by Danielle Kowach, LCSW | Jun 18, 2026 | Mental Well-being
Finding Balance During the Summer When people think of summer, they often imagine carefree days, vacations, sunshine, and relaxation. While summer can bring opportunities for fun, connection, and renewal, it can also create unexpected stress, anxiety, and emotional...
by Peter Lucas, LCPC | Jun 16, 2026 | Anxiety, Couples therapy, parenting, stress
What Causes the Most Anxiety and Stress in Marriage? I have lived in Orland Park Illinois for most of my life. It has proven to be a wonderful place to raise a family together. Marriage is a beautiful journey filled with love, companionship, and shared dreams....
by Holly Houston, PhD | Jun 14, 2026 | Healthy Habits, Mental Well-being
Life presents challenges to all of us. Whether you’re navigating work stress, relationship difficulties, health concerns, parenting demands, or major life transitions, it’s easy to become discouraged and think, “I can’t do this,” or...
by Lauren White, LCPC | Jun 7, 2026 | Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy, Uncategorized
By Lauren White-Johnson, LCPC Anxiety and Stress Center, P.C. Published May 10, 2026 Reclaiming Your Peace in a Hyperconnected World We live in a culture that celebrates constant connection. Smartphones, social media platforms, email notifications, news alerts, and...
by Ann Hogan, LCPC | May 25, 2026 | Anxiety, attachment, Boundaries, Depression, Mental Health, stress
Trauma Bonding Therapeutic services in Homewood and Orland Park, IL How Do I Know If I’m Trauma Bonding? Many people stay in painful or unhealthy relationships and wonder, “Why is it so hard to leave?” They may feel emotionally attached to someone who...
by Jazzmin Villanueva, PsyD | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
We live in an era of constant stimulation. If we have a free micro-second—waiting in line for coffee, riding an elevator, or sitting at a red light—our instinct is to pull out our phones and scroll. We treat boredom like a bug in our daily operating system, something...
by Holly Houston, PhD | May 16, 2026 | Mental Well-being
Summer is often associated with vacations, sunshine, and outdoor adventures, but it also offers something even more valuable: an opportunity to improve mental health through time spent in nature. Whether it is hiking through a forest, swimming in a lake, gardening in...
by Vashonte James | May 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Losing more than one person—especially close together—can feel overwhelming in a way that’s hard to put into words. It’s not just “more grief,” it can feel like your sense of stability or safety has been shaken all at once. People often describe it as waves stacking...
by Shakira Bowie, LSW | Apr 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
The In-Between Phase of Treatment: When Clients Are Improving but Still Feel Distressed In clinical practice, we often conceptualize progress in terms of symptom reduction, improved functioning, or goal attainment. However, there is a phase in treatment that can be...
by Tamara Alshoweat | Apr 14, 2026 | Boundaries, Healthy Habits, Orland park il counselor
Setting boundaries is an essential part of maintaining emotional well-being and healthy relationships. Yet, even when boundaries are necessary and appropriate, they can bring up an unexpected and uncomfortable feeling such as guilt. Many people find themselves...
