Marriage Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL
My areas of clinical focus are as follows: Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Conflict Resolution • Blended Families • Marriage & Families • Life Transitions • Adulting • Parenting • Spirituality.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy (CCT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Christian Counseling techniques. Drawing from scripture and Christian principles, I place a high priority on creating a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families can feel safe.
My areas of clinical focus are as follows: Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Conflict Resolution • Blended Families • Marriage & Families • Life Transitions • Adulting • Parenting • Spirituality.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy (CCT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Christian Counseling techniques. Drawing from scripture and Christian principles, I place a high priority on creating a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families can feel safe.
Being licensed in three mental health professions (Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling) provide me with the deep professional backgrounds to work with a wide variety of client concerns, individually, in intimate unions and in family life.
Thirty years ago, I made one of the most important decisions of my life by leaving another career to become a psychotherapist. Mental health care is my life’s calling, and I love it. I have served hundreds of clients, and many say that I helped them. I’ve also been a professor, researcher, leader, and author at two great universities, training hundreds of students to become therapist themselves. Academic work gives me deep scientific knowledge of mental health care, how to forge deep relationships with clients, how to support clients to understand thoughts and emotions in tough seasons, and to take steps to improve their lives.
Being licensed in three mental health professions (Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling) provide me with the deep professional backgrounds to work with a wide variety of client concerns, individually, in intimate unions and in family life.
Thirty years ago, I made one of the most important decisions of my life by leaving another career to become a psychotherapist. Mental health care is my life’s calling, and I love it. I have served hundreds of clients, and many say that I helped them. I’ve also been a professor, researcher, leader, and author at two great universities, training hundreds of students to become therapist themselves. Academic work gives me deep scientific knowledge of mental health care, how to forge deep relationships with clients, how to support clients to understand thoughts and emotions in tough seasons, and to take steps to improve their lives.
This includes marital obstacles of infidelity, marital stagnation, and partner abuse.
I have been in the mental health field for 13 years. My specialty is in the areas of forensic psychology and family therapy. I am also well trained in psychological assessment and evaluations. I have worked with several unique populations including children and adolescents in foster care.
This includes marital obstacles of infidelity, marital stagnation, and partner abuse.
I have been in the mental health field for 13 years. My specialty is in the areas of forensic psychology and family therapy. I am also well trained in psychological assessment and evaluations. I have worked with several unique populations including children and adolescents in foster care.
Bailey Kraft graduated from Purdue University with a Masters Degree in Child Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Bailey seeks to connect with each client based on their individual needs and works collaboratively with her clients to promote change and growth. Bailey’s passion is for working with those affected by trauma, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, she has an extensive background in relational issues including conflict resolution and ENM/polyamory.
Bailey Kraft graduated from Purdue University with a Masters Degree in Child Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Bailey seeks to connect with each client based on their individual needs and works collaboratively with her clients to promote change and growth. Bailey’s passion is for working with those affected by trauma, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, she has an extensive background in relational issues including conflict resolution and ENM/polyamory.
In family/ marital, we seek to understand each family member and work to improve communication, trust, balance and harmony.
The therapists in our practice joined together because of our shared belief that our clients, who have reached out for help in managing and overcoming the challenges their lives, each have a unique set of strengths that often need to be better understood and developed. In our own styles, we each use the therapeutic relationship to understand what is interfering with an individual's sense of fulfillment in life. We approach therapy from the perspective that, at our core, our clients are health seeking but may be repeating old patterns that are not serving them well.
In family/ marital, we seek to understand each family member and work to improve communication, trust, balance and harmony.
The therapists in our practice joined together because of our shared belief that our clients, who have reached out for help in managing and overcoming the challenges their lives, each have a unique set of strengths that often need to be better understood and developed. In our own styles, we each use the therapeutic relationship to understand what is interfering with an individual's sense of fulfillment in life. We approach therapy from the perspective that, at our core, our clients are health seeking but may be repeating old patterns that are not serving them well.
25 years of experience in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist has given me the ability to create a warm and safe environment for change.
I specialize in Marriage and Family Therapy. What that really means is that I specialize in relationships. That relationship can be with yourself, your significant other, your children, your family and even your work environment. These relationships can potentially have a negative effect if they aren't in balance.
25 years of experience in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist has given me the ability to create a warm and safe environment for change.
I specialize in Marriage and Family Therapy. What that really means is that I specialize in relationships. That relationship can be with yourself, your significant other, your children, your family and even your work environment. These relationships can potentially have a negative effect if they aren't in balance.
Raquel Flores-Maki Active Therapies, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
As a therapist specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Gottman Method for marriage, family therapy and individual work.
In couples therapy, the focus is often on improving communication, resolving conflict, and enhancing emotional intimacy between partners. Family therapy typically involves working with multiple family members to improve dynamics and address systemic issues. In individual therapy, the focus is on personal growth, self-understanding, and emotional healing.
As a therapist specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Gottman Method for marriage, family therapy and individual work.
In couples therapy, the focus is often on improving communication, resolving conflict, and enhancing emotional intimacy between partners. Family therapy typically involves working with multiple family members to improve dynamics and address systemic issues. In individual therapy, the focus is on personal growth, self-understanding, and emotional healing.
Whether you are experiencing marital, family, couple, or personal challenges, together we will work to provide meaningful solutions to your unique situation.
My client-centered approach is one of acceptance, understanding, and empathetic connection. Positive change is always possible with the right atmosphere and mutual commitment. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.
Whether you are experiencing marital, family, couple, or personal challenges, together we will work to provide meaningful solutions to your unique situation.
My client-centered approach is one of acceptance, understanding, and empathetic connection. Positive change is always possible with the right atmosphere and mutual commitment. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.
I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couples with relationship, marital and sexual concerns.
I believe the most impactful element of our lives is our relationships, both with ourselves and our partners. As a counselor specializing in relational and sexual wellbeing, I work with individuals and couples to address common goals including enhancing the experience of sex and sexuality, improving empathy and emotional connection in a relationship, and reducing relational conflict. Working through these concerns can have an enormous impact on one's quality of life, as I have seen in working with clients courageous enough to do this deep work.
I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couples with relationship, marital and sexual concerns.
I believe the most impactful element of our lives is our relationships, both with ourselves and our partners. As a counselor specializing in relational and sexual wellbeing, I work with individuals and couples to address common goals including enhancing the experience of sex and sexuality, improving empathy and emotional connection in a relationship, and reducing relational conflict. Working through these concerns can have an enormous impact on one's quality of life, as I have seen in working with clients courageous enough to do this deep work.
I have an MA in Couple and Family Therapy, and I am licensed in Illinois and Iowa as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I believe that relationships give life meaning - and when our relationships aren't meeting our needs, we are deeply impacted. I see my role as someone to help facilitate authenticity, safety, and deepness in your connection to others. Whether it is an intimate partner, a family member, or a friend, I'm trained to help you establish connection in the way you both need and desire. And if you are looking for individual help, my aim is to cultivate that same connection - but in relationship to yourself.
I have an MA in Couple and Family Therapy, and I am licensed in Illinois and Iowa as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I believe that relationships give life meaning - and when our relationships aren't meeting our needs, we are deeply impacted. I see my role as someone to help facilitate authenticity, safety, and deepness in your connection to others. Whether it is an intimate partner, a family member, or a friend, I'm trained to help you establish connection in the way you both need and desire. And if you are looking for individual help, my aim is to cultivate that same connection - but in relationship to yourself.
I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and older adolescent children who are struggling with, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting struggles, PTSD, marital and divorce problems, somatization, aging, adoption/foster care, and grief along with many others.
My name is Stacie Carr, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I have had my clinical license for 13 years and I have experience working with children, adults, and adolescents in a clinical setting. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and older adolescent children who are struggling with, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting struggles, PTSD, marital and divorce problems, somatization, aging, adoption/foster care, and grief along with many others.
My name is Stacie Carr, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I have had my clinical license for 13 years and I have experience working with children, adults, and adolescents in a clinical setting. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Helping individuals, couples and families on their journey to well-being, mental health and connection as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
www.HopeLandTherapy.com 708-274-7991 Call or e-mail for scheduling information. Improve: Relationship with self, Couple relationship, Family relationships, Self-esteem, Anxiety, ADHD, Self-improvement, Relaxation, Grounding, PTSD, Sexual trauma, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, and more! Get help now with Therapy or Life Coaching. Call today and start your journey to well-being.
Helping individuals, couples and families on their journey to well-being, mental health and connection as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
www.HopeLandTherapy.com 708-274-7991 Call or e-mail for scheduling information. Improve: Relationship with self, Couple relationship, Family relationships, Self-esteem, Anxiety, ADHD, Self-improvement, Relaxation, Grounding, PTSD, Sexual trauma, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, and more! Get help now with Therapy or Life Coaching. Call today and start your journey to well-being.
Whether it is improving your marriage or relationship, coping with divorce, managing parenting concerns or simply looking to decrease stress, we can figure it out together.
I specialize in assisting with resolving family conflict, coping with life transitions, managing ADHD and Anxiety, Reclaiming or discovering your identity, and supporting those who are caregivers for physically disabled or mentally ill loved ones. Trained in family systems, I pull in the multigenerational patterns that continue to Impact you today.
Whether it is improving your marriage or relationship, coping with divorce, managing parenting concerns or simply looking to decrease stress, we can figure it out together.
I specialize in assisting with resolving family conflict, coping with life transitions, managing ADHD and Anxiety, Reclaiming or discovering your identity, and supporting those who are caregivers for physically disabled or mentally ill loved ones. Trained in family systems, I pull in the multigenerational patterns that continue to Impact you today.
I work with couples and individuals and have significant experience with communication, conflict, transitions ( marriage, divorce, parenthood, breakups, emerging adulthood), attachment wounds, grief, dating, anxiety and depression, and FOO exploration.
Therapy is designed to hold us in safety and compassion and push us towards growth and transformation. I have worked with clients who seek to improve their relationship with themselves and others, navigate life transitions, and learn new ways of coping with the inevitable ups and downs of life. I have deep respect for my clients' courage and vulnerability, and it's a privilege to be a trusted part of the therapy process. I value
I work with couples and individuals and have significant experience with communication, conflict, transitions ( marriage, divorce, parenthood, breakups, emerging adulthood), attachment wounds, grief, dating, anxiety and depression, and FOO exploration.
Therapy is designed to hold us in safety and compassion and push us towards growth and transformation. I have worked with clients who seek to improve their relationship with themselves and others, navigate life transitions, and learn new ways of coping with the inevitable ups and downs of life. I have deep respect for my clients' courage and vulnerability, and it's a privilege to be a trusted part of the therapy process. I value
While I specialize in treating individuals struggling with trauma and complex family system dynamics, my experiences have contributed to being well-rounded and skilled in working with crisis, family and marital, attachment, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, cultural adjustment, substance-use, behavioral, mood, and other chronic mental illness disorders.
As you begin your journey in therapy, let me walk you briefly through my journey. I have experience providing services in community-based settings, schools, and hospitals. I am certified as a trauma-informed yoga practitioner and as a Racial Healing Circle practitioner through TRHT. I value the benefit of integrating these practices with therapy to enhance a holistic healing. In my personal and professional life, I value self-care and self-compassion through the practice of mindful body-movement therapy. I am intentional about creating balance and listening to your needs.
While I specialize in treating individuals struggling with trauma and complex family system dynamics, my experiences have contributed to being well-rounded and skilled in working with crisis, family and marital, attachment, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, cultural adjustment, substance-use, behavioral, mood, and other chronic mental illness disorders.
As you begin your journey in therapy, let me walk you briefly through my journey. I have experience providing services in community-based settings, schools, and hospitals. I am certified as a trauma-informed yoga practitioner and as a Racial Healing Circle practitioner through TRHT. I value the benefit of integrating these practices with therapy to enhance a holistic healing. In my personal and professional life, I value self-care and self-compassion through the practice of mindful body-movement therapy. I am intentional about creating balance and listening to your needs.
I also specialize in helping couples manage transitions (i.e. marriage, infidelity, birth of a child) in their relationship.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel more connected to the people around you? If so, you have come to the right place. With a holistic approach in mind, I will provide an open, nonjudgmental and accepting environment in which we can collaborate to explore your feelings, thoughts and patterns. I believe that human relationships are powerful and healing and hope to create an authentic and strong relationship with all my clients.
I also specialize in helping couples manage transitions (i.e. marriage, infidelity, birth of a child) in their relationship.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel more connected to the people around you? If so, you have come to the right place. With a holistic approach in mind, I will provide an open, nonjudgmental and accepting environment in which we can collaborate to explore your feelings, thoughts and patterns. I believe that human relationships are powerful and healing and hope to create an authentic and strong relationship with all my clients.
I hold my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University in and a BA in Psychology from Spelman College.
There is power in seeking the help of others along our journey, and it is my hope that therapy can represent a unique healing environment, focused on your reality and your needs. The change that we all seek lies within our stories being validated and understood. As we witness the power of our stories in light of culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, and other intersections of identity through therapy, we partner in using your strengths to lessen your limitations. By developing your self-awareness, we can work to heal from past wounds, develop more understanding of your Self and those around you, and create better relationships.
I hold my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University in and a BA in Psychology from Spelman College.
There is power in seeking the help of others along our journey, and it is my hope that therapy can represent a unique healing environment, focused on your reality and your needs. The change that we all seek lies within our stories being validated and understood. As we witness the power of our stories in light of culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, and other intersections of identity through therapy, we partner in using your strengths to lessen your limitations. By developing your self-awareness, we can work to heal from past wounds, develop more understanding of your Self and those around you, and create better relationships.
With a background in Marriage and family therapy, I specialize in areas pertaining to relationships and life transitions, including marriage/divorce, parenting, relocation, and loss.
With over 15 years of experience, I know that life is full of challenges and struggles which can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. It takes courage to look at the areas of your life that you are dissatisfied with and share your thoughts and feelings. I provide a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate space where you have the opportunity to tell your unique story, gain insight, and make positive lasting change. Working to alleviate your distress, my focus is to guide you to take the necessary steps towards greater fulfillment, meaning, and an overall sense of well being.
With a background in Marriage and family therapy, I specialize in areas pertaining to relationships and life transitions, including marriage/divorce, parenting, relocation, and loss.
With over 15 years of experience, I know that life is full of challenges and struggles which can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. It takes courage to look at the areas of your life that you are dissatisfied with and share your thoughts and feelings. I provide a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate space where you have the opportunity to tell your unique story, gain insight, and make positive lasting change. Working to alleviate your distress, my focus is to guide you to take the necessary steps towards greater fulfillment, meaning, and an overall sense of well being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I am honored to support couples and individuals during various stages of life.
This is difficult; I get it. Searching for a therapist, placing the initial call, scheduling then attending the first session can truly be overwhelming. I commend you for deciding to make a positive change in your life or the life of a loved one. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and couples clarify the type of lives they want to live, recognize strengths, identify obstacles, discover realistic solutions, and devise a plan to reach established goals. Our collaborative relationship will increase self-awareness to foster growth and healing.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I am honored to support couples and individuals during various stages of life.
This is difficult; I get it. Searching for a therapist, placing the initial call, scheduling then attending the first session can truly be overwhelming. I commend you for deciding to make a positive change in your life or the life of a loved one. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and couples clarify the type of lives they want to live, recognize strengths, identify obstacles, discover realistic solutions, and devise a plan to reach established goals. Our collaborative relationship will increase self-awareness to foster growth and healing.
I have the honor of holding the designation of "Clinical Fellow" of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a distinction given to psychotherapists who have met rigorous educational and training requirements necessary in addition to years of successful practice.
Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
I have the honor of holding the designation of "Clinical Fellow" of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a distinction given to psychotherapists who have met rigorous educational and training requirements necessary in addition to years of successful practice.
Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
