Family Therapy & Couples Counseling in Frankfort, IL
Strengthen Connections. Heal Together. Grow as One.
Family Therapy and Couples Counseling take a systemic approach to healing—recognizing that our relationships profoundly shape our emotional wellbeing. Whether between partners, parents and children, or entire families, these sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflict, and fostering empathy. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, we help clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and guide them toward healthier, more supportive ways of relating. Every relationship has the potential for growth when given the right tools and understanding.
How Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Works
Systemic therapy views emotional challenges not as one person’s “problem,” but as part of a larger relationship dynamic. By exploring how family members influence and respond to each other, we uncover ways to restore balance and connection.
Therapists use evidence-based techniques drawn from approaches such as:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – to build secure emotional bonds and reduce conflict.
Gottman Method – to improve communication, repair trust, and foster intimacy.
Structural Family Therapy – to strengthen boundaries and clarify roles within the family system.
Narrative and Solution-Focused Techniques – to promote understanding and shared goals.
Each session provides a safe space for honesty, healing, and rebuilding trust.
Who Can Benefit from Family or Couples Therapy
These approaches are ideal for:
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Couples facing communication issues, infidelity, or emotional disconnection
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Families navigating conflict, parenting stress, or life transitions
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Blended families adapting to new relationships or roles
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Individuals seeking to understand relationship patterns within their family system
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Parents and adolescents struggling to connect or communicate effectively
By addressing the system as a whole, therapy promotes empathy, teamwork, and emotional safety for everyone involved.
Your Family & Couples Therapy Specialists at Full Circle
Recommended Therapist: Alyson LoVerde, LSW
Alyson specializes in helping individuals and families rebuild trust, establish boundaries, and rediscover joy in their relationships. Her compassionate approach is rooted in understanding the emotional systems that influence connection, particularly for couples and survivors of domestic or relational trauma.
“Alyson helps clients transform conflict into connection, guiding families and couples toward mutual respect and healing.”
Other Supporting Therapists:
Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC – Skilled in mindfulness and interpersonal strategies, useful for integrating psychodynamic insight into day-to-day coping.
Kristine Cain, LCPC – Works with couples and adult families using trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approaches to improve emotional awareness and intimacy.
What to Expect During Family or Couples Therapy
In your first session, your therapist will help identify key goals—such as improving communication, rebuilding trust, or creating shared understanding. Sessions often include exploring family patterns, practicing active listening, and learning tools for emotional regulation. While conflict may arise, your therapist will guide the conversation safely and productively. Over time, families and couples often notice greater harmony, deeper empathy, and renewed closeness.
Begin Family or Couples Therapy in Frankfort, IL
If your relationships feel strained or communication has broken down, help is available. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our experienced therapists offer a supportive and compassionate environment to help couples and families reconnect. Together, we can rebuild the foundation of understanding and respect that allows every member to thrive.
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