EMDR: Treatment for Trauma and Beyond
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....
Good Sleeping Habits are Important for Mental Health
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...
The Importance of Defining Our Own Experience
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...
What Happens During an EMDR Therapy Session?
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...
Letting Go
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...
Success
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...
Cognitive Distortions
“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),...Recent Updates
Do your moods worsen in the Fall, when the days get shorter and it gets cold and dark out? Read on for strategies to tackle the winter blues! news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/how-to-beat-the-winter-blues/
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By Lauren Robinson Medill Reports Vanessa Ford is a psychotherapist based in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. She treats clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and other mental h…
Vanessa E. Ford LCSW, CADC updated their address.
Vanessa completed the Contextual Behavioral Therapy fellowship program at the University of Chicago in 2017. This program sharpens seasoned clinicians' skills around areas of DBT, ACT and CBT therapy. ssa.uchicago.edu/contextual-behavior-therapy
The Contextual Behavior Therapy Fellowship Program | University of Chicago - SSA
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The Contextual Behavior Therapy Fellowship Program aims to provide mental health professionals who have begun to work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a forum for ongoing consultation. The program provides participants with opportunities in which they can...It's very likely to be offered next year. It's really great so far!
Sorry I missed this. It sounds like a great program
DO YOU SUFFER FROM SEASONAL DEPRESSION?
DOES YOUR MOOD ALWAYS WORSEN IN THE LATE FALL OR WINTER?
If so, now is the right time to talk about strategies to implement to minimize symptoms.
It’s so beautiful out, it seems like summer will never end!
Don’t wait until the Fall is well underway, and your depression gets worse.
Depression symptoms (low self-esteem, low energy, difficulty concentrating, poor quality of sleep, difficulty getting motivated) can make it very difficult to motivate to get started on good habits for mental health!
Let’s talk about a strategy- today- to help you with your mood, as you transition into Fall.
DOES YOUR MOOD ALWAYS WORSEN IN THE LATE FALL OR WINTER?
If so, now is the right time to talk about strategies to implement to minimize symptoms.
It’s so beautiful out, it seems like summer will never end!
Don’t wait until the Fall is well underway, and your depression gets worse.
Depression symptoms (low self-esteem, low energy, difficulty concentrating, poor quality of sleep, difficulty getting motivated) can make it very difficult to motivate to get started on good habits for mental health!
Let’s talk about a strategy- today- to help you with your mood, as you transition into Fall.
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