Gaslighting: A Dangerous Relationship Issue
Many people in Chicago and Lakeview have heard the term gaslighting. In fact, many of our clients with anxiety talk about having had experiences being gaslighted that exacerbated their anxiety. Many LGBT clients discuss gaslighting experiences during the coming out process and navigating relationships with family. And, many people seeking therapy for a relationship issue…
Toolkit for Managing Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be incredibly overwhelming and frightening experiences that, without coping skills for anxiety, can leave you feeling helpless and out of control. Unfortunately, they are also relatively common, affecting millions of people each year. As a therapist for anxiety in Chicago, I see most of my clients have experienced at least one (if…
What Is Queer Affirming Therapy?
The mental health world has become increasingly accepting of LGBTQIA+ people, but queer affirming therapy remains an important consideration for many people seeking therapy! Let’s recall that The American Psychiatric Association (APA)did not officially stop considering homosexuality a mental illness until 1973, when it removed homosexuality from its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders…
Rewire Your Anxious Brain
Do you ever notice that you are more anxious than your friends? Wonder why that’s so? Anxiety impacts how we feel, but it also originates from and contributes to brain wiring! The exact causes of anxiety are not well understood, but a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors are thought to play a role. Anxiety…
7 Tips to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
It’s no secret that relationships are hard work and some relationship problems are inevitable. They require time, effort, and commitment to maintain. Even the strongest and most compatible couples will inevitably face challenges and obstacles along the way. However, what sets successful relationships apart from unsuccessful ones is the ability to navigate these relationship problems…