Rick B. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (708) 406-2745

Our most important relationships are also often those we struggle with. I am an expert listener, advisor, and facilitator and, working together, we’ll turn struggles into opportunity and strife into increased connection.
As a Couple & Family Therapist, I work with couples, families, and individuals to navigate the challenges of couplehood, parenting, adoption/blended family, chronic & life-threatening illness, and separation/divorce. As a team, we’ll set goals that allow you to get and give the respect, trust, and intimacy you deserve.
Let’s build a connection where you feel cared for and gently challenged to grow and evolve. Reach out to start the conversation.
Call or Email Rick B. Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 406-2745
Let's Connect (708) 406-2745

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Rick B. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (708) 406-2745
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166.001501 Rick B. Smith
- Attended Adler University, Graduated 2019
- Certificate from Adler University MA in Couple & Family Therapy / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Rick B. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (708) 406-2745
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Divorce
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Polyamory & ENM
- Sexual Addiction
- Transgender
Rick B. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (708) 406-2745
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
German
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
German
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Relational
Rick B. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (708) 406-2745
Location
Additional Location
Skokie, IL 60077
(708) 406-2745