Separation changes the relationship, but it doesn’t end the responsibility. You still share kids. You still have to talk. Co-parenting therapy is where many parents in Glen Ellyn turn when that gets hard.
Co-parenting therapy helps separated parents communicate more effectively by identifying patterns that trigger conflict and building healthier response habits. Sessions address unresolved issues from the relationship, conflict resolution, and trust repair, giving both parents guided tools to reduce tension during handoffs, scheduling, and everyday decisions involving their children.
At Healing Helps Therapy, Waseem Khalaf, MA, LCPC, works with separated parents who want to communicate better for their children’s sake. The sessions are structured, supportive, and focused on what actually moves things forward.
Finding a Way to Parent Together After Separation
Old conflict doesn’t disappear when a relationship ends. It follows both people into texts, handoffs, and small decisions that keep turning into arguments. That cycle is exhausting, and it affects the kids, too.
Co-parenting therapy gives both parents a guided space to break those patterns. Waseem helps you identify where communication breaks down and build habits that make the day-to-day feel less like a battle.
Why Communication Breaks Down After Separation
Most co-parenting arguments aren’t really about scheduling or decisions. They’re about unresolved hurt and reactive patterns that formed during the relationship. Neither person means to keep fighting. The pattern just hasn’t been interrupted yet.
When both people understand where those cycles start, they can catch them earlier. That’s the work we do in sessions, recognizing the trigger, slowing the reaction, and choosing a different response before things escalate.
What Sessions Actually Cover
Our couples counseling directly addresses communication issues, conflict resolution, trust repair, and co-parenting challenges. Waseem brings a culturally responsive approach, so your background and family values shape how the work gets done, not the other way around.
Sessions are available in person at 800 Roosevelt Rd, Building E, Suite 415 in Glen Ellyn. For parents in different parts of Illinois, secure telehealth is available through Therapy Appointment with no app download needed.
Who Co-Parenting Therapy Is Right For
Some parents come in early, before things get difficult, to build a solid communication foundation. Others come in after years of conflict that have started showing up in their children’s behavior. Both situations are worth addressing.
We serve adults and couples navigating separation and life transitions in Glen Ellyn and across Illinois. If your teenagers also need support, adolescent therapy is available separately so every member of the family has somewhere to go.
Scheduling and Insurance
We’re open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, including evenings. That makes it easier to find a time that works around work schedules and parenting arrangements without extra stress.
We accept Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna. Self-pay with a sliding scale is also available. Call (630) 360-2280 and we’ll check your benefits at no charge before your first session.
Start the Conversation Today
Taking the first step doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. It starts with a free 15-minute call where you share what you’re looking for and confirm Waseem is the right fit for both of you.
From there, you get set up in the TherapyAppointment portal, choose in-person or telehealth, and pick a time that works. Evenings and Saturdays are available. You can reach us by phone at (630) 360-2280, by email at waseem@healinghelpstherapy.com, or book directly through the client portal below.
FAQs
Do both parents need to attend sessions together?
Yes, in most cases. Co-parenting therapy is a joint session. Individual therapy is also available separately if either parent needs personal support.
Is co-parenting therapy covered by insurance?
We accept Medicaid, BCBS PPO, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna. Call (630) 360-2280 and we’ll verify your benefits for free.
Can we join sessions from different locations in Illinois?
Yes. Telehealth is available statewide through our HIPAA-compliant TherapyAppointment platform. Both participants must be in Illinois during the session.
What if things get tense during a session?
Waseem guides the conversation to keep it productive. The goal is working through difficult topics without returning to the same cycles.