Blog posts appearing here will focus on therapy and counseling related topics in Chicago.
Being Clingy – A Closer Look By: Mike McCauley, LPC “Hold on loosely, but don’t let go If you cling too tightly, you’re gonna’ lose control” ~ Peterik, Carlisi & Barnes These lyrics from an […]
What happens in the first session? By: Rob Bodary, MA, LPC Are you thinking about therapy? Maybe you’ve considered it for years but never contacted anyone . Maybe after years of pushing the thought away, […]
By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW Recently I was presented with an interesting question from the husband of a couple I have worked with for a while. He is considering starting his own individual therapy and said […]
Monkeypox is the latest threat, but not the only one facing Chicagoans. Covid, gun violence, climate change, record inflation, and a possible recession threaten our sense of peace, wellbeing, and hopefulness. In a recent interview […]
What Are You Doing? By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW I can’t count the number of times I’ve told a client, “Doing nothing is doing something” when they are feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Usually, this sparks a […]
By: Mike McCauley, MA, LPC After a couple of years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are reeling from the difficult emotions related to business lockdowns, mandatory facemask wearing and social distancing. These times […]
Alex DeWoskin, LCSW I recall entering into 2021 with tremendous hope for a new year. We had fought the good fight with the pandemic and a vaccine was just around the corner. I felt hopeful […]
Finding The Best Psychologist Trying to find the best psychologist in Chicago for your therapy needs? If so, you aren’t alone. Many people want to see a psychology professional for help with anxiety, depression, fears, […]
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