7 Chicago Family Therapists Ready for Hire
Family conflict, communication breakdowns, and relationship struggles can feel overwhelming, and when tensions run high at home, everyone's well-being suffers.
Family therapy offers a structured way to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships, but finding the right therapist is crucial.
At Feel Good Counseling Center, our diverse team of family therapists has specialized training in evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Structural Family Therapy.
Here, we introduce you to our expert family therapists and help you find the right fit for your family's specific needs and circumstances.
Meet the therapists
Best for family conflict: Deeya Wadhwani
Best for trauma-informed family work: Suzanne Rubin
Best for families seeking a seasoned clinician: Stephanie Loda
Best for families with chronic illness: Crystine DeCant
Best for families with fertility challenges: Jay Stadtfeld
Best for complex family dynamics & therapy in Hindi or Urdu: Nikhat Bala
Best for families with substance concerns: Therese Clucas
Why trust us?
Feel Good Counseling Center has served families since 2020 with a diverse team offering services in four languages. Our therapists combine evidence-based family therapy approaches with cultural sensitivity and genuine care, ensuring every family member feels heard and understood throughout the healing process.
How we selected
We hand-picked therapists to feature here based on their specialized training in family systems, experience with diverse family structures, and proven track record using evidence-based approaches like EFT, Gottman Method, and Structural Family Therapy to help families rebuild connection and communication.
Meet the therapists
Deeya Wadhwani
Best for family conflict
Offers family counseling ✓
Clientele: Children, families, couples
Location: South Barrington, IL
Virtual therapy?: Yes
Deeya uses Integrative Systemic Therapy to understand how family, culture, community, and personal history shape your family's experience. Her warm, collaborative approach helps families work through conflict and relationship challenges while building stronger connections together.
| Good fit for: | Not a fit for: |
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| Families navigating life transitions | Brief, solution-focused family therapy |
| Family conflict | Those seeking a male therapist |
| Medicaid & BCBS PPO | Other insurance plans |
Suzanne Rubin
Best for trauma-informed family work
| Good fit for: | Not a fit for: |
|---|---|
| Families navigating trauma | Specialized substance abuse counseling |
| Families impacted by mood disorders, including depression | Those seeking a male therapist |
| Medicaid & BCBS PPO | Other insurance plans |
Offers family counseling ✓
Clientele: Children, adults, couples, families
Location: South Barrington, IL
Virtual therapy?: Yes
Suzanne uses trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices to help families heal from difficult experiences together. Her person-centered approach empowers families to navigate challenges as a unit while building resilience and fostering meaningful change in a safe, supportive environment.
Stephanie Loda
Best for families seeking a seasoned clinician
Offers family counseling ✓
Clientele: Children, adults, couples, families
Location: South Barrington, IL
Virtual therapy?: Yes
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Stephanie provides compassionate, evidence-based family therapy. She specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, creating safe, collaborative spaces where families can explore challenges and move forward together.
| Good fit for: | Not a fit for: |
|---|---|
| Families needing experienced therapeutic guidance | Crisis intervention |
| Families who want to improve relationships | Those seeking a male therapist |
| BCBS PPO | Other insurance plans |
Crystine DeCant
Best for families with chronic illness
Offers family counseling ✓
Clientele: Children, adults, families
Location: Park Ridge, IL
Virtual therapy?: Yes
Crystine brings specialized training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and neuroscience-based approaches to help families dealing with chronic illness and pain. She focuses on calming the nervous system and restoring safety, helping families adapt and thrive through health challenges.
| Good fit for: | Not a fit for: |
|---|---|
| Families impacted by chronic pain & chronic illness | Couples therapy |
| Pain Reprocessing Therapy | Medication management |
| Medicaid & BCBS PPO | Other insurance plans |
Jay Stadtfeld
Best for families with fertility challenges
Offers family counseling ✓
Clientele: Children, adults, families
Location: South Barrington, IL
Virtual therapy?: Yes
Jay specializes in supporting families navigating fertility challenges and grief using mindfulness-based approaches. He also has a specialty in ADHD. His flexible, grounding style helps families find stability and connection through life's most challenging moments.
| Good fit for: | Not a fit for: |
|---|---|
| Families navigating fertility treatments & IVF | Couples therapy |
| Families experiencing grief & loss | Group grief counseling |
| Medicaid & BCBS PPO | Other insurance plans |
Nikhat Bala
Best for complex family dynamics & therapy in Hindi or Urdu
| Good fit for: | Not a fit for: |
|---|---|
| Families navigating complex mental health concerns, including personality disorders | Crisis intervention |
| Therapy services in Hindi, Urdu, & English | Specialized substance abuse counseling |
| Medicaid & BCBS PPO | Other insurance plans |
Offers family counseling ✓
Clientele: Children, adults, couples, families
Location: South Barrington, IL
Virtual therapy?: Yes
Nikhat specializes in supporting families who are navigating complex mental health conditions, including mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and behavioral issues. She is a firm believer in addressing challenges head-on with courage, empathy, and evidence-based interventions. Nikhat also offers therapy in three languages: Hindi, Urdu, and English.
Therese Clucas
Best for families with substance concerns
| Good fit for: | Not a fit for: |
|---|---|
| Families impacted by substance abuse | Crisis intervention |
| Families experiencing relationship issues | Couples counseling |
| Medicaid & BCBS PPO | Other insurance plans |
Offers family counseling ✓
Clientele: Children, adults, families
Location: South Barrington, IL
Virtual therapy?: Yes
Therese uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Adlerian approaches to help families navigate substance abuse and relationship challenges. She creates accepting, collaborative spaces where families can work through difficult emotions and build stronger communication patterns together.
FAQs about family counseling
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Yes! We accept all six Illinois Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, plus BCBS PPO, making family therapy accessible to most families. We'll verify your benefits during your free consultation to ensure you understand any potential costs upfront. Read more about our rates and insurance here.
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Consider family therapy if you're experiencing:
Communication breakdowns or frequent misunderstandings
Recurring conflicts that never seem to get resolved
Major life changes causing family stress (divorce, moving, job loss)
Mental health issues affecting the whole household
Parenting challenges or behavioral concerns with children
However, there’s no wrong time to seek therapy. If you and your loved ones are struggling and could use some extra support, contact us to inquire about whether therapy could help.
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Family therapy improves communication, resolves conflicts, strengthens relationships, and teaches healthy coping strategies. You'll learn to understand each other's perspectives, set boundaries, and work together as a team to overcome challenges.
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We take a person-centered approach, meaning that we tailor the therapy experience to your family’s unique needs. Our therapists blend different evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, to help you and your loved ones learn concrete skills while also creating a safe space where all family members feel heard and supported. We’re committed to matching you with a therapist you can trust and whose approach aligns with your goals.
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Family therapy typically involves all family members attending sessions together, though individual sessions may be included. You'll work on communication skills, conflict resolution, and understanding family patterns while also developing strategies to strengthen your relationships and overall family functioning. Sessions can take place fully in-person or virtually, or we can take a hybrid approach if necessary to make family therapy as accessible as possible.
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We offer a free consultation to discuss your family's needs and match you with the right therapist. Our diverse team speaks four languages, accepts most insurance plans, and offers flexible scheduling to make getting support as accessible as possible.