Marriage Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL
I have extensive experience working with cancer survivors at different stages of their recovery and have training in cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and marital therapy.
Currently Accepting New Clients via Telehealth. It would be a privilege to work with you navigating through life's challenges and feelings of anxiety and sadness. My style is warm and supportive as I hope to help you feel less isolated and alone. I will help you discover alternative ways of thinking and offer a variety of coping skills. I will also incorporate humor. Together we will develop goals for growth and seek achievable solutions, alleviate distress, and improve your quality of life fostering a feeling of joy and happiness. I feel honored to be part of your journey.
I have extensive experience working with cancer survivors at different stages of their recovery and have training in cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and marital therapy.
Currently Accepting New Clients via Telehealth. It would be a privilege to work with you navigating through life's challenges and feelings of anxiety and sadness. My style is warm and supportive as I hope to help you feel less isolated and alone. I will help you discover alternative ways of thinking and offer a variety of coping skills. I will also incorporate humor. Together we will develop goals for growth and seek achievable solutions, alleviate distress, and improve your quality of life fostering a feeling of joy and happiness. I feel honored to be part of your journey.
E.M. Branch and Associates,Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60643
Let us support you as you overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, aging, loneliness, transition, parenting, marital stress & more.
For over 19 years, Branch has provided culturally relevant clinical mental health services to individuals, families and communities on Chicago's south side. Collectively, Branch staff has more than 50 years of clinical and administrative experience. We serve more than 1500 individuals and families each year at our Beverly and South Loop locations.
Let us support you as you overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, aging, loneliness, transition, parenting, marital stress & more.
For over 19 years, Branch has provided culturally relevant clinical mental health services to individuals, families and communities on Chicago's south side. Collectively, Branch staff has more than 50 years of clinical and administrative experience. We serve more than 1500 individuals and families each year at our Beverly and South Loop locations.
As a Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, and Board Certified Coach, I work with couples and families to achieve their goals of healthy interactions, and work with individuals to achieve their desired human experiences.
Above all else, I value the human experience. My approach is to meet individuals, couples, and families where they are to help balance their current reality with what they desire. I can help you develop improved insights and effective coping skills. I work with couples and families to achieve healthy goals of relating. Once empowered with tools, clients can begin to experience a new and positive reality. For clients who desire brief or solution-focused therapy, I'm happy to work with you in minimizing past failures/problems and shift towards increasing your strengths. *Call me to make an appointment.
As a Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, and Board Certified Coach, I work with couples and families to achieve their goals of healthy interactions, and work with individuals to achieve their desired human experiences.
Above all else, I value the human experience. My approach is to meet individuals, couples, and families where they are to help balance their current reality with what they desire. I can help you develop improved insights and effective coping skills. I work with couples and families to achieve healthy goals of relating. Once empowered with tools, clients can begin to experience a new and positive reality. For clients who desire brief or solution-focused therapy, I'm happy to work with you in minimizing past failures/problems and shift towards increasing your strengths. *Call me to make an appointment.
I focus on CBT, family/ marital, humanistic, interpersonal, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
I’m Scott and I’m your Therapist.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. I particularly work with those navigating stressful life changes, irrational thoughts, anxiety, and depression such as relationship/school issues, relationships with others, crippling social/generalized anxiety, and depression.
My approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused, and I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward.
I focus on CBT, family/ marital, humanistic, interpersonal, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
I’m Scott and I’m your Therapist.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. I particularly work with those navigating stressful life changes, irrational thoughts, anxiety, and depression such as relationship/school issues, relationships with others, crippling social/generalized anxiety, and depression.
My approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused, and I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward.
Our therapists on staff are specially trained, clinical professional counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapist who provide, group therapy, and family therapy, Christian counseling, LGBT issues, eating disorders and a range of other specialized therapies.
The Ardent Counseling Center is a comprehensive psychotherapy practice providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families since 1988. We have 9 Chicagoland locations including, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Lakeview (Chicago) and 5 Iowa Locations.
Our therapists on staff are specially trained, clinical professional counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapist who provide, group therapy, and family therapy, Christian counseling, LGBT issues, eating disorders and a range of other specialized therapies.
The Ardent Counseling Center is a comprehensive psychotherapy practice providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families since 1988. We have 9 Chicagoland locations including, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Lakeview (Chicago) and 5 Iowa Locations.
I’m Jessica, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of anxiety, relationships, and self-worth.
I use evidence-based practices to support clients living with OCD, generalized anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts. I also work with couples experiencing intimacy or communication challenges, and families working through conflict. Together, we’ll build skills and strategies that foster clarity, growth, and connection.
I’m Jessica, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of anxiety, relationships, and self-worth.
I use evidence-based practices to support clients living with OCD, generalized anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts. I also work with couples experiencing intimacy or communication challenges, and families working through conflict. Together, we’ll build skills and strategies that foster clarity, growth, and connection.
Dominique Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am experienced in working with clients who may be dealing with family or marital conflict.
When it comes to problems we face, it can be difficult to see past ourselves and because of this, we may internalize this as we are the problem. In reality problems are something that are separate from who we are as individuals and there are often interpersonal relationships and external factors that play a major role in what may bring one to therapy. I help to provide clients with the strength and skills to work collaboratively to move towards change and progress. By calling attention to problematic stories and bringing healthy stories to light, this reframes how we think of issues & restores control of your own narrative.
I am experienced in working with clients who may be dealing with family or marital conflict.
When it comes to problems we face, it can be difficult to see past ourselves and because of this, we may internalize this as we are the problem. In reality problems are something that are separate from who we are as individuals and there are often interpersonal relationships and external factors that play a major role in what may bring one to therapy. I help to provide clients with the strength and skills to work collaboratively to move towards change and progress. By calling attention to problematic stories and bringing healthy stories to light, this reframes how we think of issues & restores control of your own narrative.
As a clinical & school psychologist & Cook County Circuit Court officer (Northwestern University, research design & statistics) with 2 fellowships (NIH sleep disorders, Rush, & NIMH public health, UIC), 2 years each premedical & basic medical sciences, I offer individual, family, marital therapy, forensic neuropsychological tests & expert witness testimony.
I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
As a clinical & school psychologist & Cook County Circuit Court officer (Northwestern University, research design & statistics) with 2 fellowships (NIH sleep disorders, Rush, & NIMH public health, UIC), 2 years each premedical & basic medical sciences, I offer individual, family, marital therapy, forensic neuropsychological tests & expert witness testimony.
I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
With over 15 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through a myriad of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, postpartum, trauma, marital stress, and stage of life concerns.
I'm here to hold space for you from the comfort of your own home. Session by session, we work collaboratively towards your goals. Whether it's unraveling past traumas, navigating life transitions, or simply finding peace within yourself, I am committed to guiding you towards healing and wholeness.
With over 15 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through a myriad of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, postpartum, trauma, marital stress, and stage of life concerns.
I'm here to hold space for you from the comfort of your own home. Session by session, we work collaboratively towards your goals. Whether it's unraveling past traumas, navigating life transitions, or simply finding peace within yourself, I am committed to guiding you towards healing and wholeness.
I'm an experienced psychologist who can assist you with relationship challenges, perfectionism & people-pleasing, life transitions ( marriage /parenting/divorce/retirement/caregiving), ADHD & parenting, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety & life dissatisfaction.
Do you feel your life doesn't reflect your hopes and dreams? Do your relationships lack the satisfaction & warmth you wish and deserve? Are you finding it challenging to be the spouse or parent you want to be? Have you been diagnosed with a medical condition and struggling to adjust? Are you caring for a loved one with an illness and feeling the stress? As your partner and guide, I can help you remove unhealthy patterns and develop more constructive ways of coping. I can assist you in feeling happier, more resilient in the face of life challenges, developing stronger relationships and achieving your full potential.
I'm an experienced psychologist who can assist you with relationship challenges, perfectionism & people-pleasing, life transitions ( marriage /parenting/divorce/retirement/caregiving), ADHD & parenting, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety & life dissatisfaction.
Do you feel your life doesn't reflect your hopes and dreams? Do your relationships lack the satisfaction & warmth you wish and deserve? Are you finding it challenging to be the spouse or parent you want to be? Have you been diagnosed with a medical condition and struggling to adjust? Are you caring for a loved one with an illness and feeling the stress? As your partner and guide, I can help you remove unhealthy patterns and develop more constructive ways of coping. I can assist you in feeling happier, more resilient in the face of life challenges, developing stronger relationships and achieving your full potential.
Taylored Living - Neurodivergent Wellness Services
LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
When coaching I use marriage and family therapy skills as well as short-term, solution focused tools for quick results.
They're a high-achieving individual or couple navigating career stress, relationships, and personal growth. They may be neurodivergent professionals seeking work-life balance, men addressing relationship concerns, or women feeling unsupported at home. Couples may struggle with communication, codependency, or deciding the future of their relationship. They want clarity, healthier dynamics, and emotional resilience but may feel stuck in old patterns. They seek therapy not just for answers but for deeper self-awareness, personal accountability, and meaningful change. They value a space where they can process openly.
When coaching I use marriage and family therapy skills as well as short-term, solution focused tools for quick results.
They're a high-achieving individual or couple navigating career stress, relationships, and personal growth. They may be neurodivergent professionals seeking work-life balance, men addressing relationship concerns, or women feeling unsupported at home. Couples may struggle with communication, codependency, or deciding the future of their relationship. They want clarity, healthier dynamics, and emotional resilience but may feel stuck in old patterns. They seek therapy not just for answers but for deeper self-awareness, personal accountability, and meaningful change. They value a space where they can process openly.
Meet Our Marriage Counseling Therapists
Adrianna K. Neri
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I am trained in sex therapy and a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, with a background in marriage & family therapy.
Hi! I am a licensed therapist in IL (remote) and IN (in-person). I specialize in sex therapy while also addressing several areas of concern (relationship issues, self-esteem, major life transitions, etc.). My goal is to validate you and your life experiences while guiding you in a way to effectively take on life challenges and with confidence. Through validation, collaboratively, we can also recognize how your thought and behavioral patterns impact how you emotionally react to difficult life experiences. Together, we can work towards your ideal self and the future you want. You are the driver in your life; I'm here to empower you.
I am trained in sex therapy and a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, with a background in marriage & family therapy.
Hi! I am a licensed therapist in IL (remote) and IN (in-person). I specialize in sex therapy while also addressing several areas of concern (relationship issues, self-esteem, major life transitions, etc.). My goal is to validate you and your life experiences while guiding you in a way to effectively take on life challenges and with confidence. Through validation, collaboratively, we can also recognize how your thought and behavioral patterns impact how you emotionally react to difficult life experiences. Together, we can work towards your ideal self and the future you want. You are the driver in your life; I'm here to empower you.
Jacquelyn is a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in working systemically with individuals, couples, and families. She experience in both community mental health and partial hospitalization settings, treating issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and (sexual) trauma. She is adamant about addressing matters surrounding high conflict relationships, communication, first and second-generation challenges, grief and loss and complex family dynamics.
Jacquelyn is a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in working systemically with individuals, couples, and families. She experience in both community mental health and partial hospitalization settings, treating issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and (sexual) trauma. She is adamant about addressing matters surrounding high conflict relationships, communication, first and second-generation challenges, grief and loss and complex family dynamics.
Angela M Jones
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA , SAP, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Lets promote complete mental health wellness conjointly by addressing barriers such as anxiety, trauma, depression, marital support, life changes, and grief.
"Your most vital strengths are not visible to the naked eye. They are sometimes stumbled upon in your darkest moments."- Angela Jones, LCPC
Lets promote complete mental health wellness conjointly by addressing barriers such as anxiety, trauma, depression, marital support, life changes, and grief.
"Your most vital strengths are not visible to the naked eye. They are sometimes stumbled upon in your darkest moments."- Angela Jones, LCPC
Whether you are challenged with marital issues, conflict with your children, or a family member suffering from addiction or a mental health problem, we can help.
Living Waters Counseling and Consulting Services are dedicated to serving individuals and families. We provide therapeutic interventions, and services to foster the emotional and spiritual healing of people impacted by behavioral and mental health issues. We are especially committed to providing holistic treatment services to families. We recognize that any one individual that is suffering impacts the entire family. We provide solutions to those who find themselves in crisis, whether its work related or family stress, loss of a loved one, or relational problems, we'll help you discover your best self.
Whether you are challenged with marital issues, conflict with your children, or a family member suffering from addiction or a mental health problem, we can help.
Living Waters Counseling and Consulting Services are dedicated to serving individuals and families. We provide therapeutic interventions, and services to foster the emotional and spiritual healing of people impacted by behavioral and mental health issues. We are especially committed to providing holistic treatment services to families. We recognize that any one individual that is suffering impacts the entire family. We provide solutions to those who find themselves in crisis, whether its work related or family stress, loss of a loved one, or relational problems, we'll help you discover your best self.
For many couples, life is turned upside down when one partner says they want/need to end the marriage and the other is hoping to save it.
As a Certified Discernment Counselor, I enjoy helping couples experience the relief & confidence that comes with clarity about a path for their marriage. Having worked as a psychologist for over 30 years, my work is increasingly dedicated to discernment counseling; I am 1 of 6 therapists to earn the title of DC Master Practitioner through advanced training.
For many couples, life is turned upside down when one partner says they want/need to end the marriage and the other is hoping to save it.
As a Certified Discernment Counselor, I enjoy helping couples experience the relief & confidence that comes with clarity about a path for their marriage. Having worked as a psychologist for over 30 years, my work is increasingly dedicated to discernment counseling; I am 1 of 6 therapists to earn the title of DC Master Practitioner through advanced training.
I'm a clinical member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (ICEEFT), the Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Institute, the Mormon Mental Health Association (MMHA), Denver/Boulder EFT, Chicago EFT, and AEDP Chicago.
I work with couples and individuals in distressed relationships. While relationships can be immensely painful, confusing, and lonely, they can also soothe, comfort, and create powerful change when they're healthy and safe. Relationships are so important to our well-being! I have 7+ years of training and experience in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) for individuals.
I'm a clinical member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (ICEEFT), the Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Institute, the Mormon Mental Health Association (MMHA), Denver/Boulder EFT, Chicago EFT, and AEDP Chicago.
I work with couples and individuals in distressed relationships. While relationships can be immensely painful, confusing, and lonely, they can also soothe, comfort, and create powerful change when they're healthy and safe. Relationships are so important to our well-being! I have 7+ years of training and experience in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) for individuals.
Pedro Segura-Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, ALMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625
Pedro graduated with an MA in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2022 and was trained at the Center of Relational Empowerment
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult; however, you are here, and that's your first step. Do you struggle with sexual issues, gender identity, depression, or anxiety? I want to be able to help you go through that. My job is to provide a safe environment where we may learn and grow while promoting empowerment. I work with individuals and couples. I am sex worker-affirming and kink/BDSM aware. I am an Afro-Cuban/Dominican male-identified therapist working with the BIPOC transgender and LGBTQ community, helping with racial trauma, religious trauma, sex therapy, and LGBTQ Couples. My goal is to provide a healing space.
Pedro graduated with an MA in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2022 and was trained at the Center of Relational Empowerment
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult; however, you are here, and that's your first step. Do you struggle with sexual issues, gender identity, depression, or anxiety? I want to be able to help you go through that. My job is to provide a safe environment where we may learn and grow while promoting empowerment. I work with individuals and couples. I am sex worker-affirming and kink/BDSM aware. I am an Afro-Cuban/Dominican male-identified therapist working with the BIPOC transgender and LGBTQ community, helping with racial trauma, religious trauma, sex therapy, and LGBTQ Couples. My goal is to provide a healing space.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specialized in working with individuals and relationships on a variety of issues including race-related stress, anxiety, self-esteem and identity development, as well as intimacy and rebuilding trust and communication.
First, we’ll focus on actionable, behavioral changes you can take to meet your goals. If you continue to feel stuck, we'll then focus a bit deeper into your emotion and meaning making processes to further explore where the solution you're seeking may be constrained - all while navigating at a pace that feels safe for you and building trust along the way.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specialized in working with individuals and relationships on a variety of issues including race-related stress, anxiety, self-esteem and identity development, as well as intimacy and rebuilding trust and communication.
First, we’ll focus on actionable, behavioral changes you can take to meet your goals. If you continue to feel stuck, we'll then focus a bit deeper into your emotion and meaning making processes to further explore where the solution you're seeking may be constrained - all while navigating at a pace that feels safe for you and building trust along the way.
Juliet V Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MSc, ALMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
I earned a Master's in Counseling Psychology from India and have a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Wheaton College.
I am a South Asian Indian who has worked with clients of all ages, particularly families, teens, young adults, and couples. I have developed a heart for holistic healing and growth, focusing on all parts of Individuals and their systems that interact with the struggles they may face. I have experience working with individuals struggling with relational injuries and conflicts, grief and loss, childhood trauma and abuse, social anxiety, depression, personality disorders, parent-child struggles, and couple conflict. I also find immense pleasure in working with parents and children.
I earned a Master's in Counseling Psychology from India and have a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Wheaton College.
I am a South Asian Indian who has worked with clients of all ages, particularly families, teens, young adults, and couples. I have developed a heart for holistic healing and growth, focusing on all parts of Individuals and their systems that interact with the struggles they may face. I have experience working with individuals struggling with relational injuries and conflicts, grief and loss, childhood trauma and abuse, social anxiety, depression, personality disorders, parent-child struggles, and couple conflict. I also find immense pleasure in working with parents and children.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.