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...
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...
A Gay Therapist Reflects on Pride
Pride had a special resonance to me this year - both as a member of the queer community and as a gay therapist. In my...
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...
LGBT-Affirming Therapy for You and Your Loved Ones
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diverse identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. It is a time of reflection, acceptance, and solidarity,...
Mental Compulsions in OCD
Seeking Certainty: Understanding Mental Compulsions in OCD While most people are familiar with the rituals and repetitive behaviors that characterize OCD, it is equally important...
LGBT Affirming Trailblazers
Courage, resilience, and authenticity — these words beautifully encapsulate the spirit of the LGBT affirming trailblazers who have tirelessly fought for LGBT and queer rights....
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...
Professional Coaching Services & Stress
In a city like Chicago, where people frequently come to pursue their careers, workplace stress continues to be a major topic for clients. ...
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...
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...
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...
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