Meet Us

• We are an experienced team of Masters level Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Coaches expertly assisting with all areas of your relationships.  

• RelationshipStore therapists are passionate about what they do and motivated to help you become your best self.​

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• RelationshipStore’s talented and collaborative therapists and coaches will help you to heal from the pain and struggle you are experiencing now and create a healing plan for success.

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Whether you are looking to overcome depression, calm anxiety, manage your anger, improve communication, set goals or find more harmony in your relationship, RelationshipStore will support and guide you on your path towards a more fulfilling life.

​You will improve communication skills, assertiveness, stress management and effectiveness at home, work and all areas of your life by working with a RelationshipStore counselor.

​Our Staff

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TIM O'DONOHUE, LCPC

Areas of Specialization

• Relationships – 25 years of experience with Couples & Marriage Counseling–Dynamic Mapping & Integration, Gottman, EFT, IMAGO
• Self-Actualization -Specialize in work to help people become their best-self in thought, feeling, word and action. 
• Trauma - Over 20 years of experience Working with Complex Trauma Clientele
• Anger Management-Effective and Organized Approach, trained and experienced in several modalities including ACT
• ​Addiction - CADC trained 

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Tim O’Donohue is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He has 25 + years of experience specializing in couples & marriage counseling, trauma, anger-management domestic violence prevention & intervention, and addiction.

 He has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and speech communication from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana and his Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Benedictine University.

​Tim is the author of the 30 Days to Right your Relationship book & workbook and Ten Steps to Better Living, a guide to positive relationships. He has also developed and created The Conflict Navigator app for couples. Tim has led training workshops for the Chicago Police Department, the Archdiocese of Chicago, and numerous other groups and agencies in the Chicago area on topics of domestic violence, substance abuse, and positive relationships.
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 Tim is a Reiki Master and trained in several other holistic Eastern approaches. He is an avid learner and consistently works on building his strengths and learning new approaches in order to provide a consistently unique and effective approach to his clients.

When Tim is not working, he enjoys exercising, reading, playing piano and guitar, meditating and finding new and unique experiences.
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Tim's Approach
Tim is very genuine and present in every session. He will get to know you and create safety and confidence quickly. He adeptly balances the emotional and logical work of the session as he collaboratively works with you to help you heal past wounds, feel confident and positive about who you are, and create a hopeful and motivating atmosphere to find and pave the pathway to your Best Self.

​What you can expect
"I will use a combination of research-based and effective approaches, tailored to your individual needs. You will experience me as real and relatable with a sense of humor. Together we will create a plan for your life that will improve your reality and enlighten you about how the various elements of the plan interact with one another"

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KATIE ALLEN, LCSW

Areas of Specialization

• Relationships
• Couples/Marriage
• Families
• Women’s Issues
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief 
• Executive Functioning

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Katie Allen, LCSW, is a therapist ​who provides individual, couples and family counseling.

Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Indiana University in Bloomington. She is passionate about guiding individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, whole person approach.

She helps clients develop the skills needed for positive and impactful change both individually and within their relationships. She guides clients as they gain a better understanding of their own stories and how these shape their interactions with the world.
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Katie's Approach
"My approach is largely solution focused, and my hope is that you will walk away with the tools needed to have confidence in your ability to navigate all the relationships in your life. I believe that everyone has innate strengths which can be built upon to become the best version of yourself. It is important to me that I give you the validation and attention to these matters that is often missing in day to day life."

​What you can expect
"I will help you take a comprehensive look at all aspects of your life and use my passion for personal growth and development to support you as you implement real and positive change."

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KATIE CUNNINGHAM, MA, LPC

Areas of Specialization

• Depression
• Anxiety
• DBT
• Life Transitions  
• Identity/Self-Esteem
• Couples/Marriage

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Katie Cunningham, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has experience working in individual, group, and couples therapy. 

Katie graduated from Adler University with a Masters in Counseling Specializing in Sport and Health Psychology and received a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from Governor State University in University Park.

She is passionate about guiding individuals to live a fuller and more meaningful life.  Katie helps individuals acquire the courage to look within and develop a deeper connection to themselves. Through gaining self-awareness, she helps clients navigate through life's challenges with increased capacity to cope and improved overall wellness.      
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Katie's Approach
"I use a client-centered and emotion-focused approach.  I believe you are equipped to live a more meaningful and peaceful life than you have been, and it’s just a matter of taking the time and having the space to reflect on how various experiences influence behavior.  I work with you to uncover different emotions driving behavior and help you distinguish the good from the bad to develop healthier and more productive habits."

​What you can expect
"I allow a safe space for expression and offer questions, reflections, and interpretations to gain a deeper understanding of you.  Through collaboration, we will work to build the self-awareness and insight necessary to develop a deeper sense of self allowing space to maintain a more meaningful relationship to oneself and others."

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HEATHER BETH DUKE
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Areas of Specialization

• Helping couples & individuals navigate various issues such as:

​     -  Improving communication
     -  Rebuilding trust 
     -  Intimacy issues
     -  Adjusting to cohabitation
​     -  Reigniting the spark
     -  Divorce or trial separation

Heather Beth Duke, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, is passionate about working with couples and helping them grow. She has also helped countless individuals on their healing journey.

Using the knowledge she received in Gottman training, she is able to tailor her therapeutic approach to couples in distress.  In sessions with clients, she listens, teaches, and challenges both individuals and couples to deconstruct patterns of unhealthy communication that were modeled during their childhood. Heather recognizes that if we want to stay with our partner long-term, we need to learn how to express our deepest wants and needs. 

She received her Master's Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marital/Family therapy from Capella University. She has completed Level 1 and 2 of Gottman training and models much of her counseling approach after Virginia Satir.

As a lifelong follower of the Christian faith, Heather understands the importance of incorporating spirituality into sessions when requested by clients. When Heather's not in the office, she enjoys preparing home cooked meals! She developed her love for cooking at a young age by spending time in the kitchen with her grandma.

     

Heather's Approach
Heather gently uncovers the nature of the individual's systems and then listens reflectively and empathically. By giving the client space to ponder and reflect on their story, Heather is able to help them dig, grow, forgive, and eventually heal from childhood traumas that are affecting their adult relationships.

​What you can expect
"As a black marriage therapist in Burr Ridge, IL, I have a unique cultural lens that allows me to work with a diverse clientele. Whether it's with individuals or couples, I make sure to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients. This is crucial to giving them the courage to share their secrets and explore vulnerabilities. I personally know the struggles the black community has when tackling mental wellness & am committed to using my expertise so that all of my clients, regardless of ethnic background, can emerge stronger, wiser, and able to make the best possible decisions for their future."

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Kate Umbriaco
Licensed Clinical Counselor 

Areas of Specialization:
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• Anxiety
• Depression
• Addiction Issues
• Anger Management
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Couples/Marriage

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​Kate Umbriaco, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has experience working with both individuals and leading group therapy. Kate believes in joining clients where they are in their journey, and she knows that not every path towards improvement looks the same.

She works collaboratively with the individual to identify areas in which improvement is desired and helps develop a plan of action specifically tailored to achieve these goals. She will assist you in gaining confidence in implementing effective coping strategies and using tools to promote healthy growth and change.
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Kate graduated from Trinity Christian College with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago.
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• Kate’s Approach:
• "My approach is goal-oriented and rooted in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I’ll help you gain a deeper understanding of how your thoughts impact your emotions and behaviors. Together, we can identify maladaptive thought patterns, and explore how they are negatively impacting your feelings and actions.  By doing so, we can create a plan of action to challenge, modify, and replace negative thoughts.  We will build your skill sets and ensure that you have the essential tools you need to reach your wellness goals and improve your quality of life with confidence!"
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  What you can expect:​
• "I will provide an empathetic and empowering environment for you to explore your thoughts and guide you to discover how these beliefs and attitudes impact your emotional and behavioral responses.  You will gain new insights and a deeper understanding of yourself, while building upon the strengths you already bring to the therapeutic relationship." 
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Tiffany Stack
Clinical Counselor

Areas of Specialization:

• Body image issues
• Children/teen counseling
• Confidence building
• Disordered eating
• Life transitions
• Career counseling

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Tiffany Stack, Clinical Counselor, is our newest counselor here at RelationshipStore.  Prior to becoming a counselor, Tiffany was our intern and became an integral part of our team. In her time here, she found that she had a passion for working with clients to help build self-esteem, move past body image issues, and learn coping skills to handle difficult challenges they're facing.

She graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern Illinois University with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Tiffany obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Depaul University where she also worked as a research assistant. She conducted research on the benefits of expressing gratitude, the effects of social inclusion and exclusion, and eating disorders. 

When she’s not spending time at the office or studying, she enjoys running, cooking, crafting, and listening to her favorite musical artist, Elvis.

What you can expect:

“As a therapist, I vow to provide clients with a safe space that allows them to reach their fullest potential and become their best selves by using an understanding, eclectic approach and utilizing humor to heal.”

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At RelationshipStore, we will help you to see your life more clearly, create a plan and introduce tools to work through obstacles to produce healthier and happier outcomes.  ​

​A Friendly and Safe Place to Heal and Grow