by ann hogan | Dec 19, 2025 | Anxiety, Grief, Holidays, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Well-being, stress
Holiday stress can have a significant impact on mental health, increasing symptoms of anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. While the holidays are often portrayed as a joyful and connected time, many individuals and families experience...
by Ellen Spiese | Oct 12, 2025 | attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy
How Family Therapy Helps Families in Orland Park, Illinois Family therapy can be a powerful way for families to work through challenges, deepen relationships, and find healthier ways of interacting. For families in Orland Park, Illinois, access to local counseling...
by Peter Lucas | Sep 20, 2025 | Healthy Habits, Mental Well-being, Uncategorized
Why Being Your Own Best Friend is the Most Important Thing You Can DoWe often treat others with kindness and understanding when they make mistakes, yet we are frequently our own harshest critics. Self-compassion is about bridging this gap by treating ourselves with...
by Danielle Kowach | Sep 20, 2025 | Mental Well-being, parenting
Danielle Kowach LCSW Mental Health and Parenting Parenting is one of the most rewarding roles in life, but it can also be one of the most demanding. Between balancing work, household responsibilities, and caring for your child’s needs, it’s easy to push your own...
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...
