Andrea Dindinger

Andrea Dindinger I help people create beautiful relationships even if you think it's not possible. I won’t eliminate your anxiety: I’ll help you befriend it. The anger.

I won’t cure your depression: I’ll help you discover what it’s teaching. You're not broken.... I’m Andrea Dindinger, LMFT. For 15 years I have specialized in helping people create meaningful, fulfilling intimate relationships. I love working with motivated people who are really ready to see some real change in their lives. Sometimes that means helping couples navigate the rough waters of distance, arguing, or betrayals. Sometimes that means helping individuals figure out who they are, and who they’re looking for, and what they won’t settle for anymore. My parents divorced when I was a teenager, and I went on to experience my own divorce at 32. I had no idea when I was going through all that pain that divorce would come to be my greatest teacher. I can empathize with every part of a relationship on the brink. I’ve been through the fear. The feelings of failure. And...I came out the other side to find love again and create a happy family, so I can also empathize with the hope, the excitement, the near-disbelief that life can come around and reward you with such a gift after you’ve been through so much pain. I’m passionate about connection. And to a person, my clients will tell you that I’m invested and energetic and caring and engaged. I believe that our patterns make sense and have wisdom in them. I love helping people bring the unconscious to light, and helping them learn to be guided by a deep, heartfelt wisdom inside. If you’re ready to do the work, call me. If you want to to figure out why love hasn’t worked out for you, or what you should do next in your relationship, or how to get past that deep down fear that you are marked and marred and unworthy, call me.

03/07/2026

Whether it’s your hormones or something else, be up front with the people you love about how you’re feeling and to set expectations about communication. This is how we learn to understand each other and prevent arguments!
Want more communication tips to keep the healthy love moving forward? I’m writing weekly in my Substack — Follow “Love Forward” through the link in my bio or drop NEWSLETTER in the comments and I’ll send it right to you.

Take good care! I’m rooting for you.

03/05/2026

Showers before BJs?! What’s your take?

03/03/2026

For 21 days I practiced doing small positive inputs to my relationship every single day.

Not only did my husband Chris and I get closer and start truly liking each other again, but I also noticed the relationship with our kids improved, too. Our whole household felt closer and more connected. Chores flowed better. Conflicts got resolved quicker. And it all started with very tiny daily gestures - some of which he didn’t even know I was doing!

It made such an impact that I turned this into a simple email series you can implement yourself - Drop EXPERIMENT in the comments and I’ll send you a link to my 21-Day Relationship Reset Experiment for free!

I’m also writing weekly in my Substack about ways to keep those positive relationship habits flowing. Follow “Love Forward” through the link in my bio or drop NEWSLETTER in the comments and I’ll send it right to you.

Take good care! I’m rooting for you.

02/28/2026

I’m so passionate about helping couples learn the skills to communicate better and understand each other more. Join me for weekly insights and pratical guidance to keep the healthy love moving forward. Drop NEWSLETTER in the comments and I’ll connect you!

02/25/2026

This might sound easier said than done, but the number one thing you can do to improve your marriage is to have the tough conversations. Do it before resentment builds up, do it before the next thing happens, just do it!

Your kids aren’t learning about love from what you say.They’re learning from what you do every single day.Gottman resear...
02/25/2026

Your kids aren’t learning about love from what you say.

They’re learning from what you do every single day.

Gottman research shows successful couples need 5 positive interactions for every 1 negative during conflict - and 20:1 in everyday life.

If your kids are watching and learning from you, those numbers matter even more.

I gave myself a 21-day experiment last month - small positive inputs to my relationship every single day. Chris and I got closer, started truly liking each other again.

But what surprised me? Our relationship with the kids improved too. The whole household felt more connected. Chores flowed easier. Conflicts resolved faster.

I turned this into a free email series - the 21-Day Relationship Reset Experiment. Daily suggestions for those small but mighty practices that make everything feel better.

Drop EXPERIMENT in the comments and I’ll send you the link.

In the carousel, I share my top 5 practices for modeling a healthy relationship (and hitting those Gottman numbers):

✔️ Dance parties in the kitchen ✔️ Showing affection that matters ✔️ Finding joy in small things (even chores) ✔️ Loving what you’re doing personally ✔️ Having moments just for you as a couple

What positive input could you add to your relationship today?

02/23/2026

Breaking up is a delicate process, especially when you share community. But being direct is important to set expectations and avoid awkwardness going forward. Have the hard conversations - they are worth it! I’m out here rooting for you.

02/21/2026
02/18/2026

It’s time to replace guilt with gratitude! Share this with your partner or friend who needs to hear it.

02/15/2026

Eeeeek! In this week’s newsletter I shared a super embarassing story about a time when I lost it on my kids while I was driving.

I’m sharing it because my son’s reaction was such an amazing example of what modeling healthy communication can do.

Get the full story on my Substack! LInk in bio or comment NEWSLETTER and I’ll send it over 💌

02/12/2026

If Valentine’s Day is bringing up how disconnected you really feel, it might be time to bring it up. See what one simple conversation could do.

Need a little more guidance? Comment EXPERIMENT and I’ll send you my free Relationship Reset email series to give you daily nudges that will make a big difference in how you and your spouse relate.

02/12/2026

If Valentine’s Day feels like pressure, why not change up the plan? My husband and I made a pact to celebrate on the 15th and it just feels so much better. Beyond the day itself, remember it’s about so much more than just that one day. Share this with your spouse and see what you can come up with!

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