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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. 83 licensed therapists in Chicago are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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83 specialists found in Chicago Area

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Anita A Chlipala, Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Avoidant Personality Breakup

I’m just going to come right out and say it—I’m not for everyone. If you’re looking for a therapist who’s just going to sit back and listen and validate everything you say, that’s not me. You wouldn’t change, break unhealthy patterns, or achieve the love

Articles By Anita A Chlipala

70+ Questions to Ask Your Cheating Partner for Clarity

70+ Questions to Ask Your Cheating Partner for Clarity

When trust breaks, it s normal to feel confused, hurt, or unsure of what to believe and figuring out ...
How Your Self-Made Limitations Can Make or Break a Relationship

How Your Self-Made Limitations Can Make or Break a Relationship

I m not a runner. I don t have a runner s build. I just can t run. These are just some of the excuses ...
Elizabeth Perri, Psychologist Chicago, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois Online 15 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Body Image Breakup

Dr. Elizabeth Perri is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist based in Chicago. She works with individuals and couples, and specializes in treating anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and relationship concerns.

Julianne Neely, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: Child Therapy Family Conflict Parenting Teen Therapy

Julianne Neely, MSW, LCSW, is the Founder and Executive Director of Individual and Family Connection (IFC) in Chicago, IL. As a clinician, a mom of kids with disabilities, and a foster/adoptive parent, Julianne has shaped IFC around lived and professional experience.

Articles By Julianne Neely

8 Tips for Long Distance Parenting to Stay Connected to Children

8 Tips for Long Distance Parenting to Stay Connected to Children

So many children and parents are separated right now, trying to connect over a screen. Whether it be ...
Julianne Neely, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: Child Therapy Parenting Teen Therapy

Julianne Neely, MSW, LCSW, is the Founder and Executive Director of Individual and Family Connection (IFC) in Chicago, IL, a pediatric therapy practice built to bring quality, attachment- and trauma-informed care to children and families across the city. As both a

Articles By Julianne Neely

Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your Relationship with Your Child?

Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your Relationship with Your Child?

As a Pediatric Therapist I am the mom of a spunky 3 year old and, I admit, there are times that I think ...
Child Development: The Do’s and Don’ts of Motivating Kids

Child Development: The Do’s and Don’ts of Motivating Kids

As a pediatric mental health counselor, I see many ways professionals and caretakers attempt to motivate ...
Britni Ludwig, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 9 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Relationship Issues

If you’re feeling stretched thin—anxious, disconnected from your partner, exhausted by ADHD overwhelm, or weighed down by postpartum changes—I’m here to help. It’s easy to get stuck in survival mode, falling into patterns that distance us from the partner we

Blake Paxton, Other LCPC  Chicago, il
Other LCPC
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Commitment Issues Communication Forgiveness Infidelity

If you’re lying awake replaying the last fight or wondering whether trust can be rebuilt, you’re not alone. Conflict, infidelity, jealousy, commitment fears, and the ache of disconnection can make even simple moments feel heavy. It takes courage to ask for help, and

Carolyn Cole, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 15 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Codependency Relationships

Whether you're hoping to strengthen an already healthy relationship, preparing for marriage, feeling disconnected from your partner, rebuilding after a difficult season, or finding yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns, counseling can help you better

Lindsay Wolff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online 20 years, 1 month experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Attachment Breakup

If you’re feeling anxious, stretched thin, or stuck in the same painful patterns—whether in your relationships, family, or at work—you’re not alone. Maybe ADHD makes everyday tasks harder, past hurt lingers, or postpartum changes feel overwhelming. Perhaps

Michela Stevenson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 5 years, 5 months experience
Specialties: Abortion Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment

Are you struggling with an important person in your life? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions that impact the people they care about most. Whether you're caught in recurring

Ryan Alderman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois In-person 2009 years, 2026 months experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Attachment Behavioral Issues

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living and working in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago. I specialize in helping couples improve the quality of their relationships, parents learn strategies to manage their children's behaviors, and individuals to improve

Fatima Mohammad, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 5 years, 4 months experience
Specialties: Breakup Career Counseling Communication Dating Coaching

Fatima began her career with a Bachelor of Social Work and went on to earn her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University, one of the top programs in the United States.

Chloe Udell, Other ALMFT Chicago, il

Chloe Udell

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Other ALMFT
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 2 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment

If you’re feeling stuck in repeating patterns—bracing for rejection, exhausted by conflict, or weighed down by anxiety or depression—you’re not alone. Maybe old wounds around abandonment or trauma keep showing up in your relationships, or communication breaks

Sigrid Alexandersen, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 16 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment

Maybe you’re carrying anxiety that won’t let up, feeling the sting of abandonment, or trying to heal from past abuse. Perhaps your family is blending and the transition is harder than you imagined, or your child’s big feelings have you worried. If attachment feels

Angie Whitfield, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Anxiety Chronic Illness Coping Skills

If anxiety is loud, abandonment aches, or chronic illness has changed your days, you’re not alone. Maybe the same argument keeps looping at home, or you’re simply tired of coping by yourself. I offer a steady, caring, non-judgmental space to slow down, be heard, and

Nancy Simon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il

Nancy Simon

Verified
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Evanston, Illinois Online + In-person 29 years experience
11.6 miles away from Chicago
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment Blended Families

Nancy Simon, L.C.S.W, has been treating couples for over 25 years. She received her Masters from the University of Chicago and specializes in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

Articles By Nancy Simon

Highly Sensitive People in Marriage

Highly Sensitive People in Marriage

If you are one of the 15 to 20 of the population deemed highly sensitive, all relationships are a challenge ...
6 Ways To Enhance Your Long-Distance Relationship

6 Ways To Enhance Your Long-Distance Relationship

Are you having difficulty in making a long distance relationship work or are you looking for ways to ...
Alan M. Levin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Evanston, Illinois Online + In-person 10 years experience
13.5 miles away from Chicago
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression Forgiveness

I believe that we human beings, at our core, yearn and need to be deeply loved by someone we love. We need emotional safety in our deepest relationships, and to be able to share with our intimate partners our vulnerable feelings and unmet needs; often, the

Kalli Rimikis Kerr, Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 30 years experience
Specialties: Relationship Issues

In her clinical work, Kalli specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy. She welcomes individuals and couples and all members of the family to explore dynamics and relational patterns in their quest to forge healthier, more stable relationships.&

Cori Dixon-Fyle, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Breakup Cancer

We work with married couples, partnered couples, engaged couples, same-sex couples, heterosexual couples, co-parenters and couples contemplating or going through divorce proceedings.   At times, relationships can seem confusing,

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 ...
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Therapy in Chicago: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Chicago right now, based on 83 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$183
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Relationship Issues
Average therapist experience
129 years
Session format availability
Online only 18% In-person only 13% Both formats 69%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 55% Male 19% Non-binary/other 26%

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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 $183 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.