Samantha Michelli wants to educate as many people as possible about co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, and recovery. “I was excited to pursue my CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) simultaneously with my LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) because the two so often go hand-in-hand.” Samantha was impacted personally by losses due to substance abuse and educates […]
Samantha Michelli wants to educate as many people as possible about co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, and recovery. “I was excited to pursue my CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) simultaneously with my LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) because the two so often go hand-in-hand.” Samantha was impacted personally by losses due to substance abuse and educates […]
Lilian is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has spent the last three years working in both residential and inpatient settings. She has experience with difficult populations including individuals suffering from severe and acute mental illnesses. Lilian has experience dealing with aggression, complex trauma, and providing therapy to patients who are dealing with systemic issues, […]
Amy is a culturally sensitive; LGBTQ+ affirming; sex and body positive; and kink and poly friendly Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who enjoys working with those struggling to live their life as the most authentic version of themselves. Amy feels strongly about changing the narrative around neurodiversity. “There is no binary. We are all neurodiverse. It is […]
Amy is a culturally sensitive; LGBTQ+ affirming; sex and body positive; and kink and poly friendly Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who enjoys working with those struggling to live their life as the most authentic version of themselves. Amy feels strongly about changing the narrative around neurodiversity. “There is no binary. We are all neurodiverse. It is […]
Bullying and ADHD: A Common and Unfortunate Combination By Mandy Zhang According to a study from the Journal of Attention Disorders, children with ADHD experience a significant risk of being a victim of bullying, being a bully, or both. In this blog we explore some symptoms of ADHD as well as the common relationship it […]
Seeking Help for Addiction? Addictive disorders are difficult to come to terms with. According to the National Institutes of Health, ten percent of adults in the United States will suffer from a drug abuse disorder of some kind at some point in their life. What’s further, Chicago is one, unfortunately, deeply affected. The Substance Abuse […]
Seeking Help for Addiction? Addictive disorders are difficult to come to terms with. According to the National Institutes of Health, ten percent of adults in the United States will suffer from a drug abuse disorder of some kind at some point in their life. What’s further, Chicago is one, unfortunately, deeply affected. The Substance Abuse […]
What is EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization & Bilateral Stimulation explained. EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. EMDR therapy approaches mental health – particularly painful events and negative beliefs, using eye movement desensitization. Bilateral stimulation is used to induce eye movement, which, through multiple sessions, can often calm emotional distress. Why, though? Bilateral […]
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy is one of the most effective treatments for trauma and other difficult life experiences. The therapy uses bilateral stimulation, or left-right rhythmic movement, to help people process and recover from their experiences. What is EMDR therapy and How Does It Work? Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy […]
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy is one of the most effective treatments for trauma and other difficult life experiences. The therapy uses bilateral stimulation, or left-right rhythmic movement, to help people process and recover from their experiences. What is EMDR therapy and How Does It Work? Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy […]
By Sheri Khan, LPC The holidays and grief season, full of cheerful festivities, can be exhausting and complicated when you are grieving the death of a loved one. There may be people in your life and at those festivities who are unfamiliar with the roller coaster of grief leaving you feeling that you have to […]
