Individual & Couples Counseling in Chicago

Soleil Psychotherapy offers professional mental health support, specializing in individual and couples therapy in Chicago. We help clients navigate trauma, relationship counseling needs, communication challenges, intimacy issues, and major life transitions.

Life can be unpredictable, imperfect, and sometimes unforgiving.
We do our best to navigate the unknowns, the impossibly steep uphill climbs and the when-things-don’t-go-our way moments, but sometimes we need a neutral voice to help us reframe life’s obstacles as life’s opportunities so we can get back on track. At Soleil Psychotherapy, we understand how life’s complexities can impact your mental health and well-being, so we use a holistic approach to treatment. Our clinicians engage in psychotherapy in a collaborative way to ensure your unique needs are being met. We work with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and populations with presenting concerns in the following areas:

Individual Counseling

Imagine learning to embrace your unique experiences and life journeys instead of letting others’ opinions guide the way.

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We all get stuck. Sometimes it’s related to an experience from the past that we’re having difficulty processing, or it’s a current life change that’s making day-to-day life a constant struggle. No matter the challenge you’re facing, be it depression, anxiety, or a lack of self-confidence, individual counseling provides a safe and empathetic environment to prioritize your mental health. Our psychotherapists provide the validation, tools, and evidence-based resources needed to improve your well-being and create a more purposeful life based on your values.

General Issues: 

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Anxiety

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Depression

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Sexual trauma

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Life transitions

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Career transition and professional identity

Couples Counseling

There is no perfect relationship. We just need to determine what works best for us.

Whether you are dating, engaged, or married, working with a skilled couples therapist can transform your relationship. Our couples therapy sessions provide an unbiased third party to facilitate conversations and improve communication skills. We help partners identify destructive patterns and increase relationship satisfaction. Whether you need marriage counseling, premarital counseling, or help navigating consensual non-monogamy, our counseling services are designed to help you reconnect or separate productively.

Read more about how couples counseling can help you and your partner(s) communicate.

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Relationship Issues:

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Consensual non-monogamy/polyamory

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