About
offers couple, family, and individual therapy in Oak Park, Illinois. The practice provides professional divorce and family mediation. They also offer Telehealth appointments, allowing clients to access therapy from the comfort of their own homes. Rick B. Smith, the lead therapist, specializes in helping families, couples, and individuals navigate relationship issues, parenting challenges, and family conflict. With a focus on increasing parental alignment, improving communication, and fostering a deeper connection among family members, Relate Counseling Ltd. aims to help clients live a more well-lived life. Their services include navigating the blending of families, adoption, separation, divorce, and life-changing events. They also offer Discernment Counseling and Cooperative Divorce Mediation. With a range of approaches, including the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Family Systems, and Facilitative Mediation, Relate Counseling Ltd. is equipped to address a variety of challenges. They accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and offer flexible payment options, making therapy accessible to those in need. By providing a supportive and non-judgmental space, Relate Counseling Ltd. empowers clients to turn struggles into opportunities and strife into increased affection and connection.
Insurance & payment
Relate Counseling Ltd. accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. Contact the practice directly to confirm their current insurance policies and fees.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
Listed fee: $175 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Couple Therapy
Helps interrupt dysfunctional patterns, reduce conflict, and increase communication, respect, trust, and intimacy.
Family Therapy
Increases parental alignment and helps family members relate with each other better, navigating the blending of families, adoption, separation, divorce, and life-changing events.
Individual Therapy
Facilitates a journey of self-discovery, helping individuals learn to fully accept themselves, relate to others better, and live more fully and authentically.
Discernment Counseling
A specialized form of therapy for couples who are undecided about whether to continue their relationship or pursue a separation.
Cooperative Divorce Mediation
A collaborative approach to divorce, focusing on finding mutually beneficial solutions for all parties involved.
Mediation
A facilitated process for resolving conflicts and reaching agreements, often used in divorce and family disputes.