Theresa M. Boutross, LCSW, CADC. CMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

I am a seasoned therapist with over 22 years of experience. I assists high functioning individuals to develop the skills necessary to address whatever roadblocks life is presenting. It may be an issue regarding a relationship with a family member, a work related challenge or more complex issues such as divorce, addiction, adoption or a significant loss. Whatever it may be, I am equipped to help see you through these real life challenges, and comfort you with the wisdom that there is a solution. Life Happens and we need to be prepared to manage whatever comes our way. Through an eclectic treatment modality, I assist individuals, couples, adolescents and The Family System to achieve and maintain their highest functioning. Successful Psychotherapy is were stellar education meets relational artistry. Simply stated, you present the facts, feelings, and resistance, and I help you paint the picture to uncover a deeper understanding with your purposeful meaning in life. From there, I present you with a flash light to find your way. Along this path, it’s my hope and goal for my clients to develop new tools that lead to an optimally fulfilled life. Life is a process, not a destination and I'm honored to join my clients on their journey. Finding a therapist to assist in your families well-being can be a difficult endeavor. I understand the complexities of this decision I respect that you may want to meet me in person to decide if we are a good fit for you and your family. I welcome you to come in for a free 30 minutes consultation to discuss your current needs. It is my hope and goal to help each member of the family identify their individual challenges so to strengthen the entire system. While we can not change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges that may feel

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual

Age Specialty: Adolescents, Adults, Children, Elders

Demographic Specialty: Men, Women

Treatment Approach: Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems, Hypnotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Light Therapy, Narrative, Play Therapy, Sandplay

Approach Description: I am a seasoned therapist that assists high functioning individuals with developing the skills to address whatever roadblocks life is presenting. It may be an issue regarding a relationship with a family member, a work related challenge or more complex issues such as divorce, addiction, adoption or a significant loss. Whatever it may be, I am equipped to help see you through these real life challenges, and comfort you with the wisdom that there is a solution. Life Happens and we need to be prepared to manage whatever comes our way. Through an eclectic treatment modality, I assist individuals, couples, adolescents and The Family System to achieve and maintain their highest functioning. Successful Psychotherapy is were stellar education meets relational artistry. Simply stated, you present the facts, feelings, and resistance, and I help you paint the picture to uncover a deeper understanding with your purposeful meaning in life. From there, I present you with a flash light to find your way. Along this path, it’s my hope and goal for my clients to develop new tools that lead to an optimally fulfilled life. Life is a process, not a destination and I'm honored to join my clients on their journey. Finding a therapist to assist in your families well-being can be a difficult endeavor. I understand the complexities of this decision I respect that you may want to meet me in person to decide if we are a good fit for you and your family. I welcome you to come in for a free 30 minutes consultation to discuss your current needs. It is my hope and goal to help each member of the family identify their individual challenges so to strengthen the entire system. While we can not change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges that may feel overwhelming today.

Theresa M. Boutross Practice Details

License #: 149009834

License State: IL

Therapist(s) Gender: Female

Practicing Since: 1999

Company: Theresa M. Boutross, LCSW, CADC, CMFT

Education: Education University of Chicago * Masters in Clinical Social Work Northwestern University * B.S. Psychology Chicago Center for Family Health * Certified Marriage & Family Therapist The Wellness Institute * Advanced Clinical Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy

Average Session Fee: 175-350

Accepts Insurance: No

Insurance Details: I do not accept Insurance- I accept Health Savings Accounts & All major credit cards

Offers Online Therapy: Yes

Online Therapy Details: teletherapy.io or Zoom Sessions

Offers Affordable/Sliding Scale Therapy: Yes

Affordable/Sliding Scale Therapy Details: Each year I accept four clients in need of discounted fees. If you are in need please contact me to find out availability and the reduced fees offered. If I am full I do have a waitlist.

Theresa is certified Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of Complex Family Systems, Theresa is an advocate for Children & Adolescents and specialized in their treatment for 15 years. She maintains a private practice in Winnetka, Illinois. Located directly across from New Trier High School (East Campus).

She has over 22 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, and a graduate of both Northwestern University and The University of Chicago with extensive training from Northwestern Stone Institute of Psychiatry and The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Chicago Hospital.

Theresa is your local resource for; High Functioning Adolescents, Couples and Complex Family System Concerns- including Families in Divorce, Addictions, Disordered Eating, Cutting, Couples In Early Recovery, Child Custody Mediation, Family Restructuring/Blended Families, Adoption, Child/Parent Reunification, Relational Patterns of the ACOA and Codependents.

Among her areas of expertise are challenges in the areas of Addiction, Adoption, Infertility Issues & its effects on the Marriage, Sensory Integration Issues with Children/Parenting Challenges, Blended Family Challenges, Divorce Custody Mediation and Co-parenting Issues.
In addition to being a prominent Family therapist, Theresa is a proud parent of two and the author of a children's book, Forever Family: The Adoption Story.

Theresa is a Strength Resiliency Family Systems therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support (Strength Resilency Identification) and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal lifestage challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. These techniques include Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, SandTray, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic modalities. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

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