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Parenting is a complex and rewarding journey, filled with moments of joy, challenges, and growth. One of the most profound aspects of...

The holidays are a stressful time for many folks for many different reasons. The financial cost of gifts and traveling, an increase in...

It's that time of year again. The holidays are right around the corner. But what some may call the “most wonderful time of the year”...

It’s right in the title: cut yourself some slack. As humans, and for the most part, we tend to be a lot harder on ourselves than we are...

There’s a stage in almost every relationship, usually at the beginning, where there’s an abundance of infatuation, love, a sort of...

What’s something you would say to a potential client who’s on the fence about beginning therapy? I would ask why not? Therapy is a...

It is way too easy to get wrapped up in the hecticness that is our day to day lives. How many times have you noticed yourself over...

Transitional grief, also known as situational grief, occurs in response to significant life transitions or changes. While it shares...

Therapy is a valuable tool for personal growth, self discovery, and emotional healing. Whether you're seeking therapy for a specific...

When you think about the things you can do to help your mental health what comes to mind? Do you think about deep breathing, seeing a...

In therapy we often discuss how to manage feelings and navigate emotions during a personal crisis but it is also important to address how...

Where did you go to school? What degree did you obtain from each? I graduated from DePaul University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in...

Where did you go to school? What degree did you obtain from each? I attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois where I...

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...