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Hello, I’m Dr. Dara Winley

Relationships shape the way we lead, communicate, belong, and grow. My work is helping people navigate those relationships with wisdom, clarity, and courage. As a therapist, professor, and consultant, I partner with individuals, professionals, and organizations to navigate conflict, strengthen relational leadership, and build healthier, more connected relationships.

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 About Dr.Winley

Dr. Dara Winley is a licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, speaker, consultant, writer, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor whose work focuses on helping individuals, professionals, and organizations navigate conflict, strengthen relational leadership, and build healthier relationships. She integrates clinical expertise, research, and practical strategy to help people move through complex relational challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Dr. Winley earned her master's and doctoral degrees from Drexel University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

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Work With Me

THERAPY
 

 

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Individual and couple therapy designed to help clients navigate life transitions, relationship challenges and patterns that impact emotional well-being and connection.

For healing, growth, and healthier relationships.

CONFLICT NAVIGATION
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A 90-minute consultation for professionals facing high-stakes conversations and complex relational challenges.

If you are preparing for a difficult conversation, navigating workplace conflict, or seeking clarity before making an important decision, this focused consultation provides strategic insight and practical next steps.

FRIENDSHIP COACHING

Helping adults build, strengthen, and navigate meaningful friendships.

Friendships can be one of life's greatest sources of support and one of its greatest challenges. Coaching is designed to help you cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections with confidence and intention.

SPEAKING & CONSULTING

Helping organizations strengthen relational leadership and navigate conflict with greater clarity.

Through workshops, trainings, keynote presentations, and organizational consultation, I partner with teams and leaders to build healthier communication, stronger relationships, and more effective conflict navigation.

"I believe in people taking time to invest in their growth"
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Awareness is critical to be sure, but it is not the path of growth, it is simply the gate

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Dr. Dara Winley

17 N Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60602

Contact

Interested in bringing Dr. Winley to your organization or event? Contact us to discuss speaking, workshops, or consulting opportunities.

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