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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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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