![Deborah Metroka, MA, LCPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/deborah-metroka.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Deborah Metroka, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In 60156 - Nearby to Bradford.
In helping your coupleship become more satisfying, I first want to hear your story--how you met, your journey to date, both the highs and the lows. Then together we will identify your strengths, issues that have become problematic, what skills you have already, those to add or enhance for the future, and strategies to work through any special difficulties or remaining woundedness. Collaboratively, we will develop a plan to encourage and give you hope that you can still make your relationship all that it can be!
![Jennifer Froemel, MA, LCPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jennifer-froemel.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Jennifer Froemel, MA, LCPC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
In 60014 - Nearby to Bradford.
We can help you create and sustain a close, honest and mutually satisfying relationship you deserve. Whether you are struggling with profoundly serious relational patterns, sexual challenges, communication problems, or just a few bumps in your road, our method of couples counseling can move you from pain, silence or anger to passion, restoration and love. Use the menu as ideas to discuss with your therapist your specific desires and goals to create the relationship you want. There is no problem too difficult, too deep, or too ingrained that cannot benefit from counseling. No matter what stage in your relationship, from the first spark to healing ongoing wounds we can help. Communication Therapy All couples create negative patterns of communication...(view profile to read more)
![Pete Marcelo, MSW, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/pete-marcelo.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Pete Marcelo, MSW, PhD
Clinical & School Psychologist / School Social Worker
In 60142 - Nearby to Bradford.
I use a systems approach to couples and family therapy and often explore the communication patterns, roles, and rules of the couple or family. I help couples examine the interactions and/or dynamics of the relationship that are working and the patterns and/or interactions that are not. As opposed to continuing to blame his/her partner, I ask individuals to assess his/her part of the difficulties in the relationship and help them identify areas that he/she can work on to improve their relationship. Ultimately, the only thing one has control over is his/her own behavior or his/her part of the problem in the relationship.
![Dan Blair, LMFT, LCPC, NCPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/dan-blair.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Dan Blair, LMFT, LCPC, NCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 60014 - Nearby to Bradford.
Marriage counseling can be scary, not knowing what to expect. I take the time to make sure that each person feels understood. Often this is what people want the most in order to feel resolve issues and feel closer. Secondly, people want to stay calm but do not always know how. Thirdly, most prefer creative proposals to solve problems versus debates. Having a communication coach, and an understanding of how your past affects the present can make the difference. We also provide premarital assessments and counseling.
![Debra K. Hirschberg, Hope Reins](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/debra-k.-hirschberg.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Debra K. Hirschberg, Hope Reins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 60140 - Nearby to Bradford.
In the stress of daily life and struggles, couples often forget why they love each other. They lose perspective and only feel anger and hopelessness. This is not what God wants for your relationship. Couples therapy involves looking at the communication patterns and baggage that keeps you stuck but will also help you remember and regain the love and understanding for the one you love.