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...
by Timara Betts, LCSW | Jun 21, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping Strategy, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Health, Nervous System, Orland park il counselor, stress
Do you ever feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities, or unable to truly relax? If so, your nervous system may be working harder than it needs to.Our nervous system is designed to protect us from danger. When we encounter stress, it activates...
by Danielle Kowach, LCSW | Jun 18, 2026 | Mental Well-being
Finding Balance During the Summer When people think of summer, they often imagine carefree days, vacations, sunshine, and relaxation. While summer can bring opportunities for fun, connection, and renewal, it can also create unexpected stress, anxiety, and emotional...
by Peter Lucas, LCPC | Jun 16, 2026 | Anxiety, Couples therapy, parenting, stress
What Causes the Most Anxiety and Stress in Marriage? I have lived in Orland Park Illinois for most of my life. It has proven to be a wonderful place to raise a family together. Marriage is a beautiful journey filled with love, companionship, and shared dreams....
by Holly Houston, PhD | Jun 14, 2026 | Healthy Habits, Mental Well-being
Life presents challenges to all of us. Whether you’re navigating work stress, relationship difficulties, health concerns, parenting demands, or major life transitions, it’s easy to become discouraged and think, “I can’t do this,” or...
by Lauren White, LCPC | Jun 7, 2026 | Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy, Uncategorized
By Lauren White-Johnson, LCPC Anxiety and Stress Center, P.C. Published May 10, 2026 Reclaiming Your Peace in a Hyperconnected World We live in a culture that celebrates constant connection. Smartphones, social media platforms, email notifications, news alerts, and...
by Ann Hogan, LCPC | May 25, 2026 | Anxiety, attachment, Boundaries, Depression, Mental Health, stress
Trauma Bonding Therapeutic services in Homewood and Orland Park, IL How Do I Know If I’m Trauma Bonding? Many people stay in painful or unhealthy relationships and wonder, “Why is it so hard to leave?” They may feel emotionally attached to someone who...
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 Holly Houston, PhD | May 16, 2026 | Mental Well-being
Summer is often associated with vacations, sunshine, and outdoor adventures, but it also offers something even more valuable: an opportunity to improve mental health through time spent in nature. Whether it is hiking through a forest, swimming in a lake, gardening in...
