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How to Date a Recovering Alcoholic By: CCC Staff Are you currently dating a recovering alcoholic? Is this the first time you have found yourself in a relationship with someone who cannot drink – even […]
Partner Overspending? Do you have a partner who is overspending? Not sure how to talk about it? If the answer is yes, this post is for you! Money matters are among the top stressors for […]
After a Breakup Heartache Breakups are tough—whether you were the one who ended things, the one who got blindsided, or if it was mutual. As a relationship therapist in Chicago, I’ve helped many people navigate […]
Before Marriage: What To Discuss As a couples therapist based in Chicago, I often work with couples who are eager to make the transition from dating or cohabitating to marriage. It’s part of premarital counseling. […]
Couples Therapy Benefits As a couples therapist based in Chicago, I see firsthand how couples counseling can be a transformative experience for partners looking to strengthen their bond, rekindle romance, and build lasting trust. Relationships […]
Household, Finances and Love By: Couples Counseling Staff According to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, more than 50% of Lakeview residents live in a dual-income household. In my work as a counselor, I often […]
Codependency and Self-Care By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW The term Codependent has been around for a long time. Originally it was coined to describe the enabler and caretaker for an alcoholic or addict. That person is […]
Emotionally Unavailable Men By: Couples Counseling Staff One of the biggest reasons people seek out counseling is to help them better understand their approach to relationships. This is particularly true for individuals who have identified […]
Types of Couples Therapy As a couples therapist in Chicago, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of couples facing various challenges in their relationships. Whether you’re experiencing communication breakdowns, trust […]
Partner a Narcissist? In my practice as a relationship therapist in Chicago, I often hear from people who are struggling with their relationships, wondering if their partner might be a narcissist. Narcissism is a term […]
Relational Attunement Hello, wonderful couples of Chicago! Today, I want to delve into a concept that can transform your relationship: relational attunement. You might not have heard this term before, but once you understand it, […]
Time for Couples Therapy? By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW If you think about it, a relationship is like taking two “strangers” with different backgrounds, upbringings, modeling, even core values and expecting them to just get along. […]
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