By Tiffany Todd, LCSW Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is widely recognized as a primary trauma therapy, yet it can also serve as a powerful adjunct to other therapeutic approaches. When woven into an existing therapeutic relationship, EMDR allows clients to break through emotional barriers, process trauma more effectively, and deepen their healing without […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is widely recognized as a primary trauma therapy, yet it can also serve as a powerful adjunct to other therapeutic approaches. When woven into an existing therapeutic relationship, EMDR allows clients to break through emotional barriers, process trauma more effectively, and deepen their healing without […]

Highlighting Workplace Mental Health in the Skokie Community by Annie Sweeney, LSW On October 10th, IVPC staff gathered at the Westfield Old Orchard Mall to celebrate World Mental Health Day, a global event aimed at raising awareness and promoting action around mental health. First celebrated in 1992, this day serves as a reminder to prioritize […]

By Emily Wilson, LCSW By 2023, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 60. Of those, 14% live with mental health issues. The most common mental health issues include depression and anxiety. Additionally, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among people 65 and older (WHO). This […]

By Emily Wilson, LCSW By 2023, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 60. Of those, 14% live with mental health issues. The most common mental health issues include depression and anxiety. Additionally, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among people 65 and older (WHO). This […]

By Tiffany Todd, Psychotherapist Emotions and the human experience Across the vast tapestry of human experience, emotions and feelings paint vibrant strokes, shaping our choices, relationships, and overall well-being. From the exhilaration of joy to the depths of sorrow, our emotions influence how we perceive and interact with the world around us. They provide color, […]

Tiffany Todd is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who received her Bachelors and Masters of Social Work at University of Texas Arlington. Tiffany draws from a diverse range of therapeutic interventions and techniques to best meet the needs of each individual. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, […]

Tiffany Todd is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who received her Bachelors and Masters of Social Work at University of Texas Arlington. Tiffany draws from a diverse range of therapeutic interventions and techniques to best meet the needs of each individual. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, […]

By Lauren Caccamo, LSW Chronic pain, whether it be in your back, your joints, your neck, maybe even your whole body, is uncomfortable to say the least. The constant nagging of that ache, pull, or sharpness can tug at your mind hundreds of times throughout the day and can make it difficult to live an […]

By Meg Bowman, LDN As a functional medicine-trained LDN (licensed dietitian nutritionist) who specializes in mental health nutrition, my job is to search for figs. Let me explain. Rather than searching for the psychosocial reasons you are experiencing mental health symptoms, I look for the biological culprits. Many conditions or diseases impact mental health, but […]

By Meg Bowman, LDN As a functional medicine-trained LDN (licensed dietitian nutritionist) who specializes in mental health nutrition, my job is to search for figs. Let me explain. Rather than searching for the psychosocial reasons you are experiencing mental health symptoms, I look for the biological culprits. Many conditions or diseases impact mental health, but […]