Couples and Marriage Therapy in Chicago, Illinois

You love each other, but you’re tired of your relationship or marriage feeling so hard all the time.  You can’t seem to do anything right. No matter how many times you try to bring up the issues, you walk away feeling unheard or misunderstood. 

Sometimes you wonder if your partner really cares.  You feel like you carry the weight of the household, the kids, the family, but there is nothing left for you. 

Fights never get resolved because life gets busy.  And you are starting to wonder if this marriage is worth it. When you try to help, you feel criticized, so you shut down and stop trying.  You just want to feel close again. 

Maybe you stay away because it’s easier than feeling rejected.  The sadness and loneliness has you turning to friends, drinking, or anything to help you forget the pain that you both are in.  You don’t know how to make each other happy.

You are ready for a real change through couples counseling

You’re at your wits end and know you need help in your marriage or relationship. You’ve decided you can no longer keep waiting for things to get better on their own. Couples counseling can help.

My name is Milagros, Couples Expert and Therapist in Chicago

I am a bilingual (English-Spanish) relationship therapist in Chicago, Illinois and I help individuals and couples who still have love in their hearts, but don’t know how to overcome the pain and conflict. 

My approach is both gentle and direct.  I create a safe space where my clients can feel and express their pain.  I help them learn how to communicate in ways that bring their partner closer instead of pushing them away.  I guide them in understanding their negative interaction patterns so they can begin to identify their role in it.  I teach them calming techniques so they can slow down their interactions enough to choose a different way to communicate and respond during conflicts.  

My clients experience change over time in therapy and begin to feel more confident in expressing their needs and wants so they can be met.  They begin to feel seen and heard and to experience a stronger connection with their partner.  In times of challenge, they begin to turn towards each other for comfort and support, instead of away. 

For over 25 years, I have worked with people who struggle in their relationships.  We deal with many difficult issues, but there are also moments of laughter.  Therapy doesn’t have to feel hard and scary.  It can feel like a relief and a ray of hope.

Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to start couples counseling.

I know it can feel like a big step to call a therapist, but I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person. Contact me at (773) 590-6379 for your free 15-minute phone consultation for Couples or Marriage therapy in Chicago. My specialties include Couples or Marriage therapy, anxiety and trauma.