What’s The Difference Boundaries vs. Controlling Behaviors?

June 20, 2024

Boundaries vs. Controlling Behaviors As a psychotherapist involved with couples therapy in Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand how the concepts of boundaries and controlling behavior can be misunderstood and misapplied. While both are essential elements in […]

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How To Pick The Best Marriage Therapist

June 16, 2024

Best Marriage Therapist Tips Are you looking for the best marriage counseling therapists in the Chicago Lakeview area? Hoping to find a marriage counselor near Chicago’s downtown area or the Loop? Need a couples counselor […]

How Do I Tell My Partner I Don’t Want To Be Monogamous?

June 9, 2024

By: Couples Counseling Staff In 2024, in a city as diverse and forward-thinking as Chicago, people of all walks of life are entering romantic relationships with all types of dynamics and boundaries. The question of […]

Digital Detox for Tech Connected Couples

June 1, 2024

Digital Detox for Couples In the fast paced city of of Chicago, couples often find themselves juggling the demands of work, social media, and endless streams of notifications. As a couples therapist practicing in this […]

How Humor Can Strengthen Your Relationship

May 19, 2024

Humor and Relationships As a couples therapist on the North Side of Chicago in the Wrigleyville area, I have the privilege of working with diverse couples from all walks of life. One universal element that […]

5 Fitness Ideas for Couples In Chicago

May 12, 2024

Fitness Ideas Couples As a couples therapist in Chicago, I often emphasize the importance of shared activities and hobbies in maintaining a healthy relationship. Spending time together towards a common goal, such as wellness, has […]

What If Your Partner Doesn’t Want Couples Therapy?

April 21, 2024

You want couples therapy and they don’t. Know what? Picture this: you’re living your life in Chicago carefree and positive. You’re getting along great with your partner, with a strong connection between the two of […]

Counseling Before Divorce Or Separation A Smart Idea?

April 14, 2024

Divorce and Separation Counseling – A Closer Look Thinking of divorce or separation counseling in Chicago? Wondering if working with a marriage therapist might help with the decision-making process? Not sure how to proceed? If […]

Will Premarital Counseling Help Prevent Problems?

March 10, 2024

Premarital Counseling and heading off potential conflicts By: Couples Counseling Staff It finally happened! Your partner proposed and you’re getting married! As you’re running around Chicago, looking at venues and talking to vendors, you might […]

Work Life Balance Tips for Couples

February 19, 2024

Work-Life Balance Work-life balance is so important. In the non-stop pace of Chicago’s North Side, where the energy of the city never seems to wane, couples often find themselves grappling with the challenge of balancing […]

7 Healthy Relationship Habits

February 2, 2024

Healthy Relationship Habits In the bustling metropolis of Chicago, amidst the towering skyscrapers and vibrant city life, there exists a tapestry of love woven by countless successful couples who have not only weathered the storms […]

Nurturing Forgiveness in Your Marriage

January 20, 2024

Forgiveness and Relationships In the intricate tapestry of relationships, forgiveness stands as a cornerstone, a powerful force that shapes the course of emotional connections. Whether in friendships, familial bonds, or romantic partnerships, the ability to […]