Experienced Couples and Family Therapy in Warrenville, IL

At S & J Wellness, we specialize in providing compassionate and personalized therapy for couples and families facing a variety of challenges. Our experienced therapists are dedicated to helping you navigate:

• Complex family dynamics
• Communication issues
• Blended family issues and adoption concerns
• PTSD and trauma in relationships
• Medical and Mental Health Diagnoses and the Impact on relationships
• Managing anxiety and depression 
• Medical and Caregiving Complexities
• Boundary Setting  
• Culturally Responsive Couple's and Family Therapy
• Therapy in Spanish 

Navigating the intricacies of modern family life can be challenging. We offer guidance and support to help you manage and understand the complexities of your family relationships. Below is more information about our areas of focus and how we approach family and relationship dynamics.

Blended Families: Creating harmony in a blended family takes time and effort. Our therapists are here to assist you in building a cohesive and supportive family unit. Change in the family can invoke positive and negative stress. We help families process changing dynamics, learn new communication techniques, and have complex conversations in a supportive environment.

Attachment Concerns: Secure attachment is vital for healthy relationships.There are many reasons why attachment may not be secure in a relationship including trauma, abuse, adoption, growing up in the foster care system, and other concerns.  We work with individuals and families to address attachment issues and promote stronger bonds. 

Communication: Effective communication is the foundation of any relationship. We provide evidenced based tools and strategies to improve your communication skills, helping you express yourselves more clearly and listen more effectively.

Adoption: The journey of adoption comes with unique challenges. We offer support for adoptive families, helping you navigate the emotional and relational aspects of adoption. Whether you are a family of an adopted child, an adopted adult, or a bio parent, we have the experience to help.

Culturally Responsive Couple’s and Family Therapy for People of Color: We understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in therapy. Our approach is inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds, ensuring that people of color feel seen, heard, and understood in their unique experiences. Our co-founders and leadership are therapists of color and understand the nuances of finding a culturally responsive therapist. We also provide couples and family therapy in Spanish.

Evidence-Based Interventions: Our therapists use proven, evidence-based interventions to address a wide range of relationship issues. These techniques are grounded in research and tailored to meet the specific needs of each couple or family. We are have experience and training in the following therapeutic approaches.

CBT

DBT

Attachment frameworks

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Imago Therapy for Couples with PTSD and Trauma History

Narrative Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Skills Based Therapy

Play Therapy

Tf-CBT

Psychodynamic

Culturally Responsive Therapy

Why Choose Us:

Experienced Therapists: Our team brings years of experience in couples and family therapy, offering you the expertise and insights needed for effective change. We receive ongoing training in interventions that we use.

Personalized Approach: We believe in a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, ensuring that your specific needs and goals are at the forefront of our work together. • 

Convenient Options: We offer both in-person and online therapy sessions to accommodate your busy schedule. We see couples and families in our Warrenville office. Contact us to request a free consultation or a therapy appointment.