Couples Counseling Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL
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Willa Wertheimer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Life tosses us curve balls, from job stress, to
relationship
changes, to dealing with difficult memories. It is helpful to work on these things with someone who can listen, lend perspective, help you understand why and what is happening, and help you plan and make changes. I can help you put your life on track, with over 30 years of experience, working with a variety of everyday issues, self-reflection, relationships as well as issues arising from trauma, abuse and experiences in combat. We will work together toward your goals.

Zachary S Neal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with
couples
, teens, and young adults.
I OFFER INPERSON THERAPY SESSION-MASKED AND UNMASKED. While counseling tends to be about serious issues, it is important to me to know my clients on a personal level, not just the struggles they are going through. I like to know how my clients take their coffee, their idiosyncrasies, and which football team makes them yell at the screen on Sunday's. My approach is practical and honest. I value transparency, humor, self-awareness, and genuine exchanges.

Edward Groenendal
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and
couples
, specializing in adults and teens. Clients come to me with problems such as anxiety issues, depression, marital stress, relational abuse, job stress and past sexual abuse. I have also worked with men suffering from anger problems. The preferred style is one of a partnership, with agreed upon goals, going at a pace that is comfortable and appropriate for the client. I care about each individual and work toward helping them find the road to wholeness and healing
Not accepting new clients

Susie Allison
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing difficulty in a
relationship
? Do you feel like the ways you have been trying to manage life just aren't working anymore? Whatever is troubling you, you do not have to figure it out alone. I can offer you steady and compassionate support as we work together to address your concerns. I believe we all have the capacity to heal and grow and change our lives for the better.

Aditra Albright
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My specialty is the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma,
relationship
issues, motherhood challenges, and work-life balance.
Currently, I am accepting new clients! Drawing on 15 years of experience as a clinical therapist, I am shifting my area of practice to helping women of all ages live their best life. My belief is treatment should focus on developing an emotionally safe
relationship
to create an environment you are comfortable sharing your truth. My practice approach is primarily client centered and solution focused. I enjoy exploring life struggles and providing the tools to help you navigate through them.

Dana Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My lived experience includes managing bipolar and anxiety disorders, as well as familial and
relationship
trauma.
Often in life, we don't feel seen or heard by the world around us. Therapy should be a space where you can explore your authentic self, or find the tools you need to self-actualize into that person. I work with adolescents, adults and older adults seeking individual treatment, focusing on trauma, mood disorders and anxiety, with other focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community, body liberation, kink, and CNM/open relationships. Through our work together, I hope to help you feel understood and better understand yourself.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Strong
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Yoga Instructor. I completed my doctoral degree at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and yoga training through the LifePower Program. My goal is to teach you the skills needed to heal. I hope to provide you with support to help you complete your goals. I combine your strengths with scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to manage
relationship
difficulties and life stressors. I have many years of experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and psychosis.
Not accepting new clients

Kimberly Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified
Verified
I am experienced working with young & middle-aged adults facing significant life transitions,
relationship
issues, and anxiety.
Hi there, I'm Kimberly. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the many different roles you play? At any given point during your day, you might be a
spouse
, a parent, a friend, a professional, a student, a sibling, a son, a daughter, or an individual. Life can throw a lot of different types of demands on us. If you've ever felt stressed or confused trying to navigate all these roles, you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to help.

New Hope Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We specialize in
couples counseling
, affair recovery, teen anxiety and depression, school avoidance, trauma, depression and anxiety.
*Offering Reduced Fee Counseling!* Is your marriage struggling to thrive? Are you worried about changes you've seen in your teenager? Have you experienced trauma that has left you unable to manage day to day life? Our therapists are here to provide a safe place for you to come ask questions, receive a listening ear, and walk with you through life's challenges.

Revival Therapy
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
We believe in compassionate care and authentic connections dedicated towards your wellness. Our staff have over 20 years of experience in the mental heath field working with individuals,
couples
and families. We believe the key to your revival lies deeply within you. That you possess the wisdom, insight and strength to navigate life’s challenges. Our role is to be on the journey with you, helping guide you and tap into those unrealized or forgotten strengths. We assist you from turning your journey into a personal revival.

Emotional Spiritual Counseling
Counselor, Joseph, Gott, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Have you been to counseling before but want more than just talking things out? Do you wish to bring your spirituality to counseling as an easier way to become free from painful problems and relationships. I offer deep but gentle methods that release blocks to your spiritual self - your inner essence that's naturally connected and content. This is done by bringing awareness, acceptance, and loving kindness to your inner experience, alongside prayer and conscious intention. These ways can resolve the root causes of personal problems like anxiety, loss, lack of meaning / purpose, trauma, addiction,
relationship
difficulties, & more.

Holly Fisher-Cizinauskas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in a multitude of settings, whom presented with concerns such as: depression, anxiety, loss, academic issues, trauma, substance abuse, and
relationship
troubles.
Do you feel stuck? Unmotivated? Confused by your thoughts and feelings? Life happens and sometimes it can hit hard. My motivation and passion for counseling stem from an innate desire to help others. We can encounter many trials and tribulations on this journey of life, and often times feel stuck and helpless. I want to help guide you through these challenges to feel empowered, and find the strength to lead a fulfilling life. I have been told I am relatable, empathetic, and provide a calm disposition, especially during times of stress and anxiety.

Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
We are dedicated professionals with a wealth of knowledge and expertise who have helped individuals,
couples
& families resolve conflict & overcome difficult times in their lives.
At the Center for Emotional Wellness, we are committed to helping our clients live their best life. Our team of clinicians are devoted to providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other best practices in treating diverse disorders affecting children, adolescents, and adults. We are continually working to bring the most effective and innovative techniques and approaches to our center in order to better serve the individuals and families in our community. With over 10 therapists, we will match each client with the clinician with the most appropriate style and expertise to match individual needs.
Not accepting new clients

Melanie Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Did you or your
spouse
recently have an affair? Do you wonder if there is still hope for your marriage after a betrayal? I specialize in helping
couples
recover from an affair and have helped hundreds of
couples
move through the healing process. Many
couples
even report that they have a better marriage now than they did prior to the betrayal.

Gina Collori
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I assist adults in developing the tools necessary to cope with life’s hardships and heal unhealthy
relationship
patterns.
I am an experienced trauma therapist passionate about helping you to cope and heal from complex trauma, addictive behaviors, and codependency. I enjoy working with diverse client populations who seek tangible change in their lives. I nurture and empower without enabling. The therapeutic space I hold is a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where all can feel secure.

Cassandra Zima
Counselor, MSW, LSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We are only able to heal when we are in
relationship
with another.
I believe that most people go through something difficult in their lives and need help moving through the resulting pain that they feel. My goal is to make you feel safe, comfortable, and connected to me while we do our work together. I am a trauma informed therapist who works with a variety of clients and client issues. My work includes anxiety, depression, complex trauma, substance use, parenting, and life transitions in adolescents and adults. I am person-centered and believe that sessions should be focused on the needs of the client.

Christina Francisco
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, BSFT, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I value each individual client and look forward to building a therapeutic
relationship
to help each one become their best self.
Are you in need of more support within your life? Are you ready to tackle daily life stressors or underlying and suppressed traumas that are bubbling up to the surface? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, your body, your emotions? Are you ready to heal? I am ready to support you on your journey to Wholeness! Let us embrace the journey together!
Margaret Pechota
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling that issues in your life are too stressful or painful to cope with on your own? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, guilt, anger (your own or some else's), mood swings, trauma (rape, combat, incest, other) OCD,
relationship
issues, or other emotional difficulties. Maybe you are wondering about your purpose in life or struggling with your spirituality. You might feel you are alone in your suffering.
I am a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing a compassionate and respectful environment where you can explore these and other life issues that are causing you distress.

Sandy Pardys
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Above all else, I believe that the
relationship
between the therapist and client is the key to a successful counseling experience.
Are you struggling with adapting to change? Are you trying to cope with feelings of fear and anxiety? If so, I can offer you a safe, comfortable environment in which we can work together to help you explore the challenges which are keeping you from being your best self. I enjoy helping clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety,
relationship
issues, ADHD, life transition challenges and adjustment issues. I am currently offering Telehealth video sessions and would love to hear from you.

Don Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am an energetic, dynamic, therapist. No one should leave my sessions saying "thanks for listening". You will leave my sessions with a sense of how to respond and what to do next.I've had significant experience helping
couples
strengthen relationships with a direct, emotion focused,form of therapy. The feedback that I've received from
couples
is that I have succeeded in engaging and regulating clients who have intimidated other therapists.I have significant experience treating alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, and process addictions specifically gambling, Internet,and codependency.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.