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 Rachel Sahtout, LCSW | Apr 5, 2026 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mental Well-being, stress
Using Butterfly Tapping to Calm Your Nervous System If you have ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or flooded with emotion, you probably noticed how fast your body responds. Your heart might beat faster, your thoughts race, and it can feel tough to get back in control....
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Mar 24, 2026 | attachment, Couples therapy, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Health, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy
Understanding Attachment Theory: How Early Bonds Shape Our Lives Attachment theory is one of the most powerful frameworks we have for understanding how relationships influence our emotional world. First developed by psychologist John Bowlby, the theory explains how...
by Ann Hogan, LCPC | Feb 9, 2026 | Healthy Habits, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Health, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, stress
Self-care is a term many people hear often, but few feel confident defining. For some, it brings to mind bubble baths or taking a day off. While those activities can be enjoyable, self-care in mental health is much broader and more meaningful. It refers to the...
