Have you worked with couples in similar situations to ours?

This is an important question to ask any marriage counselor in Chicago. Look for a licensed provider who can answer it clearly and thoroughly.

What is your approach when partners disagree?

This is an important question to ask any marriage counselor in Chicago. Look for a licensed provider who can answer it clearly and thoroughly.

How many sessions do couples typically need?

This is an important question to ask any marriage counselor in Chicago. Look for a licensed provider who can answer it clearly and thoroughly.

Do you also see individuals within a couple separately?

This is an important question to ask any marriage counselor in Chicago. Look for a licensed provider who can answer it clearly and thoroughly.

Find a Marriage & Family Therapist in Chicago, IL

Chicago has over 900 licensed therapists and counselors, with DuPage, Cook, and Lake counties each hosting community mental health centers that serve residents on sliding-scale fees.

What Is a Marriage & Family Therapist?

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) specialize in relationship dynamics, couples counseling, and family therapy. They help couples navigate communication issues, conflict, infidelity, parenting, and major life transitions.

Credentials to look for: LMFT licensed by state board

Finding a Marriage & Family Therapist in Chicago

Looking for a marriage counselor in Chicago, IL? Here are the most effective ways to find a qualified provider in the area:

Psychology Today Finder: Filter by Chicago and the provider type "marriage counselor" to see insurance-accepting providers with photos and approach descriptions.
Your Insurance Directory: Call the behavioral health number on your insurance card or log into your portal to find in-network marriage counselors in Chicago.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator: findtreatment.gov covers community mental health providers in Chicago and IL.
Physician Referral: Your primary care doctor can refer you to a marriage counselor who is known to the local medical community.

What Marriage Counselors in Chicago Typically Treat

marital conflict
communication breakdown
infidelity recovery
pre-marital counseling
co-parenting
family conflict

Cost of a Marriage & Family Therapist in Chicago

In Chicago, IL, expect to pay $120–$250 per session for a marriage counselor session without insurance. Some insurance plans cover couples therapy, but it is less commonly covered than individual therapy. Confirm benefits before starting treatment.

Questions to Ask a Marriage & Family Therapist

When meeting a prospective marriage counselor in Chicago, these questions help you evaluate fit:

Have you worked with couples in similar situations to ours?
What is your approach when partners disagree?
How many sessions do couples typically need?
Do you also see individuals within a couple separately?
What is your stance on divorce or separation?

How to Find a Marriage & Family Therapist in Chicago: The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) has a therapist locator. Your insurance's behavioral health department can also help find covered LMFTs.

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