The Couples Counseling Center is Chicago’s premier relationship resource, serving Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Boystown. Our mission is to provide an expert, supportive hand through marriage therapy and couples counseling, helping partners move through crisis with clarity and strength. Meet our team of specialized therapists below.
We understand that the decision to walk through our doors often comes at a turning point. Whether you are navigating a recent breach of trust, feeling the heavy silence of “roommate syndrome,” or simply want to ensure your partnership remains resilient before a major life transition, you aren’t just looking for a generalist—you’re looking for a specialist who understands the delicate mechanics of love and conflict. Our center is designed to be a safe harbor where both partners feel equally advocated for, ensuring the relationship itself is the primary focus of our work.
In our sessions, we move beyond simple “venting” to provide you with actionable, research-backed tools that foster lasting intimacy. By blending deep clinical expertise with a warm, human approach, our therapists help you dismantle the defensive walls that keep you apart, replacing them with bridges of communication and shared meaning. We believe every couple has a unique “harmonic,” and our goal is to help you tune back into the connection, laughter, and joy that brought you together in the first place.
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Rebecca Burt, LPC, NCCTrauma Informed Couples SpecialistMy Approach: When communication breaks down or conflict becomes repetitive, couples often need more structure and clarity. My work is collaborative, goal-oriented, and focused on helping partners communicate more effectively, reduce reactivity, and strengthen the foundation of their relationship. I am trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2), including specialized work with couples navigating addiction recovery, affairs, and trauma. I help partners understand their interaction patterns, develop practical tools for managing conflict, and rebuild trust in ways that feel sustainable and respectful to both individuals. Specialties: Affair Recovery, Communication & Recurring Conflict, Emotional Disconnection, Gottman Method, Trauma & PTSD within Relationships.
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Anthony Busby, AMFTSex Therapist & Military Family SpecialistMy Approach: I believe every couple deserves a space where their story is honored without judgment. Relationships often hit “stuck” points where communication breaks down and intimacy feels out of reach. My goal is to help you navigate these hurdles using systemic frameworks that ensure both partners feel seen and heard. Having served seven years in the United States Air Force, I bring a unique, disciplined perspective to the high-stakes stress faced by military families and veterans. I understand the nuances of transition and the toll it takes on a partnership. Whether we are working through sexual health concerns or building secure attachment, my room is a safe harbor for growth. Specialties: Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Sex Therapy, LGBTQ+/Kink/CNM Affirming, Military Dynamics.
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Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSWIntuitive Strength-Based ClinicianMy Approach: I am a conversational and intuitive therapist who focuses on identifying the underlying patterns that keep couples locked in painful cycles of criticism. I believe true change happens when we stop reacting to the “symptom” of the fight and start looking at the strengths that brought you together. In our sessions, I model healthy communication and boundary-setting in real-time. By providing an interactive and empathic environment, I help partners develop actionable goals for their relationship. I am especially passionate about supporting couples through major life transitions. Specialties: Couples Counseling, Marriage Therapy, Cycle Breaking, Transition Support, Gate 14™ Premarital.
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Costa Provis, MA, LCPC, CPCCouples Solutions Specialist | Marriage & Performance CoachMy Approach: With over 20 years in the field, I’ve learned that couples in crisis don’t need more “talk”—they need a reset. My style is interactive, direct, and entirely free of judgment. I work with partners to move from a state of reactive fighting into one of collaborative problem-solving. I specialize in working with high-performance professionals and couples facing deep-seated resentment. I help individuals understand their core needs and articulate them to their partner without shame, restoring both emotional and physical intimacy. Specialties: Marriage & Couples Counseling, Relationship Therapy, High-Conflict Intervention, Infidelity Recovery, Executive Relationship Coaching.
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Nadia Hallak, LPCGottman Method SpecialistMy Approach: I utilize the “Gold Standard” of relationship care: the Gottman Method. My doctoral research focuses on what actually makes a marriage satisfying, and I bring that scientific rigor into the therapy room to help couples identify the subtle markers of success. Whether you are struggling with a breach of trust or simply feel like you’ve drifted apart, I provide a solution-focused environment. We work on building emotional intelligence and practicing the specific skills that foster long-term connection. Specialties: Couples & Marriage Counseling, Gottman Method Therapy, Trust Building, Science of Marriage, Premarital Therapy.
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Greg Harms, PsyDClinical Psychologist | LGBTQ+ AffirmingMy Approach: I specialize in high-insight therapy for couples facing deep-seated barriers to intimacy. With a Doctorate in Psychology, I look beneath the surface of the conflict to understand the complex psychological dynamics at play so real healing can begin. I am a premier specialist in LGBTQ+ Relationship Counseling, providing an affirming and informed space for all identities and relationship structures. I serve as the engine for positive change, helping couples move through crisis into authentic connection. Specialties: LGBTQ+ Relationships, Psychologically Informed Care, Intimacy Barriers, Strength-Based Work.
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Dian Medrano, LCPCResilience & Communication SpecialistMy Approach: I believe that creating an open, transparent, and kind therapeutic space is the essential foundation for a partnership to flourish. Once established, we can dismantle barriers through reflective and direct skill-building. My focus is on fostering Emotional Resilience. I help partners navigate life’s challenges as a unified team. As a lead trainer for the Gate 14™ Premarital program, I give couples the tools they need to build a shared vision for their future. Specialties: Couples & Marriage Therapy, Individual Relationship Resilience, Communication Strategies, Marriage Teamwork & Premarital Counseling.
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Amanda-Grace Herring, CCATIndividual Relationship ExpertMy Approach: I specialize in “Couples Therapy for One.” I empower individuals to find clarity, manage relationship anxiety, and break toxic cycles. I believe you are worthy of a therapeutic relationship that is warm and deeply supportive. With a background in the Fortune 500 corporate world, I relate to high-stress environments and work burnout. As a Certified Anxiety Treatment Specialist, I provide actionable tools for those feeling “stuck” in their relationship dynamics. Specialties: Relationship Anxiety, Couples Therapy for One, Work-Life Integration. Premarriage Therapy.
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