5 Powerful Ways Couples Therapy Strengthens Your Relationship

November 2, 2024

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 […]

5 Tips On Household Finances and Relationships

October 20, 2024

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 […]

Are You Struggling With Codependency?

October 6, 2024

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 […]

5 Ways You Attract Emotionally Unavailable Men

September 22, 2024

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 […]

What Are the Different Types of Couples Therapy?

September 1, 2024

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 […]

7 Signs Your Partner Might Be a Narcissist?

August 20, 2024

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 […]

What is Relational Attunement in Romantic Relationships?

August 1, 2024

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, […]

When Is It Time To Think About Couples Therapy?

July 25, 2024

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. […]

7 Major Benefits of Date Nights To Improve Intimacy

July 20, 2024

How Date Nights Help Your Relationship Hello everyone! I’m a Couples Therapist based in the heart of Chicago, and today I want to talk about something that’s simple yet profoundly impactful for relationships—date nights. Whether […]

exercises to improve couples communications

7 Exercises for Couples to Improve Communications

July 1, 2024

Want To Improve Communications? Hello, Chicago! As a couples therapist in the Windy City, I understand how crucial communication is in a relationship. Whether you’re strolling along the shores of Lake Michigan or enjoying a […]

10 Signs You Need Couples Counseling

June 22, 2024

Time for Couples Counseling? By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff Couples counseling is one of those “scary terms” that conjures up all sorts of stereotypes. Many people falsely believe that going to see a couples counselor […]

5 Keys to Active Listening for Couples For Better Communications

June 22, 2024

Active Listening Tips By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff Active listening is one of those terms that we often hear but what does it really mean? According to experts in the field of communication, active listening […]