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 – 20 years experience  with Couples & Marriage Counseling–Dynamic Mapping & Integration
• Self-Actualization -Specialize in work to help people become their best-self in thought, feeling, word and action. 
• Anger Management-Effective and Organized Approach, trained and experienced in several modalities
• Domestic Violence–State of Illinois PAIP Provider (40hr DV and 20 hr DV PAIP Compliant)
• Trauma - Over 15 years  experience Working with Complex Trauma Clientele
• Emotional Intelligence – Success Profiler (Conover) Provider
• Addiction - CADC trained , 5 Years Direct Experience

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Tim O’Donohue, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor  in the State of Illinois. He has 20 + years of experience specializing in couples counseling, domestic violence prevention & intervention, anger management, trauma-healing and overcoming addiction. Tim runs an emotional intelligence building program and is skilled in life planning and coaching.  He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in psychology and speech communication from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana and his Master’s degree in counseling psychology from Benedictine University. He developed and led a DCFS approved parenting workshop and a state accredited partner abuse intervention program. Tim is also the author of 30 Days to Right your Relationship for couples 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 created and ran after school programs for Chicago Public school kids, through this work he was recruited by the French-American Foundation to teach gang prevention and assist in the development of after school programs in Marseilles France.
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He has numerous television appearances and work as a guest expert on addiction treatment including appearances with Dr. Drew Pinsky and on ABC-7’s Fighting Words Program. “In order to get where we want to be, we must wholly and honestly understand and accept where we are now.” — Tim O’Donohue
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Tim's Approach
"I compassionately, carefully and intuitively collect information to guide you and work collaboratively with you to understand past effects on the present, your blind spots, your patterns and cycles with the goal of helping you create a healthier pathway for today and the future. Help you find and pave the pathway to your Best Self."

​What you can expect
"I will help you identify and understand the past and current influences and traumas that affect your life, help you discover how to heal and learn from them, and create a healthy pathway toward your goals."

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KATIE ALLEN, LSW

Areas of Specialization

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

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Katie Allen, LSW, is a therapist ​who provides, individual, couples and family counseling.
Katie is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Indiana University 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

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Katie Cunningham, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 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 help 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

• Couples and family work
• Empowering individuals to be better version of themselves through various self esteem and confidence building exercises
• Helping clients navigate various stages of life, such as:

​     -  Becoming a new parent
     -  Divorce
     -  Grief
     -  Dating
     -  Romantic relationship issues
     -  Cohabitation issues

Heather Beth Duke is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works from a systemic approach. Rather than focusing solely on the pathology of her client, Heather gently uncovers the nature of the individual's “systems” and then listens reflectively and empathically to the client's narrative.   Giving the client space to ponder and reflect on their story allows the individual to dig, grow, forgive, and eventually heal from childhood traumas that continue to plague their adult relationships. Heather has modeled Virginia Satir to tirelessly connect, communicate, and heal countless individuals.  Having completed her Masters Degree in Counseling with emphasis in Marital/Family therapy from Capella University, Heather has also received her Gottman Level 1 and Gottman Level 2 training which allows her to tailor her therapeutic approach to couples in distress.  

Heather’s greatest passion is to work with couples and empathically listen, teach,  and challenge them to deconstruct patterns of unhealthy communication.  Couples whose goal is to stay together for the long term need to learn how to express their deepest needs, wants, and desires. Sometimes it is difficult to tell one’s partner “I need and love you" or even "I don’t know how to love you.”  These unexpressed feelings can, over time, have far reaching consequences in a relationship.
     

Heather's Approach
"Because it is imperative to understand the operating system that are creating relationship tensions, I was trained to work from a systemic approach. Discovering the origin of these operating systems enables me to empathetically listen and explore how the power of forgiveness can be forged among these relationships. Having noted that Mother Teresa once said, “If you want to change the world, start with your family”, I infuse Feminist and Solution based concepts within session to determine clients' goals, assist with setting boundaries and teaching them how to advocate for themselves in relationships."

​What you can expect
"Through introspection and reflection, my clients can expect to heal, grow, and learn about their strengths. Creating a safe and non-judgmental space is crucial to giving them the courage to share their secrets and explore their vulnerabilities.  My goal is to be a steady and reassuring presence in order for my clients to emerge stronger, wiser, freer and better able to make good decisions for themselves and their families in the future."

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TRICIA RUITER
Visionary / Spiritual Guide / Intuitive Coach

Areas of Specialization

• Relationships
• Love
• Career
• ​Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief
• Trauma

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Tricia Ruiter is a Visionary/ Spiritual Guide/Intuitive Coach and provides individual, couples and family readings. Tricia is experienced and effective at creating an intuitive and accurate ocular connection to your past, present and future. This allows her to release the blockages that have been keeping you from moving forward. 
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Tricia's Approach
"My approach is warm and loving and I am a very empathic listener which keeps you at ease at the insight and messages I am going to offer.  I am personal, passionate and honest to my discernment and vision I have received."

​What you can expect
"I am able to connect to blocks within you and your soul that no longer serve you and offer ways to release them.  I am able to help in your healing process and offer insight of great things ahead for you."

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Kate Umbriaco
Licensed Clinical Counselor 

Areas of Specialization:
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Anxiety
Depression
Addiction Issues
Anger Management
CBT

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​Kate Umbriaco, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has experience working with both individuals and 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.
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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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