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Julianne Neely, Licensed Clinical Social Worker River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 15 years experience
7.2 miles away from River Forest
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 River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 15 years experience
7.5 miles away from River Forest
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 ...
Elizabeth Perri, Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois Online 15 years experience
9.3 miles away from River Forest
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.

Anita A Chlipala, Marriage & Family Therapist River Forest, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 20 years experience
9.9 miles away from River Forest
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 ...
Nancy Simon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker River Forest, il

Nancy Simon

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Evanston, Illinois Online + In-person 29 years experience
12.1 miles away from River Forest
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 River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Evanston, Illinois Online + In-person 10 years experience
12.5 miles away from River Forest
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

Sheila Harris Fitzpatrick, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
River Forest, Illinois Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Coping Skills Dating Coaching

Sheila Harris-Fitzpatrick, LCPC, “The Relationship Expert” specialize in couples therapy.  I draw from many approaches, including Emotional Focused, Solution Focused, IMAGO, Gottman and many other methods.  I am a training director for

Joe Edwards, Licensed Professional Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Counselor
River Forest, Illinois Online + In-person
Specialties: Child Therapy Family Conflict Parenting Teen Therapy

Joe believes that building a trusting, non-judgmental relationship with clients is the single most contributing factor to healthy therapeutic outcomes. His warm and empathetic personality allows him to easily connect with individuals of all ages.  Joe

Natalia DeSouza, Licensed Professional Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Counselor
River Forest, Illinois Online + In-person
Specialties: Child Therapy Family Conflict Parenting Teen Therapy

Parenting can be difficult and feel overwhelming! Your child’s behavior may be impacting your relationship, work, and sleep. You may even feel stuck trying to figure out how to best connect with your child to help them grow. When I work with families, I meet

Layton Block, Licensed Professional Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Counselor
River Forest, Illinois Online + In-person
Specialties: Child Therapy Family Conflict Parenting Teen Therapy

Parenting can be difficult and overwhelming. Your child’s behavior may be impacting your relationship, work, and sleep. You may even feel stuck trying to figure out how to best connect with your child to help them grow.  

Debra Stern, Licensed Clinical Social Worker River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Oak Park, Illinois In-person 30 years experience
Less than 1 mile away from River Forest
Specialties: Divorce Gender & sexual identity Marriage Infidelity

Debra Stern and Associates provide  a safe,nonjudgmental environment to help couples work through their relationship issues in order to achieve a more fulfilling and deep relationship based on trust and honesty, We work closely with couples to

Joyce Marter, Registered Psychotherapist River Forest, il
Registered Psychotherapist
Chicago, Illinois 21 years experience
4.5 miles away from River Forest

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 ...
Hazel Audrin, Coach River Forest, il
Coach
Chicago, Illinois Online 6 years, 5 months experience
5.8 miles away from River Forest
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

Bill Koch, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 10 years experience
6.4 miles away from River Forest
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

Michael J Athans, Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
Park Ridge, Illinois Online + In-person 30 years experience
8 miles away from River Forest
Specialties: Divorce Family Conflict Intimacy Life events

Dr Athans was trained in marriage snd family therapy at the Family Institute of Northwestern University.   Dr. Athans recognizes that each person in a relationship brings their unique factors from their family of origin, biology, social

Jennifer Larson, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 14 years experience
8.2 miles away from River Forest
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 ...
DARGEL, ROBERT H., Licensed Clinical Social Worker River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online 30 years experience
8.2 miles away from River Forest
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

Niquie Dworkin, Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 20 years experience
8.2 miles away from River Forest
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.

Amanda Atkins, Marriage & Family Therapist River Forest, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 11 years, 2 months experience
8.4 miles away from River Forest
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

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Therapy in River Forest: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in River Forest right now, based on 70 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$188
Most treated specialties
Parenting, Divorce
Average therapist experience
18 years
Session format availability
Online only 11% In-person only 14% Both formats 75%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 53% Male 20% Non-binary/other 27%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in River Forest

How are marriage therapists verified in River Forest?

Every marriage therapist listed in River Forest 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 River Forest?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in River Forest. 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 River Forest?

Marriage therapists listed in River Forest charge an average of $188 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 River Forest before choosing?

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

Is online therapy available in River Forest?

Yes: 75% of marriage therapists listed in River Forest 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 River Forest 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 River Forest?

Search the directory for River Forest 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 River Forest?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in River Forest 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 River Forest?

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