7 Gaslighting Warning Signs From a Couples Therapist

November 7, 2023

Gaslighting: A Closer Look Gaslighting is a manipulative behavior that can occur in romantic relationships, causing emotional distress and confusion for the person being gaslit. As a Chicago couples therapist in the Lakeview community, I’ve […]

Exploring Intimacy: Emotional and Physical Connection in Couples

November 1, 2023

Couples Intimacy: A Closer Look Intimacy and relationship therapy – it is one of the most requested types of help Chicago couples ask for when they make contact with our counseling center. As a couples […]

The Importance of Self-Care in a Healthy Relationship

October 20, 2023

Is Self-Care Part of Your Relationship? Hey there, lovely readers! Today, I want to talk about something near and dear to my heart as a Chicago Couples Therapist – the significance of self-care in maintaining […]

8 Marriage Myths That You Can’t Ignore!

October 15, 2023

Marriage Myths Exposed By: Couples Counseling Staff Myths about marriage are fairly commonplace. Many of these can be traced to the usual suspects – like pop music, family narratives and in some cases, childhood fantasies. […]

5 Ways To Rekindle the Romance in Your Relationship

October 1, 2023

Rekindle Romance In Your Relationship Hey there, lovely couples of Chicago! As a couples therapist who has witnessed the ups and downs of many relationships, I know that sometimes the spark can fade, and the […]

5 Ways Therapy Can Help Up Your Dating Game

September 10, 2023

How Therapy Helps Your Dating Life Navigating the dating world can be a daunting task. Whether you’re getting back into the dating scene after a break or looking for ways to improve your existing dating […]

5 Playful Lessons Couples Can Learn From Dolphins

August 20, 2023

Dolphin Wisdom Hey there, lovebirds of Chicago! If you’re looking to take your relationship to the next level, why not dive into the world of dolphins for some fin-tastic inspiration? These intelligent and social creatures […]

Let’s Talk About Rebound Relationships

January 5, 2023

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 […]

How to Call a Couples Time Out to Avoid a Fight!

May 28, 2015

3 Couples Time Out Tips By: Couples Counseling Staff There isn’t a couple on the planet that hasn’t run into some kind of disagreement over the course of their relationship. Usually these squabbles are minor […]

10 Benefits of Being Single: The Joy of Dating Yourself!

April 23, 2015

Being Single Holds Major Pluses! By Alex DeWoskin, LCSW Being single has somehow gotten a bad rap. If you are single, you probably can relate. This is particularly if you have reached a certain age […]

10 Signs of Cheating & Infidelity

April 13, 2015

Is he cheating on me? If that question keeps circling in your mind, you already know how heavy it feels to even ask it. Maybe something just feels off lately and you can’t quite name […]

Getting Over a Crush: 7 Essential Tips!

March 27, 2015

Getting Over a Crush By: Deb Klecha and Alex DeWoskin Do you have a secret crush on someone – bad? To keep it real, getting over a crush can be very hard. If you are […]