Online couples therapy & marriage counseling in Chicago, Illinois

Reignite your bond and nurture your love for a strong and healthy relationship together.

No relationship is perfect.

  • Is there a growing distance and mistrust between you and your partner?

  • Are you missing the spark and feeling more like housemates instead of romantic partners?

  • Does every conversation seem to turn into a disagreement?

  • Do you keep finding yourselves in the same conflicts without any solution?

  • Is your busy life getting in the way of emotional and physical intimacy with your partner?

  • Do you sense that a little relationship tune-up could set things right again?

If your current answer to any of the above questions is “yes”, you are not alone. Many couples and marriages experience highs and lows, and often, these issues go unnoticed, unacknowledged, and unaddressed by those involved. It's not uncommon in relationships to fall into patterns of recurring conflict, which can leave us feeling bitter and isolated.

Relationship can be hard work.

Life and people are always evolving, and even the strongest relationships need dedication, effort, and work. It’s difficult sometimes to address or work on relationship or marriage issue on your own for several reasons:

  • Lack of Objectivity: When you're part of the relationship, it's often difficult to look at issues objectively. Personal biases and emotions can cloud judgment.

  • Communication Barriers: Effective communication is crucial in resolving conflicts, but misunderstandings, assumptions, and unspoken feelings can lead to repeated conflicts instead of resolutions.

  • Lack of Skills or Tools: Effective conflict resolution and relationship-building skills don’t come by default. Without the right tools and strategies, which could be learned in counseling, it's difficult to make lasting changes.

  • Lack of Accountability: It's challenging to hold oneself and each other accountable for making changes without external support.

Couples Therapy can help.

If you're ready to dive deeper into your relationship to understand each other better, explore methods to strengthen your bond, and get guidance on communicating more effectively so both of you feel truly heard, couples therapy can be a great resource!!

During couples therapy, we can teach you useful tools to assist you in identifying and altering the patterns that have contributed to your sense of disconnection, helping you enhance your relationship. We can also guide you through tough conversations to help you learn more about yourself and your partner, and what a healthy and strong relationship would look like to you.

Areas we serve

Our therapists and counselors are licensed in the state of Illinois. We provide online therapy and counseling for any resident living in these areas:

  • Greater Chicago area (including Chicago, Evanston, etc.)

  • North Shore area: Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, etc.

  • Aurora, IL

  • Naperville, IL

  • Joliet, IL

  • Rockford, IL

  • Springfield, IL

  • Peoria, IL

  • Champaign, IL

  • Other Illinois cities and towns

Are you ready to lead a more fulfilling life?

We offer a personalized approach to therapy from the comfort of your own home, serving the Greater Chicago Area & Illinois residents. Send us a message using this form, or schedule an appointment with us.

At Lake Shore Therapy Group, we believe in the power of transformation and the journey towards inner healing and personal growth. Our practice is founded on the principle that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to navigate life's challenges, develop resilience, and uncover their true potential.

Piper Benjamin, LCSW, NTP

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Women’s Health, Substance Use, CBT, Mindfulness.

Jonathan (Jon) Colledge, LCPC

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Couples, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness.