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What is it?             Emetophobia is the fear of throwing up. Though this may sound common, often children who struggle with...

Coping with low motivation is a common challenge that many people face at various points in their lives. Whether it’s related to work,...

Starting high school is a milestone that many teens look forward to. It means you are growing up and surrounded by the older kids that...

Each week, I have a client think of a question. We write this question on a sticky note, then we post it on the wall. This client is the...

How to navigate the aftermath of infidelity and steps towards healing and rebuilding trust. Infidelity is not an easy or fun topic to...

Technology is continuing to become a part of our everyday lives. Screens are everywhere you look. Televisions, ipads, smart phones,...

An overview of the 5 love languages and how understanding them can help enhance relationships. Most people have heard of or have a brief...

Blended families are family units just like any other families, but ones that come with a few more challenges. Blended families are...

If you are like most people, you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about self-care. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life...

Do you feel like you’re having the same conversations over and over in therapy? Does it feel like you finally came to understand and...

It can be incredibly challenging to find a balance between work and family life. Whether you have young children, are a dual-career...

If you read one of my recent blogs about thinking traps and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help, you know I hinted at a...

Where did you go to school? I grew up in Wisconsin and decided to stick around that area before moving to the Chicago suburbs! I got my...

You did it! You and your partner made it through the steps of the Sound Relationship House, all the way to the top. When we get to the...

Sessions with children Before I meet your child: For the first session, I like to meet with parents/guardians only. That way we can...

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’ve made it to the 6th floor of the Sound Relationship House. While we are not at the very...

Summer is a time for sun and relaxation, but also for many parents a time where it can feel like a lot of pressure to keep your kids...

Everyone is so busy nowadays. Weekdays are filled with school demands, extracurricular activities, work, chores and if you're lucky some...

Misinformation about mental health can spread like a wildfire. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell the difference between facts...

Families go through numerous life transitions, each bringing its own unique set of challenges and opportunities for growth. Families deal...

Feeling in a funk? Because, same. I feel like I’ve been in a “funk” for a few months now (actually more than that). It’s hard. But we all...

Humor is an important factor in all aspects of life. It is something that can make someone’s mood instantly better, it’s something that...

Stigma is when someone views you negatively due to a characteristic that they considered to be a disadvantage. Stigmas with mental health...

Has someone in your life or maybe even your therapist told you that you need to set stronger boundaries? Or maybe that your boundaries...