Social Media and My Mental Health Practice

Social Media and My Mental Health Practice

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...
EMDR: Treatment for Trauma and Beyond

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....
Letting Go

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

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

“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),...