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Counseling Chicago Blog

Prioritizing Self-Care

Self-Care: A Closer Look By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW I often remind my Chicago therapy clients of the hierarchy of importance in care of ourselves and others.  While prioritizing self-care may sound like common sense, many […]

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Counseling Chicago Blog

How Long Does Grief Last?

Does Grief Last Forever? As a compassionate therapist helping clients on the Northside of Chicago, I’ve sat across from countless individuals whose hearts ache with grief. It’s not a clinical puzzle; it’s a human experience—a […]

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Counseling Chicago Blog

Why Am I Always Bored?

Always Bored? As a psychotherapist based on the Northside of Chicago, I’ve had countless conversations with individuals who express a persistent sense of boredom. It’s a feeling that gnaws at the edges of their daily […]