3 Best Couples Therapists in Chicago
At The Center for Modern Relationships, our Chicago couples therapists provide effective and supportive couples counseling and sex therapy services to the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs.
For over a decade, our team has helped hundreds of clients seeking couples therapy. We deeply understand how troubling it can feel to be disconnected in your marriage or relationship. It's why we work alongside you as your couples therapist to help you reconnect and build an unshakeable foundation that lasts.
As couples therapists, we have special training in the Gottman method, sex therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, narrative therapy, family therapy, premarital therapy, mindfulness, and trauma.
We specialize in working with:
Infidelity repair
Sexual intimacy
Premarital counseling
Increase overall relationship satisfaction
Transition to parenthood
Communication issues
Intentional separation
Neurodivergence and relationships
The team at CMR are specially trained sex therapists, and also work with a variety of sex therapy issues. We work with couples in all relationship configurations and sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as folks who are polyamorous/non-monogamous. We also have years of experience working with couples who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're seeking marriage therapy, relationship therapy while dating or engaged, or relationship guidance for your ENM relationship, we're here to support you with your relationship problems.
While all relationship struggles are valid, we aren't the best fit for all couples seeking therapy. We provide referrals for couples under these circumstances:
Are unsure if they want to stay in their relationship
One partner is actively misusing substances
Emotional, physical, financial or psychological abuse is present
Court ordered therapy
Because we aren't the right fit for everyone, and we don't want you to rely on overwhelming therapy directories like Psychology Today, we've put together a list of who we consider to be the best couples therapists in the Chicago area.
3 of the best Chicago couples therapists
Theresa Herring, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in discernment counseling. Discernment counseling is a structured therapy that helps couples determine if they'd like to stay in their relationship or move towards separation or divorce. Theresa is our go to referral resource for discernment counseling, and we trust that you'll be in good hands with her. In addition to her training as a discernment therapist, she is highly trained in the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Jamie Kreiter, LCSW, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health certified professional, specializing in working with birth trauma, postpartum OCD and perinatal anxiety and depression. She is the owner of Nurture Therapy, a group practice specializing with working with maternal mental health. Jamie is our preferred provider for our clients who are seeking support in their relationship after experiencing a traumatic birth, or who are experiencing postnatal difficulties, like anxiety and OCD.
Vanessa Ford, LCSW, CADC, is a licensed clinical social worker and certified drug addictions counselor. Vanessa specializes in working with couples where active substance misuse is present. Substance use in relationships can be incredibly stressful, leading to varying life issues and relationship problems. Working with Vanessa means you'll experience meaningful change in your relationship, as well as an understanding of how substance use impacts the health of your relationship.
Couples counseling can help you and your partner build a happier, healthier relationship.
For over a decade, our practice has built wonderful relationships with other couples therapists in the Chicago community. These clinicians offer something we don't, and we fully trust them with your care.
If you're seeking sex therapy or general couples counseling, we'd love to work with you. We offer all prospective clients a free 30 minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit to work together. You can request to book your consultation call with one of our couples therapists here.