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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our world in countless ways, and its emotional impact has been profound. From young children to...

It could be difficult for your children to identify their feelings. It’s even hard for adults to do the same sometimes. But, how can we...

In any new relationship, you start off by getting to know one another. Asking questions to each other, finding out the other’s likes and...

Many people can find the love, support, and sense of belonging they need in their family. However, like any other aspect of life,...

Maintaining friendships and navigating new social experiences and relationships can be challenging for children. There are many ways to...

People come to therapy for all different types of reasons, and while couples may come to therapy with specific goals in mind, there...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a type of therapy that offers a different approach in treating symptoms related to...

Mental health plays a much bigger role in overall well-being than most people are aware of. Despite this, people still seem to remain...

We’ve all heard the term “empty nesters;” when parents feel grief or an immense amount of sorrow and sadness when their kid(s) move out...

Childhood should be a time full of exploration, imagination, and innocence. However, for some individuals, this is not the case due to...

Executive functioning refers to a set of mental skills one uses to plan, organize, and maintain focus to complete tasks or...

Boundaries can be thought of as invisible lines we’ve drawn to define our limits and foster healthy relationships. They are essential for...

Self-care is an action an individual takes to promote their overall health and well-being. These actions can be physically, mentally,...

In our society, the desire to please others and gain their approval is deeply ingrained. Known as people pleasing, this tendency often...

Conflicts, arguments, disagreements, those are all natural and most of the time inevitable when being in a relationship. While they are...

When we discuss the grieving process we often focus on the individual or individuals who were connected to the person who has passed...

Starting therapy can be incredibly nerve-racking, whether you’ve been in therapy before or not. You are talking to someone who is, at...

Congratulations, senior! I understand that this transitional period can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. The journey from high...

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and...

JODI SALATA, ALMFT Where did you go to school? What degree did you obtain from each? I went to Northwestern University for both my...

Self-love is important in improving mental health because it allows individuals to have a positive relationship with themselves, which...

MADISON REPAK, LPC What’s something you would say to a potential client who’s on the fence about beginning therapy? Sometimes I wish I...

EMILY BLAIR, ALMFT What’s something you would say to a potential client who’s on the fence about beginning therapy? Beginning therapy is...

There are many misconceptions about therapy and what factors are “needed” to start going. Sometimes people feel they don’t have issues...