by Ann Hogan, LCPC | Sep 8, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping Strategy, Depression, Mental Well-being, Panic attack, relaxion, stress, stress relief, Therapy
Stress is a normal part of life. Work demands, relationship challenges, financial concerns, family responsibilities, and unexpected changes can all contribute to feeling tense or overwhelmed. However, using simple breathing exercises for stress can contribute to...
by Holly Houston, PhD | Aug 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Colorism remains one of the most deeply entrenched yet frequently silenced forms of discrimination within communities of color worldwide. Unlike racism, which operates on the systemic oppression of one racial group by another, colorism is an intra-racial hierarchy. It...
by Lauren White, LCPC | Aug 22, 2026 | Anxiety, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, stress
When a hurricane, flood, wildfire, tornado, ice storm, or other severe weather event disrupts your life, the stress doesn’t stay contained to the event itself. It shows up at work the next day, in your ability to concentrate, in your patience with routine tasks,...
by Jazzmin Villanueva, PsyD | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have ever stepped into the home of an aging parent or relative, you may have been struck by the sheer volume of things: stacks of decades-old magazines, pristine sets of china meant for special occasions that rarely arrived, boxes of saved holiday cards, and...
by Vashonte James | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Improving self-esteem usually isn’t about convincing yourself that you’re amazing all the time. It’s about building a more fair, respectful, and trusting relationship with yourself.Here are some things that genuinely help:Notice your inner critic.When you catch...
by Tamara Alshoweat | Jul 29, 2026 | attachment
How to Heal from a Disorganized Attachment Style If you’ve ever found yourself craving closeness while also feeling the urge to pull away from the people you care about most, you may be experiencing patterns associated with a disorganized attachment style. These...
by Jalyn Smith, LSW | Jul 18, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping Strategy
Have you ever avoided attending an event because you were worried about being judged? Replayed a conversation over and over, wondering if you said the wrong thing? Avoided making eye contact or starting a conversation? Or felt your heart race before speaking in front...
by Holly Houston, PhD | Jul 12, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping Strategy, stress
Many suburbanites in Orland Park, Homewood, and other areas 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...
by Bill Knor, LCPC | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Accepting Stress Responses: Calming Anxiety through Reducing Judgment For clients who seek out counseling in our Orland Park and Homewood locations, the range of emotional issues relating to stress is often wide. Clients enter into therapy to deal with any...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Jul 2, 2026 | attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Homewood IL therapist, Orland park il counselor
Discovering that an affair has occurred can be one of the most painful experiences a relationship can face. Many couples describe it as feeling like the foundation of their relationship has been shaken. Feelings of anger, grief, confusion, guilt, anxiety, and...
