by ann hogan | Sep 9, 2025 | Depression, Grief, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy
How Do I Process My Grief? Understanding Grief and Finding a Path Forward by Ann Hogan, LCPC, Anxiety & Stress Center, Homewood, IL Grief is one of the most universal yet deeply personal experiences we face. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced the...
by Timara Betts | Jun 22, 2025 | Mental Well-being, Perfectionism, Therapy
Facing the fear, finding your rhythm, and embracing the power of simply showing up. Dear New Therapist, Welcome. You’ve made it through years of study, supervision, and likely countless hours of questioning whether you’re REALLY cut out for this work. And now, here...
by Danielle Kowach | Jun 7, 2025 | Mental Well-being
Everywhere you look—podcasts, books and social media—there’s advice on how to be better and do more. And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to grow, there’s a fine line between self-improvement and self-criticism. Real self-improvement isn’t about becoming...
by ann hogan | May 25, 2025 | Anxiety, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Well-being, Panic attack, Therapy
What Is the Difference Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack? In this blog we’ll look at the key differences between an anxiety attack versus a panic attack and learn how to cope with each. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by intense fear, a racing heart,...
by Rachel Sahtout | Apr 5, 2025 | Mental Well-being, Therapy
The Power of Choice: Picking Your Pain “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.” This famous line from The Princess Bride holds a timeless truth: pain is a fundamental part of life. We can’t escape it, but we do have a...
by ann hogan | Feb 11, 2025 | Depression, Mental Well-being
Mindfulness is a term most people have become aware of in a society that has become increasingly sensitive to daily stressors and challenges. Young adults and children have heard this word in their classrooms from teachers, or from friends or from Vloggers on TikTok....
