Marriage counseling that Heals in Oakwood Hills, IL. Restore Your Relationship.

For over 25 years I have worked in the specialty of marriage/couple therapy. Affairs do not have to mean the end of a relationship. Unproductive repetitious patterns can be broken. I offer a newly developed service called Discernment Counseling for couples @ crossroads.

People week couples therapy because their marriages are in some level of crisis or need. I’m level 2 trained in Gottman Couples Therapy. John & Julie Gottman are authorities on the subject after 40 yrs of observation research, a great framework to help couples succeed!

The idea that marriage takes a lot of work can be an understatement. Two individual people learn to grow together, adapt, and adjust to life's obstacles. In marriage and family counseling, we sit as an objective facilitator and challenger in strengthening your marriage.

Dr. Marcelo uses a shor-term, solution focused approach to marital therapy. Couples examine the interactions, communication, and roles that are working and those that are not. As opposed to continuing the "blame game", individuals take responsibility for change.

In working with couples and families, I strive to uncover and work through the underlying issues that lie behind the negative patterns that have created the unhappiness that prompted seeking of help through counseling.

Working to achieve what is possible for your relationship. I work with couples utilizing the treatment methods of John Gottman, focusing on what can enhance effective and supportive exchange. My effort is to help you achieve the balanced exchange you desire.

I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are. I provide my clients with a warm, non-judgmental environment- a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from experiencing the relationship you deserve.

I provide marital, premarital and relationship counseling. I believe most relationship issues stem from partners feeling misunderstood by their loved one. This can often lead to symptomatic problems that bring couples to counseling. I help couples to bridge that gap

A healthy marriage indeed requires effort from both partners. Therapy can be a valuable tool in addressing underlying issues fostering a deeper understanding and helping with reconnection for each partner.

My heart is always oriented toward finding the best way to reconcile relationships within the family. My approach is to learn what the central issues are within the marriage and the family, and to treat each family member with the respect and the dignity they deserve.

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy may reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.

I am most often asked to help with communication in marriage, family and other relationships. Each person needs to feel heard and understood in order to feel close. Creating an open atmosphere where creative solutions are found is essential in preserving relationships.

Is your relationship harder than you think it should be? While relationships are not easy, even if only one of you is willing to seek help can cause positive change. I have met many people who are merely surviving, but you can THRIVE despite how relationships evolve.

I use the concept of PIES which is making sure that married couples have intimacy in the; Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual areas of the marriage. I also help couples accept their spouses and learn to appreciate who they were and are today. Dating is key.

I have experience working with couples struggling in their marriage who desire to work through stuck places to rebuild a connected intimate marriage. I also work with premarital couples and utilize assessment tools for both using the PREPARE/ENRICH.

An important part of my work is fostering greater understanding, intimacy and satisfaction for couples and families. As I listen closely, compassionately and thoroughly, I can assist you in developing and enhancing the skills you need to improve your relationships.

We work with a variety of issues-Depression, Anger, Anxiety (group and individual formats), Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Child and Adolescent work (males and females), Sexual Abuse, Play Therapy, Family therapy, Cultural issues (adapting to the western culture), and LGBTQ.

Create the marriage and the relationship that you want! Improve communication. Learn skills that work Heal the past hurt. Rebuild trust

Couples and families often come feeling hopeless and discouraged; unable to see many positive things in their relationships. Debra works with couples and families to restore hope and a belief in restoring love in their battered relationships.