Stages of Grief: What to Expect and What to Do
The impermanence of life means that it’s a natural part of the human experience to face a sense of loss. This can come in many forms and evoke a wide range of emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, longing, or a mix of both positive and negative feelings. The grieving process is unique to each…
Attachment Style in Relationships
An attachment style explains the way people form and maintain emotional bonds with others. Attachment Theory has been widely studied and applied in the field of psychology, including by Chicago therapists and our Lakeview psychologists, and it has been found to have a significant impact on our relationships as well as our mental and emotional…
9 Questions to Improve Your Relationships
Relationships are a fundamental aspect of human experience, and they can bring us immense joy and fulfillment. However, as with any aspect of life, they can also be challenging and require effort to maintain. Putting in the work to improve your relationships can be quite rewarding, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to…
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…