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Household, Finances and Love By: Couples Counseling Staff According to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, more than 50% of Lakeview residents live in a dual-income household. In my work as a counselor, I often […]
Codependency and Self-Care By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW The term Codependent has been around for a long time. Originally it was coined to describe the enabler and caretaker for an alcoholic or addict. That person is […]
Emotionally Unavailable Men By: Couples Counseling Staff One of the biggest reasons people seek out counseling is to help them better understand their approach to relationships. This is particularly true for individuals who have identified […]
Types of Couples Therapy As a couples therapist in Chicago, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of couples facing various challenges in their relationships. Whether you’re experiencing communication breakdowns, trust […]
Partner a Narcissist? In my practice as a relationship therapist in Chicago, I often hear from people who are struggling with their relationships, wondering if their partner might be a narcissist. Narcissism is a term […]
Relational Attunement Hello, wonderful couples of Chicago! Today, I want to delve into a concept that can transform your relationship: relational attunement. You might not have heard this term before, but once you understand it, […]
Time for Couples Therapy? By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW If you think about it, a relationship is like taking two “strangers” with different backgrounds, upbringings, modeling, even core values and expecting them to just get along. […]
How Date Nights Help Your Relationship Hello everyone! I’m a Couples Therapist based in the heart of Chicago, and today I want to talk about something that’s simple yet profoundly impactful for relationships—date nights. Whether […]
Want To Improve Communications? Hello, Chicago! As a couples therapist in the Windy City, I understand how crucial communication is in a relationship. Whether you’re strolling along the shores of Lake Michigan or enjoying a […]
Time for Couples Counseling? By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff Couples counseling is one of those “scary terms” that conjures up all sorts of stereotypes. Many people falsely believe that going to see a couples counselor […]
Active Listening Tips By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff Active listening is one of those terms that we often hear but what does it really mean? According to experts in the field of communication, active listening […]
Boundaries vs. Controlling Behaviors As a psychotherapist involved with couples therapy in Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand how the concepts of boundaries and controlling behavior can be misunderstood and misapplied. While both are essential elements in […]
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