Jimmy Escobar
Phone: (630) 228-1095 x702
Email: Jimmy {at} thrivecouplescounseling.com
Clinical Focus: Couples Therapist
“We were hesitant to go back to couples counseling because we did not really connect with our previous therapist. But that changed with Jimmy. We connected with him so easily. He is compassionate, knowledgeable, and sensitive to the unique needs of each couple and their cultures.”
– Robbe & Lauren
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES
Communication | Divorce | Infidelity | Abuse | Trauma | First Responders | Spanish
EDUCATION & LICENSES
MA in Counselor Education (Marriage & Family Program)
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), Chicago, IL, December 2020
BA in Liberal Arts & Sciences (Psychology/Criminal Justice Majors, Sociology Minor)
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, IL, 2003
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
A MESSAGE FROM JIMMY
Most couples desire to have a relationship where they can be fully themselves and accepted by their partners without hiding or shame. The problem is couples who are disconnected and ignore conflict often end up in a relationship that feels lonely, cold, and detached. And this often leads to miscommunication, a loss of trust and intimacy, and potentially the ending of the relationship.
I believe couples can overcome these hardships and, with therapy, can have a marriage that’s loving, secure, and full of trust.
I know how scary it is to think you are going to ruin a relationship with someone you love and care deeply about. I also understand how hard and scary it is to allow ourselves to be vulnerable to our partners.
That’s why I help individuals and couples grow their communication skills, increase their capacity for intimacy, and to explore possible “blind spots” that may be causing them to self-sabotage their relationship.
So, if you’re lacking sexual intimacy, if you’re tired of having the same arguments, and if you’re afraid of where your relationship is heading, schedule an appointment today. I can help.
Mansplaining Couples Counseling
Let’s be honest, many men have very strong fears associated with opening up to their partners about their emotions. We can run into a building on fire, charge into a school with an active shooter, jump out of airplanes and climb mountains, but we can be deathly afraid of discovering and showing our feelings.
3 Ways to Make Your Marriage Dance
Over time, once the “honeymoon period” ends, maybe a few kids have joined the family, marriages can start to feel mundane, tiresome, routine, and dare I say – even boring. Partners can sometimes feel stuck and not know the steps needed to rekindle their lost connections.
– Sharon Park Family