Relationship Counseling for Teens & Adults in Evanston
Why do I keep ending up here?
You say yes when you mean no. You rehearse hard conversations—then avoid them. And the same frustrations keep showing up, with partners, parents, friends, and dates.
If your relationships feel draining or stuck, relationship counseling can help you see why—and what to do differently.
You don't need anyone else in the room
Relationship help doesn't have to mean couples counseling. Individual therapy for relationship issues focuses on the one person you can change: you.
When relationships feel hard
Maybe you:
Overanalyze texts and tone
Avoid conflict, then resent it
People-please until you're empty
Feel responsible for everyone's feelings
Struggle to set—or keep—boundaries
Repeat the same patterns with different people
You notice everything. A relationship therapist can help turn that awareness into something useful.
Every kind of relationship
Friendships. Shifting friend groups, falling-outs, fear of not fitting in. Friendship therapy helps you heal and build connections that feel mutual.
Dating. Dating therapy helps you notice what you're drawn to, what you tolerate, and how to show up as yourself.
Family. The peacekeeper. The responsible one. Family relationship counseling helps you step out of old roles. For teens, parents stay part of the process.
Partners. New, committed, or figuring it out—relationship counseling can help you communicate honestly and feel more secure.
Why patterns repeat
We learn how to do relationships long before we can name it. Strategies that once kept things steady—avoiding conflict, anticipating needs, staying in control—can leave you unseen or stuck. Insight alone won't change that. Relationship therapy gives you a place to practice something new.
How I help
I'm Amy Owen, and I've worked with tweens, teens, and adults for 14 years. My approach is relational: patterns that show up in your life often show up between us, so we can explore them in real time. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you act on your values—speaking up, setting a boundary, letting someone in.
My style is warm, curious, and collaborative, with room for humor. Relationship counseling with me isn't about blame. It's about understanding yourself well enough to choose differently.
What can change
Catch patterns as they happen
Say what you need, clearly
Set boundaries without the guilt spiral
Tolerate conflict and uncertainty
Trust your read on people
Start with a free 15-minute consult
Imagine saying what you need—and trusting the relationship can hold it. Ready to explore relationship counseling for yourself or your teen? Book a free 15-minute phone consult to ask questions and see if we're a fit. No pressure.