Have you been feeling disconnected from your partner? Maybe trust has been broken, fights keep piling up, and it feels like the spark has faded. Whatever the case, you want to repair your relationship but aren’t sure how. Couples therapy offers a safe, supportive space to work through conflict, rebuild trust, and create a stronger, more loving connection.
You used to be happy together, but lately it feels like the foundation of your relationship is giving way—disintegrating piece by piece. And even though it seems like you’ve tried everything to turn things around, you’ve hit a roadblock. That’s okay. Relationships are complex and ever-changing, and there’s nothing wrong with seeking professional support.
At our Deerfield counseling practice, we specialize in couples counseling, offering a personalized approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing, set meaningful goals, and provide practical tools to help you navigate your partnership with renewed strength, understanding, and compassion.
Couples therapy addresses a wide range of issues in marriages and relationships, including:
Lack of intimacy.
Separation or divorce.
Communication difficulties and conflict management.
Co-parenting challenges or transitioning into parenthood.
Infidelity or breaches of trust.
Emotional disconnection.
Premarital preparation.
Don’t let your struggles tear your relationship apart! Together, you have the power to grow and the strength to heal—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Every relationship goes through rough patches. You may be feeling overwhelmed, and at times it might seem like your relationship is unraveling—but recovery is possible.
Our expert couples therapists provide the tools to help you reach your goals—whether that’s rebuilding connection and intimacy or learning communication skills to work through conflicts.
Our goal is to build a collaborative relationship grounded in trust and mutual respect—where you feel supported, understood, and truly heard. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and develop strategies to help you navigate challenges with greater ease and confidence.
At Ammirati Counseling Group, we specialize in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach supported by over 40 years of research. Widely recognized as the Platinum Standard in couples therapy, it offers proven strategies for lasting connection and growth.
This evidence-based approach is grounded in the Sound Relationship House theory, which specifies nine elements of a healthy relationship. It aims to foster intimacy, respect, affection, and understanding while reducing conflict and removing barriers to connection.
The process begins with a thorough four-week assessment led by your certified Gottman therapist, designed to pinpoint your pain points and understand how you interact as a couple. Your therapist will also meet with each of you individually to gain deeper insight.
In some cases, you may be asked to complete the Gottman Love Lab Evaluation. This assessment offers your therapist a more in-depth look at your relationship—its strengths, challenges, intimacy, sources of conflict, and both the positive and negative influences on your partnership.
At the end of the assessment, your therapist will provide a comprehensive report and suggest therapeutic strategies tailored to your goals and challenges as a couple. This marks the beginning of your personalized therapy journey, where you’ll work together to strengthen your relationship.
Looking for couples counseling in Deerfield, Bannockburn, or the North Chicagoland area? Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to guide you through it with care and understanding.
Couples counseling is a type of therapy designed to help all kinds of couples—married or unmarried—strengthen their relationship. It’s not about blaming, finding fault, or criticizing one another; it’s a safe space to learn how to become better partners.
Sessions can range from one hour to several hours, and it’s not a short-term process. If you’re looking for faster progress, you might consider our intensive Gottman method couples therapy option.
Couples who commit to at least six months of weekly sessions usually see the greatest improvement in their partnership, conflict management, trust, and their ability to develop shared goals for the future.
The Gottman method of couples therapy focuses on helping you develop tools to strengthen your relationship. Because it’s backed by rigorous research, its interventions are specific and include actionable steps. So, you leave each session with a clear understanding of how to continue working on your challenges outside of therapy.
In essence, Gottman-trained therapists work to reframe the idea that conflict is inherently bad or that disagreement means something is wrong with your relationship. Instead, your therapist will help you identify the stumbling blocks you face in approaching conflict and understand your physiological responses. They can also assess how you attempt to repair things after conflict occurs.
Evidently, these skills are valuable way beyond therapy, allowing you to keep applying what you’ve learned and preventing you from slipping back into old, unhelpful patterns.
Certified Gottman therapists have mastered how to help couples create greater meaning and connection in their relationships. So, they’ve expanded and reinforced their understanding of the Gottman method of couples therapy.
A certified Gottman therapist completes an extensive training program that includes workshops, real-life case consultations, therapy sessions, and evaluation by senior experts. This certification establishes them as specialists in the field of marriage and couples counseling.
Lastly, it’s important to note that certified therapists must adhere to the guidelines set by the Gottman Institute.
Yes, we offer online couples counseling in some cases, such as:
We also provide this option periodically for couples who have difficulty finding childcare for in-person sessions.
For additional questions, please call us at (847) 217-9381 or schedule a free 10-minute call here.
