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When Money Anxiety Isn’t Really About Money

Anxiety, Blog, Financial Anxiety, Stress

Why Financial Anxiety Is Often About Safety, Worth, and Emotional Patterns Money anxiety often shows up late at night. You’re finally still, scrolling through your bank account or thinking about what’s coming up next month. A trip. A tuition payment. Summer plans....

The Emotional Side of Budgeting: How to Create a Plan That Feels Good

Blog, Communication, Finances, Financial Anxiety, Self-Care

Budgeting often gets a bad rap. For many, the word conjures up images of spreadsheets, deprivation, and stress. But what if budgeting could feel empowering instead of overwhelming? As a therapist, I often see clients struggle with the emotional weight of managing...

Financial Anxiety Therapy: 5 Proven Ways to Finally Feel in Control

Blog, Financial Anxiety, Relationship Advice, Relationships

If financial anxiety therapy isn’t something you’ve considered before, you might be surprised by how much it can help. Most people associate therapy with relationships, self-esteem, or anxiety. But money is one of the most emotionally charged areas of life...

How to Fight Shame Related to Debt and Finances

Financial Anxiety, Blog, Shame

Finances are a touchy subject, but they don’t have to trigger uncomfortable emotions like shame, embarrassment, or negative feelings about yourself… Lincoln Park Therapy Group founder Nicolle Osequeda, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and member of the Financial...

Simple Ways to Ease Your Financial Anxiety

Anxiety, Blog, Financial Anxiety

Getting a handle on your money can make a big difference to ease financial anxiety… Lincoln Park Therapy Group Founder Nicolle Osequeda is featured in this Thrive article exploring simple ways to gain control over your finances. Thrive Guide to Better Money...

How to Keep the Financial Peace With Your Partner

Blog, Financial Anxiety, Relationship Advice

What do you do when you and your partner don’t see eye to eye on money matters? Lincoln Park Therapy Group Founder Nicolle Osequeda is featured in this Northwestern Mutual article exploring the touchy topic of finances in relationships and how two people with...
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Today we’re celebrating Julia Cameli 💛

Julia has a special way of reminding clients that there’s no deadline for healing and no single “right” way to move through life’s harder seasons. Through safety, attunement, and self-discovery, she helps teens and adults better understand themselves, uncover their strengths, and move toward lives that feel more authentic and grounded.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Julia — may your year be filled with long runs, quality time with family, and plenty of trips to California and Florida 🎉

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth

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Today we’re celebrating Julia Cameli 💛

Julia has a special way of reminding clients that there’s no deadline for healing and no single “right” way to move through life’s harder seasons. Through safety, attunement, and self-discovery, she helps teens and adults better understand themselves, uncover their strengths, and move toward lives that feel more authentic and grounded.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Julia — may your year be filled with long runs, quality time with family, and plenty of trips to California and Florida 🎉

Therapy in Chicago. 
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth

Sometimes partnership is less about doing more, and more about noticing together.

Shared responsibility can look like remembering, anticipating, and following through without one person having to carry the whole process.

That kind of support can make family life feel a little more like a team.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #MentalLoad #ParentingSupport

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Sometimes partnership is less about doing more, and more about noticing together.

Shared responsibility can look like remembering, anticipating, and following through without one person having to carry the whole process.

That kind of support can make family life feel a little more like a team.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #MentalLoad #ParentingSupport

Today we’re celebrating Kat Urrutia 💛

Kat brings a unique mix of curiosity, compassion, and directness to her work, helping clients break through shame, strengthen communication, and recognize the resilient parts of themselves they can lean on when life feels overwhelming. Whether she’s working with individuals, couples, or families, Kat isn’t afraid to have the honest conversations that can lead to real growth.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Kat — may your year include plenty of yoga, candle-making, successful gluten-free baking experiments, and so much to celebrate 🎉

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth

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Today we’re celebrating Kat Urrutia 💛

Kat brings a unique mix of curiosity, compassion, and directness to her work, helping clients break through shame, strengthen communication, and recognize the resilient parts of themselves they can lean on when life feels overwhelming. Whether she’s working with individuals, couples, or families, Kat isn’t afraid to have the honest conversations that can lead to real growth.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Kat — may your year include plenty of yoga, candle-making, successful gluten-free baking experiments, and so much to celebrate 🎉

Therapy in Chicago. 
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth

“Just tell me what you need.” sounds supportive… until it doesn’t.

When one person is holding the mental load and the other is waiting to be asked, it stops feeling like partnership.

It starts to feel like management.

👉 Link in bio to read.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #ParentingStress #MentalLoad

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“Just tell me what you need.” sounds supportive… until it doesn’t.

When one person is holding the mental load and the other is waiting to be asked, it stops feeling like partnership.

It starts to feel like management.

👉 Link in bio to read.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #ParentingStress #MentalLoad

You don’t have to push through transitions on your own.

Meet Mia, who specializes in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional regulation.

Mia supports clients navigating new routines, milestones, and seasonal shifts, helping them respond with more attunement and less pressure.

Learn more about Mia or request an appointment via the link in our bio.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #EmotionalRegulation #LifeTransitions

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You don’t have to push through transitions on your own.

Meet Mia, who specializes in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional regulation.

Mia supports clients navigating new routines, milestones, and seasonal shifts, helping them respond with more attunement and less pressure.

Learn more about Mia or request an appointment via the link in our bio.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #EmotionalRegulation #LifeTransitions

Anxiety during change doesn’t mean you’re not handling it well.

It often means your nervous system is trying to adapt.
Support matters most in these moments, even when everything looks “fine.”

👉 Link in bio to read.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #LifeTransitions EmotionalSupport

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Anxiety during change doesn’t mean you’re not handling it well.

It often means your nervous system is trying to adapt.
Support matters most in these moments, even when everything looks “fine.”

👉 Link in bio to read.

Therapy in Chicago.
 Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #LifeTransitions EmotionalSupport

Today we’re celebrating Amy Manzolillo and her 3-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

Over the past three years, Amy has helped clients move from feeling stuck or hopeless toward greater self-worth, possibility, and confidence. Through her collaborative approach and use of art therapy, she gives people new ways to explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words and supports them in creating change that feels true to their own goals and values.

We’re so grateful for the creativity, empowerment, and perspective Amy brings to our team and clients. Happy three-year anniversary, Amy — we’re excited for everything still ahead 💛

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth

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Today we’re celebrating Amy Manzolillo and her 3-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

Over the past three years, Amy has helped clients move from feeling stuck or hopeless toward greater self-worth, possibility, and confidence. Through her collaborative approach and use of art therapy, she gives people new ways to explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words and supports them in creating change that feels true to their own goals and values.

We’re so grateful for the creativity, empowerment, and perspective Amy brings to our team and clients. Happy three-year anniversary, Amy — we’re excited for everything still ahead 💛

Therapy in Chicago. 
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth

Uncertainty has a way of filling in the blanks for us.

When we don’t know what comes next, the mind may start rehearsing possibilities, searching for answers, or trying to regain a sense of control.

That response is deeply human, especially during seasons when so much still feels undecided.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LifeTransitions #AnxietySupport

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Uncertainty has a way of filling in the blanks for us.

When we don’t know what comes next, the mind may start rehearsing possibilities, searching for answers, or trying to regain a sense of control.

That response is deeply human, especially during seasons when so much still feels undecided.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LifeTransitions #AnxietySupport

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