Couples Counseling & Marriage Therapy in Chicago

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Need a Couples Therapist to Help With Your Relationship?

Are you looking for couples counseling in Chicago because you’re concerned about your relationship? Worried that your marriage may not make it over the long term? Are you tired of the arguing, bickering, or worse—the silent treatment?

Perhaps you’re struggling in your marriage or long-term relationship. Maybe you’ve reached a place of being sick and tired of the same old arguments that repeat themselves over and over again. The anger, resentment, and dissatisfaction may have you thinking to yourself: “Is this really worth it?”

Try as you might, attempts to fix your relationship problems just don’t seem to be working. The criticism, blaming, and apathy have reached a point where both of you are completely over it. And while there still may be love between you, it just doesn’t seem like it will be enough to make positive change.

As Chicago couples counselors and marriage therapists serving Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Boystown, Uptown, and all of Chicago’s North Side, we’re committed to helping couples in conflict find productive ways to move past the hurts, heal the wounds, and strengthen important relational bonds.

If you’re experiencing communications problems, little or no real dialogue, feeling like roommates, or dealing with intimacy issues—it’s important to realize that change is possible.

Chicago couples walking together after marriage counseling session

Our Couples & Marriage Counseling Services

Specialized therapy for all types of relationships in Chicago

💬 Couples Therapy Chicago

Whether you’re dating, engaged, or in a long-term partnership, our couples therapy helps you navigate relationship challenges with compassion and expertise. We work with couples at all stages to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen emotional connection. Our Chicago couples therapists understand that every relationship is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs and goals.

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💍 Marriage Counseling

Marriage takes work, and sometimes you need professional support to get back on track. Our solution-focused marriage counseling helps you strengthen your bond, improve communication patterns, and rebuild trust after difficult times. We help married couples work through conflict constructively, rediscover joy in their relationship, and create lasting positive change.

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Premarital Counseling

Start your marriage on the strongest possible foundation. Our premarital counseling gives you essential tools for a successful marriage before you say “I do.” We help engaged couples learn conflict resolution skills, discuss important topics like finances and family planning, and build a roadmap for navigating life’s challenges together.

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🌈 LGBTQ+ Couples Therapy

Our affirming, specialized counseling honors and celebrates LGBTQ+ relationships. We understand the unique challenges facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer couples. Our therapists provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can be your authentic selves while working through relationship issues.

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❤️‍🩹 Infidelity Counseling

Recovering from an affair is one of the most painful experiences a couple can face. Our compassionate infidelity counseling helps couples process betrayal, rebuild trust, and determine whether reconciliation is possible. We guide both partners through the healing process with evidence-based techniques.

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🔥 Intimacy & Sexual Health

Physical and emotional intimacy are vital to relationship satisfaction. Our intimacy counseling addresses concerns like mismatched desires, physical connection challenges, emotional barriers to closeness, and communication around sexual needs. We provide a safe, professional setting where you can discuss sensitive topics openly.

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⚖️ Divorce & Discernment

Not sure if you should stay together or separate? Discernment counseling helps couples gain clarity about their relationship’s future. This is not traditional couples therapy—instead, we help you explore whether your marriage can be saved and make a confident decision about your path forward.

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💻 Online Couples Therapy

Get the same high-quality couples counseling from the comfort of your own home. Our secure online therapy platform makes it easy for busy Chicago couples to access professional help without commuting or scheduling conflicts. Virtual sessions are just as effective as in-person therapy and offer greater flexibility.

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👤 Couples Therapy for One

Your partner refuses therapy? You can still work on your relationship. Individual sessions focused on creating positive change in your marriage or partnership. Sometimes the best way to improve your relationship is to work on yourself first. Our individual relationship counseling helps you understand your patterns.

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♾️ Love is Not a Finite Resource

In the world of Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy, we often say that love is infinite, even if time is not. Transitioning to a “Designer Relationship” requires more than just an open heart—it requires a specialized toolkit for communication and emotional regulation.


How Our Chicago Couples Counseling Helps

Evidence-based therapy designed to strengthen your relationship and restore connection

🎯 What We Work On Together

Our couples and marriage counseling approach addresses root causes while building skills:


  • Communication Skills: Learn to express needs without triggering defensiveness.

  • Conflict Resolution: Transform fights into productive conversations and repairs.

  • Emotional Intimacy: Rebuild trust and deep emotional connection with your partner.

  • Physical Intimacy: Address intimacy barriers and reignite passion.

🔬 Our Approach

We provide a safe space using evidence-based techniques including:


  • Gottman Method for relationship repair and building “Sound Relationship Houses.”

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to address attachment cycles.

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for actionable goals.

  • Imago Relationship Therapy techniques.

What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from Chicago couples we’ve helped

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“We were leery of couples therapy because we were unsure if it really would work. Our couples therapist made us feel at ease right away. In just a few short sessions, we were able to work through a lot of the baggage that was blocking our ability to communicate. Thank you Couples Counseling Chicago!”

— Mike and Valarie, Lakeview
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“After years of the same arguments, we didn’t think anything could change. Our therapist helped us see patterns we’d been stuck in and gave us real tools to communicate differently. Three months later, we’re closer than we’ve been in years. The investment in couples therapy saved our marriage.”

— Jennifer & Tom, Lincoln Park
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“As a same-sex couple, finding an affirming therapist was so important to us. From day one, we felt completely accepted and understood. Our counselor helped us navigate family issues and communication problems with insight and compassion.”

— David & Marcus, Boystown

Happy couple in love in Chicago after marriage therapy

✨ Rediscover the Love That Brought You Together

Remember when you first fell in love? That connection is still there—sometimes it just needs help finding its way back to the surface.

Our Chicago couples therapists are passionate about helping partners rediscover each other. Whether you’ve been together for 6 months or 20 years, we can help you break free from destructive patterns and create a relationship filled with joy and satisfaction.


Is Your Relationship Struggling?

You’re not alone. Many Chicago couples face these challenges before seeking help.

💬 Communication Breakdown

Constant arguments, criticism, or worse—the silent treatment. You feel like you’re talking but not connecting.

🛏️ Intimacy Issues

The physical and emotional closeness has faded. You feel more like roommates than romantic partners.

💔 Trust & Betrayal

Dealing with infidelity, broken promises, or emotional unavailability that’s damaged your bond.

🔄 Repeating Patterns

The same fights keep happening. You’re exhausted from the cycle of anger and resentment.

🤐 Feeling Unheard

You feel minimized, invisible, or rejected. Your partner doesn’t seem to understand your needs.

❓ Questioning the Future

You’re wondering if the relationship is worth saving or if it’s time to move on.

Here’s the Good News: Change Is Possible

If you’re experiencing any of these issues, couples counseling can help. Our Chicago marriage therapists specialize in helping couples break negative patterns and reconnect emotionally.


Serving Chicago’s North Side Communities

Proudly providing couples counseling and marriage therapy throughout Chicago

Lakeview Lincoln Park Boystown Uptown
Edgewater Andersonville Wrigleyville Roscoe Village
Ravenswood Rogers Park Bucktown Wicker Park

Visit Our Chicago Office

Couples Counseling Chicago

📍 Address: 655 W. Irving Park Rd, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60613
📞 Phone: 773-598-7797
⏰ Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm | Sat: 9am-5pm
🚇 Transit: Accessible via CTA Red, Brown, and Purple Lines

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