Couples therapy in Chicago

My partner and I have been working with Denise Dozier for a while now and I must say that she helped us save our marriage. Without Denise we could not have done it. She was perfect in understanding my partner's view of life and mine. Thank you Denise for being the perfect "filter" between me and my partner!

I have worked with both Christine and Tim during their clinical training at Northwestern University before they joined Center for Relational Transformation. Both are excellent therapists. Christine balances her ability to empathize with clients with her ability to challenge them to reach their goals in a seamless way. Tim has a great authenticity to his work and makes deep and lasting connections with his clients, while providing structure for his couples to learn new, healthier ways of communicating. Both therapists could help a couple at any stage in their relationship seek deeper connections, communicate more effectively, and reach their goals for therapy. I strongly would recommend any of the therapists at Center for Relational Transformation.

Having worked closely with Christine for two years at the Family Institute at Northwestern University, and having witnessed her work in the room with her clients, I can attest to her warmth, compassion, and non-judgmental curiosity towards her clients. She creates a safe and secure space in the room for her clients and this makes for very impactful and meaningful therapy. Christine is a wonderful clinician and I am proud to have her as a colleague. Stephanie Villarreal, Marriage and Family Therapist

My partner and I have been seeing Hedy for a few months now and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. Hedy is thorough and patient in her approach while maintaining a supportive, safe space that has allowed me and my partner to feel comfortable opening up and sharing the most vulnerable pieces of ourselves. She is directive in the most reassuring way and has helped me and my partner become more accountable people, both individually and relationally. She offers a wealth of knowledge and has provided us with several additional resources—such as books, videos, and referrals to workshops or intensives—to aid our journey towards a healthier relationship. Not only is Hedy committed to strengthening the bond and improving communication between partners, she is invested in each person’s individual healing, as well. She has given me and my partner the gift of learning more about each other than we ever have before and has educated us with several practices and techniques to continue to better our communication. I highly encourage participating in her Relational Life Therapy Essential Skills boot camp, as well. I could not recommend Hedy enough—her insight is refreshing and her efforts are greatly appreciated.

Hedy is the best! After struggling to connect, my husband and I found our way to Hedy and to say she's been life changing would be an understatement. We're so grateful for her insight and guidance. Can't recommend her enough.

Hedy has been a life savior and helped me learn so much about myself and others, most specifically relationships and family dynamics. She was the missing piece to many years of therapy. I am forever grateful to her experience and training. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is struggling in relationships and needs a direct and fresh approach.

I needed a couples counseling in the Chicago Lakeview area and had the best experience possible with Nadia. She taught me and my wife several approaches that were new to us for fair fighting. We also learned about active listening and how this can reduce arguments. We've been married for over a decade and had fallen into some bad habits. It was really good that we made the decision to attend marriage therapy.

I needed a couples therapist for intimacy issues and started working with Nadia. She really helped me and my wife learn new ways to create closeness and increase mindfulness. We both found ourselves growing as part of couples counseling and learned new things about ourselves and each other. I am so glad we did this.

I needed the best marriage therapist in Chicago I could find for premarital counseling. Nadia really helped us before we tied the knot. I'm so glad we learned new skills for working through problems and I feel our marriage is set up for success!

Jeremy is great! We’ve had a great experience with him. He answers emails in a timely fashion, VERY professional and listens to his clients. I recommend him yo other folks seeking therapy for themselves or child.

I've been using Symmetry Counseling since January 2022, and specifically working with Shannon and cannot say enough great things about my experience! Not only was it an easy find, simple onboarding, and thorough start up process-- but all my questions were answered quickly and efficiently! Since I've started, I've never felt more taken care of mentally or emotionally. The peace of mind knowing that I have someone that I can trust and rely on anytime I may need them is what helps me get through my hard days, and it's just the cherry on top that I'm blessed to have someone celebrate the good days with me too. I can't recommend Symmetry Counseling enough. Thank you Shannon!!

My experience with my therapist Shannon and Symmetry Counseling has been amazing! Shannon picked me up out of a really dark place and I have so so much to thank her for. I have seen other therapists and could never connect or feel comfortable. Shannon makes me feel so heard and understood. I wish I could give her and Symmetry Counseling more than 5 stars because that’s how much I love and would recommend this group.

I have seen Diana for a while now and she is fantastic. She is a great listener and knows how to get to the root of any issue. She is nonjudgmental and when you talk with her you can be completely honest and really does make you feel like it is a safe space to tackle anything. She has been a fundamental piece in me reshaping my life. Self awareness, management of my emotions and impulses, acceptance, coping skills and the list goes on and on about things I have learned (I’m sure I can be a therapist at this point). Diana is honest and direct and has a way with getting me all the way together. Highly recommend.

I started seeing Ashley in March 2020 in the early days of quarantine. In the years since, she has proven to be consistently thoughtful, attentive, and observant to my needs, areas for growth, and desires for therapy. When looking for a therapist, it was very important to me that I find a Black woman that could understand the specific experiences I have in the world. Ashley is not only well versed with dealing with the unfortunate “big picture” traumas that come with certain intersections but more than comforting and affirming in unpacking them. Possibly the best “pandemic relationship” I could’ve found, I cannot recommend Ashley enough!

Ashley Pittman has been my therapist for about nine months, and I can honestly say she's been the best therapist I ever had. In my household, therapy was a weekly routine, so when I started meeting with Ashley I wasn't new to being in therapy. However, this was the first time in my adult life that I took it upon myself to get back into therapy. I got lucky finding Ashley. She's thoughtful, she communicates with me throughout the sessions, she highlights my "improvements," reminds me to give myself grace, and also points out triggers that we might have to talk about in another session. I'm thankful that I found JI Family Services Ltd -- but above all, I'm thankful that I found Ashley. "She's the best there is, plain and simple."