Transform Your Relationship. Evidence-Based Therapy for Power Couples in Chicago’s Most Prestigious Neighborhood.

We proudly provide specialized couples counseling and relationship therapy to the residents and community of Streeterville (zip code 60611), accessible either at our office or via secure virtual therapy sessions.

Quick Contact & Location Details

Phone: 773-598-7797

Website: https://www.couplescounselingchicago.net/

Serving: Streeterville, Gold Coast, River North, Loop

Specialized Couples Therapy for the Streeterville Community (60611)

Streeterville is where lakefront luxury meets professional ambition, where couples dine at RPM Steak after 12-hour workdays, and where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Lake Michigan but can’t always illuminate what’s happening inside a relationship. This neighborhood embodies Chicago’s most aspirational lifestyle—sophisticated, driven, and perfectly polished.

But beneath the gleaming high-rises between Michigan Avenue and the lake, many Streeterville couples are quietly struggling with connection. From the power couples at Northwestern Memorial Hospital to the dual-income households managing demanding careers in finance, law, and healthcare, this community’s relentless pace can leave relationships starved for attention.

If you’re scheduling date nights three weeks out like board meetings, experiencing intimacy problems after your promotion, or realizing you’ve become excellent roommates but disconnected partners near Navy Pier, our couples therapy specialists are here to offer structured, evidence-based relationship support.

Why Streeterville Couples Choose Couples Counseling Chicago

The couples of Streeterville are high-achievers who’ve mastered their careers—but relationships require different skills than corner offices demand. Our clients seek us out because they are experiencing:

• 💼 The “Successful on Paper” Paradox

  Streeterville attracts the best and brightest—couples who’ve climbed corporate ladders, built impressive careers, and created enviable lives in premium high-rises along Lake Shore Drive. But professional success doesn’t automatically translate to relationship fulfillment.

  Common patterns we see: Clients near Streeterville’s MedDistrict who can negotiate million-dollar deals but struggle to navigate conflict with their partner • Partners who excel at strategic planning but feel lost when it comes to emotional intimacy • High achievers who’ve mastered their careers but feel like failures in their relationship

  Our solution: We provide evidence-based tools from the Gottman Method, EFT, and CBT to help you apply your natural intelligence and drive to building the relationship you actually want—not just the one that looks good from the outside.

• ⚖️ Dual-Career Relationship Strain

  Streeterville has one of Chicago’s highest concentrations of dual-income professional couples, which creates unique relationship pressures. Between morning conferences at the Ritz-Carlton and evening events at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, many couples realize they’re functioning more like business partners than romantic partners.

  What couples tell us: Feeling like “ships passing in the night” • Guilt about work-travel separation • Unspoken resentment about career sacrifices • Scheduling intimacy around client meetings like another task • Questioning whether the relationship can survive both partners’ ambitions

  How we help: We specialize in helping ambitious couples near Ohio Street Beach develop communication patterns that honor both partners’ careers while rebuilding emotional and physical intimacy.

• 💍 Premarital Preparation for Complex Lives

  Streeterville couples planning weddings at the Arts Club or Venue Six10 often have more complex considerations than traditional premarital counseling addresses. Our clients near the Magnificent Mile are navigating prenuptial agreements, blended family dynamics, significant wealth disparities, career relocations, and different visions for work-life balance.

  Real questions we address: How do we protect individual assets while building shared wealth? • How do we navigate different relationship histories and past marriages? • How do we create space for both careers without sacrificing connection? • How do we blend families with respect and intention?

  Our approach: We offer comprehensive premarital counseling that goes beyond surface-level communication exercises to help you build a strong foundation before the wedding—not just plan the ceremony.

• 💔 Infidelity Recovery & Trust Rebuilding

  The same professional networks and travel schedules that fuel Streeterville careers can also create opportunities for affairs—whether physical infidelity or emotional connections that cross boundaries. The intense shame and secrecy in this high-profile neighborhood can make couples suffer in silence rather than seek help.

  What we hear from couples: Feeling completely blindsided by the betrayal • Questioning everything they thought they knew about their relationship • Struggling between wanting to save the partnership and protecting themselves from further hurt • Fear of judgment in their professional and social circles

  Our process: We provide structured, evidence-based infidelity recovery therapy that helps both partners understand what happened, process the betrayal, and make informed decisions about whether and how to rebuild trust. This isn’t about quick forgiveness—it’s about deep understanding and intentional healing.

If any of these scenarios resonate with your life in the 60611 area, you’ve found the right place. We specialize in turning these complex, neighborhood-specific experiences into actionable goals for relationship transformation.

Streeterville Couples Therapist

Evidence-Based Couples Therapy Approaches for Streeterville Clients

We are dedicated to providing research-backed couples therapy that respects both the demanding lives and diverse relationship structures of our clients.

Service Focus	What We Offer	Service Offered
Gottman Method Couples Therapy	The most researched approach to couples counseling, focusing on building friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning. Perfect for Streeterville couples who value evidence-based interventions.	Couples Therapy Streeterville
Premarital Counseling	Comprehensive preparation for marriage that addresses financial planning, career integration, family dynamics, and conflict resolution—tailored for sophisticated couples with complex lives.	Premarital Counseling Chicago
Infidelity & Affair Recovery	Structured, compassionate therapy for couples navigating betrayal, rebuilding trust, and making informed decisions about their relationship’s future.	Infidelity Counseling
Virtual Couples Therapy	Secure, HIPAA-compliant online sessions perfect for busy Streeterville professionals who need scheduling flexibility or prefer the privacy of home-based therapy.	Online Couples Counseling
High-Conflict Couples Therapy	Specialized intervention for couples stuck in negative cycles of criticism, defensiveness, and escalating arguments. We help you break destructive patterns and rebuild respectful communication.	Couples Therapy Chicago
LGBTQ+ Affirming Couples Therapy	Culturally responsive therapy for same-sex couples, transgender partners, and queer relationships navigating unique challenges in identity, family acceptance, and relationship dynamics.	LGBTQ+ Couples Counseling

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in Streeterville

Streeterville couples benefit from our Emotionally Focused Therapy approach for addressing attachment injuries, rebuilding emotional safety after betrayal or trauma, healing disconnection caused by career stress, and creating secure attachment patterns that allow both partners to thrive independently while staying connected. EFT helps you understand the emotional patterns driving your conflicts and teaches you to respond to each other’s needs with compassion rather than defensiveness.

Available: In-person sessions or virtual couples therapy throughout Illinois

Transform Your Relationship

How Streeterville Couples Access Our Services

Our couples therapy services are designed for the convenience of Streeterville residents, whether you prefer in-person sessions or the flexibility of virtual therapy:

• Secure Telehealth: All our couples therapy services—including Gottman Method and infidelity recovery—are available via our HIPAA-secure video platform through online couples counseling. Attend sessions from your Streeterville high-rise, during lunch breaks, or when traveling for work.
• Accessible Location: Our office is conveniently located for Streeterville residents with easy access via multiple CTA lines and major streets.

From Streeterville	To Our Office
🚊 CTA Train	Take the Red Line from Chicago Avenue or Grand station. Multiple convenient routes available. Travel time: 10-15 minutes.
🚌 CTA Bus	Take the #66 (Chicago Avenue), #151 (Sheridan), or #3 (King Drive) for direct routes. Frequent service during business hours.
🚗 By Car	Easy drive from Lake Shore Drive or Michigan Avenue. Street parking and nearby garages available. Driving time: 5-12 minutes depending on location.
🚴 By Bike/Divvy	Protected bike lanes throughout Streeterville. Divvy stations at Navy Pier, Ohio & McClurg, Grand & Streeter, and Chicago & Fairbanks.
🚶 Walking	Many Streeterville residents enjoy walking to sessions. Pleasant routes along the Lakefront Trail or through Cityfront Plaza.

Ready to Begin? Connect with Our Couples Therapy Specialists.

Q: Do you work with high-achieving couples who struggle to prioritize their relationship?

A: Absolutely. Many of our clients are successful professionals who excel at work but feel lost in their relationship. We help you apply your natural intelligence and problem-solving skills to relationship challenges while developing the emotional intimacy skills that may not come as naturally.

Q: Can you help with premarital counseling for couples with complex financial and family situations?

A: Yes. We specialize in comprehensive premarital counseling that goes beyond basic communication exercises to address prenuptial agreements, blended families, career integration, and different visions for your future together.

Q: Is your practice LGBTQ+ affirming?

A: Yes. We are committed to providing culturally responsive and queer-affirming couples therapy. We understand the unique challenges facing same-sex couples, transgender partners, and non-binary individuals in relationships.

Q: Do you offer virtual therapy for couples with demanding schedules?

A: Yes! We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual couples therapy that’s perfect for busy Streeterville professionals. Many couples find online sessions easier to schedule and just as effective as in-person therapy.

Q: Can you help couples recover from infidelity or betrayal?

A: Yes. We provide specialized, evidence-based infidelity recovery therapy that helps couples understand what happened, process the pain, and make informed decisions about rebuilding trust or moving forward separately.

Q: What is the first step in scheduling couples therapy?

A: Click the button below or call us to schedule an initial consultation. We will connect you with a couples therapy specialist who understands the unique pressures faced by Streeterville couples and your specific relationship needs.

Meet Our Therapists Serving the Streeterville Community

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