issues mentioned above.
(458) 219-7228
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Chicago, IL 60622
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Antonina (Nina) Lunetta
MA, LCPC, NCC, IMH-E
Verified
Verified
I specialize in couples work (including LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink Positive, marital, pre-marital, & divorce counseling), family work (including parenting, parents & young children, teens/pre-teens, & parents with adult children), & individual work (including clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, & unhealthy communication patterns).
Feeling numb, lost, stuck, or that we have lost control of our thoughts or our relationships can be a frustrating and aggravating, to say the least. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I offer a nonjudgmental, welcoming space where I assist my clients in navigating the many challenges we face every day. Now accepting a select number of virtual private pay clients, per request. To read more about Antonina, go to: www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/495366
(312) 517-2940
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Chicago, IL 60611
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Cardenas Institute
Counselor, LCPC, MA, EMDR, CADC
Verified
Verified
I am also experienced in the areas of marital and family therapy .
I love my work and I am thrilled to be a part of the global community that strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to provide genuine healing and wholeness to children, young adults, adults, marriages, and families. Over the last six years or so I have learned wonderful attachment therapies like Theraplay. This model, along with different Expressive therapy approaches, and EMDR protocols, have increased my desire to continue learning to be able to integrate the different trauma-informed practice with neuroscience.
(312) 997-5265
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Chicago, IL 60612
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Donald ( D. J. ) Watson II
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that therapy is most successful when there is mutual respect and trust between the therapist and client. I have successfully worked with families, teens, and adults from diverse sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Some of my clinical specialties include couples/ family conflict, social and cultural stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and meaning making.
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Not accepting new clients
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Cindy A. Sigal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I draw upon a variety of approaches including Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the latest in Neuroscience.
Often when people start working with me they tell me intellectually they know how to handle something but emotionally they are stuck and keep doing the same unhelpful things over and again. Other times, people come in not knowing why they feel as they do, but they just want to feel better. Initially, couples frequently report having the same problem or argument. By collaborating with my clients, I help them work through what is getting in the way of healthier functioning and relationships. I take a systemic, integrative perspective, informed by research, utilizing a variety of approaches so that I can best meet your needs.
(224) 255-2531
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Chicago, IL 60602
Not accepting new clients
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Erin Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I meet first with the parents to develop a deeper understanding of the child's needs and family functioning.
I am passionate about my work as a therapist, specializing in practice with with children, teenagers, and parents. I believe that while kids are doing the best they can, they cannot always recognize the tools within them that they need to thrive. I work to help children and families utilize their strengths, develop insight and understanding into their struggles, and give them tools to help find balance.
(773) 295-0784
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Chicago, IL 60618
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Centers for Cognitive Wellness
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We love working with patients and family care partners.
I founded the Centers for Cognitive Wellness in 2012 with the mission of providing the "what's next" to people diagnosed with cognitive challenges. Trained as a clinical neuropsychologist, I quickly grew frustrated that patients had few treatment options after receiving a diagnosis of memory loss or attention impairment, I started this practice with the purpose of filling the treatment gap for people affected by cognitive declines. I have been blessed to grow the practice while also authoring The Neuroscience of Memory and speaking regularly to professionals and organizations.
(855) 519-6499
Chicago, IL 60602
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Not accepting new clients
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Josh Hetherington
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified
16 Endorsed
Verified
16 Endorsed
I am trained in Internal Family Systems.
We all want to live happy and productive lives and we all have strengths that help us do this. Strengths lie in our relationships and inside of us. Sometimes blocks keep us from being able to use our strengths. I'm not currently accepting new clients, but at Chicago Center for Relationship Counseling, we have many excellent therapists who are available to help access strengths and lift blocks.
(773) 328-8363
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Chicago, IL 60640
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Bailey Bostler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with children, young adults, and adults with anxiety, PTSD, depression, family issues, adjustment disorders, coping skills, and boundary setting.
Are you someone experiencing anxiety, struggling to set boundaries, coping with an adjustment, and/or dealing with complex trauma? It can be hard to move forward from feeling like you are alone. I am here to support individuals wanting to achieve their goals and feel empowered. I cultivate a non-judgmental environment where you can feel like you can be yourself and feel safe. I work from a collaborative approach where we will work together to find the best individualized path for you and what you would like to achieve.
(773) 797-9542
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Chicago, IL 60640
Not accepting new clients
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Judy Ranniger-Meza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
A primary methodology that I employ is Internal Family Systems that works with the various parts of a person to uncover and enhance Self-Leadership.
"You suppose you are the trouble, but you are really the cure. You suppose that you are the lock on the door, but you are the key that opens it." These words of Rumi beautifully describe my therapeutic approach. Whether you are challenged by depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, life transitions or issues related to trauma my approach lies in tapping the inherent wisdom and deep intuition that is within you. Even if you doubt that it exists; together we can uncover this wisdom to help you face challenges and create a fuller, more authentic, and meaningful life.
(773) 649-4132 x806
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Chicago, IL 60657
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Latifat Cabirou
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified
Verified
I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family -of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.
(312) 376-0954
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Chicago, IL 60608
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Rachel Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I’m Rachel (she/her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . Trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy at Northwestern University, I am most passionate about working with couples and individuals (older teens, young adults, adults) presenting with various needs, concerns, and presentations. These include depression/anxiety, trauma, complex PTSD, attachment issues, codependency, life transitions, and relational conflict.
(708) 742-7634
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Chicago, IL 60613
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Irina Rivera
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with questions about identity development, family of origin issues, perfectionism, acculturation, shame, coping with the effects of trauma and loss.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process and invite feedback at all stages of our work. I bring to therapy my previous experiences working in creative environments, to help clients foster new perspectives and solutions that fit your unique struggles, identities, and personality. My clients have come from diverse backgrounds and many have experienced abuse, loss, and/or marginalization. Therapy can offer some immediate relief from stress, depression, and anxiety, but I also work with clients to make lasting changes in the way you see and relate to yourself and others. I work with university students, couples, and adults.
(312) 579-2728
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Chicago, IL 60601
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Kathryn Mendes
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
Verified
Therapy is a chance to put yourself, your relationship, or your family first.
I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression and life changes. I enjoy working with couples to navigate all phases of life, which may or may not include marriage, divorce, parenthood, communication struggles, division of labor, and issues with sexual intimacy. Other areas of expertise include working with women in all areas of perinatal mental health and their motherhood journey. I am a body and sex positive therapist. I also feel a deep calling to help those preparing for their end-of-life phase through compassionate end of life planning and encouragement in seeking self-acceptance at the end.
(312) 874-5973
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Chicago, IL 60601
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Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic
PsyD, MA, CAMS-II
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) have advanced training in forensic psychology which provides them with the skills needed to work with and within the legal system. FFCC staff also works with clients with family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, codependency, stress, life transitions, career changes, and more. We offer services in English and Spanish.
(773) 451-8634
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Chicago, IL 60628
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Beth Hopson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have specialized in working with children and families for the past 18 years. Currently, as a psychiatric therapist at a local children's hospital, I provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents struggling with acute needs, including depression, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I primarily work within the Cognitive Behavioral Model, with a view to helping children and adolescents obtain the skills necessary to become healthy and happy adults.
(773) 840-7910
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Chicago, IL 60611
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Jennifer Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Timing, insight, connections, & action play a role in how we shape our journeys. I encourage you to take control of your own narrative & share your goals with me as your therapist. Previous stages of my own educational & professional journey were highly-focused on successive achievements in fast-paced campuses and companies. I come from a multi-cultural, recently-immigrated, working class Chicago family , and graduated with my B.A. from Harvard University and M.A. from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. If you are navigating life transitions, expectations of you, whether new challenges or systemic patterns, I understand.
(773) 867-5818
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Chicago, IL 60647
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Sanya Jaffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAATC
Verified
Verified
My specialties include supporting people through life transitions, trauma, anxiety, family issues, relationship concerns, identity distress, cultural issues, grief/loss, women’s issues, and spirituality.
Through a collaborative and creative lens, I enjoy working with adults and adolescents. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also strongly believe that healing can occur even when words escape us. I use an artistic and relational approach to therapy, which allows for individuals to express themselves in many different forms. Using a culturally sensitive approach, I am especially passionate about creating spaces of support and healing for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and folx from a diverse set of backgrounds—helping people heal amidst systems of injustice and oppression and empowering their intersectional identities.
(872) 206-9041
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Chicago, IL 60657
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.