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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Explore the ambiguous grief of wanting to birth/parent a child as a lesbian in this insightful article getmegiddy.com/being-lesbian-wanting-a-child Vanessa Ford was glad to contribute to the discussion with insights from her practice. ... See MoreSee Less
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 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... See MoreSee Less
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...
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. ... See MoreSee Less