YOU DESERVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT FEEL GOOD.
Couples therapy in Illinois
Transforming Conflict into Connection
let’s be honest:
If your relationships don't feel good, the rest of your life probably doesn't either.
Does this sound familiar?
You want things to feel easier, but instead, you’re stuck in the same cycle:
You keep having the same disagreements, and nothing seems to change.
You feel disconnected— from your partner, your family, or even yourself.
Conversations that should be simple turn into tension or silence.
You wonder if things will ever feel easier or more fulfilling.
You feel unseen, unheard, or misunderstood in your closest relationships.
You’re carrying emotional weight from past experiences that affects your present.
You’ve tried to figure it out on your own and nothing seems to stick.
We’re here to support you with…
Increasing intimacy and connection
Improving communication
Dating
Setting healthy boundaries
Healing past wounds
We believe life shouldn’t stay this way.
At Encourage Counseling, we help individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges through a blend of practical skill building and emotionally focused therapy.
Our clients leave feeling heard, validated, and more secure in their relationships— deeply connected to both themselves and their partners.
Our Team
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Christina Bolis, LPC
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Donna Vinegar, PhD, LCPC
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Sometimes, major issues crop up in a long-term relationship which may seem to threaten the relationship itself. When your life is so intertwined with your partner's as in a marriage, though, it isn't a simple matter to just break it off.
Whether you're in a marriage or a long-term relationship facing challenges, we're here to help guide you through them and open a candid, healthy dialogue between you and your partner.
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Whether you're facing personal troubles causing issues in your interpersonal relationships, or you're facing relationship challenges and your partner isn't willing to attend therapy, we're here to help individuals address their issues and work on themselves.
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Marriage is a major step for any relationship to take, and it isn’t unreasonable to face doubt before the day finally comes. It’s important that a dialogue remains open between you and your partner, and that you’re certain about this important change in your life.
If you need help addressing these kinds of issues, we’re ready and willing to offer it in an open and supportive environment.
Our specialties
Let’s make therapy simple.
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Reach out
Book a free 15 minute consultation or simply book your first session.
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Get to work
Together, we’ll identify the patterns holding you back and equip you with the tools and insights you need to make meaningful progress.
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See change
Experience the growth, healing, and connection that come from showing up for yourself..
Ready to get started?