Marriage Counseling Therapists in Dekalb, IL

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Kelly Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dekalb, IL 60115
As a marriage and family therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with couples and individuals with varying needs.
Whether you are going through an important transition or need extra support as you navigate everyday life, it is worth remembering that everyone needs help sometimes. Being a wife for the last 16 years and a mom for the last 20 years has given me the opportunity to experience the richness of family life including teen parenthood/parenthood, marriage, life cycle transitions, blended family dynamics, anxiety and stress related challenges. Challenges create strength and it is my passion to help others sift through the inevitable challenges of life to cultivate understanding and clarity and the ability to move forward with strength.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with couples and individuals with varying needs.
Whether you are going through an important transition or need extra support as you navigate everyday life, it is worth remembering that everyone needs help sometimes. Being a wife for the last 16 years and a mom for the last 20 years has given me the opportunity to experience the richness of family life including teen parenthood/parenthood, marriage, life cycle transitions, blended family dynamics, anxiety and stress related challenges. Challenges create strength and it is my passion to help others sift through the inevitable challenges of life to cultivate understanding and clarity and the ability to move forward with strength.
(815) 567-9054 View (815) 567-9054
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Couple And Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is here to help you cope with issues and challenges that affect your everyday life. Our clinic provides high-quality, affordable mental health services with a commitment to empowering you to nurture strong relationships through addressing the issues you are facing. The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is an integral partner to Northern Illinois University's accredited M.S. Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program.
The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is here to help you cope with issues and challenges that affect your everyday life. Our clinic provides high-quality, affordable mental health services with a commitment to empowering you to nurture strong relationships through addressing the issues you are facing. The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is an integral partner to Northern Illinois University's accredited M.S. Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program.
(815) 247-4858 View (815) 247-4858
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Natalia Vinokur
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
Waitlist for new clients
I have 15 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with experience in inpatient psychiatric hospital, as well as private practice.
Utilizing evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, educate, and empower my clients. Together we'll work side by side to help strengthen awareness, communication, increase personal growth and healing within yourself and your relationship. We will also identify strengths, patterns, coping skills. My specialties include Acute, Chronic and Complex Traumas, Suicidality, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions. I use many counseling modalities that are specific to individual needs and preferences, such as Systemic Theory, CBT, Person Centered and Trauma Informed Approaches.
I have 15 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with experience in inpatient psychiatric hospital, as well as private practice.
Utilizing evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, educate, and empower my clients. Together we'll work side by side to help strengthen awareness, communication, increase personal growth and healing within yourself and your relationship. We will also identify strengths, patterns, coping skills. My specialties include Acute, Chronic and Complex Traumas, Suicidality, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions. I use many counseling modalities that are specific to individual needs and preferences, such as Systemic Theory, CBT, Person Centered and Trauma Informed Approaches.
(815) 501-5974 View (815) 501-5974
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Anxiety And Depression Counseling New Hope Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dekalb, IL 60115
Immediate openings at our DeKalb location! Is your marriage struggling to thrive? Are you worried about changes you've seen in your teenager? Have you experienced trauma that has left you unable to manage day to day life? Our therapists are here to provide a safe place for you to come ask questions, receive a listening ear, and walk with you through life's challenges.
Immediate openings at our DeKalb location! Is your marriage struggling to thrive? Are you worried about changes you've seen in your teenager? Have you experienced trauma that has left you unable to manage day to day life? Our therapists are here to provide a safe place for you to come ask questions, receive a listening ear, and walk with you through life's challenges.
(224) 302-6961 View (224) 302-6961
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Family Therapy Hoa Vo
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
Whether you're preparing for marriage, starting a family, or navigating conflicts within your family, I provide collaborative and culturally sensitive therapy.
As you heal, you realize setting boundaries is not selfish, attention is not always love, and the opinions of others are not a reflection of your self-worth. No matter what stage of life you are at, it would be a privilege for me to be a part of your life and witness you grow and heal.
Whether you're preparing for marriage, starting a family, or navigating conflicts within your family, I provide collaborative and culturally sensitive therapy.
As you heal, you realize setting boundaries is not selfish, attention is not always love, and the opinions of others are not a reflection of your self-worth. No matter what stage of life you are at, it would be a privilege for me to be a part of your life and witness you grow and heal.
(815) 339-8659 View (815) 339-8659
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Dr. Scott Sibley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
Besides being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am also a professor and researcher.
Are you struggling in a relationship? I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families with the challenges in their lives. Regardless of whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, romantic relationship issues, problems or trauma related to your family of origin, or needing help navigating through transitions in life, I am here to assist you. I know that with the right support a person can be resilient and find the healing they need in their lives. We can work together to achieve your goals and improve your relationships. I invite you to visit my website DecideToCommit.com to learn more about me.
Besides being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am also a professor and researcher.
Are you struggling in a relationship? I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families with the challenges in their lives. Regardless of whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, romantic relationship issues, problems or trauma related to your family of origin, or needing help navigating through transitions in life, I am here to assist you. I know that with the right support a person can be resilient and find the healing they need in their lives. We can work together to achieve your goals and improve your relationships. I invite you to visit my website DecideToCommit.com to learn more about me.
(815) 473-3835 View (815) 473-3835
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Amanda Ruppert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize systemic thinking by looking beyond an individual and observing how their surrounding environments/relationships impact them. I find this approach to be highly effective and necessary to promote personal growth. I believe that everyone is worthy of being able to share their story in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I feel privileged to be a part of someone's journey to understanding their past, being aware of the present and setting goals for their future.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize systemic thinking by looking beyond an individual and observing how their surrounding environments/relationships impact them. I find this approach to be highly effective and necessary to promote personal growth. I believe that everyone is worthy of being able to share their story in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I feel privileged to be a part of someone's journey to understanding their past, being aware of the present and setting goals for their future.
(779) 222-2709 View (779) 222-2709
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Debra K Hirschberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dekalb, IL 60115
We have expertise in helping those with Depression, Anxiety, Abuse recovery, marital/family conflict, Self-Injury, ADD and Autism Spectrum disorders.
Don't let your life or your relationships spiral out of control any longer. If you feel like you don't have a voice or are struggling with life or relationships we can help. We at Hope Reins are committed to helping you experience hope again, a sense of purpose and real change. We work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families who are struggling with trust, depression, anxiety, relationship and other problems. If you have not found help with traditional therapy, we offer fun, adventurous and creative alternative therapies such as horse and art therapy.
We have expertise in helping those with Depression, Anxiety, Abuse recovery, marital/family conflict, Self-Injury, ADD and Autism Spectrum disorders.
Don't let your life or your relationships spiral out of control any longer. If you feel like you don't have a voice or are struggling with life or relationships we can help. We at Hope Reins are committed to helping you experience hope again, a sense of purpose and real change. We work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families who are struggling with trust, depression, anxiety, relationship and other problems. If you have not found help with traditional therapy, we offer fun, adventurous and creative alternative therapies such as horse and art therapy.
(847) 513-9160 View (847) 513-9160
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Michael W. Elgersma
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115  (Online Only)
I am devoted to working with families: helping couples work through concerns in their marriage or relationships, helping parents with the difficult task of raising children, and helping children/adolescents dealing with the various difficult challenges they experience as a young person in today’s world.
Life can be difficult and frustrating. Our lives can become messy and complicated. But there is hope. I am dedicated to walking alongside of others to help them find hope and make some sense of their life and experiences. I sincerely believe that counseling gives an individual the opportunity to experience significant growth and healing through a greater personal awareness and understanding of themselves and the world around them.
I am devoted to working with families: helping couples work through concerns in their marriage or relationships, helping parents with the difficult task of raising children, and helping children/adolescents dealing with the various difficult challenges they experience as a young person in today’s world.
Life can be difficult and frustrating. Our lives can become messy and complicated. But there is hope. I am dedicated to walking alongside of others to help them find hope and make some sense of their life and experiences. I sincerely believe that counseling gives an individual the opportunity to experience significant growth and healing through a greater personal awareness and understanding of themselves and the world around them.
(815) 981-3239 View (815) 981-3239
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Halie Howells
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dekalb, IL 60115
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; I work with families, couples, and individuals and conceptualize problems by piecing together the influence of the larger system (family, school, environment, etc).
Therapy is about gathering and understanding the pieces of your story. The themes of our story, the characters we've encountered, the obstacles we've faced, and the meaning we've made from our experiences, these are all complex things. It's my job (and joy!) to sort through these pieces and provide a new lens in order to challenge you, push you, and help you grow into the most healthy, authentic version of you. I love helping people understand themselves better and find courage to connect more with those around them.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; I work with families, couples, and individuals and conceptualize problems by piecing together the influence of the larger system (family, school, environment, etc).
Therapy is about gathering and understanding the pieces of your story. The themes of our story, the characters we've encountered, the obstacles we've faced, and the meaning we've made from our experiences, these are all complex things. It's my job (and joy!) to sort through these pieces and provide a new lens in order to challenge you, push you, and help you grow into the most healthy, authentic version of you. I love helping people understand themselves better and find courage to connect more with those around them.
(402) 858-7805 View (402) 858-7805
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Rebecca Viereckl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
As a Marriage & Family Therapist I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with my clients to explore their relationships to address the challenges they may be facing. This includes exploring; feeling disconnected, deep rooted conflict, communication, blending families, parenting, life transition, and low relationship satisfaction. I also work with clients who struggle with depression, gender identity, mood management, self-esteem, sexual orientation, stress, and trauma.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with my clients to explore their relationships to address the challenges they may be facing. This includes exploring; feeling disconnected, deep rooted conflict, communication, blending families, parenting, life transition, and low relationship satisfaction. I also work with clients who struggle with depression, gender identity, mood management, self-esteem, sexual orientation, stress, and trauma.
(815) 240-8023 View (815) 240-8023
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Brandon Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have well-rounded training in working with couples, families, and individuals. Some of my specialities include but are not limited to anxiety, relationship issues, depression, men's issues, family issues, communication, grief, life transitions, and behavioral issues. I work with clients to become stronger in their understanding of their emotional experiences and the development of a stronger set of skills necessary for navigating life.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have well-rounded training in working with couples, families, and individuals. Some of my specialities include but are not limited to anxiety, relationship issues, depression, men's issues, family issues, communication, grief, life transitions, and behavioral issues. I work with clients to become stronger in their understanding of their emotional experiences and the development of a stronger set of skills necessary for navigating life.
(815) 559-5805 View (815) 559-5805
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Nicole Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
I specialize in working with various ages ranging from children, teenagers, and adults. Services include individual, family, and couples' therapy. I am able to help clients that are struggling with relationships/marriages, pre-marital issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, conflict, parenting, trauma, and life transitions. Facing these challenges are never easy, but with the proper help and support, positive change can be made, which is what I strive to help achieve.
I specialize in working with various ages ranging from children, teenagers, and adults. Services include individual, family, and couples' therapy. I am able to help clients that are struggling with relationships/marriages, pre-marital issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, conflict, parenting, trauma, and life transitions. Facing these challenges are never easy, but with the proper help and support, positive change can be made, which is what I strive to help achieve.
(815) 240-8423 View (815) 240-8423
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Laura Ritchason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressers, it is not uncommon for them to feel as if their lives have unraveled. My dedication is to bring healing to individual who have experienced traumatic and stressful events. I know that no single approach is right for everyone, so I have been trained in a range of therapeutic techniques that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Solution Focused and Mindfulness. Through these approaches, I am able to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves in order to make changes and find a more peaceful and calming place in their lives.
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressers, it is not uncommon for them to feel as if their lives have unraveled. My dedication is to bring healing to individual who have experienced traumatic and stressful events. I know that no single approach is right for everyone, so I have been trained in a range of therapeutic techniques that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Solution Focused and Mindfulness. Through these approaches, I am able to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves in order to make changes and find a more peaceful and calming place in their lives.
(815) 205-6878 View (815) 205-6878
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Healing Crown Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115  (Online Only)
Candice has worked with clients who have struggled with mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, grief and loss, substance abuse, LGBTQ Issues, personality disorders, and PTSD. Her specialties include struggles with intimate and family relationships, personality disorders, criminal thinking, anger management, poor self image, depression, and trauma. Candice prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each of her clients. She is passionate about helping clients draw strength from their experiences; to live a better quality of life and reach personal fulfillment.
Candice has worked with clients who have struggled with mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, grief and loss, substance abuse, LGBTQ Issues, personality disorders, and PTSD. Her specialties include struggles with intimate and family relationships, personality disorders, criminal thinking, anger management, poor self image, depression, and trauma. Candice prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each of her clients. She is passionate about helping clients draw strength from their experiences; to live a better quality of life and reach personal fulfillment.
(779) 252-7348 View (779) 252-7348
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Jamie Lynn Henrikson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
In life, when we deal with difficult relationships or toxic situations, it causes negative symptoms and stress in ourselves. Carrying this burden is stressful and unnecessary. Often, these symptoms can become permanent habits that are difficult to change. My role is to help you unload stress and replace this with helpful and healing tools, permanently. My approach involves helping you understand ways of maintaining life balance and living a fulfilling life.
In life, when we deal with difficult relationships or toxic situations, it causes negative symptoms and stress in ourselves. Carrying this burden is stressful and unnecessary. Often, these symptoms can become permanent habits that are difficult to change. My role is to help you unload stress and replace this with helpful and healing tools, permanently. My approach involves helping you understand ways of maintaining life balance and living a fulfilling life.
(815) 427-4819 View (815) 427-4819
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Life Solutions: Integrative Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115  (Online Only)
I believe in building connections with clients that honor the therapeutic process and facilitate change. I provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters a positive experience. I believe you are the expert in your life and I respect the your right to choose your own path and create the change you want to see. If you need guidance and researched-based services to make those changes happen, I will partner with you to get the work done.
I believe in building connections with clients that honor the therapeutic process and facilitate change. I provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters a positive experience. I believe you are the expert in your life and I respect the your right to choose your own path and create the change you want to see. If you need guidance and researched-based services to make those changes happen, I will partner with you to get the work done.
(779) 223-5443 View (779) 223-5443
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J J Wett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dekalb, IL 60115  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you had a hard time adjusting to a life change? Are you feeling nervous or sad? Have you had relationship difficulties with your partner? Have you had a difficult time "getting through" to your children? I can help! I provide individual, couple, and family therapy to everyone no matter the age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. In fact, I specialize in helping people with traumatic experiences and their family members overcome obstacles in their life!
Have you had a hard time adjusting to a life change? Are you feeling nervous or sad? Have you had relationship difficulties with your partner? Have you had a difficult time "getting through" to your children? I can help! I provide individual, couple, and family therapy to everyone no matter the age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. In fact, I specialize in helping people with traumatic experiences and their family members overcome obstacles in their life!
(815) 570-9176 View (815) 570-9176
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Amr Kireem
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dekalb, IL 60115
My name is Dr. Amr Kireem, a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome, while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
My name is Dr. Amr Kireem, a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome, while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
(773) 923-1873 View (773) 923-1873
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James Thomson
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dekalb, IL 60115
STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY? Discover "What Your Anxiety is telling You." If you have a fever, your temperature is not what's wrong; it's a symptom that points to what's wrong. Let's work together to reduce your symptom of anxiety that is robbing you of your peace of mind. FOR RELATIONSHIPS: I developed the program "A World Class Love: Building the Relationship of Your Dreams" to teach couples how to stop fighting, improve their communication skills and re-kindle their love. When we work together, I will guide you through this step by step process to help you build the relationship of your dreams.
STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY? Discover "What Your Anxiety is telling You." If you have a fever, your temperature is not what's wrong; it's a symptom that points to what's wrong. Let's work together to reduce your symptom of anxiety that is robbing you of your peace of mind. FOR RELATIONSHIPS: I developed the program "A World Class Love: Building the Relationship of Your Dreams" to teach couples how to stop fighting, improve their communication skills and re-kindle their love. When we work together, I will guide you through this step by step process to help you build the relationship of your dreams.
(815) 217-2186 View (815) 217-2186
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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.