Deborah R Weaver, LCSW

I specialize in working with couples who are seeking assistance for a variety of reasons, including adjustment to a life transition, making a big decision, or the desire to handle conflict more productively. Using guided conversations and experiential exercises, I support both partners in developing tools to meet individual and relational goals. I combine insight and compassion in my approach, along with a safe space where couples can explore new ways of relating. I am a seasoned psychotherapist and relationship coach, and my practice is informed by 25+ years of experience and multiple theoretical models of therapy. I trained with the Couples Institute and I'm an active member of their advanced clinical and consultation program. Are you feeling ready to learn more about yourself as you invest in your relationship? I offer a variety of options in terms of frequency and length of sessions, including 4 hour private intensives for couples. Weekly sessions build slowly upon work done over time, whereas intensives can provide a boost to get started on growth and change immediately. Contact me for a consultation and we can explore what might be the best fit for you and your partner. COUPLES INTENSIVES I currently offer 4-hour long private intensives, with plans to offer longer intensives in the near future. The half-day intensive includes brief intake phone calls with each partner; extensive questionnaires completed by each partner and reviewed by me to create a tailored half-day intensive; and four hours of coaching that includes brief one-on-one coaching for each partner, and time for you and your partner together to engage in experiential learning and goal-setting. The intensive is held in my Chicago office at 1525 E. 53rd St, and includes adequate breaks to facilitate your comfort and integrate your learnings. My intention is that you will leave the intensive with some actionable goals, with new awareness about yourself, your partner, and your relationship. The intensive can be a one-time renewal of your relationship or some couples choose to continue with monthly or quarterly coaching sessions to maintain or increase their ongoing connection and relational growth.