Couples Counseling in Illinois

Helping you and your partner reconnect, rebuild, and move forward together

Every relationship faces challenges. Whether you're feeling distant, struggling with communication, or working through past hurt, couples counseling at Room2Talk provides a supportive space to explore those difficulties together. We work with partners of all kinds to help rebuild connection and mutual understanding.

Feeling stuck? We can help.

Why couples come to therapy

  • Frequent arguments or recurring conflicts

  • Communication breakdowns or emotional disconnection

  • Rebuilding after betrayal or infidelity

  • Navigating parenting, career stress, or life transitions

  • Preparing for commitment or separation

  • Rebuilding intimacy and mutual respect

What Happens in Couples Counseling

Couples therapy begins by understanding what brings you in and identifying shared goals. Sessions are structured to encourage open, respectful communication and develop new tools for navigating challenges. Your therapist acts as a neutral guide to help both partners feel heard and supported.

Our areas of expertise

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Transitions

  • Trauma

  • Self Growth 

  • Relationships

  • Family

  • Child Therapy

  • Teens and Young Adults

  • Mental Illness

  • Enneagram Counseling

  • LGBTQ+ 

Our therapists

Dr. Amy Avery
PsyD

specializes in anxiety, identity development, and helping clients move through major life transitions.

Shannon Hyer
LPC, NCC

supports individuals and couples through emotional healing, relationship work, and trauma recovery.

Our approach

We see therapy as a collaborative, thought-provoking, and perspective-shifting process. Our goal is to help you identify and understand the feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that may be keeping you from the life you envision.

As compassionate yet direct therapists, we approach our work together with a focus on meeting your unique therapeutic goals. Using dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) along with other evidence-based methods, we support you in facing and working through your obstacles.

Our extensive training and diverse experience enable us to work effectively with a wide range of clients, including adults, children, teens, couples, and families. We specialize in addressing concerns related to anxiety disorders, depression, family dynamics, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship conflicts, personal growth, PTSD, and the journey of therapists seeking therapy.

Our approach is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, and we are committed to creating a space where all individuals feel supported and understood.

Our clients

“Working with Amy has been transformative. She brings warmth and honesty to every session, creating a safe space to explore complex emotions. Amy’s insights have helped me see things from a fresh perspective, and her compassionate guidance has genuinely changed my life for the better.”

- Katherine

“Shannon’s approach is refreshingly straightforward and caring. She has a way of making even difficult topics approachable, which has been so helpful in my journey. Shannon’s guidance has not only helped me feel more empowered, but has also helped me build a sense of hope and resilience in myself”

- John

“Alex has a unique ability to connect with people. Her empathy and patience make every session feel incredibly supportive. Alex helped me understand my challenges in new ways and equipped me with practical tools to manage them. I’m incredibly grateful for her dedication and expertise!”

- Kyle

At Room2Talk, we believe that therapy should feel personal and approachable from the very first step. That’s why we don’t use impersonal forms or endless online questionnaires. Instead, we invite you to text us directly to start the conversation! This way, you can reach out in a way that’s simple, quick, and suited to you.

Ready to take the first step? Whether it’s in regards to inquiring about a good fit for therapy, scheduling a seminar or workshop, or getting in touch for training - send us a message, and we’ll be here to respond!

Get in touch.