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Phone: 312-620-1420 

4905 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Ste 426
Skokie, IL 60077

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180 N Michigan Ave #531, Chicago, IL 60601

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RELATIONSHIP THERAPY CHICAGO

Relationship  THERAPY

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At InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation, we provide thoughtful and evidence-based therapy services for individuals and couples who want to explore their relational concerns in a safe, respectful space.

Relationship therapy is not only for couples. Many individuals seek support for ongoing relationship issues, emotional patterns, or major life changes affecting their connection to others. Whether you're navigating a breakup, struggling to build intimacy, or feeling stuck in negative relationship patterns, relationship therapy in Chicago can help you gain insight, heal, and form healthier relationships.

Support for Individuals and Couples Facing Relationship Challenges

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Whether you're currently in a romantic relationship or working through past relationship experiences, therapy helps you explore patterns, gain understanding, and identify areas for growth.

  • Conflict resolution and communication skills
  • Recovering from emotional distance or infidelity
  • Improving emotional intimacy and trust
  • Navigating the end of a relationship
  • Healing after toxic or traumatic relationships
  • Repeating unhealthy dynamics across multiple relationships
  • Exploring emotional challenges related to sex, intimacy, or commitment
  • Building stronger connections in dating, friendships, and family

Helping You Understand Your Relationship Patterns

Our therapists support clients with a wide range of relationship concerns, including:

Relationship therapy may be short-term or ongoing, depending on your goals. We work with clients of all sexual orientations, genders, and backgrounds.

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy to examine and shift negative thought patterns
  • Talk therapy to process emotional pain, loss, or disappointment
  • Communication skills training to foster better understanding in relationships
  • Support for self-compassion, emotional regulation, and boundary setting
  • Attachment-focused work to explore how past experiences influence current connections

Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to identify the root of your relationship struggles and guide you toward meaningful change. Each session is personalized based on your experiences, needs, and goals.

Some tools and approaches may include:

What Happens in Relationship Therapy?

  • Heal after infidelity or a difficult breakup
  • Improve communication before entering a new relationship
  • Address commitment fears or avoidant behavior
  • Understand personal needs and boundaries in relationships

Someone might seek relationship therapy to:

Couples therapy aims to improve communication and resolve conflict. Relationship therapy aims to explore and change deeper relational patterns, often rooted in past experiences.

  • Types of relationships

Couples therapy typically supports romantic partners. Relationship therapy can support any relationship; romantic, family, or friendships.

  • Typical goals

Couples therapy focuses on shared relationship issues. Relationship therapy focuses on an individual's relationship patterns.

  • Main focus

Couples therapy usually involves both partners. Relationship therapy may include one or both partners, and is often individual.

  • Who attends?

Although relationship therapy and couples therapy are closely related, they serve different purposes. Here’s how they compare:

Relationship Therapy vs. Couples Therapy

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We offer relationship therapy in Chicago at our conveniently located office in the Loop. Virtual sessions are also available throughout Illinois, giving you the flexibility to receive support in the way that works best for you.

In-Person and Online Sessions Available

Contact Us for a free 20 minute consultation or Book an Appointment to begin relationship therapy in Chicago.

Begin Relationship Therapy in Chicago: You deserve relationships that feel connected, respectful, and aligned with your values. If you are ready to explore your patterns, heal from past experiences, or build stronger connections, we are here to help.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Relationship therapy can help you build stronger boundaries, improve communication, increase self-awareness, and create healthier emotional habits. It gives you a space to explore the present moment, identify what you want in your relationships, and develop tools to move forward to create more effective communications and fulfilling connections.

7. What are the benefits of relationship therapy for personal growth and self discovery?

Absolutely. Relationship therapy can support individuals to overcome challenges related to family, friends, or workplace dynamics. Whether you're feeling stuck in old patterns, struggling with communication, or dealing with emotional pain from past relationships, our therapy services can help you build insight, healing, and improve your overall mental health.

6. Can relationship therapy help with emotional challenges that aren't just romantic?

Some of our therapists are trained in Imago principles. If this is a preferred approach, let us know during your intake and we can match you with someone who uses that model.

5. Do you offer Imago Relationship Therapy?

Yes. We support clients with emotional and physical intimacy concerns, including those related to sex, trust, communication, and past experiences. These sessions are especially helpful for women and individuals who want to feel heard in a safe, supportive space.

4. Can relationship therapy help with intimacy issues or sex-related concerns?

Yes. Many clients find online therapy sessions to be just as effective as in-person therapy. They offer flexibility while maintaining strong therapeutic connections.

3. Is virtual relationship therapy effective?

We work with both. Many people come to relationship therapy on their own to better understand and improve how they relate to others. Most couples attend sessions together, but relationship therapy is also valuable for one partner navigating concerns individually.

2. Do you work with individuals or just couples?

We help clients with communication challenges, intimacy concerns, emotional distance, trust issues, repeated relationship patterns, breakups, and more. Relationship therapy can also support personal growth and deeper self-understanding.

1. Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?

FAQs About Relationship Therapy in Chicago


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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost