Couples Therapy Chicago:
Top-Rated Chicago Couples Therapists
Takeaway: Relationships are bound to hit speedbumps now and then. Let our Chicago couples counseling services be your safe space to resolve these issues in a healthy, constructive way. Our team of expert clinicians is here to support you through the entire process. Get started today!
If you're struggling in your relationship, you're not alone. Many couples face challenges from time to time. While it can be difficult, frustrating, and overwhelming to experience interpersonal difficulties, it is possible to overcome them. We've seen it firsthand with the couples we've helped in our Chicago couples counseling practice.
Whether you're healing from infidelity, want to improve your communication skills, or simply want to cultivate a deeper understanding of each other, we're here to help. Together, we can help you get to the root of your struggles and come out stronger on the other side.
What our couples therapy services can help with
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Learn how to communicate effectively.
Communication is key to any relationship. Couples counseling can teach you and your partner new skills to ensure that you're on the same page.
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Create positive change.
It's natural to get caught in a rut, especially if you've been with your partner for a long time. Together, we'll identify changes you can make to get reconnected.
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Improve mental health.
Couples therapy is for more than just relationship problems. Studies show that it can also improve individual mental health issues like depression.
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Navigate life transitions.
Life changes like moving, career transitions, or parenthood can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Couples counseling can help you process your experience together.
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Learn more about each other.
There's always something new to learn about your partner (and yourself). Marriage counseling is a safe space for you to take a deep dive into your thoughts, feelings, patterns, and experiences.
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Build trust.
Whether you're navigating a breach of trust or have personal trust issues from past relationships, therapy can help you cultivate a deeper sense of certainty in each other.
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Improve overall relationship satisfaction.
You don't have to wait until things get bad to benefit from couples counseling. Working with a therapist can be a great way to make your relationship even better, regardless of whether you're experiencing current difficulties.
2 Top-Rated Chicago Couples Therapists
Maddie Persanyi
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Maddie enjoys building authentic, trusting relationships with each of her clients. As part of her approach to depression treatment, she enjoys helping people explore relationship issues, life transitions, and other factors that may play a role in a person's mental health. Maddie feels grateful to be able to help and learn from people every day.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
License Number: Licensed by State of Illinois 178.017439
Education: Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University
Location: 405 W Superior St, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Telehealth: Yes
Modalities used: CBT, emotionally focused therapy, Gottman Method, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, positive psychology, reality therapy, strengths-based therapy, trauma-focused therapy
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Aviva Brill
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Aviva is passionate about blending different therapeutic methods to create a customized experience for each client. She's committed to co-creating a nonjudgmental safe space and a trusting relationship with the people she works with. Aviva also enjoys helping people find creative solutions to the problems they're facing.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Holistic Health Coach
License Number: Licensed by State of Illinois 149.026159 | Certificate from Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Education: Master's Degree from U Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice
Location: 405 W Superior St, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Telehealth: Yes
Modalities used: Coaching, CBT, humanistic therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, strengths-based therapy, task-centered therapy
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Understanding the couples therapy process
Here's a look into what to expect from working with us.
1. Consultation
You'll start by requesting a complimentary consultation. This will give you and your partner the opportunity to ask questions, review logistics, and get a better sense of whether SG Therapy Group is the right fit for your needs.
2. Intake
If we mutually decide to move forward, your first session will be an intake appointment (also called a diagnostic assessment, though you don't need a diagnosis to engage in couples counseling). Here, your couples therapist will learn more about you and work with you to create a customized treatment plan.
3. Regular sessions
You and your partner will then begin attending regular sessions. We typically recommend meeting weekly to build our therapeutic relationship and start making progress toward your goals. Consistent attendance and practice outside of session is the best way to achieve deep, lasting results.
FAQs about couples therapy in Chicago
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Research suggests that approximately 70% of couples experience positive results from couples counseling. We've also seen firsthand how transformative marriage therapy can be for couples experiencing a wider range of different challenges.
At the same time, it's important to remember that success looks different for everyone. Each couple has their own unique goals for therapy, and you'll work directly with your counselor to create a plan that helps you reach them.
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The terms "couples therapy" and "couples counseling" are often used interchangeably. "Marriage therapy" or "marriage counseling" is another popular name for this service, though you don't need to be married in order to benefit from working with a couples therapist. You may have also heard of premarital counseling, which is therapy for couples who are planning to get married.
At SG Therapy Group, we work with couples of all relationship styles, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We also welcome both married and unmarried couples into our practice.
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There are many different forms of relationship counseling, so it's difficult to say if one is more effective than another. Our relationship therapists use techniques like CBT, strengths-based therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and the Gottman method to help couples.
Other marriage therapists might use strategies like emotionally focused couples therapy (also called emotionally focused therapy), Imago relationship therapy, family therapy methods, or sex therapy approaches. It's important to find a therapist whose approach resonates with you and your partner.
Why choose SG Therapy Group for couples therapy in Chicago
Each couple has their own needs and preferences for marriage therapy. Here are a few reasons why SG Therapy Group might be the right fit for you.
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We strongly believe in putting our clients' wellness above everything else. Unlike big group practices or online therapy platforms that operate like corporations, we take a highly personalized approach to couples therapy. We recognize you and your partner for the unique individuals you are. We're passionate about helping couples like you thrive.
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When you choose us for marriage counseling, we honor the fact that you're making a financial investment. We take care to ensure that you get the most out of our time together. We only employ therapists with strong clinical skills whose approach aligns with our values. Plus, our couples counseling sessions take place in a warm, modern environment that helps you feel at ease.
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As a boutique therapy group, we believe that satisfied, cared-for clinicians provide the highest quality counseling services. You're entrusting us with your mental health, so you deserve marriage therapists who are supported and satisfied in their work. We support our therapists in getting advanced training and working in an environment where their individuality is celebrated.
Rekindle your connection with couples therapy in Chicago.
Whether you and your partner want to build emotional intimacy, learn how to resolve conflict in a healthy way, or need support navigating life stressors, our Chicago couples therapists are here to help. If you're interested in working with us, we encourage you to request your complimentary consultation. We look forward to hearing from you and would be honored to support you on this journey.