Online Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Waukegan, Illinois IL
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Relationships
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help individuals who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns—people‑pleasing, conflict avoidance, repeating the same dynamics, or feeling unseen and alone even when partnered. As you grow more connected to your own needs, boundaries, and inner wisdom, you can begin to create relationships that feel safer, more reciprocal, and deeply nourishing.
35 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
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Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Having worked with hundreds of couples over the last 40 years, I have developed a set of beliefs or ideas which, if adopted, help to ensure that a relationship will last. One of the most important is: Arguing helps nothing, so don't do it.
I like to say that I never met the person who started the fight! When two people argue, each of them believes that he or she is merely reacting to something the other one did or said. Neither one believes that they started the fight; but it started somehow, didn't it?
It is better to be close than it is to be “right.”
Blaming each other for the argument is counterproductive. So is trying to change the other person's opinion. Most couples who argue, argue about whose perception is "correct," whose way of doing something is the "right" way, and so on. The only possible outcome of these arguments is that someone will be "right" and someone will be "wrong." Do you know anyone who enjoys being wrong? Most people will fight tooth and nail to avoid being "wrong."
Commitment is the Foundation of the Therapy
Commitment implies that you are in the relationship "come Hell or high water," barring certain behaviors your partner might do such as having an affair (although I have seen a number of relationships recover from those, too). Unless each partner believes that the other one is committed, they will not feel safe to take risks in facing, addressing and working out the real, underlying issues that affect the relationship.
36 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Relationships
Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
Relationships and marriage can bring deep connection as well as moments of conflict, disconnection, and unmet needs. Patterns that develop over time can be hard to shift without support. Together, we explore these dynamics, improve communication, and work toward a more secure, balanced, and fulfilling way of relating to one another.
2 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Dr. Jeannine Pablo
Psychologist, LP, LCMHC, MLADC
Intimate partnerships can become strained by chronic conflict, emotional distance, or breaches of trust. Utilizing evidence-based systemic frameworks, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples decode destructive communication loops and negative behavioral cycles. Our work focuses on resolving deeply rooted conflicts, rebuilding a secure emotional attachment foundation, and establishing practical collaborative strategies to foster mutual respect and long-term relational resilience.
23 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We have an integrative approach to physical and mental wellness including addiction disorders. We offer Cervical cancer screening and breast exams.
12 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Strong relationships take work, and we’re here to help. Our therapists guide couples in improving communication, resolving conflicts, and deepening their connection.
21 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Gracie Orellano
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
With my background in Couple and Family Therapy, it is crucial to my work to understand the relational systems in your life. Families, blood-related and chosen, are the foundational examples for your values and emotional connection. For couples, these relational dynamics are how we learn vulnerability, fear, emotional expression, etc. Within our sessions, you can gain understanding of these generational patterns that are impacting your relationships and get to a place of honesty, communication and connection.
2 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
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Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
Every relationship is unique, and every relationship can benefit from an outside perspective.
4 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Wolf Pack Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Wolf Pack helps couples and partners build connection, understanding, and stronger communication. Our collaborative, trauma-responsive approach supports healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
19 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
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Fatima Mohammad, Avec Counselling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I support couples and partners in improving communication, navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection. Our work focuses on creating healthier relationship dynamics that feel more aligned, intentional, and fulfilling for both individuals.
5 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
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Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
You keep having the same fight with different words. Or you've stopped fighting altogether, not because things are better but because you've stopped trying. The distance between you has grown so gradually you're not sure when it started, only that it's there now, undeniable. Our clinicians are trained in the Gottman Method, the most researched approach to couples therapy available. We help you identify the patterns that are eroding your connection and give you real tools to repair them. This isn't about venting at each other with a referee in the room. It's about learning to turn toward each other again. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Mindful Healing Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
In relationship and marriage counseling, our aim is to create a supportive space where you and your partner can openly explore and address any challenges you’re facing. We understand that every relationship has its ups and downs, and our goal is to help you strengthen your connection and improve communication. Through compassionate dialogue and practical strategies, we work together to resolve conflicts, build trust, and deepen your understanding of each other. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing issues or just want to enhance your relationship, we’re here to guide you both towards a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
16 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
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Craig Springer
Psychologist, PhD
I recognize how central relationships are to one’s health and well-being. I also understand how painful it can be when we have difficulties establishing or maintaining relationships or when we have difficulties in a particular relationship. The ability to maintain harmonious personal connections is not necessarily easy. Because of its inherent difficulty, many people encounter high levels of relational stress and may even experience a complete cut off from others.
The good news is that even though developing meaningful and healthy relationships requires a specific set of skills, which can be learned. Those who can improve their style of communication can bring about profound improvement in the level of closeness, support and satisfaction in their relationships and consequently experience greater happiness in their lives.
I can work with you to provide the tools necessary to improve communication and establish more intimate connections. I begin by examining your patterns of interactions to determine what is causing or maintaining your interpersonal conflicts or leaving you feeling detached. Next, I will guide you through practices that will teach you how to improve your relationship style and connections with others.
20 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Rick Tivers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CGP
Highly focused on both the individual in the marriage and the unit as a separate entity. Direct, open and honest communication is used as a mirror for healthy yet honorable communication between all parties involved. I look at the CORE issues in the relationship struggle which supercedes ineffective communication skills.
45 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Colin Pickles
Psychologist, PsyD
I firmly believe that relationships are central to our well-being and specialize in helping others to understand their relational patterns, strengthen their communication, and feel closer to those they care about. To do so, we can explore how your internal narratives lead you to certain assumptions and behaviors within your relationship, as well as ending sessions with identified skills to practice so that you leave feeling confident. Call me for a free phone consultation so that we can decide if I'm the right fit for you!
17 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
When a relationship is strained, it is easy to get pulled into the same arguments and disconnections. We will slow the cycle down and get clear about what is happening beneath the surface. I help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and improve emotional connection with practical steps that fit your relationship and your goals.
25 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Rachel Miller
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Couples often get stuck in patterns shaped by power dynamics, communication habits, or unspoken expectations. I work with partners to explore these dynamics, improve understanding and emotional connection, and develop practical skills for conflict resolution, communication, and fair division of labor. My approach emphasizes accountability, mutual growth, and building a partnership that reflects both partners’ needs and values.
9 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
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Natalie Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD; LLC
I love working with couples! In coupleship, I believe you need a large assortment of interventions to accomodate all the different personalities, but the one thing that remains consistent is 'Effective Communication.' LEARNING how to LISTEN, convey feelings, validate, and empathize. I use a combination of Imago, Emotional Focus Therapy, and some of the wonderful skills taught by the Gottmans.
29 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
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Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW-QS, CCTP
Relationship and marriage counseling, or couples therapy, enhances communication, resolves conflicts, and reinforces the emotional bond between partners in a romantic relationship or marriage. Couples therapy is intended to provide a secure and supportive environment for couples to address issues, increase their mutual understanding, and work toward a healthier and more gratifying relationship.
Couples therapy is most effective when both partners are willing to actively participate and engage with an open mind and commitment to change. It provides a valuable opportunity for couples to overcome obstacles, enhance their communication, and strengthen their connection, fostering a healthier and more satisfying relationship. If you and your companion are experiencing difficulties in your relationship or marriage, a qualified couples therapist can provide invaluable support and direction.
9 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
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Cindy Yu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a marriage and family therapist, I am well-trained and experienced in finding commonalities and resolutions between couples. My goal is to help couples understand the misunderstood, speak the unspoken, improve communication, and discover hope from hopelessness.
5 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Waukegan, Illinois Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Waukegan, Illinois average 18 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Relationship and Marriage Counseling (100%), Anxiety or Fears (85%), and Depression (74%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Stress |
| 51% | Self Esteem |