Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Chicago
As practicing clinical psychologists with decades of combined experience, we prioritize client well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our practice emphasizes transparency about our clinical expertise while recognizing the importance of therapist-client compatibility. We utilize diverse methodologies including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques to address emotional distress, relationship challenges, and self-perception issues. Our commitment to ethical standards and professional excellence has earned us respected reputations within Chicago's mental health community.We actively support clients in finding optimal therapeutic matches, even when referring to colleagues outside our practice proves most beneficial. This client-centered philosophy guides our work in individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and premarital guidance. Our focus remains on facilitating meaningful personal growth through tailored therapeutic interventions that address specific psychological needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Highlights and features
- We combine psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for comprehensive treatment
- Our practice emphasizes transparent assessment of therapist-client compatibility
- Recognized for ethical standards and professional excellence in Chicago's mental health community
- Actively support client success through appropriate therapeutic referrals when needed
- Specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and self-perception challenges
Services
Individual Therapy
Modern psychotherapy approaches help clients understand and change distressing thoughts, perceptions, and feelings. Our evidence-based techniques address anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues through personalized treatment plans. We focus on creating safe therapeutic environments for exploring emotional challenges and developing coping strategies that promote lasting positive change.
Couples Counseling
Marriage counseling services restore intimacy and improve communication between partners. Our structured approach helps couples break destructive patterns, enhance conflict resolution skills, and rebuild emotional connections through collaborative therapeutic processes. Sessions focus on practical relationship improvement strategies tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
Premarital Counseling
Specialized therapy helps engaged couples develop effective communication strategies before marriage. We address potential relationship challenges, explore compatibility factors, and establish conflict resolution frameworks to strengthen future marital foundations through proactive therapeutic interventions.
People
Robert Aber, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Experienced clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based therapy techniques. Specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through personalized therapeutic approaches that prioritize client well-being and professional ethical standards.
Betty Burrows, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Skilled therapist utilizing integrated psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral methods. Focuses on helping clients achieve emotional stability and relationship improvements through structured therapeutic interventions grounded in professional excellence and ethical practice standards.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We integrate psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to create personalized treatment plans addressing emotional distress and behavioral patterns.
How do you ensure therapist-client compatibility?
We conduct initial assessments to match clients with appropriate therapeutic approaches and openly discuss referral options when external expertise better suits specific needs.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
Our practice focuses on anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and life transitions using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Do you offer couples counseling?
Yes, we provide marriage and premarital counseling to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships through structured therapeutic frameworks.
