Marriage Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Lauren LaBlance
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am especially passionate about working with couples and adults who are seeking support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relational conflict. For me, helping people navigate the challenges they face and the difficulties in their relationships is an incredibly fulfilling journey. I believe that empathy and kindness are the most important things we bring to our relationships, and it is my goal that my clients feel heard, supported, and cared for.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am especially passionate about working with couples and adults who are seeking support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relational conflict. For me, helping people navigate the challenges they face and the difficulties in their relationships is an incredibly fulfilling journey. I believe that empathy and kindness are the most important things we bring to our relationships, and it is my goal that my clients feel heard, supported, and cared for.
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Olivia works with individuals, couples, families, and youth on topics such as anxiety, depression, family of origin struggles, premarital, marriage/relationship concerns, communication building, and life transitions.
Olivia approaches therapy using a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and systemic framework. She is trained in various therapeutic models and utilizes a combination of each of them to address the unique needs of each client. Her method is characterized by empathy and curiosity, collaborating with the client to create a safe environment where they can openly explore ways to grow individually and relationally. Acknowledging the bravery required to begin therapy, and with the belief that clients are the experts on themselves, Olivia works to hold up the mirror to remind her clients of the strengths they already possess.
Olivia works with individuals, couples, families, and youth on topics such as anxiety, depression, family of origin struggles, premarital, marriage/relationship concerns, communication building, and life transitions.
Olivia approaches therapy using a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and systemic framework. She is trained in various therapeutic models and utilizes a combination of each of them to address the unique needs of each client. Her method is characterized by empathy and curiosity, collaborating with the client to create a safe environment where they can openly explore ways to grow individually and relationally. Acknowledging the bravery required to begin therapy, and with the belief that clients are the experts on themselves, Olivia works to hold up the mirror to remind her clients of the strengths they already possess.
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If you are experiencing hardships in anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital issues, communication, and emotional regulation, I work to find both practical and insightful tools to handle an array of conflicts. I will help you navigate your patterns, from a holistic lens, utilize your strengths, and find meaning in the desired change you seek. In each session, You will be provided with a comfortable atmosphere where you can freely feel openness, honesty, and the trust to convey what ails you while receiving guidance and tools.
If you are experiencing hardships in anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital issues, communication, and emotional regulation, I work to find both practical and insightful tools to handle an array of conflicts. I will help you navigate your patterns, from a holistic lens, utilize your strengths, and find meaning in the desired change you seek. In each session, You will be provided with a comfortable atmosphere where you can freely feel openness, honesty, and the trust to convey what ails you while receiving guidance and tools.
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Timothy Lo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
He takes a similar approach in pre-marital and relationship counseling, with a special focus on communication and problem solving.
Tim (he/him) believes good therapy is not just about connecting to another person, but also about understanding the context of our internal world: our thoughts, emotions, memories, desires, compulsions, and more. His approach is to help people change how they interact with their internal world in an effort to pursue a more fulfilling life, sometimes helping people define what that means to them along the way. In his experience this generally involves a lot of education, trust, and practicing how to use tools and exercises outside of sessions.
He takes a similar approach in pre-marital and relationship counseling, with a special focus on communication and problem solving.
Tim (he/him) believes good therapy is not just about connecting to another person, but also about understanding the context of our internal world: our thoughts, emotions, memories, desires, compulsions, and more. His approach is to help people change how they interact with their internal world in an effort to pursue a more fulfilling life, sometimes helping people define what that means to them along the way. In his experience this generally involves a lot of education, trust, and practicing how to use tools and exercises outside of sessions.
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People come to me when feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed with fear and stuck - whether it's a relationship concern, a challenge with a child, a loss or life has taken an unexpected turn. As an experienced Clinical Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help. I partner with clients to change limiting beliefs and defeating patterns, discover strengths and embrace possibilities. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions, understand triggers, process deep wounds and become curious about all parts of ourselves.
People come to me when feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed with fear and stuck - whether it's a relationship concern, a challenge with a child, a loss or life has taken an unexpected turn. As an experienced Clinical Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help. I partner with clients to change limiting beliefs and defeating patterns, discover strengths and embrace possibilities. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions, understand triggers, process deep wounds and become curious about all parts of ourselves.
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Welcome! I am glad you're here, exploring options for support. I believe that the client-therapist relationship needs to feel like a good match for clients to experience therapy as a rewarding process. To get a sense if I might be a good match to you I would like to offer some information about myself and my approach to therapy. My name is Anna. I am originally from Hungary and moved to the United States for my education. I completed my BA in Psychology at San Francisco State University and my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University.
Welcome! I am glad you're here, exploring options for support. I believe that the client-therapist relationship needs to feel like a good match for clients to experience therapy as a rewarding process. To get a sense if I might be a good match to you I would like to offer some information about myself and my approach to therapy. My name is Anna. I am originally from Hungary and moved to the United States for my education. I completed my BA in Psychology at San Francisco State University and my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University.
![Photo of Angie Mapura, LMFT, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8f73ff64-bcab-4ebf-8204-1a4540bdf238/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) marriage and family therapist who is passionate about empowering couples and individuals to improve their relationships, strengthen their boundaries, embrace vulnerability, and most importantly - address and heal from trauma. I believe in the importance of helping clients identify and understand the root cause of their issues to facilitate long-term healing.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) marriage and family therapist who is passionate about empowering couples and individuals to improve their relationships, strengthen their boundaries, embrace vulnerability, and most importantly - address and heal from trauma. I believe in the importance of helping clients identify and understand the root cause of their issues to facilitate long-term healing.
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I am Dr. Sylvia Kobe, and I am a Licensed Clinical psychologist. My associate Dr. Mary-Zitta Muabe and I collaborate to cover a broad counseling spectrum. Together Dr. Muabe and I specialize in marriage, family therapy, and spiritual maturity. We also work with teens, young adults, and individuals battling anxiety, depression, or struggles to cope with every-life issues. We believe in empowering our clients, encouraging them to see that life is all about second chances, and with the right kind of intervention, the best is yet to come.
I am Dr. Sylvia Kobe, and I am a Licensed Clinical psychologist. My associate Dr. Mary-Zitta Muabe and I collaborate to cover a broad counseling spectrum. Together Dr. Muabe and I specialize in marriage, family therapy, and spiritual maturity. We also work with teens, young adults, and individuals battling anxiety, depression, or struggles to cope with every-life issues. We believe in empowering our clients, encouraging them to see that life is all about second chances, and with the right kind of intervention, the best is yet to come.
![Photo of Devon Spencer, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba583a91-bd91-460c-85af-66d6d83958b6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life, though beautiful, is also marked by all sorts of suffering, and my job is to help you heal and grow from that. I am an attachment and trauma-informed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who works with individuals, families, and couples, to address communication; couple and family conflict; relational and attachment trauma; infidelity; family of origin issues; self-development and identity; PTSD; depression; anxiety; and a host of other problems that arise in life.
Life, though beautiful, is also marked by all sorts of suffering, and my job is to help you heal and grow from that. I am an attachment and trauma-informed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who works with individuals, families, and couples, to address communication; couple and family conflict; relational and attachment trauma; infidelity; family of origin issues; self-development and identity; PTSD; depression; anxiety; and a host of other problems that arise in life.
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Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CST, Pact I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60615 (Online Only)
Finding balance is often hard. I specialize in individual and couples therapy with a focus on marital and couples, sex therapy, and alternative lifestyle issues, such as non-monogamy. I have over 16 years of experience with LGBTQIA+ concerns, ethical non monogamy, and marital and couples work with communication and conflict issues. I bring a warm, honest, and open approach to therapy while helping you feel and find hope. I truly work to meet you where you are and create a space where you are not only safe but with a friend. This step is hard and I have been in your shoes so I will never judge.
Finding balance is often hard. I specialize in individual and couples therapy with a focus on marital and couples, sex therapy, and alternative lifestyle issues, such as non-monogamy. I have over 16 years of experience with LGBTQIA+ concerns, ethical non monogamy, and marital and couples work with communication and conflict issues. I bring a warm, honest, and open approach to therapy while helping you feel and find hope. I truly work to meet you where you are and create a space where you are not only safe but with a friend. This step is hard and I have been in your shoes so I will never judge.
![Photo of Kayla Harris, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9715883b-fcdf-4492-b6f1-f174d08fc4af/1/320x400.jpeg)
My clinical work focuses on helping clients with communication issues, boundary development & enforcement, creating space for emotional and/or physical intimacy, conflict management, executive functioning. power dynamics, relationship agreements, life events and transitions (cohabitation, marriage, coming out, losses, etc.) I work with adults as individuals, couples/relationship configurations, and family systems.
My clinical work focuses on helping clients with communication issues, boundary development & enforcement, creating space for emotional and/or physical intimacy, conflict management, executive functioning. power dynamics, relationship agreements, life events and transitions (cohabitation, marriage, coming out, losses, etc.) I work with adults as individuals, couples/relationship configurations, and family systems.
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Susan Silver
Counselor, MA, MBA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with families and individuals for the past 20+ years helping them with child and family issues. As a psychotherapist, I work with those in all phases of life to help them better understand themselves and feel more balanced, healthy and confident. I focus on helping people through periods of transition from dating, marriage and children to divorce, illness and bereavement as well as women's issues as dictated by different life stages. My other areas of experience include career transitions, adaptation to today's changing job market and developing interviewing skills. I also specialize in grief therapy.
I have worked with families and individuals for the past 20+ years helping them with child and family issues. As a psychotherapist, I work with those in all phases of life to help them better understand themselves and feel more balanced, healthy and confident. I focus on helping people through periods of transition from dating, marriage and children to divorce, illness and bereavement as well as women's issues as dictated by different life stages. My other areas of experience include career transitions, adaptation to today's changing job market and developing interviewing skills. I also specialize in grief therapy.
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Couples Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611
Sara Schwarzbaum, a licensed marriage and family therapist is the founder of the practice.
Expert couples counselors can help if you are fighting too much, feeling distant or not sure if you want to stay together. We help couples who want to find a better way of communicating, fight less, and feel more connected. Experienced and effective. Working with couples is our only specialty. Choosing a professional you can trust can be challenging. We have a problem-solving approach that combines education, coaching and the latest research.
Sara Schwarzbaum, a licensed marriage and family therapist is the founder of the practice.
Expert couples counselors can help if you are fighting too much, feeling distant or not sure if you want to stay together. We help couples who want to find a better way of communicating, fight less, and feel more connected. Experienced and effective. Working with couples is our only specialty. Choosing a professional you can trust can be challenging. We have a problem-solving approach that combines education, coaching and the latest research.
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Dr. Cadmona A Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, FT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Dr. Cadmona Hall, and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with couples, individuals, and families. I bring passion and energy to the therapy room. I believe you have the ability to heal difficulties in your lives but you may need some extra help and specific tools. I want you to have a happy, healthy and productive life. I'm here to work together with you to accomplish your goals.
Hello, I'm Dr. Cadmona Hall, and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with couples, individuals, and families. I bring passion and energy to the therapy room. I believe you have the ability to heal difficulties in your lives but you may need some extra help and specific tools. I want you to have a happy, healthy and productive life. I'm here to work together with you to accomplish your goals.
![Photo of Matthew Bell, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e10379c8-90dd-45bc-9038-65ff70942d7e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am in full support of recognizing our differences and utilizing dialogue that addresses their impact in our stories.
The therapeutic environment offers a unique opportunity to share, confront, and enhance parts of ourselves while exploring and discovering deeper traits and skills that we may possess. As a therapist, I believe in empowering the individual through therapeutic experiences that foster a lasting change outside of the therapy setting. I cherish the opportunity to engage in this relationship and commit myself to doing the work with you and supporting your exploration. I value modeling transparency, care, boundaries, and healthy support systems. I believe that challenging dialogue in a safe environment leads to internal growth.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am in full support of recognizing our differences and utilizing dialogue that addresses their impact in our stories.
The therapeutic environment offers a unique opportunity to share, confront, and enhance parts of ourselves while exploring and discovering deeper traits and skills that we may possess. As a therapist, I believe in empowering the individual through therapeutic experiences that foster a lasting change outside of the therapy setting. I cherish the opportunity to engage in this relationship and commit myself to doing the work with you and supporting your exploration. I value modeling transparency, care, boundaries, and healthy support systems. I believe that challenging dialogue in a safe environment leads to internal growth.
![Photo of Bree Minger, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/116c8480-f4ce-4b08-871a-809c15011f83/3/320x400.jpeg)
Bree Minger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60610 (Online Only)
Trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, my hope is that the therapy experience is different from anything an individual, couple or family has ever tried before.
It seems to me that at the core of what we want is to know we are loved and deeply known. We want connection and peace with ourselves, family members, partners, and friends. I walk alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self esteem issues, identity, parenting issues, anger, and life transitions. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and couples. I also have experience working with blended families, infidelity, separation, and sexual concerns. I am only available to meet clients online.
Trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, my hope is that the therapy experience is different from anything an individual, couple or family has ever tried before.
It seems to me that at the core of what we want is to know we are loved and deeply known. We want connection and peace with ourselves, family members, partners, and friends. I walk alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self esteem issues, identity, parenting issues, anger, and life transitions. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and couples. I also have experience working with blended families, infidelity, separation, and sexual concerns. I am only available to meet clients online.
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Intentions Psychotherapy PLLC, Chicago
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Our clinicians work with clients experiencing symptoms from many areas in their lives, including: anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma/complex PTSD as well as relationship challenges, couples/marital struggles, new mothers/parents, family discord, identity issues, life transitions and career/life balance.
Intentions Psychotherapy is a remote psychotherapist practice serving clients across the Chicago and Illinois. For those new to therapy, it requires time and patience to work through the struggles that we've experienced, which can stem from years of unresolved inner conflict and pain. The therapeutic process can help reduce symptoms, overcome challenges and implement healing and positive change. Clients can become more introspective as well as insightful as they gain knowledge and understanding in how they are the authors of their life story.
Our clinicians work with clients experiencing symptoms from many areas in their lives, including: anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma/complex PTSD as well as relationship challenges, couples/marital struggles, new mothers/parents, family discord, identity issues, life transitions and career/life balance.
Intentions Psychotherapy is a remote psychotherapist practice serving clients across the Chicago and Illinois. For those new to therapy, it requires time and patience to work through the struggles that we've experienced, which can stem from years of unresolved inner conflict and pain. The therapeutic process can help reduce symptoms, overcome challenges and implement healing and positive change. Clients can become more introspective as well as insightful as they gain knowledge and understanding in how they are the authors of their life story.
![Photo of Maggie Bishay, PsyD, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/405e662b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am trained and certified in the SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before it Starts) and Prepare/Enrich assessments.
I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. My experience has covered the full gamut of socioeconomic statuses and diagnoses. I hold a PsyD. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I also have a Masters from the Chicago school of Professional Psychology. I work with clients by meeting them at the stage in their life and walking with them in their journey towards a better self."
I am trained and certified in the SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before it Starts) and Prepare/Enrich assessments.
I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. My experience has covered the full gamut of socioeconomic statuses and diagnoses. I hold a PsyD. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I also have a Masters from the Chicago school of Professional Psychology. I work with clients by meeting them at the stage in their life and walking with them in their journey towards a better self."
![Photo of Cynthia Chambers, LCPC, CGP, CCTP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/33a3f930-1066-4c5f-ae91-b7ac782c8dd8/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life is challenging. Relationships are tough. Transitions are hard, and understanding how to navigate through it all is even harder. You are looking for answers, and so, you've decided to reach out for support. You don't want to do it alone, and you don't have to. I am here, to support you through life's journey. Whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, work stress, marital and relationship problems, or you just want to find your voice in a world that seems to mute your experiences, I am here to help guide you through the process of reaching your goals.
Life is challenging. Relationships are tough. Transitions are hard, and understanding how to navigate through it all is even harder. You are looking for answers, and so, you've decided to reach out for support. You don't want to do it alone, and you don't have to. I am here, to support you through life's journey. Whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, work stress, marital and relationship problems, or you just want to find your voice in a world that seems to mute your experiences, I am here to help guide you through the process of reaching your goals.
![Photo of Julie Hyatt, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d740dee1-d561-4db2-8309-00d4145053bd/2/320x400.png)
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I will help you to explore the unwritten, often unconscious "rules" and dynamics that define your relationship.
How do we get through this conflict? Are we even compatible anymore? How can we have a relationship that is more fulfilling? How do we navigate this big change? As a relational therapist, I help couples and individuals address these common, sensitive questions. For clients who have decided to divorce, I help facilitate the process of separation and divorce. One of the things my past clients have appreciated about me is my extraordinary openness. I don't expect people to be a certain way, and I don't expect their relationships to take a certain form. Each relationship is as unique as the individuals in it.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I will help you to explore the unwritten, often unconscious "rules" and dynamics that define your relationship.
How do we get through this conflict? Are we even compatible anymore? How can we have a relationship that is more fulfilling? How do we navigate this big change? As a relational therapist, I help couples and individuals address these common, sensitive questions. For clients who have decided to divorce, I help facilitate the process of separation and divorce. One of the things my past clients have appreciated about me is my extraordinary openness. I don't expect people to be a certain way, and I don't expect their relationships to take a certain form. Each relationship is as unique as the individuals in it.