
Discover a New Path
With a mix of compassion, curiosity, and humor, we turn insights into meaningful change
We are couple and family therapists who work with individuals, couples, and families. We work with clients to deepen their understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their families, identify what is and is not working well for them, and use this newfound understanding to create meaningful change. We bring a sense of humor, compassion, and curiosity to help build insight and foster change.

Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.
-Mr. Rogers
What sets us apart
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Relational Growth
Meaningful Change
Compassion
Curiosity
Humor
Collaboration
Support
Creativity
Authenticity
Empowerment
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We take a systemic approach to working with individuals, couples, and families, recognizing that everyone’s experiences are interconnected. Using a systems perspective, we look beyond just the individual, couple, or child to explore the dynamics that influence your relationships, communication, and overall well-being.
We believe that personal growth, relationship issues, and family dynamics are best understood in the context of these connections. Whether you're focusing on your personal journey, navigating couplehood, or working through family challenges, we help you see how each part of your system impacts the whole. By using this broader lens, we guide you toward deeper understanding, healthier patterns, and stronger connections across all areas of your life.
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We believe that ongoing education, advanced training, and regular consultation sets us apart. By continually deepening our expertise, we stay at the forefront of evidence-based approaches, ensuring our clients receive the most current, effective care. This commitment allows us to provide specialized, well-rounded support, tailored to each client’s unique needs, whether they are navigating complex family dynamics, trauma recovery, or relationship challenges. Ongoing learning and consultation enhance our ability to deliver the highest quality therapy, helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Our services
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Together, we'll turn insights into meaningful change, helping you develop the skills and strategies needed to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity and in accordance with your own values.
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Couples therapy offers a safe space to explore your relationship dynamics and create meaningful change to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen your bond.
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Family therapy creates a supportive environment to navigate family dynamics, improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen connections within your family.
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We offer premarital preparation sessions to help engaged couples build a strong foundation for their future. Using evidence-based tools like PREPARE/ENRICH, we guide partners in exploring important topics such as communication, conflict resolution, finances, extended family, and shared values. Together, we work to enhance connection and prepare for a healthy, lasting marriage.
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As both a marriage and family therapist and trained mediator, I offer prenuptial agreement mediation to help couples create clear, thoughtful agreements that reflect their shared values. Through a collaborative, non-judgmental approach, I guide couples in addressing financial and relational expectations, ensuring a strong foundation for their future together.
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Divorce mediation is a collaborative process where a neutral mediator helps couples negotiate and resolve issues related to their separation such as finances, property and custody schedules. It focuses on open communication and finding mutually agreeable solutions.
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Nurturing Balance (created by co-owner Rachael and our colleague, Mollie) is a thoughtfully crafted workbook designed to empower couples during the perinatal period by addressing division of household labor and the mental load. This evidence-based framework fosters a supportive environment that helps mitigate the risks and intensity of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
We not only offer Nurturing Balance in session with perinatal clients, but also provide community and clinical education for other clinicians, perinatal health care professionals, and for couples and families.
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At Trailhead Therapy, we understand the importance of outstanding training, quality supervision, and regular peer consultation which is why we are committed to providing these resources to clinicians. We provide individual supervision and consultation services from our experienced and licensed professionals.
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Rachael and Mackenzie regularly present at conferences and lead community trainings and workshops. We are committed to delivering empirically validated, evidence-based content, enriched by clinical expertise and passion. Attendees consistently provide positive feedback, noting practical takeaways and clear implementation plans.
We offer workshops and trainings for mental health professionals, community partners, healthcare and school systems, and corporations.
We specialize in
Anxiety & depression
Perinatal mental health
Life transitions
Relationship issues
Sex and intimacy
Stress management
Emotion regulation
Trauma/PTSD
EMDR
Women’s issues
Religious trauma
Family therapy
Parenting
LGBTQ+
ADHD
Self-worth
Career concerns
Burnout
Grief and loss
Men’s issues
We serve
We offer virtual appointments for the Chicagoland area and state of Illinois
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In-person sessions at our Arlington Heights, IL office for clients in the northwest suburbs, including:
Arlington Heights
Barrington
Buffalo Grove
Cary
Crystal Lake
Dundee
Elgin
Geneva/St. Charles
Glenview
Hoffman Estates
Lake Zurich
Libertyville
Mount Prospect
Palatine
Park Ridge
Rolling Meadows
Schaumburg
Vernon Hills
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