by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Mar 24, 2026 | attachment, Couples therapy, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Health, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy
Understanding Attachment Theory: How Early Bonds Shape Our Lives Attachment theory is one of the most powerful frameworks we have for understanding how relationships influence our emotional world. First developed by psychologist John Bowlby, the theory explains how...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Oct 12, 2025 | attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy
How Family Therapy Helps Families in Orland Park, Illinois Family therapy can be a powerful way for families to work through challenges, deepen relationships, and find healthier ways of interacting. For families in Orland Park, Illinois, access to local counseling...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Jul 28, 2025 | Anxiety, attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Depression, Homewood IL therapist
If you’re wondering whether couples therapy will help your relationship, you’re not alone. It’s a common question, and the answer is both hopeful and honest: *yes, couples therapy can help—*if both partners are open to the process and willing to grow...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Oct 27, 2024 | attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Therapy
We use communication daily for a variety of reasons, to schedule, problem solve, and answer questions. One of the most important ways that couples can use communication is to help them connect emotionally. The prepare/enrich program for couples offers many exercises...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Dec 13, 2022 | attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Homewood IL therapist, Uncategorized
If you’re wondering whether couples therapy will help your relationship, you’re not alone. It’s a common question, and the answer is both hopeful and honest: *yes, couples therapy can help—*if both partners are open to the process and willing to grow...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Apr 12, 2019 | communication, attachment, Couples therapy
Understanding Boundaries Understanding, developing, setting and following boundaries is a vital part in having healthy and productive relationships whether they are work, intimate, family or friend relationships. At times, it can be difficult to both set and...
