The Benefits of Teletherapy: Why It’s a Game-Changer for Mental Health
Have you ever wondered if there’s an easier, more flexible way to manage your mental health? Or maybe you’re an LGBT person in rural Illinois that doesn’t have LGBT affirming therapists close? Or maybe you work in Chicago, but need to fit therapy in between your work meetings? If so, you’re not alone. As the…
Navigating Family Relationships Among Political Differences
Chicago, known for its historically deep Democratic roots (including hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention), is home to residents with widely varying political views. Moreover, residents of Chicago and their families, many of whom are in the Chicago suburbs and scattered throughout the country, represent wide divides in political ideology. In this polarized climate, political…
Why Setting Boundaries Reduces Anxiety and Enhances Confidence
In Chicago, anxiety is a prevalent issue for many residents, driven by a unique blend of urban stressors, social dynamics, and economic pressures. Social anxiety is common, as the dense population necessitates frequent interactions, while the competitive job market in Chicago contributes to work-related anxiety. Additionally, the cultural diversity across Chicago’s neighborhoods presents unique challenges. …
Healing Attachment Wounds through Therapeutic Techniques
Have you ever felt a deep sense of fear or anxiety about being abandoned, even in stable relationships? Do you find it challenging to trust others or open up emotionally? Perhaps you experience intense emotional reactions to perceived slights or rejections? Confused as to why you feel what you do? Understanding attachment and ways of…
Preparing for Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS therapy) is a transformative, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that helps people to understand themselves differently and heal past psychological wounds. Developed by Chicagoan, Richard Schwartz, in the 1980s, IFS therapy posits that each person possesses a complex system of sub-personalities, or “parts,” along with a core Self. These parts…