Individual counseling for relationship patterns

Relationship Issues Counseling for Individuals in Oak Brook

You do not need to attend counseling with a partner or family member to work on relationship concerns. Individual counseling can help you understand recurring patterns, boundaries, communication, attachment, conflict, and the impact relationships have on your emotional well-being.

When individual counseling may fit

Some people want help understanding a current relationship, recovering from a breakup, navigating family dynamics, or changing patterns that repeat across relationships. Individual counseling keeps the focus on the person seeking help.

What the work may explore

Sessions may examine communication, expectations, boundaries, conflict, self-worth, family history, emotional reactions, and decisions about what the client wants from a relationship.

Verified therapist support

Sabrina Gosmire works with relationship challenges. Candida Jacoby's full bio names relationship difficulties including parent-child relationships and single parenting. Jeffery Siddall works with relationship stress and marriage counseling.

How this differs from couples counseling

This page is for one person working on relationship concerns. Couples and family counseling focuses on the relationship system and may include more than one participant.

Before you reach out

Insurance

We work with several insurance and employee assistance (EAP) plans. Participation can vary by clinician, and benefits and eligibility should be verified.

Insurance and fees

Fees

  • Initial intake or evaluation$250
  • Individual psychotherapy$200

Sliding-scale availability can be discussed through intake. If cost is a concern, please tell our intake team and we will talk through your options honestly.

What happens next

  1. 01Reach out to our intake team
  2. 02Get thoughtfully matched
  3. 03Plan your first appointment
What to expect

Finding the right therapist

We take matching seriously. The right fit between client and therapist matters, so our intake process is designed to understand your needs before suggesting someone.

Therapists for this concern

Sabrina Gosmire of Oak Brook Counseling and Wellness

Sabrina Gosmire

LCPC, CADC, KAP

Founder of Oak Brook Counseling & Wellness with over 20 years of experience, specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

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Portrait of Candida Jacoby, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Candida Jacoby

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works collaboratively with clients on anxiety, stress, self esteem, grief, and life transitions using a holistic, mind body approach.

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Portrait of Jeffery Siddall, Licensed Professional Counselor

Jeffery Siddall

MA, NCC, LPC

Nationally Certified Counselor offering a skills based, solution focused approach with couples, adolescents, and adults, with a commitment to affirming LGBTQ+ clients.

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Related counseling options

Frequently asked questions

Can I work on relationship problems without my partner attending?
Yes. Individual counseling can focus on your own patterns, communication, boundaries, emotions, and decisions.
Is this the same as couples counseling?
No. Couples counseling centers the partnership and typically involves both partners, while this service is individual counseling.
Which therapists work with relationship concerns?
Sabrina Gosmire, Candida Jacoby, and Jeffery Siddall each work with different relationship-related concerns.

Talk with intake about relationship concerns

Share whether you are seeking individual support or couples or family counseling so intake can route you appropriately.

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