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Why Involving Third Parties is Hurting Your Chicago Relationship

January 26, 2026

You’re lying in bed in your Lincoln Park apartment, and you can hear your partner on the phone in the next room. Again. It’s their mom. Or their best friend. Or their sister. And you […]

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Restoring the Foundation: Marriage Counseling in Old Irving Park

January 21, 2026

Old Irving Park is a neighborhood defined by its foundations. Walking down the tree-lined streets near Belden or Keeler Avenue, it’s impossible not to admire the craftsmanship of the Queen Anne and Italianate homes that […]

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I’m Sleeping With My Boss But Feel Weird

January 15, 2026

Understanding Your Workplace Affair: A Therapist’s Perspective So you’re a 30-something guy working in the mailroom, and you’ve been hooking up with your boss – the divisional vice president. She’s married. She has kids. And […]

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Planning a Chicago Wedding? Why a Counselor is Your Best First Booking

December 31, 2025

Key Takeaways: Chicago Premarital Guide The “Engagement Gap”: Why the 6–12 month window is the optimal time for proactive relationship training. Local Context: Navigating the unique stressors of the Chicago “Loop hustle” and professional life. […]