Can Counseling Help with Jealousy Issues?

March 6, 2018

Feelings of envy with a partner Recently, a very nice young woman phone our offices looking for guidance around jealousy issues. To make a long story short, she was envious of her husband because he […]

5 Common Traits of Healthy Relationships

December 7, 2017

By Costa Provis, LCPC, CPC Over the 10 plus years that I have worked as as a therapist that helps couples in Chicago, I’ve assisted many people from different lifestyles and backgrounds, I have certainly come […]

12 Tips to Fighting Fair with a Loved One

August 8, 2017

By: Marcello Gonzales, LCP Have you ever felt like you can never resolve conflict with your partner/family/friend/loved one? It is often difficult to communicate when at odds or in disagreement with someone. It’s much easier […]

Acceptance is Radical

June 2, 2017

Acceptance is total and complete By: Dr. Tyler Fortman Did your partner cheat on you and you want to stay in the relationship, but just can’t get yourself to accept that it’s happened? Maybe you […]

Fear of Abandonment: 10 Signs You Can’t Ignore!

October 20, 2016

Fear of abandonment in personal relationships A fear of abandonment is one of those rare emotional issues that begins almost as soon as we’re born. A few seconds after you emerge into this world, you […]

Long Distance Relationships: 8 Skype Date Ideas

October 1, 2016

Long Distance Relationships By: Couples Counseling Staff Long distance relationships can be a bond-strengthening adventure and a heart-wrenching experience for a couple. Having a partner who lives far away can be isolating, upsetting, and difficult. […]

5 Key Signs That A Man Loves You

August 13, 2016

5 Big Signs A Man Loves You By Nick Bastion Does he love you? Or not? Figuring out whether or not someone loves you can be a challenging, downright confusing experience. If you feel like […]

5 Meaningful Ways to Compliment Your Boyfriend

August 8, 2016

Compliment your boyfriend ideas Do you become tongue-tied when you try to think of how to compliment your boyfriend more often or in more unique ways? He’s probably heard that he has a nice smile […]

3 Ways Therapy Helps with Trust Issues

June 9, 2016

Trust Issues and Relationships Do you struggle with trust issues? Is there a part of you who has problems attaching to others romantically because you fear being hurt? In the past, did someone violate your […]

How to Avoid the Friend Zone: 5 Tips!

June 3, 2016

Avoid the Friend Zone You must avoid the friend zone if you want to have any success with dating. Most guys who end up in the friend zone don’t know how they got there. It […]

May The Force Be With Your Relationship

May 1, 2016

Force and Control By: Dr. Tyler Fortman You probably already know that Chicago’s has broken ground on the Lucas Museum, home of the history and culture of the Star Wars films. It’s doubtful that the […]

When Divorce Pulls The Rug Out From Under Your Family: How To Find Solid Ground Again

April 18, 2016

Working Through a Divorce Unfortunately, 41 percent of first marriages end in divorce in the United States. Second and third marriages fare even worse, with rates at 60 and 70 percent, respectively. That’s a lot […]

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Why Couples Therapy for Second Marriages Is a Smart Idea

Couples Therapy for Second Marriages In Chicago’s busy neighborhoods—Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, and Andersonville—many couples are finding love again after divorce or long-term relationships. But second marriages come with their own unique set of […]

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