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70 specialists found in River Forest Area

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Cori Dixon-Fyle, Licensed Clinical Social Worker River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 10 years experience
9.9 miles away from River Forest
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,

Sara Schwarzbaum, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern River Forest, il
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 25 years experience
9.9 miles away from River Forest

Sara Studied clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy in Buenos Aires, Argentina prior to emigrating to the U.S. in 1982.

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 ...
Rashmi Pandey, Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 20 years experience
9.9 miles away from River Forest

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

Lena Elkhatib, Marriage & Family Therapist River Forest, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person
9.9 miles away from River Forest
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 ...
Shari Roman, LSW, MA, Pre-Licensed Professional River Forest, il
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, Illinois 3 years experience
9.9 miles away from River Forest
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

Rae E. Rich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois In-person 18 years experience
9.9 miles away from River Forest
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

Kalli Rimikis Kerr, Marriage & Family Therapist River Forest, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois Online 30 years experience
10 miles away from River Forest
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.&

Will Dempsey , Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
Boston, Massachusetts Online 2 years experience
10 miles away from River Forest
Specialties: LGBTQ+

Will Dempsey is the founder of Heads Held High Counseling. He started this practice with a simple goal: to help people. Over time, he realized how often the healthcare system gets in the way of that. Insurances don’t pay providers enough to make a livable wage,

Monika Breidenbach, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Westmont, Illinois Online + In-person 8 years experience
10.2 miles away from River Forest
Specialties: Anger Management Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Coping Skills

In marriage therapy, my approach focuses on creating a safe and empathetic environment where both partners feel heard and understood. I employ a combination of evidence-based techniques drawn from various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy,

Lynn R. Zakeri, Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
11.6 miles away from River Forest

Lynn R. Zakeri, LCSW has an office in Northfield and Skokie, Illinois. She has worked with individuals, couples and families for years and enjoys the experience of working towards progress and goals. Whatever the issue,

Articles By Lynn R. Zakeri

How Miscommunication Causes Conflicts

How Miscommunication Causes Conflicts

How many times have you had that talk, the one where your partner hurts your feelings, you retreat? And ...
How to Forget About Your Ex? 15 Effective Tips

How to Forget About Your Ex? 15 Effective Tips

Whether you ended your relationship or your partner ended things, it s over. It s likely been over for ...
Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis, Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
11.6 miles away from River Forest

Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Chicagoland area and the founder of drallisonanswers.com. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University, and prior to that, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Jalissa Shelby, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Oak Lawn, Illinois Online
12.4 miles away from River Forest
Specialties: Attachment Blended Families Blended Family Breakup

Jalissa Shelby is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, and is based out of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Jalissa specializes in the counseling of Marital and Premarital, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, etc. Jalissa has experience in handling

Dr. Tari Mack, Psychologist River Forest, il
Psychologist
12.7 miles away from River Forest

Dr. Tari Mack is has been a clinical psychologist for more than 15 years. In that time, she has sat with countless amazing, beautiful humans who have had the courage to be vulnerable and tell the truth about who they are. She is also a love and relationship expert and

Articles By Dr. Tari Mack

How to Create Change in Your Marriage

How to Create Change in Your Marriage

Marriage can be a lot of work and many of us waste our precious time, energy and resources, trying to ...
Stephanie Mazzanti, Counselor River Forest, il
Counselor
13.3 miles away from River Forest

Stephanie Mazzanti is a licensed psychotherapist. She uses evidence based counseling practices to work with individuals, couples and groups in the workplace. She started her practice in 2015 and has been practicing therapy for 8 years. She specializes in sex therapy,

Articles By Stephanie Mazzanti

Deal with Relationship Goals like Your Career Goals

Deal with Relationship Goals like Your Career Goals

Are you in a career that is growing or even thriving because you put effort into it? Think about how ...
Shemiah Derrick, Licensed Professional Counselor River Forest, il
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, Illinois Online + In-person 5 years experience
13.6 miles away from River Forest
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 ...
Denise K. Ambre, Licensed Clinical Social Worker River Forest, il
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Glenview, Illinois Online + In-person 26 years experience
14.6 miles away from River Forest
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Blended Families

Love comes in a variety of forms. We offer counseling for all couples interested in improving their relationships, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socio-economic background. Whether you’re married, dating, gay or straight, we can help you

Articles By Denise K. Ambre

How to Move Past Shared Trauma as a Couple

How to Move Past Shared Trauma as a Couple

Traumatic events can shatter feelings of safety, security, and normalcy in individuals who experience ...
Sasha Von Varga, Clinical Social Work/Therapist , MSW, LCSW River Forest, il
Clinical Social Work/Therapist , MSW, LCSW
14.6 miles away from River Forest
Specialties: ADHD Adoption Anger Management Anxiety

I\'m a relationship-based psycho-dynamically informed, cbt and mindfulness informed, neurobiologically informed therapist with extrensive experience with marriage and also work with couples in the throes of divorce as a collaboratively trained divorce coach, child

Dr. James Davenport, Marriage & Family Therapist River Forest, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chicago, Illinois In-person 25 years experience
14.8 miles away from River Forest
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

Fiona Arthurs, Marriage & Family Therapist River Forest, il
Marriage & Family Therapist
Carol Stream, Illinois Online + In-person 21 years experience
15 miles away from River Forest
Specialties: Infidelity Intimacy Life events Mental conditions

In counseling couples, I go into it knowing that it takes two to tango and not one spouse holds all the blame.  I have a no-secrets policy and believe that I work for the relationship.  I focus on strengths and help couples manage their weaknesses.  

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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
$172
Most treated specialties
Divorce, Infidelity
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 $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 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.