Yes, and the research backs it up. Structured couples therapy produces meaningful, lasting improvements in relationship satisfaction for the majority of couples who engage in it. We use evidence-based methods, developed and refined over decades of clinical research. Like any meaningful work, outcomes are strongest when both partners show up consistently and give the process real time to unfold. Most couples who commit to the process see a genuine change. The question isn’t really whether couples therapy works; it’s whether you’re ready to let it work for you.

In most cases, yes. Couples therapy is most effective when both partners are present and actively engaged. That said, there may be moments in treatment where individual sessions make clinical sense alongside the couple's work. Your therapist will talk through what the right structure looks like for your situation from the very beginning, so you’ll never feel like you’re figuring it out alone.

Ambivalence, hesitation, and even skepticism are all normal starting points. It is common for a person to feel unsure if therapy will work. What matters most is a shared willingness to show up and try. That’s enough to begin.

Not at all! Many couples come to therapy before problems become serious to strengthen communication, prepare for a major life transition, or invest in their relationship’s long-term health. Couples therapy is equally valuable as a proactive tool as it is a crisis response.

Yes, and it’s more common than you might think. While many couples come to therapy focused on strengthening their relationship, therapy can also provide a clear, supported space to evaluate things honestly, including whether staying together is the right path. This is sometimes called discernment counseling. Either way, the goal is that both of you leave with clarity, not confusion.

Never. Your therapist’s role is to be a balanced, steady presence for both of you, not to act as a judge or advocate for either person. The goal is to ensure both partners feel genuinely heard, and to foster the kind of honest conversation that’s hard to have on your own. Many couples are surprised by how different that feels from what they expected.

Exactly the opposite. Reaching out for support is one of the clearest signs that you care about your relationship enough to fight for it. The couples who struggle most are often the ones who wait too long. Seeing a therapist before things get harder is a decision you’re unlikely to regret.

Individual therapy can be a meaningful place to start, and often when one partner begins their own work, the dynamic between the two shifts. If you’re not sure how to move forward, contact us. We can help you think through the options and find a first step that feels right for where you are.

Yes. We offer virtual couples therapy through a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for couples located anywhere in Illinois. Online sessions are equally effective and offer flexibility for partners with busy schedules or those who prefer to do their therapeutic work from home.

Coverage varies by plan. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna and Evernorth, Anthem, and United Healthcare. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm your coverage for couples therapy.

Self-pay and out-of-network options are also available. Intake sessions are $200, and ongoing sessions are $175.