Its no secret that facets of life became unexpectedly and suddenly more difficult for most people in February 2020 And it has shown up in our mental health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC anxiety and depressive disorders among adults increased from 364 to 415 during the five months between August… Read More
Tips To Thrive With a Blended Family
Blended families are formed when parents and their children from previous relationships come together as a family Bringing onceseparate families together to create a new family can present unique challenges for the parents and children But can also add tremendous benefits to everyone including resilience and new relationships When youre prepared with the right tools… Read More
Common Signs Counseling Is Right for You
Similar to checkups designed to maintain your physical health your mental health needs support and maintenance too particularly after the lossfilled challenges our world has collectively faced amidst lockdowns illnesses and various divisions Despite valiant efforts to reduce mental health stigma it has persisted and contributes to 572 of adults not receiving care for… Read More
Naperville Anger Management Therapy
Anger is a normal human emotion and everyone feels anger from time to time How you react to feelings of anger impacts your life and the lives of others around you If your life and relationships are suffering because of difficulty regulating your anger did you know that anger management therapy can help Read on… Read More
How Parents Can Encourage Teen Motivation
Teen motivation Its been a parenting pickle for generations You may have tried everything from rewards to punishments to pep talks but nothing seems effective when it comes to motivating your teen You cant magically inject motivation into another person But as a parent you can lay down relationship foundations that encourage motivation in your… Read More
Can Anxiety Cause Physical Symptoms?
Have you ever felt your heart racing or nauseous when you were just about to read your final exam grade open a college acceptance letter or get a medical test result Or maybe you had two great job offers and you laid awake most of the night because you couldnt decide which one to take… Read More
Should I Go to Group or Individual Counseling?
Are you trying to decide if you should go to group or individual counseling You know you need support but you arent sure which kind of counseling is best for your needs In group counseling your therapist works with more than one client at a time typically in a group of six to twelve You… Read More
How Long Does It Take To See Benefits From Counseling?
Counseling can be compared to tending a garden the garden of your heart mind and soul Choosing to make an appointment for counseling is an empowering decision to invest in yourself and your relationships It nourishes your life garden to flourish When you start the counseling journey you may wonder how long it will take… Read More
Counseling for Personal Growth
Do you feel confused about why youre struggling to make your desires a reality Perhaps you arent even clear about what you want for your life We all have areas in our lives that can be enhanced through personal growth to create a life that feels meaningful to us Also known as personal development or… Read More
Healthy Ways to Deal With Stress
Being human means that you will experience stress its an aspect of life everyone has to overcome at some point However if left unmanaged science reveals that ongoing stress can lead to other mental health issues as well as physical illness Here we will discuss healthy ways to deal with the inevitable stresses of life… Read More