Chicago
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Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
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Nicole Pratl

Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Chicago, IL 60602
(773) 207-4774
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Relationships can feel deeply painful when communication breaks down, trust is shaken, or disconnection takes over. I specialize exclusively in couples therapy and marriage counseling, helping partners navigate conflict, emotional distance, and relationship ruptures with greater clarity and care. My trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach is grounded in Imago Relationship Therapy. Through structured Dialogues and relational tools, I help couples slow reactive patterns, truly hear one another, and build deeper empathy, trust, and intentional connection.
I work with couples navigating conflict, communication challenges, intimacy concerns, and trust issues. I provide a supportive, relationship-focused space where both partners feel seen and valued, and where healing and reconnection happen through collaboration, empathy, and mutual understanding.
If you and your partner are ready to move out of stuck patterns and toward greater connection, safety, and understanding, I offer a supportive space to do that work together. I would be honored to help you slow things down, rebuild trust, and strengthen your relationship with intention and care.
Call or Nicole Pratl now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 207-4774

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Balanced Awakening

Chicago, IL 60602

(773) 207-4774
Queer-affirming couples therapist offering virtual and in-person care to strengthen communication, connection, and intimacy.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see couples  
A supportive, affirming space for healing and growth - let's take the next step together when you're ready.
Nicole Pratl
Let's Connect (773) 207-4774
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Balanced Awakening

Chicago, IL 60602

(773) 207-4774
Queer-affirming couples therapist offering virtual and in-person care to strengthen communication, connection, and intimacy.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see couples  
A supportive, affirming space for healing and growth - let's take the next step together when you're ready.
Nicole Pratl

Finances

Fees

  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I accept Aetna, BCBS, and UHC PPO plans. After you schedule, our team verifies your benefits and explains your coverage upfront so you know what to expect. For out-of-network clients, I provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-4774
"
I accept Aetna, BCBS, and UHC PPO plans. After you schedule, our team verifies your benefits and explains your coverage upfront so you know what to expect. For out-of-network clients, I provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-4774

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Andrea Espinosa (Illinois / 149.023944) Nicole Pratl

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended University of Illinois at Chicago JACSW, MSW, Graduated 2020
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (773) 207-4774
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (773) 207-4774

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence & Executive Functioning
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Identity Exploration & Acceptance
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I support queer individuals and couples, women, and neurodivergent clients with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, executive-function challenges, identity exploration, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and body-image concerns. Treatment often includes emotional-regulation skills, boundary setting, and strengthening authentic identity for lasting change.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-4774
"
I support queer individuals and couples, women, and neurodivergent clients with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, executive-function challenges, identity exploration, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and body-image concerns. Treatment often includes emotional-regulation skills, boundary setting, and strengthening authentic identity for lasting change.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-4774

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Brainspotting
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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I use somatic and relational approaches including ACT, IFS, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and systemic work. Sessions are interactive and embodied, helping you understand how your nervous system, identity, relationships, and neurotype influence your patterns. Together we build insight, regulation, and resilience.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-4774
"
I use somatic and relational approaches including ACT, IFS, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and systemic work. Sessions are interactive and embodied, helping you understand how your nervous system, identity, relationships, and neurotype influence your patterns. Together we build insight, regulation, and resilience.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-4774

Location

Primary Location

Balanced Awakening

Chicago, IL 60602

(773) 207-4774

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

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Neighborhoods

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Queer-affirming couples therapist offering virtual and in-person care to strengthen communication, connection, and intimacy.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 207-4774
"
Queer-affirming couples therapist offering virtual and in-person care to strengthen communication, connection, and intimacy.
Photo of Nicole Pratl, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Nicole Pratl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 207-4774