Sadness and Depression: A Closer Look As a psychotherapist based in Chicago, I often hear people say, “I’m so depressed,” when what they’re really describing is sadness. This isn’t surprising—sadness and depression can look similar […]
Struggling with Grief Triggers? Grief is a complex and deeply personal experience that accompanies the loss of a loved one or significant life change. As a therapist in Chicago who works a lot with grief, […]
By: Mike McCauley, MA, LPC After a couple of years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are reeling from the difficult emotions related to business lockdowns, mandatory facemask wearing and social distancing. These times […]
COVID Grief: A Closer Look The pandemic is raging throughout the country and here in Chicago. At the time of this article, Illinois is approaching a million confirmed cases; Lakeview’s 60613 and 60657 zip codes […]
By: Marcelo Gonzales, LPC Ever just been treated unfairly just for being you? Maybe it was the color of your skin? Your sexuality? Both? These or similar mistreatments because of your identities, can result in […]
That’s not to say forgiveness is ever easy January 21, 1995. Azim Khamisa was at home with his wife. Their son, Tariq, was delivering pizza in order to help pay for his tuition and living […]
By: Alexandra DeWoskin People are innately afraid of loss. But, loss is oh so common in our lives and can take many forms, some of which are more distressing than others. There are all kinds […]
Grief, Loss and Counseling in Chicago By: Costa Provis, LCPC, CPC Has someone you loved recently died? Do you live in Chicago and trying to get counseling for loss? If the answer is yes, this […]
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