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7 Benefits of Secular Premarital Therapy

December 19, 2025

You’re engaged, planning a future together, and maybe considering premarital counseling. But when you start researching options, you notice many programs seem rooted in religious traditions—scripture-based discussions, faith-centered frameworks, or counseling through houses of worship. […]

7 Symptoms of Abandonment Issues You Can’t Ignore!

December 19, 2025

Abandonment Issues Exposed By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff Do you suspect you have abandonment issues? Has someone told you that you attach yourself to another in relationships too soon and too fast? Do you avoid […]

Ghosting Effects: Understanding the Mental Health Impact and How to Heal

December 11, 2025

You send a text. No response. You send another. Still nothing. Days turn into weeks, and the silence becomes deafening. You replay every conversation, every moment, searching for what you did wrong. But the answer […]

10 Ways to Create More Intimacy for Couples From a Relationship Therapist

December 10, 2025

More Intimacy Means Active Involvement By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff If you are looking to create more intimacy in your relationship, you certainly aren’t alone. Many Chicago couples seek out therapy with the hope of […]

Couples Arguments: 5 Tips for Fair Fighting!

June 22, 2024

Fighting Fair Requires Ground Rules At some point in time, there is a high likelihood that you are your better half are going to have an argument. In fact, some research suggests that some couples […]

What Is Relationship Therapy?

May 26, 2024

Relationship Therapy in Chicago In the bustling city of Chicago, where the skyline reflects the diversity of its inhabitants, relationship therapy plays a vital role in fostering healthier connections between individuals. As a Chicago Relationship […]

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 Tips For Getting Back Into The Dating World

December 17, 2023

Returning to Dating After a Long Time Due to a buildup of pressure from media, our families, or our own lived experiences, many of us at some point in our single lives may begin to […]

How To Talk About Non-Monogamy

November 11, 2023

Conversations About Non-Monogamy Non-monogamy is a hot topic in the couples counseling office for many people in Chicago. In the diverse landscape of modern relationships, the concept of an open relationship has gained increasing acceptance […]

5 Tips for Gay Men Considering an Open Relationship

November 11, 2023

Gay and considering an open relationship in Chicago? By: Couples Counseling Staff LGBT Pride month in Chicago is behind us, but the thoughts of the men that you saw at the parade or fest may […]

7 Gaslighting Warning Signs From a Couples Therapist

November 7, 2023

Gaslighting: A Closer Look Gaslighting is a manipulative behavior that can occur in romantic relationships, causing emotional distress and confusion for the person being gaslit. As a Chicago couples therapist in the Lakeview community, I’ve […]