Paula J. Butler, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. in the Greater Chicago area, who loves empowering individuals and couples to create emotionally thriving, authentic, and meaningful relationships. She fully believes that a healthy sense of "self" and relationship health have every and thing to do with each other, when one part hurts or heals, so does the other. She holds a special place in her heart for adult survivors of emotional, psychological/narcissistic abuse, betrayal, and for high conflict couples, those who have a desire for deep connection, but feel stuck, anxious, and frustrated in their significant relationships. What began as her own mission towards wholeness became a passion and calling to accompany others on their journey to love and be loved. Her goal is to create a safe space for others to cultivate their courage and curiosity to explore the deeper places that hold the secrete to meaningful relationships. Paula, encourages smiles, connection and vulnerability! She welcomes you to contact her for a complimentary consultation and to answer any question you may have about her practice.