Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Evanston, IL
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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 Evanston, IL 60201
Online in Evanston, IL
Relationships
Mary Gale Gurnsey
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help couples understand their attachment patterns, communication gaps, and underlying conflicts. Using EFT and collaborative tools, we rebuild connection and create more secure, responsive partnerships.
18 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL (Online Only)
Relationships
Theresa McCay Boutross
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCSW, CADC. CMFT
With over 25 years of experience as a couples and family therapist, I have witnessed countless marriages transform and thrive, often coming back from the brink of dissolution. The key factor that unites these couples is a shared willingness to grow rather than a stubborn willfulness. Individual growth fosters healthier functioning within the marriage, paving the way for renewed connection.
As a Gottman-trained therapist, I utilize evidence-based methods to help couples build strong foundations of friendship, intimacy, and trust. I also incorporate discernment counseling, a process designed to help couples experiencing ambivalence about their relationship. This approach allows partners to explore their feelings, identify the dynamics at play, and decide on the best path forward—whether it’s strengthening the relationship or considering separation.
I understand that many couples face complex challenges, such as infidelity, addiction, or personality disorders, which can strain relationships. However, through exploration of relational trauma and acceptance therapy, healing becomes possible. My training in Imago Relational Therapy, Gottman, Family Systems Therapy, and Complex Relational Trauma Treatment further enhances my ability to guide couples in fostering compassion, forgiveness, and understanding.
Together, we can navigate these challenges, helping you and your partner rebuild trust and understanding while creating a deeper, more fulfilling relationship. Let’s embark on this transformative journey toward lasting connection and resilience.
27 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, 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 Near Evanston, IL
Online in Evanston, 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 Near Evanston, IL
Online in Evanston, 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 Near Evanston, IL
Online in Evanston, IL
Relationships
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Every relationship faces challenges, and seeking support is a sign of strength and commitment, not failure. Our couples therapy services help partners navigate communication breakdowns, rebuild trust after betrayal, resolve ongoing conflicts, reignite intimacy, and strengthen their connection. Whether you're facing a specific crisis, feeling disconnected and stuck in negative patterns, or simply want to deepen your relationship, we provide a safe, neutral space where both partners can be heard and understood. Through evidence-based approaches, like Gottman Method certification and EFT, we'll help you develop healthier communication skills, understand each other's needs and perspectives, and work together as a team to create the relationship you both desire. Relationships take work, and with the right guidance and commitment, you can move from conflict to connection and build a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Evanston, IL
Online in Evanston, IL
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 Near Evanston, IL
Online in Evanston, IL
Relationships
Michael Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
TL;DR: Michael focuses on shifting couples from defensive "blame cycles" to a deeper, relational understanding that addresses the root causes of conflict and disconnect.
Relationship distress often feels like a repetitive loop of the same argument, where both partners feel unheard and defensive. With over 35 years of experience, Michael helps couples move beyond surface-level communication tips to examine the underlying "relational scripts" and attachment patterns that drive conflict. By utilizing a developmental psychodynamic model, he works with you to identify how individual histories influence current dynamics, helping to transform reactive patterns into meaningful connection. Whether you are navigating a major crisis, a transition like retirement, or a persistent sense of distance, the goal is to build a partnership rooted in mutual understanding, shared purpose, and lasting intimacy.
35 Years Experience
In-Person Near Evanston, IL
Online in Evanston, IL
Relationships
ACP Consultants
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW
Our relationship and marital counseling integrates emotional, relational, and family systems perspectives to help couples create healthier patterns, improve communication, and strengthen long-term connection. We sepcialize in helping couples who are impacted by ADHD
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Evanston, IL
Online in Evanston, IL
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Evanston, IL Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Evanston, IL average 18 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Family Systems Therapy (40%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
42%
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
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | 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 |
| 47% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Christian |