Rebuilding Intimacy in Boystown: Guide for LGBTQ+ Relationships

March 25, 2026

The lights from Sidetrack’s video bar glow through your window on Halsted. You’re living in one of the most vibrant LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in the country, surrounded by rainbow flags and queer community—yet somehow, you and […]

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Navigating “Coming Out” Cycles as a Couple: When It’s Not Just Once

January 25, 2026

Coming out isn’t a single moment—it’s an ongoing series of decisions that LGBTQ+ couples face together. Every new job, every holiday dinner, every move to a different Chicago neighborhood brings fresh questions: Do we tell […]

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7 Benefits of Premarital Counseling for LGBTQ+ Couples

December 19, 2025

Marriage is a beautiful commitment, regardless of who you love. For LGBTQ+ couples, the journey to the altar represents not just a personal milestone but also a historic victory—the right to legally marry the person […]

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Understanding LGBTQ Queer Premarital Counseling

December 6, 2025

Gate 14 for LGBTQ+ Couples: Building Your Foundation Before “I Do” Planning a wedding is exciting. Planning a marriage that thrives? That takes preparation—especially when you’re navigating a world that hasn’t always made space for […]

10 Ways LGBTQ Marriage Counseling Helps Couples

April 20, 2025

LGBTQ Marriage Counseling Benefits Thinking about LGBTQ marriage counseling? If so, you aren’t alone. Many same sex couples seek out guidance as part of their romantic journey. The hard truth is relationships take effort—and if you’re […]

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 […]

25 Reasons Why LGBTQ People Seek Relationship Therapy

November 20, 2023

LGBTQ Relationship Therapy Explored In the ever-evolving landscape of relationships, it’s crucial to acknowledge the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ couples. As a couples therapist specializing in queer relationship therapy, I have had the privilege […]

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5 Gay Dating Tips for Meeting Your Next Boyfriend

Gay Dating Tips! Gay dating has become a lot easier in recent years with all of the recent progress in equality, but dating is still an animal to tackle all on its own. In […]

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3 Things You Should Know About Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy Basics By: Couples Counseling Staff When relationship trouble strikes, many people turn to couples therapy as a way of working through the problems. This is particularly true for folks who are married and […]

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10 Warning Signs of Narcissistic Behavior in Marriage

Originally written 2015|Updated December 2025 If you’re questioning whether your spouse exhibits narcissistic traits, you’re not alone. Many people in Chicago and beyond seek individual relationship counseling because they’re struggling with a partner who displays […]

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Why Breaking Up May Be Good for Your Mental Health

Breaking Up and Mental Health Let’s face it—breakups suck. Whether you’ve been dating for six months or married for sixteen years, the end of a relationship can feel like a wrecking ball crashing through your […]

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