Blog posts appearing here will focus on therapy and counseling related topics in Chicago.
Dramatic or Traumatic Differences If you’re like most people, you hear the word trauma and you think about horrid aspects of our world – war, rape, killing, natural disasters, etc. Maybe you hadn’t considered that […]
Mindfulness and Healing Emotional wounds resulting from life’s challenges, such as grief, loss, breakups, and betrayal, can leave deep scars that impact our well-being and hinder our ability to move forward. As a therapist practicing […]
New Year’s No-No List By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW A new year is upon us. The thought of entering this new year, in the same defeatist way I have entered past New Year’s, gives me pause. […]
Queer Dating Chicago As a therapist specializing in personal relationships, a frequent question I get from LGBT clients is: “Where can I meet queer men to date in Chicago?” Finding a meaningful connection (in the […]
Looking for a psychologist in Chicago’s Lakeview? Need a psychologist in Lakeview Chicago? Hoping to find a therapist to help you with depression or anxiety? Trying to get your mood in a better place? If […]
Can You Feel Grief? As a grief therapist in Chicago who helps clients move through moments of loss, I am often asked, “Can you feel grief physically?” My response is always the same. Yes. In […]
Egotistical Overachiever: A Closer Look Dealing with a know-it-all overachiever can be a daunting experience, whether in personal relationships or professional settings. The relentless pursuit of perfection and the incessant need to be right can […]
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