Marriage counseling and couples therapy in Aurora.

Practical, evidence-based support for couples navigating conflict, disconnection, transition, or rebuilding trust.

Roots to Branches offers marriage counseling and couples therapy through our Aurora office, with specialized support from Gottman-trained therapist Kendall (KJ) Banks.

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Relationship support

Rebuilding connection starts with understanding the cycle.

Every relationship experiences cycles of conflict, disconnect, and misunderstanding. When these cycles start to repeat, it can leave both partners feeling isolated or exhausted. Couples therapy provides a dedicated, structured space to slow down, examine these patterns, and build healthier habits.

At Roots to Branches, our couples therapy is grounded in the Gottman Method. We focus on helping you and your partner strengthen your foundation of friendship, manage conflict constructively, and create shared meaning. Whether you are navigating a major transition, rebuilding trust, or wanting to address communication disconnects, we provide practical, relational tools to help you move forward together.

Couples counseling Aurora

Meet our couples therapist.

Kendall (KJ) Banks is trained in Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 and provides couples counseling at our Aurora office.

Kendall KJ Banks

MS, LPC

Support for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and men's mental health.

Marriage & couples
Gottman Method
Child & play therapy
Teen & adult therapy

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What brings couples in

Support for communication, conflict, and connection.

Couples seek therapy for various relationship needs, from early premarital alignment to rebuilding after major stress.

Communication disconnects

Feeling unheard, repeating the same arguments without resolution, or experiencing emotional distance.

Trust and repair

Rebuilding intimacy, safety, and trust after betrayal, infidelity, or long-term detachment.

Life transitions

Adjusting to parenthood, career shifts, empty nesting, or other changes that stress the relationship.

Aurora Office

Couples therapy is available at our Aurora office.

Couples counseling is offered in-person at our Aurora office and via telehealth. Molly Westfall handles initial intake calls to verify availability, scheduling, and fit for your needs.

Aurora 2000 W Galena Blvd, Suite 308, Aurora, IL 60506 Wheaton 2100 Manchester Rd, Suite 503-1 (Building A), Wheaton, IL 60187

Related support

Supporting the whole family tree.

Relationship health is closely connected to individual well-being and family systems.

Common questions

Before you request an appointment.

What is the Gottman Method?

The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy based on over 40 years of research. It focuses on disarming conflicting verbal communication, increasing intimacy, respect, and affection, removing barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy, and creating an increased empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.

Do you offer couples therapy online?

Yes. Telehealth couples therapy is available for residents of Illinois when clinically appropriate, though in-person sessions at our Aurora office are often recommended for initial assessments.

Do we need to be married to attend couples therapy?

No. We work with couples at all stages of commitment, including dating, engaged, cohabiting, married, or navigating co-parenting dynamics.

How long does couples therapy take?

The duration varies depending on your specific goals and the patterns you wish to work through. We focus on teaching practical skills so you can become self-reliant in managing conflict and maintaining your connection.

Begin

Take a steady step toward repair.

Request an appointment and our intake team will clarify fit, availability, and next steps for you and your partner.

Request An Appointment Call (630) 277-9437