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When Transitions Trigger Anxiety: What Your Nervous System Is Actually Responding To

Anxiety, Life Transitions, Mental Health, Mindset, Stress

Many people assume anxiety during transitions means they’re overreacting. The new schedule isn’t a crisis. The holiday isn’t dangerous. The change is even something they wanted. So when their chest tightens or their patience shortens, they wonder what’s wrong with...

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Lincoln Park Therapy Group uses a strength-based approach to support overall wellness, healthy relationships and a balanced life. Please visit our blog to read articles, access resources and learn tips and tools to help you overcome a broad variety of psychological, social, and emotional challenges.

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Carrying everything quietly doesn’t mean it’s sustainable.

Meet Olivia, who works with parenting dynamics and emotional load.

Olivia supports families, including parents who feel responsible for holding everything together, to help them name the mental load and begin shifting patterns that lead to burnout and resentment.

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

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

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Carrying everything quietly doesn’t mean it’s sustainable.

Meet Olivia, who works with parenting dynamics and emotional load.

Olivia supports families, including parents who feel responsible for holding everything together, to help them name the mental load and begin shifting patterns that lead to burnout and resentment.

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

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

“What can I fully own?”

It’s a small question, but it can change the way responsibility feels at home.

Shared parenting isn’t only about dividing tasks. It can also mean taking something from start to finish — noticing it, remembering it, planning for it, and following through.

That kind of ownership can make partnership feel more shared.

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

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“What can I fully own?”

It’s a small question, but it can change the way responsibility feels at home.

Shared parenting isn’t only about dividing tasks. It can also mean taking something from start to finish — noticing it, remembering it, planning for it, and following through.

That kind of ownership can make partnership feel more shared.

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

If you’re reading this running on three hours of sleep, you’re not alone.

Some nights the exhaustion doesn’t turn off the thoughts, it just makes them louder. You’re tired enough to sleep and awake enough to spiral anyway.

Therapy can help quiet the noise, not by ignoring it, but by understanding what it’s trying to tell you.

👉 Link in bio to book.

Therapy in Chicago. Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park

#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #AnxietySupport #TherapyInChicago #MentalHealthMatters

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If you’re reading this running on three hours of sleep, you’re not alone.

Some nights the exhaustion doesn’t turn off the thoughts, it just makes them louder. You’re tired enough to sleep and awake enough to spiral anyway.

Therapy can help quiet the noise, not by ignoring it, but by understanding what it’s trying to tell you.

👉 Link in bio to book.

Therapy in Chicago. Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park 

#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #AnxietySupport #TherapyInChicago #MentalHealthMatters

Today we’re celebrating Madison McKendry and her 2-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

Over the past two years, Madison has helped clients recognize the strengths already within them while building deeper self-awareness, self-compassion, and more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. Her thoughtful blend of cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches allows her to support people through life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem with care that feels both reflective and empowering.

We’re so grateful for the perspective and dedication Madison has brought to LPTG. Happy anniversary, Madison — we’re so glad you’re part of our team 💛

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

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Today we’re celebrating Madison McKendry and her 2-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

Over the past two years, Madison has helped clients recognize the strengths already within them while building deeper self-awareness, self-compassion, and more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. Her thoughtful blend of cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches allows her to support people through life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem with care that feels both reflective and empowering.

We’re so grateful for the perspective and dedication Madison has brought to LPTG. Happy anniversary, Madison — we’re so glad you’re part of our team 💛

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

If everything is technically “split”… but still feels uneven.

The mental load isn’t just about what gets done.

It’s about who is holding the awareness, the planning, and the responsibility underneath it all.

This blog explores why shared tasks don’t always feel shared and what actually shifts that dynamic.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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If everything is technically “split”… but still feels uneven.

The mental load isn’t just about what gets done.

It’s about who is holding the awareness, the planning, and the responsibility underneath it all.

This blog explores why shared tasks don’t always feel shared and what actually shifts that dynamic.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

Today we’re celebrating Katie Nelson 💛

Katie brings creativity, authenticity, and a collaborative spirit to her work, helping clients find their voice, explore the roles they play in their lives, and move toward a version of themselves that feels more genuine and fulfilling. Her background in theatre and drama therapy gives her such a unique way of helping teens, adults, and creatives express what can sometimes be hard to put into words.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Katie — may your year be filled with camping trips, yoga, long walks with Nugget, and plenty of moments that spark your creativity 🎉

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

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Today we’re celebrating Katie Nelson 💛

Katie brings creativity, authenticity, and a collaborative spirit to her work, helping clients find their voice, explore the roles they play in their lives, and move toward a version of themselves that feels more genuine and fulfilling. Her background in theatre and drama therapy gives her such a unique way of helping teens, adults, and creatives express what can sometimes be hard to put into words.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Katie — may your year be filled with camping trips, yoga, long walks with Nugget, and plenty of moments that spark your creativity 🎉

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

Finding the right couples therapist can take a little intention.

A few good places to start:

• Look for someone who works specifically with couples and parenting dynamics
• Ask about their approach to communication, conflict, and shared responsibility
• Pay attention to whether both partners feel heard and respected
• Give yourself permission to find a different fit if the first one doesn’t feel right

At Lincoln Park Therapy Group, our couples therapists support partners who want to better understand their parenting dynamic, rebalance responsibility, and feel more connected as a team.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoCouplesTherapy #CouplesTherapyChicago #ParentingTogether #RelationshipSupport

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Finding the right couples therapist can take a little intention.

A few good places to start:

• Look for someone who works specifically with couples and parenting dynamics
 • Ask about their approach to communication, conflict, and shared responsibility
 • Pay attention to whether both partners feel heard and respected
 • Give yourself permission to find a different fit if the first one doesn’t feel right

At Lincoln Park Therapy Group, our couples therapists support partners who want to better understand their parenting dynamic, rebalance responsibility, and feel more connected as a team.

Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoCouplesTherapy #CouplesTherapyChicago #ParentingTogether #RelationshipSupport

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

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