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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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Sarah Liddell Thompson, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Chicago, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Addiction ADHD Aging And Geriatric

I provide a safe, respectful environment where you can feel comfortable disclosing your feelings and concerns that impact or restrict you from experiencing positive and rewarding relationships. I want to assist you in creating balance between work life and personal life

Lily Brick, Sex Therapist Chicago, il
Sex Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 3 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Anxiety Attachment

I'm a sex therapist but for the past three months, I’ve been working as a freelance blog writer for online companies. I love this job, however, what I really enjoyed was creating academic writings for companies like customessaygroup.com. I

Santiago Delboy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

He works with adults, individually or in couples, experiencing a wide range of issues, including shame, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, irritability, loneliness, self-doubt, and compulsive behaviors. Part of his work is focused on compulsive sexual behavior,

Articles By Santiago Delboy

The Relationship Journey: Beginnings, Middles, And Ends

The Relationship Journey: Beginnings, Middles, And Ends

Just to state the obvious, relationships can be very rewarding but they are not easy. They are journeys ...
Niquie Dworkin, Psychologist Chicago, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder

I provide an integratove approach that focuses on communication andpractical problem solving, as well as increased uderstand of both partners' relationship histroy.

Noelle McWard, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois In-person 27 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Infidelity Life events

Noelle McWard, LCSW is a therapist and the founder of Counseling Solutions, a psychotherapy group practice in Chicago, IL. Noelle has been in practice since 1993, and specializes in providing couple’s therapy as well as treating individuals for issues such as

Articles By Noelle McWard

4 Steps to Make Your Marriage Work with a Traveling Spouse

4 Steps to Make Your Marriage Work with a Traveling Spouse

I was at dinner recently with a group of friends when one friend complained about how her husband s frequent ...
Robin Shannon, LCPC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Chicago, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

My clients seek to understand and accept themselves and their life experiences. Together we will explore how your past is impacting your present, so you can ultimately move toward a better future. I work with couples from an attachment and systems perspective, knowing

DARGEL, ROBERT H., Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chicago, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online 30 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Gender & sexual identity Infidelity Intimacy

I actively work to make the process relevant and helpful for you.  I have been a therapist for 35+ years so I have had thousands of conversations with clients and extensive advanced training. I know change can be challenging so I try to make the process as efficient

Shemiah Derrick, Licensed Professional Counselor Chicago, il
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Communication Divorce General marriage

People change and relationships do too. Sometimes you are able to meet the challenges of the changes and sometimes you need some help. I am trained in Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In individual and couples counseling, I work with clients to improve

Articles By Shemiah Derrick

7 Tips to Combat Miscommunication in a Relationship

7 Tips to Combat Miscommunication in a Relationship

Communication is one of, if not the single most important part of a relationship. What and how things ...
Amanda Atkins, Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 11 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Blended Families Child Therapy

I believe we are influenced, not defined, by our relationships and pasts. It is important to understand that link before we are able to successfully change our behaviors. I also believe the relationship between therapist and client is an important part of healing

Bill Koch, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Chicago, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Addiction Aging And Geriatric Anger Management

Bill is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who specializes in life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, and stress management. He focuses on emotional regulation, learning to handle the up and downs of life without reacting or losing

Hazel Audrin, Coach Chicago, il
Coach
Chicago, Illinois Online 6 years, 5 months experience
Specialties: Abortion Abuse & Trauma Abuse

Hazel keeps in touch with her audience through a freelancing platform. She exhibits her potential while doing extensive research and provide authentic statistic to the audience. She has completed her studies at the University of Cambridge. She is associated

Jennifer Larson, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Chicago, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 14 years experience
Specialties: Relationship Issues Sex Spirituality Stress Management

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Illinois for both in-person therapy and telehealth, Licensed in the State of Florida to provide telehealth, and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 20+ years in various aspects of the mental

Articles By Jennifer Larson

Should I Stay or Should I Go: The After Affair Decision

Should I Stay or Should I Go: The After Affair Decision

You have discovered or have been told that your partner has been having an affair. You ve been hit by ...
Joyce Marter, Registered Psychotherapist Chicago, il
Registered Psychotherapist
Chicago, Illinois 21 years experience

Joyce Marter, LCPC is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience and Founder of Urban Balance, a counseling practice with over 100 therapists working from ten locations in three states. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and the

Articles By Joyce Marter

10 Ways to Fix a Sexless Marriage

10 Ways to Fix a Sexless Marriage

You know more about my sexuality than my wife, said my client, a man in his early 40s who was lamenting ...
Is a Mental Health Issue the Cause of Your Sexless Marriage?

Is a Mental Health Issue the Cause of Your Sexless Marriage?

Sexual problems are one of the most common presenting issues in couples therapy. However, problems in ...
Dr. James Davenport, Marriage & Family Therapist Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois In-person 25 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Marriage Infidelity Life events

WE ARE A COMPREHENSIVE PRIVATE PRACTICE WITH 15  MARRIAGE FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK.  WE ACCEPT ALMOST ALL INSURANCE PLANS.. FOR A CONVENIENT FIRST APPT

Amanda Iverson, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 1 year experience
Specialties: Abortion Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment

Amanda Iverson’s approach to therapy is client-centered, trauma-informed, and feminist-oriented, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, The Crucible Method, as well as Solution Focused Therapies. Amanda completed

Jeannie Sytsma, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Chicago, il
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person

Jeannie Sytsma, AMFT, works for Relationship Reality 312 in downtown Chicago. At this highly-respected private practice she works mainly with couples who are experiencing a range of different issues. Her specialties include, but are not limited to,

Licensed Professional Counselor , LPC
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Behavioral Issues

Irina Khan is a Licensed Professional Counselor , LPC, and is based out of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Irina specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Use

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Chicago, Illinois In-person
Specialties: Marriage Infidelity Intimacy Pre-marriage

Couple's therapy at Cityscape Counseling integrates Gottman Method principles to help clients meet their mutal goals.   

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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.