Marriage Counseling Therapists in Glenview, IL

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Lynda Behrendt
Psychologist, PsyD, RN, MFT
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60026
As a Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse and Marriage and Family Therapist, I have 30 + years experience helping adults deal with life struggles by positively using their individual cognitive, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and behavioral abilities.The focus is goal oriented but with sensitivity and understanding.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse and Marriage and Family Therapist, I have 30 + years experience helping adults deal with life struggles by positively using their individual cognitive, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and behavioral abilities.The focus is goal oriented but with sensitivity and understanding.
(847) 254-1000 View (847) 254-1000
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Denise K Ambre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
Everyone defines trauma differently, be it a loss of a loved one, a failed marriage, a physical or sexual assault, or any event that has impacted your life.
If you’re struggling with a challenging situation in your life, it can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be that way. You deserve to experience happiness, confidence, and inner peace. I treat adults and adolescents struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship concerns, and attachment issues. I also provide parenting support and couples counseling. My approach involves psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational therapy. I also introduce some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Everyone defines trauma differently, be it a loss of a loved one, a failed marriage, a physical or sexual assault, or any event that has impacted your life.
If you’re struggling with a challenging situation in your life, it can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be that way. You deserve to experience happiness, confidence, and inner peace. I treat adults and adolescents struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship concerns, and attachment issues. I also provide parenting support and couples counseling. My approach involves psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational therapy. I also introduce some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
(773) 527-0500 View (773) 527-0500
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Jared Lurie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
I have an eclectic background, originating in Northbrook, IL, where I played sports and performed as a singer/actor/musician, connecting with all types of people. I attended college at Miami University and had firsthand experience working through my own mental health challenges. It shaped the course of my life and I returned to school for Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy. Living in San Diego, I have been cultivating my therapeutic expertise since 2011.
I have an eclectic background, originating in Northbrook, IL, where I played sports and performed as a singer/actor/musician, connecting with all types of people. I attended college at Miami University and had firsthand experience working through my own mental health challenges. It shaped the course of my life and I returned to school for Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy. Living in San Diego, I have been cultivating my therapeutic expertise since 2011.
(224) 243-4629 View (224) 243-4629
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Sound Mind Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
I specialize in adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, marriage, and family.
As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.
I specialize in adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, marriage, and family.
As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.
(847) 584-1402 View (847) 584-1402
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Jacqueline S Mallinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
My training and experience qualifies me to treat clients struggling with parenting issues, marital difficulties and post-divorce adjustment.
I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of clinical experience in various settings, including a mental health center, a college, a psychiatric hospital, a family service agency and private practice. I provided individual, couples and family therapy in these settings. I offer clients a supportive environment, enabling them to overcome a wide variety of challenges in their relationships and life situations. My therapeutic approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, blending psychodynamic, attachment and family systems treatment. I have extensive experience with clients of all ages and various backgrounds. Brief treatment is available. Medicare provider.
My training and experience qualifies me to treat clients struggling with parenting issues, marital difficulties and post-divorce adjustment.
I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of clinical experience in various settings, including a mental health center, a college, a psychiatric hospital, a family service agency and private practice. I provided individual, couples and family therapy in these settings. I offer clients a supportive environment, enabling them to overcome a wide variety of challenges in their relationships and life situations. My therapeutic approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, blending psychodynamic, attachment and family systems treatment. I have extensive experience with clients of all ages and various backgrounds. Brief treatment is available. Medicare provider.
(847) 737-7037 View (847) 737-7037
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Ellen Kraemer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
My clinical specialties include: anxiety and depression, social and emotional difficulties, school and work stress, relationship and marital issues, spiritual issues, self-esteem, communication difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, cancer-related issues, identity development, family conflict, parenting challenges, therapeutic reunification, and psychological/neuropsychological evaluations.
When life becomes difficult or overwhelming, reaching out for professional support can be intimidating, but worth it in the end! I'd love to be able to walk with you through this challenging time in your life. As a therapist, I am relational and tailor treatment to your unique needs. I have years of experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and children. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist I have been in practice since 1998. I earned my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and trained at University of Chicago Hospitals and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
My clinical specialties include: anxiety and depression, social and emotional difficulties, school and work stress, relationship and marital issues, spiritual issues, self-esteem, communication difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, cancer-related issues, identity development, family conflict, parenting challenges, therapeutic reunification, and psychological/neuropsychological evaluations.
When life becomes difficult or overwhelming, reaching out for professional support can be intimidating, but worth it in the end! I'd love to be able to walk with you through this challenging time in your life. As a therapist, I am relational and tailor treatment to your unique needs. I have years of experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and children. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist I have been in practice since 1998. I earned my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and trained at University of Chicago Hospitals and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
(847) 686-3081 View (847) 686-3081
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Francesca Cottone
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
I support children, teens, adults, couples, and families on their journey through a holistic lens, while looking at the “whole person".  I am passionate about supporting those struggling with anxiety, anxiety related disorders (social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem, body image, body dysmorphic disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, life transitions (school, motherhood, friendship, family, marriage, divorce, career, etc), relational difficulties, stress management, communication skills, chronic illness, and trauma.
I support children, teens, adults, couples, and families on their journey through a holistic lens, while looking at the “whole person".  I am passionate about supporting those struggling with anxiety, anxiety related disorders (social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem, body image, body dysmorphic disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, life transitions (school, motherhood, friendship, family, marriage, divorce, career, etc), relational difficulties, stress management, communication skills, chronic illness, and trauma.
(224) 970-2547 View (224) 970-2547
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Unify Counseling Inc: Individual & Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
We offer a diverse team of kind, gracious, skilled and licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Social Workers.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, confused, frustrated, discouraged, disappointed, lost, anxious, sad or angry, you are not alone. Most of us experience those feelings at some point in our lives. We care about the people we serve, and we believe every person is individual, authentic, and unique. We use evidence-based practice (EBP) methods for mental health to help children, pre-teens, teenagers, adults, couples, and families to live their best lives. We understand that therapy can seem scary and intimidating, though we know that finding the support you need is the key to starting the self- healing process.
We offer a diverse team of kind, gracious, skilled and licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Social Workers.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, confused, frustrated, discouraged, disappointed, lost, anxious, sad or angry, you are not alone. Most of us experience those feelings at some point in our lives. We care about the people we serve, and we believe every person is individual, authentic, and unique. We use evidence-based practice (EBP) methods for mental health to help children, pre-teens, teenagers, adults, couples, and families to live their best lives. We understand that therapy can seem scary and intimidating, though we know that finding the support you need is the key to starting the self- healing process.
(773) 985-3761 View (773) 985-3761
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Ewa Nevler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
Ewa Nevler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience in family services agencies. Ewa has significant experience and training working with children, adolescents, adults as well as geriatric population. Ewa provides integrative services to offer guidance related to issues of parenting and co-parenting, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, marriage and relationship concerns, separation and divorce, life transitions, as well as work and school related issues.
Ewa Nevler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience in family services agencies. Ewa has significant experience and training working with children, adolescents, adults as well as geriatric population. Ewa provides integrative services to offer guidance related to issues of parenting and co-parenting, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, marriage and relationship concerns, separation and divorce, life transitions, as well as work and school related issues.
(224) 808-4524 View (224) 808-4524
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Wendy A Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
You deserve to be living your BEST life. Your mental and physical health are interconnected and you need to take care of YOU to reach your full potential. How you love yourself, is how you teach others to love you. I create a safe space in my therapy sessions where clients can feel free to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns in a non-judgmental setting. I help my clients cope with the challenges they face at home, work, and school. I work with families and couples to help improve communication and marital/relationship issues.
You deserve to be living your BEST life. Your mental and physical health are interconnected and you need to take care of YOU to reach your full potential. How you love yourself, is how you teach others to love you. I create a safe space in my therapy sessions where clients can feel free to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns in a non-judgmental setting. I help my clients cope with the challenges they face at home, work, and school. I work with families and couples to help improve communication and marital/relationship issues.
(847) 750-4852 View (847) 750-4852
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The Center For Marital, Sex and Individual Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, AASECT
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
Specializing in rapid results (2 to 8 visits on average) for marriage counseling, sex therapy, depression and anxiety for 30 years. Specializing in cases that have failed in previous marital, depression or sex therapy. "Chicago Magazine's" Top 500 physicians referred their own patients for decades. My reputation is built on its commitment and success at offering the most effective and rapid treatments available for marriage counseling, depression and anxiety, erectile dysfunction, loss of sexual desire for males and females, retarded and premature ejaculation, orgasmic difficulties, unconsumated marriage, and anxiety.
Specializing in rapid results (2 to 8 visits on average) for marriage counseling, sex therapy, depression and anxiety for 30 years. Specializing in cases that have failed in previous marital, depression or sex therapy. "Chicago Magazine's" Top 500 physicians referred their own patients for decades. My reputation is built on its commitment and success at offering the most effective and rapid treatments available for marriage counseling, depression and anxiety, erectile dysfunction, loss of sexual desire for males and females, retarded and premature ejaculation, orgasmic difficulties, unconsumated marriage, and anxiety.
(224) 412-5789 View (224) 412-5789
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Amy B Freed
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
The decision to begin psychotherapy is a significant one and finding the right therapist is half the battle. The therapeutic relationship plays an important role in our work together. My goal is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings about your circumstances including developmental transitions such as entering college, young adulthood; experiencing work or parenting concerns; pre-marital and marital transitions such as those almost or newly married, infidelity, divorce, relational strain; and concerns of general life dissatisfaction resulting in symptoms of depression and anxiety.
The decision to begin psychotherapy is a significant one and finding the right therapist is half the battle. The therapeutic relationship plays an important role in our work together. My goal is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings about your circumstances including developmental transitions such as entering college, young adulthood; experiencing work or parenting concerns; pre-marital and marital transitions such as those almost or newly married, infidelity, divorce, relational strain; and concerns of general life dissatisfaction resulting in symptoms of depression and anxiety.
(224) 970-2307 View (224) 970-2307
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Dr. Nirmeen Rajani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
Do you want a safe, nurturing, and empathetic space where you can share your fears and painful life circumstances? Do you want to learn concrete coping skills to work through difficult thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and embark on a path of improved quality of life? I have extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief counseling, trauma/PTSD, substance abuse, pediatric concerns and maternal depression. I also enjoy working with couples who are experiencing conflicts in their marriage and are determined to bring positive changes in their life.
Do you want a safe, nurturing, and empathetic space where you can share your fears and painful life circumstances? Do you want to learn concrete coping skills to work through difficult thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and embark on a path of improved quality of life? I have extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief counseling, trauma/PTSD, substance abuse, pediatric concerns and maternal depression. I also enjoy working with couples who are experiencing conflicts in their marriage and are determined to bring positive changes in their life.
(847) 499-1928 View (847) 499-1928
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DALIA Vaisaite
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
I believe in everyone's uniqueness, authenticity, resiliency, and strength. I will guide you through the process of self-discovery, self-growth, self-love, and clarity. I assist individuals in setting personal goals and visions and working toward desired results and healthy life. Also, I work with couples who may need some guidance and support while navigating their relationships. My goal is for these couples to leave therapy feeling more connected and secure in their relationships. When working with families, I look at the family as a whole, and address transitions, divorce, trauma, grief, and marital/financial problem.
I believe in everyone's uniqueness, authenticity, resiliency, and strength. I will guide you through the process of self-discovery, self-growth, self-love, and clarity. I assist individuals in setting personal goals and visions and working toward desired results and healthy life. Also, I work with couples who may need some guidance and support while navigating their relationships. My goal is for these couples to leave therapy feeling more connected and secure in their relationships. When working with families, I look at the family as a whole, and address transitions, divorce, trauma, grief, and marital/financial problem.
(847) 641-2680 View (847) 641-2680
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Anna Finkelshtein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
My goal is to help you improve your romantic relationship or marriage and most clients make significant progress in 3 months.
Welcome to the Cozy Couch! You are probably here because you want to improve your relationships with others. Maybe your romantic relationship has a great foundation and love, but communication issues, trust issues or conflict have started to creep up and you feel tense and confused about how to move forward. Or you don’t fight very often but you have a very hard time tackling difficult topics such as finances, parenting or physical intimacy. Whatever your goals, I am here to help you gain skills and insight, and to strengthen your relationship. To find out more about my approach, please visit www.cozycouchcounseling.org
My goal is to help you improve your romantic relationship or marriage and most clients make significant progress in 3 months.
Welcome to the Cozy Couch! You are probably here because you want to improve your relationships with others. Maybe your romantic relationship has a great foundation and love, but communication issues, trust issues or conflict have started to creep up and you feel tense and confused about how to move forward. Or you don’t fight very often but you have a very hard time tackling difficult topics such as finances, parenting or physical intimacy. Whatever your goals, I am here to help you gain skills and insight, and to strengthen your relationship. To find out more about my approach, please visit www.cozycouchcounseling.org
(847) 349-4991 View (847) 349-4991
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Dana Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60026
You are overwhelmed. You are tired. You are not alone. I am here to sit beside you through this journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that works with individuals struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addiction & life transitions. I take pride in my warm, direct approach and believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one.
You are overwhelmed. You are tired. You are not alone. I am here to sit beside you through this journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that works with individuals struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addiction & life transitions. I take pride in my warm, direct approach and believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one.
(224) 208-1196 View (224) 208-1196
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Glenn Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
Glenn Counseling Center offers integrative clinical therapeutic services for adolescents, young adults and families. Our clinicians work closely with various schools on the North Shore helping provide collaborative and wrap around support for students and families. We focus on children ages 5 through young adult and provide individual, group, and family therapy. We pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and our skills in working with individual and family trauma and crises.
Glenn Counseling Center offers integrative clinical therapeutic services for adolescents, young adults and families. Our clinicians work closely with various schools on the North Shore helping provide collaborative and wrap around support for students and families. We focus on children ages 5 through young adult and provide individual, group, and family therapy. We pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and our skills in working with individual and family trauma and crises.
(224) 479-0876 View (224) 479-0876
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Allison Yura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
As a therapist, I operate from the framework that our physical, emotional, and mental well-being are in constant communication over time and in our everyday lives. My practice stems from providing insight and support that not only promotes feeling better during therapy, but in everyday life as well. I work with clients (17+) who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, illness, and adjustments in their life. In addition to utilizing a mind-body approach to therapy, much of my work stems from training in CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness.
As a therapist, I operate from the framework that our physical, emotional, and mental well-being are in constant communication over time and in our everyday lives. My practice stems from providing insight and support that not only promotes feeling better during therapy, but in everyday life as well. I work with clients (17+) who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, illness, and adjustments in their life. In addition to utilizing a mind-body approach to therapy, much of my work stems from training in CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness.
(312) 471-0297 View (312) 471-0297
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Zachary D. Bloom
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60026
Whether you are feeling sad, anxious, or frustrated, I am passionate about helping my clients move away from their current struggles and get closer to where they want to be. I work with individuals, couples, and families, and help them to recognize and deconstruct old patterns that are no longer serving them. With a safe and supportive environment, we can explore the unique experiences of your life and assist you in finding ways to heal from the past.
Whether you are feeling sad, anxious, or frustrated, I am passionate about helping my clients move away from their current struggles and get closer to where they want to be. I work with individuals, couples, and families, and help them to recognize and deconstruct old patterns that are no longer serving them. With a safe and supportive environment, we can explore the unique experiences of your life and assist you in finding ways to heal from the past.
(847) 943-3505 View (847) 943-3505
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Diane B Soteras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
I have been assisting individuals, couples, groups and families coping with the difficulties that accompany Substance Abuse/Dependence, Dual-Diagnosis, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and relationship difficulties for over 20 years. I have learned that what we usually find beneath these presenting behaviors can be a mix of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, betrayal, trauma and stress. This is what creates unmanageability. Together we will design healthy coping skills and increase personal insight in order to create awareness, facilitate change and restore manageability.
I have been assisting individuals, couples, groups and families coping with the difficulties that accompany Substance Abuse/Dependence, Dual-Diagnosis, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and relationship difficulties for over 20 years. I have learned that what we usually find beneath these presenting behaviors can be a mix of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, betrayal, trauma and stress. This is what creates unmanageability. Together we will design healthy coping skills and increase personal insight in order to create awareness, facilitate change and restore manageability.
(224) 218-9053 View (224) 218-9053
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.