Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in East Saint Louis, Illinois IL
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Sushma Cheturvedula
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
People often turn to relationship and marriage counseling when they're facing tough times in their partnership. It could be because of problems with talking things out, old fights that never got resolved, trust being broken, cheating, feeling distant, or just dealing with big life changes. These issues can really mess with your emotions and make the relationship feel shaky. In therapy, I'd help both partners learn how to talk to each other better, rebuild trust, and tackle any emotional blocks that are getting in the way of feeling close. We'd also figure out ways to deal with arguments and handle big life changes together. The aim is to make the relationship stronger, boost how you both feel, and make things feel good again.
10 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Tara Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Relationship or marriage issues can significantly impact individuals dealing with addictions, relationship issues, or depression. For example, constant conflicts or a lack of emotional support in a relationship can worsen feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, and emotional distress. This, in turn, may exacerbate addictive behaviors or contribute to depressive symptoms. My approach would involve providing a safe and non-judgmental space for the individual to explore their relationship challenges and their impact on their mental well-being. We would work together to identify underlying issues, improve communication skills, and develop strategies to address relationship difficulties, ultimately promoting healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being.
9 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Gloria Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ALMFT
I am committed to helping couples cultivate strong and fulfilling partnerships. Whether you're seeking to enrich your relationship, navigate challenges, or rebuild trust, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your concerns and deepen your connection.
3 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Terry Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
As a therapist specializing in marital, premarital, and relationship issues, I assist individuals in navigating relationship challenges, exploring underlying issues, and offering tools to address conflict, rebuild trust, and cultivate intimacy. Creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I empower individuals to heal from past wounds, strengthen their relationships, and move toward a healthier and more fulfilling partnership.
6 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
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. Here is a list of them.
1) 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? 2) 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." 3) 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).
34 Years Experience