By Jamie Edwards, LCSW One of the most difficult times to experience grief can be during the winter holidays, especially if it is within the first year of a loss.  I often talk to grieving clients about the year of firsts, the first year of our grief when every occasion, experience – big or small […]

By Jamie Edwards, LCSW One of the most difficult times to experience grief can be during the winter holidays, especially if it is within the first year of a loss.  I often talk to grieving clients about the year of firsts, the first year of our grief when every occasion, experience – big or small […]

By Felicia Levy, LCSW Have you ever heard of EMDR? EMDR is short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence based therapy technique that helps people reprocess past events in order to alleviate current symptoms, triggers and distress from troubling memories. I was first introduced to the process many years ago following […]

By Joe Dillon with Equitable Mediation If I asked you what the number one issue that drives divorce is, what would you say? Would you say money? Well, that might be a good guess since in a divorce you need to resolve and come to agreement on: Child Support – which outlines the financial support you […]

By Joe Dillon with Equitable Mediation If I asked you what the number one issue that drives divorce is, what would you say? Would you say money? Well, that might be a good guess since in a divorce you need to resolve and come to agreement on: Child Support – which outlines the financial support you […]

By Leyna Inberg “I am embarrassed to be here.” “I really didn’t want to come today.” “I’ve put this off for a long time.” These are three of the most common things patients tell me at the beginning of their first psychiatric visit with me, and — let’s face it — the idea of unpacking […]

By Ewelina Beardmore, LCPC “My therapeutic goal is to get rid of my anxiety.” This type of client comment challenges therapists. Because how do you help meet these expectations when some symptoms, as comfortable as they might be, are simply part of being a human being? In our society, we have a tendency to either […]

By Ewelina Beardmore, LCPC “My therapeutic goal is to get rid of my anxiety.” This type of client comment challenges therapists. Because how do you help meet these expectations when some symptoms, as comfortable as they might be, are simply part of being a human being? In our society, we have a tendency to either […]

By Saren LeCompte, LCPC As winter turns to spring and the weather begins to change, Chicagoans are eager to get out of their houses and get outside. After a mild, albeit long winter, people are looking forward to sun, festivals, warmer temperatures and engaging with others. Socializing often goes hand in hand with drinking, particularly […]