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 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...
by Holly Houston, PhD | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many adults are experiencing a unique kind of stress right now—one that comes from watching events unfold that feel unjust, destabilizing, or deeply out of step with core values like fairness, dignity, and the rule of law. If you’re feeling angry, anxious, exhausted,...
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...
