Considering Non-Monogamy? Here’s what you need to know and how we can help.Ethical non-monogamy (“ENM”)? Polyamory? Swinging? In today’s changing world, there are so many new ways and perspectives on how to have a relationship. Our world continues to break away from...

Here’s some tips for how to get moving in the right direction and how to change your life. I frequently meet with clients who sought therapy because they haven’t been feeling normal due to life circumstances (pandemic and politics, life transition, relationship...

Let's dive right into grounding exercises that can re-center you. You wake up and check your phone—there’s another headline that makes your chest tighten.  You scroll through social media, and the mix of bad news, highlight reels, and heated opinions has your nervous...

You meet someone new. The sparks are flying. You feel seen, adored, and hopeful. But then… they take a little too long to reply to your text. They don’t initiate plans for the weekend. They say something vague like, “I’ve just been really busy.” And suddenly, your...

You’re behind on emails. The dishes are stacked sky-high. Your brain is spinning with to-do lists, forgotten tasks, group chats you haven’t replied to, and a calendar that feels more like a countdown than a plan. You’re not just stressed—you’re scattered, foggy, and...

Let’s talk about something that many of us experience but few of us actually talk about out loud: money stress. Yep—those late-night spirals where you’re calculating bills in your head instead of sleeping, that gut-punch feeling when your card gets declined, or the...

It’s so important for us to be mindful of how we are feeling and find ways to support our mental health. We have all heard people talking about self-care, especially in this year. Self-care, for some people, can feel selfish or inappropriate at times (“How can I...

Hey Chicago! Feeling like anxiety is your Windy City sidekick? We get it – this fast-paced life can take its toll. But here's the good news: as your friendly neighborhood therapist, I'm here to equip you with a toolbox of awesome techniques to manage your anxiety and...

Feeling like you're going it alone in a world that just won't stop throwing curveballs? You're not alone! Life can be messy, confusing, and sometimes downright overwhelming.  But here's the good news: there's a superhero waiting in your corner, ready to offer...

Hey Chicago! Feeling like your relationship could use a little extra TLC? Let's face it, communication can be tricky, especially when you throw the ups and downs of city life into the mix. improving communication But fear not, lovebirds. As your friendly neighborhood...