COUPLES THERAPY IN CHICAGO
Couples Therapy Chicago Can Bring You and Your Partner Together
Your relationship is precious, unique and powerful.
WHAT IS COUPLES THERAPY IN CHICAGO?
Relationship isn’t always easy.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected lately? Are you feeling lost and uncertain about the way your relationship is going? Are you and your partner having the same arguments? Are you ready to improve your relationship? Are you ready for couples therapy in Chicago?
Our culture loves to celebrate the romantic and fun parts of being in a relationship, but it doesn’t give us the tools we need to handle the relationship when there are challenges.
Couples come to couples therapy when they think their relationship is missing something. They may not feel fully satisfied in the relationship or they simple do not understand each other due to communication difficulties. Couples may feel disappointed with their partner for various reasons.
Communication and trust issue are the most common problems in the relationship difficulties. Couples may also decide to start therapy when they experience a significant life event or transition. For example, having a baby changes the dynamic of the relationship from being a couple to a family where the baby may become the center of attention.
Relationship issues may start out with small and manageable at first but over time it may lead the couple to feel disconnected from each other, if left unaddressed. Partners may fail to get each other needs met and may feel disconnected intimately due to lack of less sexual interactions. Each partner comes up with their own understanding of relationship issue and then try to “fix” the problem by pushing the partner further away. If the other partner is doing the same, a vicious cycle begins which further disconnects the couple.
Couples Therapy, Relationship Counseling, or Marriage Therapy Will Make Your Relationship Stronger
DO I NEED COUPLES THERAPY IN CHICAGO?
Every relationship can benefit from couples Therapy. Couples Therapy in Chicago is not only for relationships that are struggling. It is for every couple who would like to improve the relationship aspects of communication, intimacy, trust, problem solving. Most couples keep having the same fights over and over again which leads to irritability and discontentment. Couples Counseling is advised if you or your loved one are struggling with any of the following relationship issues:
Frequent conflicts and arguments
Trust, infidelity or commitment issues
Trouble with sex life or intimacy
Difficult or problematic communication
Disagreement over finances
Feeling disconnected
Complications with relatives or friends
Problems related to raising children, parenting styles and other family stressors
Major life changes
Differences in beliefs and decision-making
Battling over chores
Conflict over lifestyle
Change in life goals
Taking each other for granted
Unrealistic expectation
Lack of responsibility
HOW CAN COUPLES THERAPY IN CHICAGO HELP?
Couples Therapy can help couples navigate a variety of relationship issues.
Couples need to continually invest time and energy to keep the relationship going strong. Maintaining the relationship is not as easy as it seems. It is important to find new ways to nurture the relationship.
Couples struggle to effectively communicate misunderstandings for various reasons. Partner’s childhood trauma or upbringing might further complicate our attempts to successful communication. This can cause couples to dysfunction and stuck in the same pattern of arguments. Couples therapy can help couples uncover behaviors and communication patterns to find effective way of communication and connection with each other that is based on respect.
Basic fundamental of couples therapy is the following: if we love each other then, we don’t want to hurt each other. Therefore, if we want to be together, let’s figure out a way to have a fulfilling relationship.
Therapy For Couples Can Help You and Your Partner Rebuild The Relationship
BENEFITS OF COUPLES THERAPY IN CHICAGO
Couples Therapy Improves Communication Skills
Everything you do with your partner involves communication. Communication is just not your language or verbal communication. It is also your body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. Healthy communication is the key to successful conflict management. Couples therapy can help find alternative ways to communicate
Couples Therapy Helps Gain Understanding of Your Relationship
You can begin to really understand your relationship dynamics. How do you communicate? How do you handle conflict? Who does what in the relationship? It’s common to see a relationship through just our own lens but the couples therapy helps to see each other’s perspectives
Couples Therapy Enhances Intimacy and Connection
One of the biggest benefits of couples therapy can be on intimacy and connection with your partner. Couples therapy can help bring back that connection you both miss. It is important to focus on each other’s wants, needs and desires
Couples Therapy Increases Trust
Trust is one of the most fundamental pieces of a relationship. Trust means we feel safe with our partner on every level. Trust is something that is earned and our traumas might have impacted our trust but we can learn to trust again if we choose to work at it. Couples therapy can help you work through your trust issues to help you build a strong relationship
Couples Therapy Resolves Relationship Roadblocks
It’s common for a couple to struggles with a specific topic such as deciding about whether to have kids or how many kids to have. It might be about buying a house. Therapy can help find a resolution on a specific topic and it will help you discover the real issue that is creating the roadblocks and figure out way to resolve them
GETTING STARTED WITH COUPLES THERAPY NEAR ME IN CHICAGO
Couples Therapy Inquiry: We recommend you to schedule an appointment online for complimentary 10-minute initial phone consult with Dr. Shoaib Memon. You can share the reasons of why you and your partner are interested in couples therapy. You have the flexibility to choose a date and timeframe that works for you and your partner for the initial couples therapy phone consult.
Initial Couples Therapy Phone Consult: Dr. Memon will contact you via phone at your scheduled appointment. Consultation will cover areas related to your overall relationship. Both partners will have a chance to speak their perspective about the relationship. Dr. Memon will answer any questions you have about working collaboratively. First couples therapy appointments will be scheduled during the initial consult if you get a sense of whether Dr. Memon is the right fit for you for the couples therapy.
First Couples Therapy Session: Dr. Memon, you and your partner will meet at the Chicago office and have an open conversation about the relationship issues. A comprehensive assessment will be conducted to help understand both partners emotional, cognitive, relational and social aspects. A genuine and collaborative connection will be established that will help serve as the foundation for the work to make positive changes. Couples therapy goals will be discussed and the steps that will need to be taken to help you and your partner feel more connected and together. We will do our best to meet your schedule availability for ongoing appointments. Our goal is to help you and your partner move forward together!
Couples Therapy Will Bring You and Your Partner Close Together
DR. MEMON’S APPROACH TO COUPLES THERAPY IN CHICAGO
My first goal when meeting with you is to establish a genuine and collaborative connection. This will serve as the foundation for the work necessary to deal with daily feelings, understand experiences, and make positive changes to your life. I work with couples to help them learn the skills they need to have a safe, healthy and happy relationship. I will help you and your partner discuss various topics including responsibilities, finances, lifestyle, career, intimacy, trust, friends and family and other topics. My goal is to help a couple build a strong sense of connection and deepen the communication with one another to have the fulfilling relationship.
Integrative and Comprehensive Care
I recognize that each couple is unique, and that compassion and cultural competence are key components of personalized care. Every individual is unique with different personalities, background, and communication styles. Every couples struggles because everyone is unique in his or her ways. I'm committed to providing best care based on latest research-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Partners In Health
My goal is to work together to improve your relationship and to bring you and your partner close together. I am here to help you whether you are dealing with transition, a life crisis, or just looking to improve your relationship. We will create an atmosphere of trust and safety with you and your partner where you can be vulnerable and understand each other. Our goal is make you feel whole and understood in your relationship
Compassionate Care
I provide a space and an atmosphere of mutual support and challenge to help you and your partner explore the live, both internal and external. I am dedicated to helping you build the life you want to live with your partner. I will help you feel more connected to your partner. You and your partner will develop new and productive relationship patterns where you will be empowered and ready to face future relationship challenges with understanding and trust.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you accept insurance for Couples Therapy in Chicago?
We are in-network with BCBS PPO or Self-Pay for our couples therapy service in Chicago.
Can I do video visit for Couples Therapy in Chicago?
We do offer HIPAA compliant video visit option of Couples Therapy but we encourage our clients to come in-person for the first session so we can complete the full initial assessment.
Will the video visit session be covered for Couples Therapy in Chicago?
BCBS PPO do cover video visit appointment for couples therapy service in Chicago
Is the couples therapy near me available for late evening appointments?
Dr. Memeon (Couples Therapist) is available for late evening appointments based upon availability. We will provide all available timing options during the initial appointment.
How to find the best Couples Therapy near me in Chicago?
We understand that there are many couples therapist in Chicago but choosing the right therapist for your needs is very important. Here are a few ways you can find the right couples therapist near me:
Education: There are counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapists, and coaches who can provide couples therapy service but all of these professionals have different level of education. Psychiatrists are doctors who have the most education and training.
Experience: You need to check who will be your couples therapist because there are interns, pre-licensed counselors who are just starting out their couples counseling career.
Questions: You can find the best couples therapist in Chicago by asking questions regarding their experience, expertise, therapy practice, etc.
What can I do if my partner isn’t interested in Couples Therapy in Chicago?
We understand sometimes partner is hesitant to start couples therapy so in this case we will start individual session with you and your partner and eventually move to couples therapy session once both partners agree.
How long will Couples Therapy near me take?
You will start seeing improvements in a few sessions because we will discuss topics in a structured way that will help you and your partner understand each other. We will let you decide when you and your partners are contempt with the relationship before we stop the couples therapy.
Can I seek Couples Therapy in Chicago if I’m not married?
You can absolutely start couples therapy even if you’re not married yet because this will help your relationship build the foundation that it needs to have for a successful marriage.
Is the Couples Therapy near me in Chicago challenging?
Couples Therapy in Chicago does require effort from both partners. It is challenging because both partners have to understand and accept each others needs. Couples Therapist will help you and your partner have the space to be heard and find a way to connect with each other.
INTERESTED IN COUPLES THERAPY IN CHICAGO?
We can help you achieve a fulfilling relationship.