By Tiffany Todd, LCSW As December settles in, many people notice a quiet heaviness rising in the body. The end of the year has a way of stirring reflection, even when we do not ask for it. You might feel yourself looking back at what unfolded, what changed, what hurt, and what surprised you. This […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW As December settles in, many people notice a quiet heaviness rising in the body. The end of the year has a way of stirring reflection, even when we do not ask for it. You might feel yourself looking back at what unfolded, what changed, what hurt, and what surprised you. This […]

By Veronica McMillion, LPC Parenting is one of the most meaningful roles we’ll ever hold, but it’s also one of the most complex. According to a 2022 study by the Pew Research Center, 80% of parents say that parenting is rewarding all or most of the time. The same study found that 29% of parents […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW We sat down with Andrea Farfan, MA, to learn more about her path into the therapy field, her creative and multicultural approach, and the deep belief that therapy can be more than just talk. What emerged was a powerful story of healing, purpose, and the importance of honoring each person’s unique […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW We sat down with Andrea Farfan, MA, to learn more about her path into the therapy field, her creative and multicultural approach, and the deep belief that therapy can be more than just talk. What emerged was a powerful story of healing, purpose, and the importance of honoring each person’s unique […]

Understanding Perinatal mental health and PMADS

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

By Gina Powell, LPC Fostering healthy patterns: A journey of self discovery Do your relationships enhance the quality of your life or are they weighing you down causing you stress? “The quality of our life ultimately depends on the quality of our relationships,” Esther Perel author and Psychotherapist best known for her work on human […]

Exploring ancestral narratives, traditions and the immigration experience in therapy By Abril Martinez, LPC-C “Dia de muertos” is one of those celebrations that can awaken all of your senses just by thinking of it. The warmth and chatter of family gatherings, the colorful “ofrendas”, the smell of the cempasuchil flower and the taste of the […]

Exploring ancestral narratives, traditions and the immigration experience in therapy By Abril Martinez, LPC-C “Dia de muertos” is one of those celebrations that can awaken all of your senses just by thinking of it. The warmth and chatter of family gatherings, the colorful “ofrendas”, the smell of the cempasuchil flower and the taste of the […]

By Sheri Khan, LPC Not surprisingly, the impact of child’s grief is hard on both adults and children. When a child loses a loved one for a myriad of different reasons – death, incarceration, or divorce to name a few – the loss may have a profound effect on the rest of his or her […]

The Divorce Settlement Goal Posts are Set The goal posts for divorce settlements in Illinois are set statutorily. Meaning, even the meanest, most expensive “litigation shark” cannot move the outcome of your divorce settlement far enough in one party’s favor to make it worth the emotional and financial trauma of a litigated divorce. If a […]

The Divorce Settlement Goal Posts are Set The goal posts for divorce settlements in Illinois are set statutorily. Meaning, even the meanest, most expensive “litigation shark” cannot move the outcome of your divorce settlement far enough in one party’s favor to make it worth the emotional and financial trauma of a litigated divorce. If a […]

With spring breaks coming to an end and finals right around the corner, teenagers around the world may be feeling some added stress. When faced with stress or fear, our bodies release short bursts of adrenaline which we later recognize as anxiety. Anxiety is a normal and natural response in our bodies. With constant life […]