What To Expect During Divorce Counseling & Benefits
Divorce is an emotionally turbulent period, stirring up a multitude of feelings, ranging from liberation to heartbreak, and often, divorce counseling is a great ruder for the turbulence! Divorce often drives individuals to explore different avenues for emotional relief and growth. One such pathway is individual therapy for divorce, which can provide invaluable assistance during…
Trauma Therapy: Types of Trauma-Specific Treatments
The experience of trauma is an almost universal experience. Whether you’ve experienced chronic trauma over long periods of time (e.g., childhood trauma, intimate partner violence) or more acute experiences (e.g., car accidents, acts of violence) the mental and physical health outcomes of trauma can affect interpersonal relationships and even out physiological processes. Seeking therapy…
Common Reasons Why People Go to Counseling
Perhaps you are considering therapy with a Chicago counselor but you are not sure exactly how to pursue it or where to even begin. Maybe you think your issues are not important enough for counseling in Chicago. There are several common reasons why people seek counseling and each of them is deeply personal. Whatever reason…
What Kind of Therapist Do I Need?
Finding a therapist in Chicago can be confusing and even challenging. There’s a wide range of mental health therapists in the city, each one unique in their own approach, specialty, and education. So, if you’re considering starting therapy, whether that’s in person or online, your first big question might be, “What type of mental health…
11 Myths and Facts about Anxiety
There continues to be a stigma around mental health, particularly anxiety therapy, which often leads to anxiety not being openly discussed. This lack of dialogue fosters misunderstandings and ongoing myths about anxiety. These misconceptions not only misinform the public but also create barriers that prevent individuals from seeking care. By understanding and addressing these myths,…