Coping With Holiday Stress & Loneliness During The Holiday Season
The holiday season is here in Chicago! Family gatherings, light festivals, federal holidays, and Friendsgiving are filling social calendars. Lakeview will be hosting the Wrigleyville Christkindlemarket, while the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will play its annual Merry, Merry. While this season is often exciting and joy-filled, it can also bring about feelings of stress and loneliness….
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…
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…
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Ghosting
Ghosting has emerged as a peculiar yet increasingly common phenomenon in the digital age, impacting relationships and emotional well-being. Have you ever been on a few dates with someone to have them never respond to communication again? Or built a virtual relationship with the intent to meet in person only to have the person block…
Considerations When Seeking a Neurodiversity Affirming and Inclusive Therapist
Neurodiversity is an important concept in understanding human brain function and behavior and – understanding of its importance is growing! Neurodiversity acknowledges that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, are natural variations of the human experience. This perspective is a shift from traditional views that often pathologize these differences. For people who are…