Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Chicago, IL
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Relationships
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 Chicago, IL (Online Only)
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
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.
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17 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. James R. McClymonds
Psychologist, Psy.D., HSPP
Are you stressed out? And is it getting harder to "just not think about it?" I specialize in helping people work through stressful transitions and high-conflict situations. Through individual or couple's therapy, we can work together to achieve the goals you've wanted, but have felt out of reach.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60603
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
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
Relationships are hard. They can be complicated as people try and figure out intimacy, sex, and conflict. Growing up in different homes with different families and rules can lead to unspoken assumptions that sabotage happiness. Luckily, there are very effective couples counseling techniques to reconnect and find a way to a better future.
Trust couples counseling at Best Therapies in Chicago, IL, to restore your relationship goals. Our professional team of licensed doctors helps you clear the air, opens the doorway to communication and sets skills in place that’ll continue to benefit your romantic or family bond long after relationship therapy.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60618
Online in Chicago, 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
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL
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)
Relationships
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Most couples arrive in therapy having the same argument they have been having for years, each convinced the other refuses to understand. They are usually both right. The impasse is not a failure of communication. It is the place where two differently organized selves meet and cannot find each other. The work is not about compromise or learning to fight fairly. It is about each person becoming visible to the other in a way that the relationship, up to now, has not been able to hold.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL
Relationships
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Relationships
Dr. Andrew Bingman
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD
My goal when working with couples is to validate each partner's experience, while identifying aspects of the couple's interactions with each other that contribute to conflict and relationship dissatisfaction. Once these elements are identified, we will work as a team to identify alternative ways of interacting that feel congruent and effective for each partner.
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
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
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
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
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
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60602
Online in Chicago, IL
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
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
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
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Healthy relationships require communication, trust, vulnerability, and intentional effort. Our therapists support couples and individuals navigating communication difficulties, conflict, intimacy concerns, life transitions, infidelity, and relationship stressors. We help clients build healthier connections and stronger emotional foundations.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
Every relationship is unique, and every relationship can benefit from an outside perspective.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Chicago, IL Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Chicago, IL average 18 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Family Systems Therapy (41%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Christian |