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Whether you're navigating a relationship challenge, working through something on your own, or supporting your family through a hard season, finding the right therapist matters. 84 licensed therapists in Chicago are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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84 specialists found in Chicago Area

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Robyne Howard, Psychologist Chicago, il
Psychologist

Dr Robyne Howard Psy.D is the Owner and Founder of Lakefront Counseling Group Ltd., a group practice with offices in the Chicago Loop and Evanston/Northshore neighborhoods. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating

Articles By Robyne Howard

Managing the Spouse Suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder

Managing the Spouse Suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder

Does your partner find ways to ruin important events? Do they complain about the brightness of the lights ...
How to Tell Your New Partner About Your Dysfunctional Family

How to Tell Your New Partner About Your Dysfunctional Family

One of the questions clients, who are beginning new romantic relationships, often ask is how to tell ...
Justin Evan Tobin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois In-person 16 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Family Conflict General marriage

All relationships come with challenges, and at Tobin Counseling Group, we know how to help couples navigate through their problems, improve communication, and develop a stronger relationship. Couples counseling can help individuals feel more like partners in their

Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute Treatment Center, Treatment Center Chicago, il
Treatment Center
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 50 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Academic Concerns Anxiety Avoidant Personality

At the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute Treatment Center, we understand that every relationship faces challenges. Our approach to marriage counseling is rooted in psychoanalytic principles, focusing on uncovering the unconscious patterns and early life experiences that

Caroline Steelberg, Psychologist Chicago, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois In-person 25 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Infidelity Intimacy Mental conditions

Caroline Steelberg, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with offices downtown and Andersonville, Chicago. I private practice for over 20 years, she specializes in the treatment of individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss or life transitions.

Articles By Caroline Steelberg

The Secret for a Healthy Sex Life? Cultivate Desire

The Secret for a Healthy Sex Life? Cultivate Desire

What do you really need to have a healthy sex life? Passion? Pleasure? Desire? If you had to pick one, ...
Transforming Instant Love Into Lasting Love During a Pandemic

Transforming Instant Love Into Lasting Love During a Pandemic

After endless weeks of shelter in place, your partner is beginning to get crusty around the edges. He ...
Asya Brodsky, Psychotherapist Chicago, il
Psychotherapist

Asya Brodsky, LCSW, CADC is a licensed clinical social worker with a part-time private practice in Chicago, Illinois. Her practice, Speak Chicago Psychotherapy, aims at “promoting emotional wellness by deepening insight, creating meaning and working through past

Giulia Casani, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Chicago, Illinois Online
Specialties: Sex Trauma and PTSD

Are you struggling in one or more aspects of your relationship with your significant other? Is your sex life not as satisfying as you hoped it to be? Are you facing trauma, loss, disruptive transitions, divorce or cultural adjustments? We will work together

Peter A. Reiner, Psychologist Chicago, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 39 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: Breakup Communication Divorce Family Conflict

I specialize in working with couples using an integrative approach that draws upon many theories and techniques.  I customize couples therapy to reflect each couple's unique strengths, style, and needs.  

Lena Elkhatib, Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person
Specialties: Divorce General marriage Infidelity Intimacy

Lena Elkhatib is a liicensed relational therapist, specifically trained in both Marriage and Family Therapy and Sex Therapy. Her passion is in working with individuals and couples in navigating a myriad of personal and interpersonal challenges such as

Articles By Lena Elkhatib

What Parenting Can Teach Us About Connecting With Others

What Parenting Can Teach Us About Connecting With Others

Feeling disconnected is probably the most common complaint I hear from couples with kids. They longingly ...
Dr. Johanna Strokoff, Psychologist Chicago, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Infidelity Intimacy Life events

I have expertise providing couples therapy with presenting concerns including communication challenges, feeling emotionally disconnected, adjusting to life transitions (engagement, marriage, children), infidelity, pre-martial counseling, and uncertainty

Articles By Dr. Johanna Strokoff

How to Tackle Your Wedding Planning Woes

How to Tackle Your Wedding Planning Woes

Getting married may be one of the most anticipated and monumental experiences of our lives, with fairytales ...
Rashmi Pandey, Psychologist Chicago, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 20 years experience

Rashmi Pandey is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. Rashmi has gained international educational experience in psychology with degrees from University of Kolkata, India, University of Sydney, Australia and a Doctorate degree from

Dr. Shoaib Memon, Psychiatrist Chicago, il
Psychiatrist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues

Are you feeling lost and uncertain about the way your relationship is going? Are you and your partner feeling disconnected lately? Are you and your partner having the same arguments? Are you ready to work on your relationship?

Articles By Sara Schwarzbaum

Are You Suffering from Touch Deprivation?

Are You Suffering from Touch Deprivation?

Touch is the first of the senses to develop in a human infant and it remains the most emotionally central ...
Rae E. Rich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois In-person 18 years experience
Specialties: Marriage Infidelity Intimacy Life events

Many couples are stuck in interactional patterns that impede closeness and connection. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples identify these patterns and learn new patterns of interaction that promote security and closeness

Shayne Adams, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Chicago, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Shayne’s  therapeutic approach is collaborative and relaxed. Her sessions resemble a conversation – not a traditional doctor/patient visit. She does not see her client’s concerns through the critical judgmental lens of abnormal psychopathology,

Matthew Cramer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Intimacy Mental conditions

Helping men and women individually who struggle with codependence and / or substance / alcohol / sexual / gambling usage.  Learn how to stop obsessing about your partner. Learn how to speak up for yourself in a healthy and respectful way. 

Natalie A. Stanish, Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist

Natalie is an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an M.S in Child Development & Family Studies and specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University. She specializes in working with distressed/conflicted couples, parents,

Articles By Natalie A. Stanish

8 Secrets of a Long-Lasting Marriages

8 Secrets of a Long-Lasting Marriages

A successful marriage requires significantly more than simply love, physical attraction, and common hobbies. ...
Shari Roman, LSW, MA, Pre-Licensed Professional Chicago, il
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, Illinois 3 years experience
Specialties: Academic Concerns Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues

Hello, my name is Consuelo. I have a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and I serve as a professional counselor and senior clinician at InTouch Mind Health, PLLC. I offer a judgement-free zone where you can freely express yourself, and a safe place where you can

Caty Harris, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Neuropsychology nerd, writer, potter, nature enthusiast, born and bred Alabamian, and owner of a vibrant research-based private practice in Chicago’s Loop, Caty has aimed at making research-based mental health more approachable.

Articles By Caty Harris

Embracing Irrationality in Communication

Embracing Irrationality in Communication

Personal partnerships are fertile grounds for miscommunication. We re told to communicate, we re told ...
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Therapy in Chicago: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Chicago right now, based on 84 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$172
Most treated specialties
Divorce, Anxiety
Average therapist experience
57 years
Session format availability
Online only 18% In-person only 13% Both formats 69%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 56% Male 19% Non-binary/other 25%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Chicago

How are marriage therapists verified in Chicago?

Every marriage therapist listed in Chicago is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in Chicago?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Chicago. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in Chicago?

Marriage therapists listed in Chicago charge an average of $172 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in Chicago before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in Chicago before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in Chicago?

Yes: 69% of marriage therapists listed in Chicago offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in Chicago will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in Chicago?

Search the directory for Chicago and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in Chicago?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Chicago without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Chicago?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in Chicago are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.