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Headshot of Chloe Udell, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Chloe Udell

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
In Person in Chicago
Online in Illinois
Headshot of Chloe Udell, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderWhiteHeterosexualAgnosticismNeurodivergent, Living with a chronic disease, Gen Z
Location
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Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAttachment issuesTraumaCouples
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietySelf-EsteemSexuality Based IssuesCommunication issuesIdentity developmentLife transitions
Treatment Approaches
Family Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyFeminist TherapyHumanistic TherapyMulticultural TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyThe Gottman Method
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUMRBlue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisMeritain HealthOptumUnitedHealthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
Couples Counseling:$180
Individual Therapy:$180
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Chloe Udell, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, 208.001374 is practicing under the supervision of Kathryn Wax (Illinois, Licensed Psychologist, 071.008160) at Lincoln Park Psychology.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsGottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2Prepare/Enrich Facilitator CertificationPesi Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Training
Education
Northern Illinois University, Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2025
Northern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, 2023
Work HistoryBuilding a therapeutic relationship often starts with understanding how a therapist’s background shapes the way they show up in the room. My journey into clinical work began with a deep curiosity about how our social environments and family histories impact who we are today. This foundation led me to pursue a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, where I specialized in how relationships function, grow, and sometimes get stuck. During my graduate training, I focused heavily on the Gottman Method and Prepare/Enrich programs. These gave me a structured, research-backed lens for helping couples navigate conflict and build stronger foundations. However, I knew that logic alone doesn't always heal a relationship, which is why I sought out specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This approach is central to how I work now; it’s about moving past surface-level arguments to reach the deeper emotional needs underneath. Since beginning my practice in the Lincoln Park and Wrigleyville areas, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse caseload of individuals, couples, and families. My experience in these settings has allowed me to integrate several "lenses" into my work: Family Systems & History: I look at the "big picture" of your life. Often, the patterns we struggle with today were actually survival strategies we learned growing up. Trauma-Informed Care: I prioritize creating a space where you feel safe and in control, acknowledging how past hurts can show up in your current body and mind. A Humanistic Approach: At the end of the day, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role isn't to "fix" you, but to collaborate with you. Through hundreds of hours of direct clinical work and ongoing supervision, I’ve refined a style that is warm and empathetic but also grounded in science. Whether I’m working with a couple trying to reconnect or an individual navigating a major life transition, my goal is to help you understand the "why" behind your feelings so we can work together on the "how" of moving forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Chloe Udell, AMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.