Great Couples Counseling in Winnebago, IL. Therapy to heal relationships.

Infidelity. Communication. Past emotional injury. Criticism and Defensiveness. These issues are by far the most common issues in couples across demographics and locations. Yet, no two couples are the same. Each relationship interacts, relates and communicates in different ways; and each couple will heal differently. In addition, couples from the LGBTQIA, poly/nonmonogamy & kink community often face additional societal or family-related challenges that often impact the relationship. By reconnecting you emotionally, we'll work as a team to improve your communication, heal past injuries, revitalize intimacy, rebuild trust and create new pathways of love & acceptance.

Whether you are dating, engaged or married, I can work with you to build a relationship that lasts and works for you. Therapy offers a safe space for you and your partner to identify areas of your relationship that are causing conflict and stress. I will help you break down what isn't working so you can focus on strengthening the connection you share.

Communication, respect and trust are basic needs for all couples. The value of coming to a counselor to work through issues is that normal patterns of interacting are interrupted by the presence of a third party--the counselor. In the split second that a partner hesitates to reply to a remark because s/he is aware of what the counselor may think, there is a significant change in the dynamic between the parties. This is the beginning of hearing each other. Listening and hearing are essential in all relationships.