Gaslighting: A Dangerous Relationship Issue
Many people in Chicago and Lakeview have heard the term gaslighting. In fact, many of our clients with anxiety talk about having had experiences being...
Toolkit for Managing Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be incredibly overwhelming and frightening experiences that, without coping skills for anxiety, can leave you feeling helpless and out of control. Unfortunately,...
What Is Queer Affirming Therapy?
The mental health world has become increasingly accepting of LGBTQIA+ people, but queer affirming therapy remains an important consideration for many people seeking therapy! Let’s...
Rewire Your Anxious Brain
Do you ever notice that you are more anxious than your friends? Wonder why that’s so? Anxiety impacts how we feel, but it also originates...
7 Tips to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
It's no secret that relationships are hard work and some relationship problems are inevitable. They require time, effort, and commitment to maintain. Even the strongest...
6 Questions to Ensure Fit with Your New Therapist
Starting individual therapy can be an intimidating experience - you deserve a Chicago therapist that fits you! It's perfectly normal to feel apprehensive about opening...
Rethinking Overthinking
Overthinking is a common experience for many people, and it is something that can be especially prevalent in busy cities like Chicago. While a certain...
Addressing Addiction Holistically
Addiction is a complex and pervasive disease that affects millions of individuals and thousands of Chicagoans every year. As such, finding an addiction therapist can...
The Connection Between High Achievements and Increased Risk of Depression
Depression is a common mental health issue that affects people from all walks of life, regardless of their accomplishments or status. But, there is a...
Monogamish: The Value of Conversations About Non-monogamy for All Relationships
Non-monogamy has become increasingly popular in recent years within both LGBT+ and heterosexual relationships, with terms such as open relationships and polyamorous relationships becoming more...
Combating Internalized Homophobia: The Role of an LGBT-Affirming Therapist
An LGBT-affirming therapist plays an instrumental role in combating internalized homophobia for many LGBT people. But, what is internalized homophobia and what does it mean...
What Can Your Trauma Triggers Teach You
Trauma triggers can be confusing, dysregulating, and uncomfortable, but they are filled with insights. Ever wonder why your new co-worker, who you don’t even know,...
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