by Tiffany Todd, LCSW More Than Just a Game For many, gambling is a harmless thrill—a way to add excitement to a night out, a friendly bet on a game, a quick scratch-off ticket for fun. It’s easy to see it as just another form of entertainment. But sometimes, what starts as a lighthearted activity […]

by Tiffany Todd, LCSW More Than Just a Game For many, gambling is a harmless thrill—a way to add excitement to a night out, a friendly bet on a game, a quick scratch-off ticket for fun. It’s easy to see it as just another form of entertainment. But sometimes, what starts as a lighthearted activity […]

by Tiffany Todd, LCSW Art therapy is a unique and powerful approach to healing. By using creative expression, individuals can access emotions, memories, and insights that may be difficult to articulate with words alone. Annemarie Hitch, an experienced art therapist, shares her journey into the field, her philosophy, and how art therapy can benefit anyone—regardless […]

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 […]

Understanding Perinatal mental health and PMADS

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 […]

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 […]

ERP for OCD

Discover the Power of Gratitude to Enhance Wellbeing, Boost Happiness, and Transform Your Mental Health By IVPC Staff Imagine you are on a dream tropical vacation that you have been planning for months to escape all your chores and daily stressors. It is winter, cold and snowy in your hometown, and you look forward to […]

Discover the Power of Gratitude to Enhance Wellbeing, Boost Happiness, and Transform Your Mental Health By IVPC Staff Imagine you are on a dream tropical vacation that you have been planning for months to escape all your chores and daily stressors. It is winter, cold and snowy in your hometown, and you look forward to […]

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, LSW Veronica’s interests and specialties include: Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Relationship Conflict, Parenting Challenges, Self-Esteem Issues, Work-Related Stress, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP).  We recently sat down with Veronica McMillion, a dedicated therapist whose approach to mental health combines evidence-based […]

by Tiffany Todd, LSW Veronica’s interests and specialties include: Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Relationship Conflict, Parenting Challenges, Self-Esteem Issues, Work-Related Stress, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP).  We recently sat down with Veronica McMillion, a dedicated therapist whose approach to mental health combines evidence-based […]

By Tiffany Todd, LSW Sumaiyah’s interests and specialties include: dating coaching, premarital counseling, perinatal mental health, regulating emotions/DBT, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), depression, anxiety, young adult life transitions, relationship issues, conflict resolution, and Bi-cultural identity/bi-national identity/1st gen concerns We sat down with Sumaiyah Cummings, MSW, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist, to explore her journey into […]