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Therapy is just one part of the journey—real growth happens in the moments in between. Our blog is here to support you with insights, practical tips, and reflections to help you navigate life, deepen self-awareness, and continue learning beyond the therapy room.
Worst-Case Scenario Thinking: What It Is and How to Manage It
We’ve all been there—anticipating the worst possible outcome in a given situation, even when there’s little evidence to support it. You’ve sent an important email, and within an hour of not receiving a reply, your mind has jumped to "They must have hated it" or...
How to Manage Back to School Stress: Tips for Women
As summer winds down and the first day of school approaches, many women, especially mothers, find themselves overwhelmed by the pressures that accompany the back-to-school season. Juggling work, home responsibilities, and the demands of preparing children for a new academic year can create a perfect...
Navigating Anxious Attachment Style in Dating
Attachment styles play a crucial role in our relationships, influencing how we interact with partners, handle conflicts, and perceive intimacy. Anxious attachment, one of the four primary attachment styles, can significantly impact dating experiences, often leading to feelings of insecurity, fear of abandonment, and a...
How to Date Again After a Breakup: A Guide for Chicago Women Seeking Therapists or Dating Coaches
Breaking up is never easy. Whether it was a mutual decision or one-sided, the aftermath often leaves a trail of mixed emotions—hurt, confusion, relief, and even fear. When you're finally ready to step back into the dating world, it can be daunting. How do you...
Finding Happiness at Home: Strategies for Women
In today’s fast-paced world, finding happiness at home can often feel like an elusive goal. Many women, balancing careers, families, and personal aspirations, feel the pressure to “do it all” and find themselves struggling to maintain a sense of contentment. However, with the right strategies...
What is Gaslighting? How to Recognize this in Your Relationship
Gaslighting is a term that has gained significant attention in recent years, and for good reason. This form of psychological manipulation can have profound and devastating effects on the mental health and well-being of individuals in relationships. Understanding and recognizing gaslighting is crucial for maintaining...
Coping with Kids Being Home for the Summer: A Guide for Women
Summer break can be a mixed bag for many women. While it's a wonderful opportunity to spend more time with your children and create lasting memories, it can also be overwhelming to manage the increased demands on your time and energy. Here are some strategies...
How to Date in Your 20s
Dating in your 20s is an exciting, complex, and sometimes daunting experience. This period is often characterized by personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of meaningful connections. Whether you're looking for casual flings, serious relationships, or just exploring what you want in a partner, dating...
Coping Strategies for Moms who Feel Overwhelmed
Motherhood is a journey filled with incredible joys and challenges. Amid the love and happiness, there are moments when moms feel overwhelmed, balancing the demands of parenting, work, household responsibilities, and personal needs. Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience, but it’s essential to have strategies...
Achieving Balance: A Guide For Women
In today’s fast-paced world, finding balance can seem like an elusive dream, especially for women who often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. Whether it’s managing a career, nurturing relationships, raising children, or pursuing personal passions, the quest for balance can feel overwhelming. However, achieving balance...
10 Relaxation Tips for Busy Professionals
Does your career often leave you feeling stressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by the American Institute of Stress, 40% of workers reported that their job was very or extremely stressful, and 25% viewed their job as the No. 1 stressor...
30 Common Signs of Stress
Stress is a reaction that occurs when someone feels pressured or threatened, and while some amount of stress can energize you and motivate you to complete tasks, too much of it can negatively your mental and physical health. Even if you regularly experience stress, you...
What Causes OCD to Flare Up?
You’ve probably heard of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a condition that causes someone to have recurring, unwanted thoughts and urges (obsessions) and/or repetitively perform certain actions (compulsions). But did you know that certain things can cause OCD symptoms to worsen? Here are four potential causes of...
How to Tell Someone Your Boundaries
So, you’ve decided that it’s time to set some boundaries in your life. Good for you! Boundaries are essential to maintaining relationships with friends, family members, and coworkers, as they can help build trust and respect. Once you’ve decided what your boundaries are, the next...
Psychology vs. Psychiatry
Many people use the terms “psychology” and “psychiatry” interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different areas of practice. Psychologists and psychiatrists are both trained to identify and treat mental health issues, and both regularly treat patients using psychotherapy (talk therapy). However, because psychiatrists are...
Navigating Postpartum: A Guide For Women’s Well Being
Becoming a mother is an incredible journey filled with joy, love, and new beginnings. However, it’s also a period of immense change, physically, emotionally, and mentally. The postpartum period, often referred to as the “fourth trimester,” can be challenging for many women as they navigate...
What Are the 5 Stages of PTSD?
You’ve likely heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause someone to experience anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and other symptoms after living through a traumatic event. But did you know that the mental health community commonly divides PTSD into five stages?...
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Causes & Symptoms
Do you tend to start feeling unhappy around the same time each year? If so, you might have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that the American Psychiatric Association estimates affects about 5% of U.S. adults. Below, we explore what causes SAD and...
How to Support a Loved One With OCD
Has one of your friends or family members been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Below, we explain what OCD is, and we also offer tips for what you can do to support your loved one as they deal with this condition. What Is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive...
Understanding CBT: What It Is & How It Works
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on identifying inaccurate or negative thinking, viewing difficult situations more clearly, and responding to those situations more effectively. CBT can be administered on an individual basis or in a group setting, and in...