Couples Counseling Center Blog that Contains Helpful Information for Couples in Chicago. Tips and Information for Others in Relationships.
When you cheated and feel guilty Discovering infidelity can shatter the trust and foundation of a committed relationship. The weight of guilt often leads individuals who have cheated to contemplate whether or not they should […]
Self-Reflection Questions for Relationships As a Chicago couples therapist, I’ve had the privilege of working with numerous couples seeking to improve their romantic relationships. In my experience, one of the most powerful tools for growth […]
Chicago Therapists Explain Sex Therapy By: Couples Counseling Staff Sex therapy is one of those terms that conjure up all sorts of mental imagery. Some people think sex therapy means hiring someone to stand in […]
Cohabitating with your boyfriend By: Lincoln Giesel, LCSW Many people who have entered long term romantic relationships can relate to the wave of jitters that can accompany major steps in commitment, including moving in with […]
Rebound Relationships By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW This is a topic that has come up in my Lakeview Chicago couples therapy office a few times of late. A client comes in devastated by the abrupt end […]
Household, Finances and Love By: Shelby Plummer, MA According to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, more than 50% of Lakeview residents live in a dual-income household. In my work as a counselor, I often […]
Are you independent or avoiding? By: Jess Thompson, MA We live in a society that applauds independence and why wouldn’t we? Chicago has been cited in many articles as one of the best cities for […]
Reflections After a Fight By: Lincoln Giesel, LCSW Have you noticed you are having the same draining and tedious conflict with your partner or spouse week after week? While occasional conflict is an expected part […]
By: Lincoln Giesel, LCSW In 2022, in a city as diverse and forward-thinking as Chicago, people of all walks of life are entering romantic relationships with all types of dynamics and boundaries. The question of […]
What If I’m Not Attracted to My Husband? By: Lincoln Giesel, LCSW Let’s begin by acknowledging that this thought is completely normal and more common than you may realize. I doubt anyone in history has […]
Relationship Conflicts – A Closer Look Walking around Chicago, bystanders and other observant pedestrians are likely to witness the romantic relationships fellow Chicagoans are in. Within these relationships, it is perhaps nearly impossible to not […]
More than just a few dates By: Lincoln Giesel, LCSW It can seem as though romantic fulfillment is getting more and more difficult to pursue in the era of dating apps, a broader dating pool […]
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