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Relationship and Marriage Counseling

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Michael Villarreal, Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling EMDR, LGBTQ, Prepare Enrich Facilitator

Michael Villarreal, LCPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Illinois #180010064


Clinical Director and Founder of Semillas Counseling PLLC.


My personal mission is my passion to create a safe and meaningful therapeutic experience, generating a greater sense of self-acceptance and self-awareness, to improve the quality of your relationships.  Working collaboratively with each couple, I strive to foster a deeper sense of intimacy, commitment, and connection that will last a lifetime.  I incorporate a caring, directive, solution-oriented approach to minimize the disconnection and expedite the healing process. 


I have been in the mental health field for over 12 years, working in a private practice setting for over 8 years with a strong emphasis in working with couples and families in distress.  


My approach incorporates training from the Evanston Family Therapy Center, Gottman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Couples Institute.  I am also trained in EMDR, a technique which can decrease symptoms and advance the therapeutic process.  I am also a Certified Trainer of Mental Health First Aid (Adult)  and also a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator.  


Education:  B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Community Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University.


Services available in English and Spanish.


Additionally, Michael provides supervision and hosts/facilitates clinical training for provisionally licensed therapists and counseling interns in the Chicagoland area to support their objectives toward developing their work with couples. Michael is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association.  He also serves on the board of the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.


Read my blog here.


Specialties include:   

  • Anxiety and Stress Management
  • Communication Challenges
  • Conflict Resolution 
  • Couples in Distress
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Depressive and Mood Disorders
  • Discernment Counseling 
  • EMDR / PTSD/ Complex Trauma
  • Gender & Sexual Identity Issues
  • Group Counseling 
  • Infidelity 
  • Intimacy Issues & Sex Therapy
  • LGBTQ Issues 
  • Multiculturalism 
  • Premarital Counseling 
  • Relationship and Marriage Counseling
  • Same-Sex Specialized Counseling
  • Sexual Identity 


Accepted Insurance:

  • Aetna Behavioral Health (including Student Assistance Program) 
  • BlueCross BlueShield - BlueChoice PPO
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Preferred PPO
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Blue Options/BlueChoice Options
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Participating Provider Organization
  • CIGNA Behavioral Health 
  • United Behavioral Health


Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Affiliate Provider:

  • All One Health 
  • ACI Specialty Benefits
  • Alliance Work Partners
  • Carebridge 
  • ESPYR
  • FEI Workforce Resilience
  • Integrated Behavioral Health 
  • KGA
  • Morneau Shepell 
  • New Directions Behavioral Health 
  • Reach 
  • Workplace Solutions

  

Michael has also been recipient of Merlin W. Schultz Professional Development Grants awarded by the Schultz Foundation for Advancing Counseling. The Schultz Foundation facilitates positive change by ensuring that counselors and organizations are equipped to handle the emotional and social needs facing families and individuals across Illinois. 


  • 2019 Recipient - Yearlong Training in Narrative Therapy offered by Evanston Family Therapy Center
  • 2017 Recipient – EMDR Training by the EMDR Institute, Inc. 

Conveniently Located in River North - Streeterville

 Speak with our relationship experts today.  All inquiries are strictly confidential. 

Michael Villarreal's Blog

Premarital Assessment

Michael incorporates the Prepare/Enrich Model in premarital, relationship and marriage counseling.  To learn more about this model click here.

 Speak with our relationship experts today.  All inquiries are strictly confidential. 

Therapy During COVID-19

 Semillas Counseling PLLC now offers telehealth sessions to clients as an alternative 

to an in-office visit,  which can enable you to connect with our clinicians 

while reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 or further illness.  

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Begin your journey today!

Christine Badger, LCPC North Center Chicago, Therapist

Christine Badger, LCPC

Michele Baldasti, Counselor

Michele Baldasti, Counselor

Michele Baldasti, Relationship, Marriage Counseling, Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling,

Michele Baldasti, Counselor

Michele Baldasti, Counselor

Michele Baldasti, Counselor

Cara Brigandi, Licensed Professional Counselor North Center Chicago IL

Cara Brigandi, LCPC

Michele Baldasti, Counselor

Frances Cruz, Counselor

Frances Cruz, Therapist at Semillas Counseling. North Center and River North Chicago

Frances Cruz, Counselor

Frances Cruz, Counselor

Frances Cruz, Counselor

Kit Elmer-DeWitt, LPC North Center Chicago

Kit Elmer-DeWitt, LPC

Frances Cruz, Counselor

Kit Elmer-DeWitt, LPC

Briar Gartner, LCSW, Telehealth Sessions

Briar Gartner, LCSW

Frances Cruz, Counselor

Kit Elmer-DeWitt, LPC

Begin your journey today!

Ally Macey, Therapist, Semillas Counseling PLLC

Ally Macey, Counselor

Marlene Mahon, Counselor

Ally Macey, Counselor

Brianna Keefe, Counseling Intern, River North Chicago

Brianna Keefe, Intern

Marlene Mahon, Counselor

Ally Macey, Counselor

Marlene Mahon, Counselor, North Center Chicago, IL

Marlene Mahon, Counselor

Marlene Mahon, Counselor

Marlene Mahon, Counselor

Stefanie Schenk, North Center, Chicago

Our Mission

Michael Villarreal, LCPC

Marlene Mahon, Counselor

Thomas Toles, River North, Chicago, IL

Thomas Toles, Intern

Michael Villarreal, LCPC

Michael Villarreal, LCPC

Michael Villarreal, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, River North and North Center Chicago

Michael Villarreal, LCPC

Michael Villarreal, LCPC

Michael Villarreal, LCPC

Ruby Zaragoza, LPC, In-person & Telehealth Video Services Available, North Center Chicago

Ruby Zaragoza, LPC

Ruby Zaragoza, LPC

Ruby Zaragoza, LPC

Semillas Counseling PLLC


737 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611


4001 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago IL, 60613


773 789-9775


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