A life well-lived.

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About

Listener. Observer. Advisor.

I work with families, couples, and individuals to turn struggles into opportunity and strife into increased affection and connection. For FAMILIES, I increase parental alignment and help family members relate with each other better. This includes navigating the blending of families, adoption, separation, divorce, and life-changing events. For COUPLES, I help interrupt dysfunctional patterns, reduce conflict, overcome transgressions, and increase communication, respect, trust, and intimacy so you can rediscover the reasons you're together. For INDIVIDUALS, I facilitate a journey of self-discovery so you learn to fully accept yourself, relate to others better, and live more fully and more authentically. Ask for a free 15-minute consultation and more information on Discernment Counseling and Cooperative Divorce Mediation. Can I help you live life well?
Rick B. Smith, LMFT
Couple & Family Therapist and Mediator

Services

Areas of Focus

  • Family Conflict
  • Blended Families
  • Adoption
  • Couples Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Infidelity
  • Discernment Counseling
  • Collaborative Decoupling
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Co-parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Work Stress
  • Anger Management
  • Sex Addiction

Approaches

  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Facilitative Mediation

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Fees

  • Therapy: $185
  • Discernment Counseling: $1,750
  • Mediation (per person): $185

Testimonials

“Our relationship was on the rocks and we didn't know whether we'd make it or not. Rick helped us understand ourselves and each other in new ways. We are so, so much better now and it feels like it will stay that way.”

M&G, Couple, Married 12 years

“Rick is my therapist and I'm a therapist myself so I know the tricks of the trade. Working with him is like talking with that good friend who challenges you to evolve, see things differently, and grow.”

BN, Client and Therapist

“Rick brings tremendous life experience, insight, and skill to the therapeutic process. His clients benefit in expected but also very unexpected ways. He is genuine, thoughtful, challenging, and at the same time kind.”

David Klow, AAMFT Fellow, Author of You Are Not Crazy

Location

Relate Counseling Ltd.

1112 Ontario Street 1E
Oak Park, IL 60302-1987

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