Erin Debono, LMFT

(She/Her)

Therapy for adults and couples seeking deeper understanding and connection.

If you’re hoping to understand yourself more clearly, improve communication, or feel more connected in your relationships, therapy can be a powerful place to start. I work with adults (22+) and couples who want to make sense of their experiences, strengthen relationships, and build more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.

Specialties:

  • Communication and relational patterns
  • Attachment patterns and relationship dynamics
  • Self-esteem and self-worth
  • Trauma and trauma recovery
  • Identity exploration and development

What to Expect

Sessions typically begin with a check-in and a look at what’s felt most important since our last meeting. We may reflect on recent experiences, notice patterns that emerge over time, or continue a conversation from a previous session. My approach is more open-ended and I value following what you bring into the room, trusting that insight can naturally unfold as we explore what’s coming up for you together.  In the first session, we’ll get to know one another, talk through what brings you to therapy, and outline initial goals, without rushing or over-structuring. I don’t assign a lot of homework, though I may occasionally suggest reflection, communication exercises (especially for couples), or resources that fit what we’re exploring.

We Might Be a Fit If You Feel…

  • Stuck in recurring patterns with a partner or spouse, particularly related to communication
  • Motivated to process challenging relationships or life events
  • Curious about building deeper understanding of yourself

A Little About Me

I believe that at our core, we’re all oriented toward connection. When we understand behaviors, especially those we feel shame about, as attempts to seek safety, love, or belonging, real change becomes possible. My work draws from insight-oriented and attachment-based approaches, and I’m Level 1 & 2 Gottman Method certified and a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. I also have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ and kink community, including trans and gender-diverse clients, as well as clients practicing polyamory/consensual non-monogamy.

I was born and raised in Metro Detroit (which is an important personality trait of mine) and now live in Chicago. In my free time, I enjoy browsing Facebook Marketplace and relaxing with my dog, Goose. If you’re ready to explore your relationships and inner world with curiosity and compassion, I’d love to get started!

I may not be the best fit for clients seeking exclusively behavioral interventions or specialized treatment such as CBT or DBT.

If you’re ready to explore your patterns, strengthen your relationships, and feel more connected to yourself and others, this work can support that process.

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