Why couples counseling can help
Couples counseling gives you a place to slow down, hear each other, and figure out what you want this relationship to be. Couples come to us at every stage. Some are in crisis. Some just want to stop drifting.
What we can help with
Arguments that go in circles or end in silence
Feeling more like roommates than partners
Rebuilding trust after an affair or broken agreement
Big life changes: a new baby, a move, a job loss, an empty nest, retirement
Different needs around sex, intimacy, money, chores, or parenting
One or both partners living with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, or trauma
Coming out, transitioning, or navigating family who isn't supportive
Opening a relationship or redefining agreements
Deciding whether to stay together, or how to separate with care
Couples Counseling
For every kind of couple. In person in Champaign or by telehealth anywhere in Illinois.
Being close to someone is one of the best parts of being human. It's also one of the hardest. The same person who feels like home can also be the person you have the same fight with over and over, and somewhere along the way you stopped feeling like a team. That doesn't mean something is broken. It usually means you're both tired, both hurting, and both stuck in a pattern neither of you picked.
All relationships are welcome here
Bodhi is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and LGBTQ+-affirming. Married, dating, engaged, queer, trans, nonbinary, interracial, interfaith, blended families, monogamous or consensually nonmonogamous: you won't have to explain or defend who you are before we get to work.
When one or both partners are neurodivergent, a lot of conflict comes from wiring, not from not caring. Missed cues, forgotten plans, shutdowns, and sensory overload get read as "you don't love me" when they mean something else entirely. We help couples learn how each other's brains work and build systems that fit, instead of trying to force one partner to act neurotypical.
Your first session. We'll get to know you as a couple: what's working, what isn't, and what you each hope will change. Some therapists also meet with each partner individually early on, so everyone gets a chance to share their side.
Ongoing sessions. Sessions are 55 minutes. We'll focus on what matters most to you, whether that's communication, rebuilding trust, intimacy, or a decision you're facing. You'll leave with tools to practice at home, not just homework to dread.
Your goals lead. Therapy is a collaboration. There's no script, and nobody is here to pick a winner.
In person or online. Meet with us in our Champaign office or by telehealth from anywhere in Illinois. Telehealth works well for couples with opposite schedules or who live apart part of the time, and both partners can join from different locations.
Fees and getting started
Private pay: $175 per session.
Using insurance: Many plans cover couples counseling when it's part of treatment for one partner's mental health concerns. We'll check your benefits before your first session so you know what to expect. What you pay depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, and deductible. Some couples choose private pay for extra privacy, since insurance requires a diagnosis on one partner's record. You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost if you don't use insurance. Ask us for one anytime.
What if my partner isn't sure? That's really common. A free consultation is a low-stakes way to see what it feels like. Some people also start on their own, and that's okay too.
How long does it take? It depends on what you're working on. Many couples notice a shift within the first few months, and we'll check in regularly about how it's going.
Will the therapist take sides? No. The relationship is the client. Our job is to help you both feel heard and to work on the patterns between you.
What if there's abuse? If there's violence or fear of a partner in your relationship, couples counseling usually isn't the safest place to start. Reach out and we'll help you find the right support. In an emergency, call 911. You can also reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Text us at 217-731-4638 to set up a free consultation and let's talk about what's going on.
“Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow.” – Brené Brown