Why Couples Therapy for Second Marriages Is a Smart Idea

October 5, 2025

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 […]

10 Signs You are a Highly Sensitive Person

September 28, 2025

Highly Sensitive Person Traits Do you identify as a person who feels a lot? Do you pick up on the emotions of others without even trying? When in the presence of large groups, can you […]

Will Premarital Counseling Help Prevent Problems?

September 21, 2025

Premarital Counseling and heading off potential conflicts By: Couples Counseling Staff It finally happened – your partner proposed and you’re thinking about premarital counseling! As you’re running around Chicago, looking at venues and talking to […]

7 Ways to Keep the Spark Alive in Your Long Term Relationship

September 7, 2025

Long Term Relationship Tips By: Couples Counseling Staff Living in a city like Chicago, it’s easy to get swept up in the daily grind. Between the bustling commute on Lake Shore Drive, grabbing a deep-dish […]

5 Signs You Have Trust Issues With Your Partner

August 31, 2025

Trust and Relationships You’ve found success in Chicago; hustling and bustling to get the job done. You’ve even had time to adjust to your personal life, and find a wonderful partner and have started what […]

What To Do If Your Boyfriend Cheats On You?

August 24, 2025

Dealing with a cheating boyfriend Finding out that your boyfriend has cheated on you can feel like your entire world just collapsed. Whether it was a drunken kiss at a bar in River North or […]

Codependency Checklist: Am I Codependent?

August 17, 2025

Codependency and Relationships Codependency is a term we hear often—but what does it truly mean? Can you identify patterns in your relationships that suggest codependency might be present? And if so, what steps can you […]

15 Tell-Tale Signs of Emotional Abuse

August 10, 2025

Emotional Abuse: A Closer Look Emotional abuse can be subtle yet deeply damaging. It’s not always about harsh words; it can erode self-worth through manipulation, control, and intimidation. Drawing on expert insights, here are 15 […]

What To Do When Your Partner is Emotionally Numb

August 3, 2025

Emotionally Numb Partner? You love your partner—but something feels… off. They don’t open up anymore. Conversations feel shallow or routine. They seem distant, disconnected, and unavailable, even when they’re sitting right next to you. If […]

How to Be a Present Partner Without Losing Yourself

July 20, 2025

How To Be Present By CCC Staff Maintaining presence in a relationship while preserving your sense of self is a delicate balance—and it’s something many couples struggle to achieve. As a relationship therapist in Chicago, […]

5 Ways a Therapist Can Help Your Relationship

July 6, 2025

By: Alan Tsang, LPC, NCC Are you sometimes wondering if your relationship is worse than anyone else’s in Chicago? Do you wonder whether you and your partner can make the relationship work? Do you find yourself […]

7 Common Losses After a Breakup

June 29, 2025

Breakups Suck for a Reason By: CCC Staff Are you thinking you might be heading towards a breakup? Has a split already occurred? In either case, you may be wondering what to expect after you […]