Chicago Therapists who understand you
Couples Therapy with Latinx Therapists
You don’t have to explain your culture here. Rebuild your connection with couples therapists in Illinois. Therapy in English and Spanish that helps you communicate, heal, and feel understood.
In Person and Virtual
Insurance Accepted
Billingual Care
Culturally Sensitive
Empathy & Pain Points
When Connection Feels Lost
It is painful to love someone and still feel lonely beside them. You might recognize yourself in moments like these:
- The same arguments repeat again and again.
- You ask for support, but it turns into another misunderstanding instead of comfort.
- You wonder if your partner really sees you or understands how much effort you are putting in.
- Thinking: “Estamos juntos por costumbre o por amor?”
- You miss the version of your relationship where laughter came easily and small moments felt special.
- You want to find support, but you’re not sure where to start or how to bring it up without it turning into a fight.
Couples therapy can help you both find your way back to understanding, cariño, and teamwork.
Enhance Communication
Feel Safe Enough
Build Team Work
Break Unhelpful Patterns
Empathy & Pain Points
What Couple Therapy Really Is
Many couples worry that therapy means someone will take sides, point out who is wrong, or tell them to separate. That is not what therapy is about. Couples therapy is a space where both partners are heard and respected. It is not about blame. It is about understanding what is really happening underneath the arguments, what is working, what is hurting, and what can heal.
Your therapist’s job is to guide both of you with care and fairness. They may challenge each of you at different times, not to choose sides, but to help both partners take responsibility for the health of the relationship.
You and your partner will decide what your goals are. Whatever your path, therapy helps you move forward with clarity and care.
Your therapist’s job is to guide both of you with care and fairness. They may challenge each of you at different times, not to choose sides, but to help both partners take responsibility for the health of the relationship.
You and your partner will decide what your goals are. Whatever your path, therapy helps you move forward with clarity and care.
Couples Therapy
First Session: What to Expect
Taking the first step can feel uncertain, especially if you’ve never been to therapy before. This short video with our founder, Ernestina Pérez, explains what your first couples therapy session will look like at Latinx Talk Therapy.
We accept most major insurance plans.
No insurance? Ask about our sliding scale options with or bilingual therapists.
Free Guide
How to Invite Your Partner to Couples Therapy
Use this proven step-by-step guide to invite your partner to therapy with confidence and shift their resistance into openness, even if they have avoided the topic before.
Inside the guide, you will get:
- Exact pahrases and scripts to bring it up without blame or pressure.
- When to talk and how to choose the right moment.
- What to say if they say no, and how to keep the door open
- Do and Don’t checklist to avoid common traps that lead to arguments.
- Two quick exercises that make the conversation feel safer for both of you.
- Culturally aware tips for Latinx couples in English or Spanish.
Who does this help:
- You are ready for change, but your partner is hesitant
- Past attempts turned into silence or defensiveness
- You want words that build trust, not tension
Why Choose Us
Our Promise to you
What you can expect from couples therapy at Latinx Talk Therapy.
Your goals guide the process
Whether you hope to rebuild your relationship, learn to co-parent, or find clarity, your therapist will support the path that matters to you.
We don’t take sides.
Therapy is not about deciding who is right or wrong. It is about creating a safe space where both partners are heard and respected.
The problem is the problem, not you or your partner.
Together, we focus on facing challenges as a team instead of turning against each other.
You will leave with tools, not just talk.
Expect practical strategies for communication, listening, and breaking unhelpful cycles, skills you can use right away.
Culturally sensitive care.
You never have to explain your culture here. Our Latinx therapists understand your background, your language, and the values that shape your relationships.
Starting is the hardest step.
Many couples feel nervous or hesitant at first. That is normal. Therapy is designed to help you feel safe, supported, and understood from the beginning.
Meet the experts
Our Bilingual, Bicultural Team
We bring both professional expertise and lived experience to create a space where you can feel fully understood. Together, we’ll honor where you come from while supporting your growth, healing, and the life you’re building today.
Clear Doubts
FAQs
What if therapy proves we’re not meant to be?
Therapy isn’t about proving anything. It’s about giving your relationship a fair chance, a space to understand each other before making any decisions. In therapy, you’ll explore what’s working, what’s hurting, and what can heal. It’s an opportunity to rebuild connection, to listen differently, and to move forward with clarity and care.
What if my partner doesn’t want to come?
It takes courage to want change, even if your partner isn’t ready yet. You can start by learning how to bring up therapy in a way that feels safe and caring. Our free guide shares simple ways to begin that conversation.
If your partner still isn’t ready, individual therapy can help you understand your patterns, find tools to communicate differently, and bring a new perspective into the relationship. Many people find that when they begin doing their own healing, their partner starts to notice the difference and feels inspired to join the process. Explore Individual Therapy
If your partner still isn’t ready, individual therapy can help you understand your patterns, find tools to communicate differently, and bring a new perspective into the relationship. Many people find that when they begin doing their own healing, their partner starts to notice the difference and feels inspired to join the process. Explore Individual Therapy
Do we have to be married?
No. Couples therapy is for anyone who wants to improve their relationship, whether you’re dating, engaged, married, co-parenting, or rebuilding trust after separation.
Our therapists also support other meaningful relationships, like families, siblings, or close friends navigating conflict or change. The goal is always the same: to help you communicate better, understand each other, and strengthen connection.
Our therapists also support other meaningful relationships, like families, siblings, or close friends navigating conflict or change. The goal is always the same: to help you communicate better, understand each other, and strengthen connection.
What if we end up fighting in the session?
It happens, and it’s okay. Your therapist is trained to guide those difficult moments safely. You’ll both learn how to pause, listen, and communicate differently. Even when emotions run high, therapy helps turn conflict into understanding.
Is my therapist going to take sides?
Your therapist’s role is not to take sides but to help both partners take responsibility for the health of the relationship. Sometimes that means gently holding each of you accountable in different ways, not to assign blame but to help you grow together.
Therapy is a space where both voices matter, and your therapist’s goal is to make sure each partner feels heard, respected, and supported.
Therapy is a space where both voices matter, and your therapist’s goal is to make sure each partner feels heard, respected, and supported.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything you share stays private. We understand that in many Latinx families, privacy is sacred. Your sessions are a safe space where your story is protected.
Does my partner need to know that I’m booking?
Yes. We are only able to schedule couples therapy appointments once both partners have agreed to participate. Therapy works best when both people come with openness and a shared intention to understand each other.
If you are ready but your partner is not, that’s okay. You can still take the first step by downloading our free guide to learn how to invite your partner to therapy in a way that feels safe and caring. Download the Free Guide
If you are ready but your partner is not, that’s okay. You can still take the first step by downloading our free guide to learn how to invite your partner to therapy in a way that feels safe and caring. Download the Free Guide
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare.
No insurance? Ask about our sliding scale options with bilingual therapists.
Start healing
Meet Our Bilingual Couples Therapist
Our Chicago-based therapists offer culturally grounded therapy that honors language, identity, and intergenerational healing. We center the unique experiences of Latinx individuals navigating bicultural life, family dynamics, systemic stress, and the desire to thrive—not just survive.