Embracing Diversity: The Transformative Benefits of LGBTQ Focused Therapy
The choice for queer people to engage in LGBTQ therapy is a personal choice and one that can lead to transformative outcomes. It is a...
Transforming Thought Patterns: CBT Strategies for Cultivating Positivity and Self-Esteem
Transform your thoughts by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. Learn how CBT can help you develop healthier thought patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...
Demystifying Insurance: A Guide to Utilizing Health Coverage for Psychotherapy
Navigating the intricacies of health insurance coverage for therapy can often feel like a daunting task. With a myriad of plans, terms, and regulations,...
Understanding the Difference Between Normal Worry vs. Clinical Anxiety
When people seek therapy for anxiety, they often realize that they aren’t sure of the difference between normal worrying and clinical anxiety. This is partly...
Common LGBT Issues for Families
The modern concept of family has evolved beyond the traditional nuclear family structure of two dissimilar-gendered partners and 2.5 children. In many ways, what the...
Common Relationship Issues for Queer, LGBT, and Gay People
In the realm of romantic partnerships, the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges and joys that can be explored in LGBT couples therapy. Navigating a...
Boundaries vs. Controlling Behavior: Where’s the Line?
As therapy and psychological wellness have become more mainstream (yay), knowledge and use of terms like boundaries have become more widespread (also yay, but sometimes...
Gaslighting in Relationships: Recognizing Emotional Abuse
Picture this: You're lost in a maze of mirrors, each reflection distorting your sense of reality, leaving you questioning your own judgment, memory, and even...
Finding Calm in the Windy City: Effective Therapy for Anxiety in Chicago
Anxiety has become increasingly common in today's modern world, affecting millions of people worldwide and increasing demands for anxiety therapy. In a city known for...
How Therapy Can Help with Life Transitions
Life transitions therapy can help to navigate through the inevitable changes that will occur throughout your life. These life transitions can range from joyful events...
Overcoming Gay Loneliness
In the colorful tapestry of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community, a silent yet profound battle wages on - the battle against gay loneliness. While significant strides have...
Understanding Anxiety and Depression for LGBT People
Depression and anxiety affect various populations, but they are significantly more prevalent within the LGBT community. Studies consistently show that individuals identifying as Lesbian, Gay,...
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