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Ileana Ungureanu

Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT

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Chicago, IL 60640
I'm passionate about helping people navigate relational challenges-whether as individuals, couples, or families. Our relationships play a vital role in our overall well-being. Often, the struggles we face are deeply connected to how we relate to those closest to us. It’s human to long for connection, for a sense of safety and belonging in the arms of our loved ones—be it a partner, a parent, or a close friend who feels like family. Yet, these very relationships can sometimes be the source of our deepest pain. My goal is to help you make sense of that and find healing, connection, and clarity in the relationships that matter most.
I support individuals, couples, and families in repairing the hurt that often emerges within intimate connections. My style is compassionate, trauma- and grief-informed, rooted in emotionally focused, attachment-oriented therapy, and consistently attentive to the cultural context influencing your experience, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment.
As an associate professor at Governors State University, I teach and supervise future therapists. As a clinician, I help people navigating complex trauma and grief. I was also a family physician, which gives me a deep appreciation for how physical health and emotional well-being connect—especially when supporting clients facing illness-related challenges.
Take the first step to help. Call or Ileana Ungureanu now - (312) 818-3684

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ephphatha Counseling Services

Chicago, IL 60640

(312) 818-3684
I offer therapy sessions virtually with availability on weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Marital and Premarital 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (312) 818-3684
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ephphatha Counseling Services

Chicago, IL 60640

(312) 818-3684
I offer therapy sessions virtually with availability on weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Marital and Premarital 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (312) 818-3684
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (312) 818-3684

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166.001092 Ileana Ungureanu
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended Syracuse University
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from International Center for Excellence in EFT 2014
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Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (312) 818-3684
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Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (312) 818-3684

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural couples
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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I'm here to support couples, families, and individuals through the challenges of trauma, loss, grief, and chronic health issues. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I create a safe space where you can explore and heal deep wounds. Together, we'll work on building resilience, fostering connection, and finding hope for a brighter, more fulfilling future, and a renewed sense of hope.
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
or call with questions - (312) 818-3684
"
I'm here to support couples, families, and individuals through the challenges of trauma, loss, grief, and chronic health issues. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I create a safe space where you can explore and heal deep wounds. Together, we'll work on building resilience, fostering connection, and finding hope for a brighter, more fulfilling future, and a renewed sense of hope.
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
or call with questions - (312) 818-3684


Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

French
Romanian

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

French
Romanian

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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I use trauma and loss-informed attachment-based approaches.
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
or call with questions - (312) 818-3684
"
I use trauma and loss-informed attachment-based approaches.
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
or call with questions - (312) 818-3684

Location

Primary Location

Ephphatha Counseling Services

Chicago, IL 60640

(312) 818-3684

Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy sessions virtually with availability on weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 818-3684
"
I offer therapy sessions virtually with availability on weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of Ileana Ungureanu, Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Ileana Ungureanu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, PhD, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 818-3684