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...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | 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 Ann Hogan, LCPC | 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 Lauren White, LCPC | Jan 23, 2023 | Orland park il counselor, Perfectionism
Fear of failure can get internalized and bind individuals to deep anxiety and despair. High-achieving people have a particularly hard time muting their self-critic. Inner critic refers to an inner voice that judges, criticizes, or demeans a person whether or not the...
by Lauren White, LCPC | Oct 12, 2022 | Orland park il counselor
Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a consistent uptick in seeking mental health services from all age groups. Current research findings suggest there’s more disruption in the mood of younger adults. And more emotionality and sensitivity to...