For people who run or work within family businesses, our Family Business Program offers the knowledge and expertise we have gained in decades of studying and caring for all types of family relationships. Therapists focus on the problems that arise at the complex intersection of the family's relationships and business interests.
Get Started with the Family Therapy Team
If your family is looking for more specialized care, please reach out to us. When contacting our care coordination team, please inform them of your specialized care request.
You may also contact the Client Care Team at 847-733-4300.
Options for Therapy
In-person Therapy
Face to face support in a welcoming and private setting at any one of our four locations.
Teletherapy*
Access expert care from the comfort of your home through secure online sessions. Consider teletherapy if you do not live close to one of our four locations.
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*In order to book a teletherapy appointment, you need to reside in Illinois or be present in the state of Illinois for your sessions.
Common Areas Where We Provide Expertise
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Communication Issues
We help families improve communication and resolve misunderstandings to foster stronger, healthier relationships.
Parent-Child Conflict
Our therapists guide families through challenging parent-child dynamics to nurture trust and cooperation.
Life Transitions
We support families navigating significant life changes, offering strategies to adapt and thrive together.
Mental Health Challenges
Our therapy services provide essential support for families dealing with mental health struggles, from anxiety to depression.
Conflict Resolution
We teach effective conflict resolution skills, empowering families to overcome disagreements and strengthen bonds.
Blended Family Challenges
We specialize in helping blended families build unity, navigate challenges, and create positive new family dynamics.
Grief and Loss
Our compassionate therapists support families coping with loss, helping them heal and reconnect through difficult times.
What You’ll Get from Family Therapy with The Family Institute
Improved Communication
Gain practical tools for improving communication and expressing needs openly, reducing misunderstandings and fostering connection.
Stronger Family Bond
Develop healthier relationships by learning how to empathize with one another and resolve conflicts constructively.
Conflict Resolution Skills
Learn effective conflict resolution skills to handle disagreements and create lasting peace within the family
Emotional Support and Healing
Get support navigating life changes, from divorce to the blending of families, with a focus on resilience and adaptation
Know When It’s Time for Your Family to See a Therapist
Family therapy can help your loved ones understand relationship dynamics and how they affect responses to both major life changes and everyday tasks. Families often seek therapy when communication becomes difficult, or when a member experiences feelings of anger, sadness, or anxiety.
No matter what stage of life your family is in, therapy can be a powerful step toward fostering understanding, improving relationships, and creating meaningful change.
Other Therapy Services for Families
Individual Therapy
Partner with a dedicated therapist to navigate personal challenges and achieve meaningful growth.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching is a therapeutic service for parents/caregivers who may experience challenges in navigating their role as parents/caregivers. Parents work one-on-one with a trained clinician, who has expertise in child development and mental health issues, to learn skills and strategies that help to alleviate parental stress.
Couple Therapy
Helping couples at any stage of their relationship creating pathways toward greater understanding and connection.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Helps guide children of all ages through the many challenges of life at home, at school and with friends.
Talking to Kids You Love
Our video collection for parents, Talking to Kids You Love, shows you how to skillfully and lovingly handle familiar yet tough moments with your children — moments when parents are often unsure of what to say. Watch and listen to the words these parents use. Build new skills to enhance your effectiveness as you promote your child’s emotional intelligence and self-esteem. Learn from the words our parents use and try them with the children you love.
