Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
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 Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Fatima Mohammad, Avec Counselling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, RCC
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 Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In therapy for relationship and marital issues, I provide support to couples to navigate challenges and strengthen their bond. This involves creating a safe and respectful space for both partners to express their feelings and concerns. Through communication exercises and conflict resolution techniques, we work on improving communication skills and addressing underlying issues. I also help couples rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and rediscover shared values and goals. The goal is to foster healthier patterns of interaction and enhance overall relationship satisfaction.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey! Relationships can be a wild ride, and we're here to help you navigate the twists and turns. If you're facing challenges in your relationship or marriage, we specialize in offering support. Let's work together to explore communication, understand each other better, and strengthen the bond you share. Our sessions provide a safe and open space for both of you to express your thoughts and feelings. Whether it's improving communication, resolving conflicts, or reigniting the spark, we're here to guide you. Relationships take effort, and we're committed to helping you build a foundation for a strong, loving connection. Your journey as a couple matters, and we're excited to be part of the process that leads to a happier and healthier relationship.
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
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
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL
Relationships
Dr. Daniel Cantor
Psychologist, Psy. D.
I provide couples therapy for all relationship stages, focusing on communication to help couples overcome challenges and foster growth. I have significant experience assisting couples with conflict and trauma, guiding them toward resolution, empathy, and positive future steps.
14 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Juliette Grantham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I'm Juliette Grantham, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist specializing in relationships.
I work with individuals on the patterns that surface in their relationships: having the same argument on repeat without it ever resolving, wanting closeness and then pulling away once you have it, ending up in the same kind of relationship again and again, or being uncertain whether to stay, leave, or try again. Dating, family relationships, infidelity, separation and divorce, and non-monogamous relationships often bring people to this work as well.
I work psychoanalytically, which means we look at what these patterns are communicating rather than only at the conflict in front of us. A withdrawal that frustrates the people close to you now may once have been the safest response you had, learned long before this relationship began. That carries an unconscious logic worth understanding, not simply overriding. We also pay attention to what happens between us in session, since old relational patterns tend to surface there too. Over time, this kind of attention can loosen what willpower alone could not.
If a relationship has you repeating the same struggle, I would be glad to talk.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60603
Online in Chicago, IL
Relationships
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Caring enough about our intimate relationships requires that we tend to the needs of ourselves and important others so that we may grow in our connections.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL
Relationships
Dr. Selma Stainback
Psychologist, PsyD
I want to help couples learn to bring the love, the affection, the spark back, get unstuck, communicate better, get back on track and thrive as a couple! I especially look forward to work with Twin Flames, reaching and staying in union!
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Angela Nguyen
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The main reason why I've become a Marriage and Family Therapist is due to my passion in helping relationships. It's really easy to misconstrue and also be misunderstood by others, and so it's helpful to have someone help interpret and draw out what's really being communicated.
6 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Bravura Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LCPC
Committed relationships are hard. Sharing the ups and downs of life can be deeply connected and also strangely isolating. Relationships of any age can be difficult to manage based on the two individuals in them. We will build communication skills and understanding to reduce loneliness, worry, and anger that can arise when we feel disconnected from our person.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60614
Online in Chicago, IL
Relationships
Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt
Psychologist, Psy.D.
If you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed by conflict, or just uncertain about the future of your marriage, relationship counseling can provide a safe space to rebuild trust, improve communication, and rediscover the love that brought you together. Relationship work is a core specialty of my practice, where I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy. Through a compassionate and practical skill-building approach, I guide partners in resolving conflicts and creating a stronger, more fulfilling partnership grounded in understanding and mutual respect.
24 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
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
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL
Relationships
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
We have an LMFT on our team to support your relationship concerns and guide you into understanding the dynamics of your relationship so that you can make the necessary changes. Teaching better communication and listening skills, understanding love languages and fair fighting will also be an important aspect of your relationship success.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL
Relationships
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 Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide relationship and marriage counseling for couples and individuals seeking stronger communication, deeper understanding, and healthier connection. With extensive experience working with couples, families, and diverse clinical concerns across community mental health and private practice settings, I help partners identify patterns that create conflict or disconnection while building skills for trust, emotional intimacy, and effective problem-solving. Relationship therapy is often about learning how to clearly communicate needs, desires, and a sense of safety within the relationship so both partners can feel heard, respected, and understood. My approach is balanced, practical, and insight-oriented, supporting clients in creating more stable, respectful, and fulfilling relationships.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Glenn Sample
Psychologist, Psy.D., MSCP
Relationships can be a source of connection and support, but they can also bring communication difficulties, conflict, misunderstandings, and emotional stress. Couples counseling provides an opportunity to slow down, better understand each other, and work toward healthier patterns of interaction.
I work collaboratively with couples to explore the patterns that contribute to conflict and identify opportunities for improved communication, understanding, and connection. Using CBT and DBT-informed approaches, we can work on emotional regulation, effective communication, problem-solving, boundaries, and other skills that can strengthen relationships.
The goal is not to assign blame, but to create a supportive environment where both partners can be heard, understood, and actively participate in creating positive change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Mackson Psychology
Psychologist, Samantha Mackson, Psy.D.
Relationships can be challenging, especially for young adults navigating dating, marriage, commitment, communication, and major life decisions. I help clients work through relationship conflicts, improve communication, better understand their patterns, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
6 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
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 Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Chicago, IL Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Chicago, IL average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%), and Family Systems Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 24% | Black / African American |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |