Couples Therapy and Relationship Counseling near Aurora, IL

We don't just listen. We teach the skills, assign the homework, and help you build something that actually lasts.

Something brought you here. Maybe your relationship has been running on empty for a while and you're not sure whether to keep trying or let go. Maybe you're carrying something from your past that keeps showing up in your present. Maybe you've been the one holding everything together for so long that you've lost track of what you actually need.

You might not be in a relationship right now, or maybe you are but your partner wont join you in therapy, either way something feels off and you cannot quite name it. Perhaps you keep ending up in the same dynamic with different people, or you are trying to find your footing again after something painful.

Whatever it is, you don't have to have it figured out before you call us. You just have to be willing to do the work. That's exactly where we start.

Solid Foundations Therapy provides couples therapy, individual therapy, and relationship counseling to clients in Aurora, IL and the surrounding communities. Our office is located in Downers Grove, approximately 20 miles from Aurora, and we offer secure telehealth sessions for clients throughout Illinois who prefer to meet from home.

We specialize in romantic relationships. That means affair recovery, discernment counseling, LGBTQ+ affirming couples therapy, divorce recovery, co-parenting coaching, and individual therapy for people who want to understand their patterns and build something better. We use the Gottman Method alongside EFT, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches. Every session has a purpose. You will leave with something concrete to practice before we meet again.

For Aurora residents who prefer to work with a Spanish-speaking therapist, Mariana Torres, ALMFT is available and currently accepting new clients. Mariana brings warmth, clinical skill, and a genuine understanding of the cultural dynamics that shape relationships and family life in the Aurora community.

Lets work together to give you the skills and tools to reach your goals.

Why Aurora Chooses Solid Foundations Therapy

  • Specialists in modern relationship dynamics

  • Telehealth that’s secure, convenient, and flexible

  • Therapists who blend warmth with actionable insight

  • Services tailored for your values, needs, and lifestyle

Aurora residents don’t need to sacrifice quality for convenience — with us, you can have both.

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 Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy near Aurora, IL

Solid Foundations Therapy serves clients in Aurora, IL through in-person sessions at our Downers Grove office and via telehealth throughout Illinois.

  • Solid Foundations Therapy provides couples therapy to clients in Aurora, IL, including residents of the 60505 and 60506 zip codes. Sessions are available in person at our Downers Grove office or via secure telehealth for clients who prefer to meet from home.

  • Therapy is located at 4932 Main St in Downers Grove, IL, approximately 20 miles from Aurora. For clients who prefer not to make the drive, we offer telehealth sessions throughout Illinois that are just as effective as in-person therapy for most presenting concerns.

  • Yes. Solid Foundations Therapy has a Spanish-speaking therapist available for Aurora-area clients. Mariana Torres, ALMFT provides individual and relationship therapy in Spanish and is currently accepting new clients. To request a Spanish-speaking therapist, please note that preference when you submit your appointment request.

  • Solid Foundations Therapy offers couples therapy, affair recovery, discernment counseling, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, consensual non-monogamy support, individual relationship therapy, dating therapy, breakup and divorce recovery, parenting therapy, co-parenting communication coaching, collaborative divorce coaching, and maternal mental health support. All services are available via telehealth to Aurora residents.

  • Yes. Solid Foundations Therapy offers secure video telehealth for clients throughout Illinois, including Aurora. Telehealth is equally effective for most of the services we offer, including couples therapy, individual therapy, and relationship counseling. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection.