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Common Myths About Therapy and Why They’re Not True


Therapy, despite its proven effectiveness, is often misunderstood and shrouded in numerous, common myths. Misconceptions and myths about therapy can deter individuals from seeking the help they need. Let’s delve deeper into some of the common myths about therapy, debunking them and shining a light on the reality of therapeutic practice. Myth 1: My problems…

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Your First Therapy Session: What to Expect


Thinking about Individual Therapy? Here’s what to expect in a first therapy session.  Are you thinking about individual therapy? Maybe you’ve considered it for years but never contacted anyone . Maybe after years of pushing the thought away, you are now ready to consider  therapy. Or maybe you’ve just curious about what benefits therapy may…

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Substance Abuse Therapy: Considering Attachment Theory


Addiction is a term that has been defined and redefined numerous times over the years; clinicians have attempted to understand those suffering with substance abuse in many different ways, and many roads lead to attachment. Yet, treatment approaches in recent years have often neglected this key aspect of a client’s dependence when developing a treatment…

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Setting Yourself Up to find a Therapist in Chicago


So, you’re looking to find a therapist in Chicago? The decision to seek out individual therapy with a mental health professional can seem difficult or even overwhelming. Life circumstances prompt many of us to reevaluate our outlook, our perceptions, or our relationships with others. When these experiences occur, many rely on familiarity to help cope….

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Mindfulness Tools for Decision-Making


If you live in Chicago and have had to choose a restaurant for dinner, you probably know decision fatigue well. Choosing a dinner spot is just one of the decisions we might make in our day – in fact, our days are typically filled with many decisions that need to be made. Should you take…

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