Blog posts appearing here will focus on therapy and counseling related topics in Chicago.
COVID Grief: A Closer Look The pandemic is raging throughout the country and here in Chicago. At the time of this article, Illinois is approaching a million confirmed cases; Lakeview’s 60613 and 60657 zip codes […]
By: Alan Tsang, MA, LPC, NCC As teens continue to grow and mature, they face constant battles both internally and externally (My Chicago Therapist, 2018). With a population of close to 2.7 million as of […]
Supporting Someone Who Is Trans By: Lincoln Giesel, MSW, LSW Let’s assume you are in the earlier stages of supporting a trans loved one who recently came out to you and is asking for continued […]
By: Adam Kessler, LPC Chicago is home millions of people and therefore, home to a smorgasbord of different kinds of intimate relationships. I have been a witness to relationships coming and going throughout college, and […]
What To Do When You Can’t Decide Do you get stuck making decisions? Ever say to yourself, I just can’t decide? Most of us have struggled to make a decision at one time or another. […]
Jennifer Lawal, LPC-NCC I can still remember the eagerness, the smiles, and cheers as the clock struck midnight and we all welcomed 2020 with a toast. For many Chicagoans, we had plans for this new […]
How to socialize safely COVID-19? By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW As Chicagoans, we need to find ways to socialize safely. The ideal thing is that we just stay home forever and never see anybody — but […]
Anxiety Coping Strategies Anxiety is a core emotion that manifests in a variety of ways, from physical sensations of hyperarousal and panic to spiraling thoughts of dread and doom. It’s an issue that many of […]
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