by Vanessa Ford | Nov 13, 2018 | News
In our continually growing technological world, frequent use of the internet is increasing. The internet provides us with many conveniences and can offer us an array of goods and services rapidly. It can also connect us with communities and people. There are many...
by Vanessa Ford | Aug 14, 2018 | EMDR, News
As a psychotherapist treating clients with a variety of anxiety concerns in Chicago, having a well-rounded approach to treatment is key. Once thought of as a fairly specialized form of intervention, more and more people these days are looking into EMDR therapy....
by Vanessa Ford | May 20, 2013 | News, Sleep and AD/HD, Sleep and Anxiety, Sleep and Medication, Sleep and Mental Health, Sleep and Mood, Sleep Habits, Sleep Hygiene
For most people, getting a good night’s rest is essential for mental health and wellness. When we talk about good “self-care,” taking care of our bodies is important, and sleep is a big part of that. Feeling rested and energized puts us at our best and can help us...
by Vanessa Ford | Oct 16, 2012 | Identity, Male Survivors, News, Self Esteem
Sometimes in life, there are certain experiences or feelings that we might struggle with. At their worst, these challenges might paralyze us from within, or over time we might realize how deeply traumatizing something that happened to us truly was, or how stuck we...
by Vanessa Ford | Feb 16, 2011 | Chicago EMDR counseling, EMDR, News, PTSD, Trauma Therapy
In my therapy practice in Chicago, a fair number of my clients express interest in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing or EMDR for short. They may have heard about this therapy technique, which specifically targets traumatic experiences. Although counseling can...
by Vanessa Ford | Oct 19, 2010 | News
This anonymous piece of writing about letting go has been a source of inspiration for many folks who struggle with co-dependency. Read on…. To let go doesn’t mean to stop caring. It means I can’t do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off. It’s the...
by Vanessa Ford | Sep 30, 2010 | Inspirational Quotes, News
I find this quote about success very inspiring… To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best...
by Vanessa Ford | Sep 30, 2010 | News
“Cognitive distortions” refer to the ways in which thought patterns distort when a person is under stress. A therapist can help you identify specific thought distortions that might occur when you are under external stress (such as during an argument with a loved one),...