Marriage Counseling Chicago

Now accepting in-person appointments in our Chicago office and virtual appointments for anyone in Illinois. Insurance accepted.

Expert Help and Support For Your Marriage

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner or struggling to communicate effectively? Our marriage counselors are here to help you navigate these challenges with empathy and support, guiding you toward a stronger, more loving relationship. Take the first step toward a brighter future together by scheduling an appointment with one of our marriage counselors below.

Grow in Love

Seeing a marriage counselor can be a transformative step towards a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. Whether you’re facing communication challenges, drifting apart, or navigating life’s stresses, counseling provides a safe space to reconnect and grow together. With professional guidance, you can rediscover the joy, love, and partnership that brought you together. Fill out an intake form or give us a call to get started.

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When to Consider Marriage Counseling

You should consider marriage counseling if you are experiencing:

 

  • Frequent arguments and unresolved conflicts.
  • Emotional distance or lack of intimacy.
  • Communication breakdowns and misunderstandings.
  • Trust issues or infidelity.
  • Differing goals, values, or priorities.
  • Financial disagreements and stress.
  • Difficulties balancing work, family, and relationship.
  • Feeling stuck or disconnected despite efforts to improve
  • A desire to deepen your emotional connection and intimacy.
  • Wanting to enhance communication for a more harmonious relationship.
  • A desire to proactively strengthen your bond and prevent future issues.
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Our Approaches to Marriage Counseling

There are several main therapeutic approaches to marriage counseling, each offering unique techniques and perspectives to help couples improve their relationships. Here are some of the methods our marriage counselors in Chicago are versed in using.

  • Gottman Method: Based on extensive research, this approach focuses on building relationship strengths and managing conflicts through practical tools and exercises.
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Focuses on creating secure emotional bonds and improving attachment between partners by addressing emotional responses and interactions.
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps couples identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, improving communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Concentrates on identifying and achieving specific goals by focusing on solutions rather than problems, fostering a positive outlook.
  • Narrative Therapy: Encourages couples to reframe and rewrite their relationship stories, separating themselves from their problems and creating a new, empowering narrative.
  • Discernment Counseling: Discernment counseling is for people who are considering filing for divorce or separating but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for them. They want to take one more look at their relationship before making a permanent decision with long-term consequences or they want to avoid a painful breakup. Often one partner wants to work on the relationship (the “leaning in” partner) and the other does not (the “leaning out” partner).

We Take Insurance

We work with several major insurance providers including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO

BlueChoice

United Health Care

Aetna

Cigna

TRICARE

Don’t have insurance? Not a problem! Visit our Payment & Insurance page to see your payment options and to view a full list of accepted insurance providers.