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 Ellen Spiese | Jul 28, 2025 | Anxiety, attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Depression, Homewood IL therapist
If you’re wondering whether couples therapy will help your relationship, you’re not alone. It’s a common question, and the answer is both hopeful and honest: *yes, couples therapy can help—*if both partners are open to the process and willing to grow...
by Rachel Sahtout | Jul 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships and emotional well-being, but many of us weren’t taught how to recognize or assert them. As a result, it can feel confusing or even guilt-inducing to hold boundaries—especially when someone starts to push our...
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 holly houston | May 23, 2025 | stress
Have you ever found yourself battling a cold or migraine after a particularly stressful week? You’re not alone—and it’s not a coincidence. While stress is a normal part of life, chronic, unmanaged stress can take a profound toll on your physical health. As a clinical...
by practicem | May 22, 2025 | stress
By Holly Houston, Anxiety and Stress Center, Homewood, IL We’ve all experienced moments when our hearts race, our breathing quickens, and we feel on edge—often due to stress. You may have even felt your blood pressure rise during a tense situation. But does...
