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  • Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Natalie Polupan
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
        • Relationship Issues
    • Couples Counseling
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Corporate Workshops
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Relationship Issues Therapy in Chicago

Relationships can be one of the most meaningful parts of life, but they can also bring up some of our deepest insecurities, fears, and patterns.

Maybe you keep ending up in the same kinds of relationships. You overthink every interaction, struggle to communicate what you need, or worry that setting a boundary will push someone away. Perhaps you are navigating a breakup, questioning whether a relationship is right for you, or feeling lonely even when you are not alone.

At Embodied Wellness Center, we provide individual therapy for relationship issues to help you better understand how you connect with others, recognize the patterns keeping you stuck, and build relationships that feel more secure, balanced, and authentic.

You may be experiencing…

    • Overthinking texts, conversations, or changes in someone’s behavior
    • Difficulty trusting people or allowing yourself to be vulnerable
    • Fear of rejection, abandonment, conflict, or disappointing others
    • People-pleasing or putting other people’s needs before your own
    • Difficulty setting boundaries without feeling guilty
    • Repeatedly choosing emotionally unavailable or incompatible partners
    • Anxiety about whether a relationship is “right”
    • Losing your sense of self in relationships
    • Feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
    • Staying in unhealthy relationships because leaving feels overwhelming
    • Difficulty communicating your needs directly
    • Feeling lonely, disconnected, or misunderstood in your relationships

 

At Embodied Wellness Center, we offer online individual therapy for relationship issues throughout Illinois. Our integrative approach combines evidence-based psychotherapy with mindfulness and somatic techniques to help you better understand how you connect with others, recognize the patterns keeping you stuck, and build relationships that feel more secure, balanced, and authentic.

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Meet Our Therapists For Relationship Issues

Our therapists can help you explore attachment patterns, navigate difficult relationship dynamics, establish healthier boundaries, and strengthen your ability to communicate your needs. Whether you’re navigating romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, we’ll work with you to develop greater self-awareness and more fulfilling connections.

Stephanie Rotman, licensed clinical professional counselor

Stephanie Rotman

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Amanda Jonikaitis-King, licensed professional counselor

Amanda Jonikaitis-King

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Natalie Polupan, LCSW, therapist at Embodied Wellness Center, providing virtual therapy for adults in Illinois specializing in anxiety, burnout, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Natalie Polupan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Relationship Issues

Can individual therapy help with relationship problems?

Absolutely! Individual therapy can help you better understand your role in relationship dynamics and recognize patterns that may be affecting your connections with others. You might explore early childhood experiences that influenced how you form relationships, identify communication challenges, or work through the emotional impact of relationship difficulties. Even when another person isn’t participating in therapy, you can make meaningful changes in how you navigate your relationships.

Do I need to be in a relationship to benefit from relationship therapy?

No! Individual therapy for relationship issues isn’t limited to people currently in romantic relationships. Therapy can help you navigate dating, process past relationships, explore family dynamics, strengthen friendships, or better understand patterns that show up across different interpersonal relationships. You don’t need to be in a relationship to work toward healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Can therapy help me stop people-pleasing and set healthier boundaries?

Absolutely! Therapy can help you explore the thoughts, feelings, and early life experiences that may contribute to people-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries. You can work on recognizing your own needs, communicating them more confidently, managing feelings of guilt, and learning how to establish boundaries without feeling responsible for other people’s reactions.

How can therapy help me recognize unhealthy relationship patterns?

Therapy provides an opportunity to explore your relationship history and begin connecting the dots between past experiences and present-day patterns. You might notice recurring challenges with communication, conflict, trust, attachment, or the types of relationships you’re drawn to. By developing greater awareness of these patterns and what contributes to them, you can begin making more intentional choices in your relationships.

Should I pursue individual therapy or couples counseling?

Both can be helpful, depending on your needs and goals. Individual therapy focuses on your personal experiences, emotions, and relationship patterns, while couples counseling focuses on the dynamics between partners and how they interact with one another.

In some cases, participating in individual therapy alongside couples counseling can be beneficial, particularly when personal experiences or mental health concerns are affecting the relationship. At Embodied Wellness Center, we can help you determine which approach, or combination of approaches, may be the best fit for your situation.

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