Marriage/Family/Divorce/Couples

Marriage, Family, Divorce and Couples Therapy

In Skokie and Northfield

And Virtually in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, D.C., Utah, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Virginia, and Iowa.

Do you and your partner fight all the time?

Are you considering a Divorce or Feeling Hopeless or Angry in Your Marriage??

Are you struggling to stay connected after a divorce?

Relationships can be tough, but together, we are tougher!

Relationships are tough and sometimes they can just feel like way too much. At Lynn Zakeri LCSW and Associates we want to find the right solution for you. Whether you are dealing with a problem in your marriage, or you are divorced and can’t seem to communicate, we are here to help.  We also have quite a bit of strategies in parenting.  We have over 888 of experience in dealing with these things and will find the best solution for you and your partner.

 

Every Relationship and dynamic is different, but some common things happen in relationships that couples come in to see us for: Constant arguing or conflict in the relationship, Difficulty communicating or understanding each other, Emotional distance or feelings of isolation, Struggle with trust issues or infidelity, Dealing with the emotional fallout of divorce, Co-Parenting, Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in family dynamics, Difficulty adjusting to new family structures and more.

With these, we always try and find the right solution for you and your partner, and we try and get to whatever progress you need for yourselves and your relationship.

 

How Can Therapy Support Couples, Families, or Divorce?

Whether you’re strengthening a relationship, navigating conflict, or facing a major change like divorce, therapy offers a space to communicate clearly and move forward with understanding.

 

Therapy Can Help with Family issues

Relationships can be one of life's biggest challenges, but therapy can help you navigate the bumps. Whether it’s marital problems, trying to improve your relationship, or having recently gone through a divorce, we offer a safe space for you to try and navigate the problems. We are direct, and on your team in couples therapy and try to reach both of your goals as best as we can.

How we help with Marriage, Family, Divorce, and Couples Therapy, whether strengthening, transitioning or managing outside stressors (or addictions).

We try our best to take a personalized approach to every single session, and with Couples, Family, Marriage, and Divorce Therapy there are a range of topics we can discuss and tackle. We use multiple modalities, including Co-parenting, and figuring out the next steps with your partner, and we help Improve Communication.

Co-Parenting- Read more about parenting from my blog! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

In therapy, we help parents create a foundation of emotional stability by encouraging consistency, clear boundaries, and meaningful communication. With Generation Alpha growing up in an increasingly digital and complex world, we emphasize the importance of slowing down their exposure to mature content, prioritizing face-to-face connections, and promoting time in nature. We work with you on building emotional regulation skills in your children by modeling self-awareness, practicing empathy, and being transparent about your own imperfections—including knowing when to apologize. By offering both structure and independence, we empower your children to grow into self-reflective, confident, and emotionally intelligent changemakers.

Improving Communication- 

No one can read minds, which is why improving communication with your partner is a key focus in therapy. In order to communicate better, it’s essential to improve active listening and ensure that both partners have a chance to express themselves without interruption. In therapy, couples explore how they currently communicate, and even why they communicate the way they do.  Identifying negative or ineffective patterns such as interrupting, blaming, or shutting down during disagreements. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward meaningful change and healthier communication.

Next Steps When a Relationship is Ending

At Lynn Zakeri LCSW and Associates we provide an open and safe space for divorced couples. We set up a neutral setting so both parties know they can say what they need, and allow for both parties to speak and clarify themselves without fear of being attacked. We can help identify key issues in the relationship and with co-parenging and mend them to a point that is okay with both parties. We don't focus on “winning” or “losing” in couples therapy, we want both parties to feel like they have gotten what they need.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Is couples therapy only for people in crisis?

A: Not at all. Therapy can help strengthen communication and emotional connection at any stage.

  • Q: Do you work with families going through divorce?

A: Yes. I support individuals, couples, and families in transition with empathy and clarity.

  • Q: What if my partner doesn’t want to come?

A: You can still come alone. Therapy for one can shift a dynamic for many.

Quick Summary

  • Learn tools for clear, compassionate communication
  • Navigate transitions with more grace and less conflict
  • Decide what’s next with clarity, not confusion

Let's explore how therapy can support your relationship- together! Begin Marriage, Family, Divorce and Couples Counseling today

  • If you're ready to take the first step towards fixing or amending you relationship, reach out today about Marriage, Family, Divorce and Couples Therapy counseling.
  • With the help of a trained professional, you can learn the skills and strategies you need to thrive and be happy. Don't wait any longer to get the support you or your child deserves.
  • Contact me today to learn more about how Marriage, Family, Divorce and Couples counseling can help you.

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Counseling Services at Lynn Zakeri LCSW and Associates

We offer Online Therapy, In-Person Therapy, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,  LGBTQ+, EMDR Therapy, Young Adult/College Transitions Marriage/Family/Divorce/Couples, Anxiety, Parenting, Self-Esteem and more!

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