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Grieving the Versions of Yourself You Didn’t Expect to Miss

Life Transitions, Mental Health, Self-Awareness

Why “nothing is wrong” can still feel tender, and how therapy can help you make sense of it Grieving old versions of yourself is a kind of quiet grief that often shows up when life is full, meaningful, and even deeply loved. You might not be mourning a single event,...

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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You don’t have to rush past what you’re feeling.

Meet Emma, who specializes in grief, identity transitions, and emotional resilience.

Emma supports clients navigating complex emotional shifts, helping them make sense of change without minimizing what it costs.

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

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

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You don’t have to rush past what you’re feeling.

Meet Emma, who specializes in grief, identity transitions, and emotional resilience.

Emma supports clients navigating complex emotional shifts, helping them make sense of change without minimizing what it costs.

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

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

Becoming someone new doesn’t erase who you were.

It’s okay to miss parts of your past, even as you grow into something new.

Both can exist at the same time.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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Becoming someone new doesn’t erase who you were.

It’s okay to miss parts of your past, even as you grow into something new.

Both can exist at the same time.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

Some grief doesn’t have a clear beginning or end.

Meet Julia, who specializes in life transitions, identity shifts, and emotional processing.

Julia works with clients navigating the quiet grief that comes with growth, helping them hold both loss and expansion with more compassion and steadiness.

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

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

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Some grief doesn’t have a clear beginning or end.

Meet Julia, who specializes in life transitions, identity shifts, and emotional processing.

Julia works with clients navigating the quiet grief that comes with growth, helping them hold both loss and expansion with more compassion and steadiness.

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

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

If something feels tender, even in a season of growth…

Not all grief comes from loss you can name easily.

Sometimes it’s the quiet realization that a version of you no longer exists in the same way.

This blog explores how to hold both gratitude and grief without pushing either away.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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If something feels tender, even in a season of growth…

Not all grief comes from loss you can name easily.

Sometimes it’s the quiet realization that a version of you no longer exists in the same way.

This blog explores how to hold both gratitude and grief without pushing either away.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

Today we’re celebrating Jack Smith-Moore and his 2-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

As our Clinical Director, Jack brings a steady, thoughtful presence to both his leadership and clinical work. His belief in honoring each person’s lived experience, building genuine trust, and helping people uncover their own strengths has made a meaningful impact on our clients and the therapists he supports.

We’re so grateful for the guidance, perspective, and dedication Jack has brought to LPTG over the past two years. Happy anniversary, Jack — we’re excited for all that’s still ahead 💛

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

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Today we’re celebrating Jack Smith-Moore and his 2-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

As our Clinical Director, Jack brings a steady, thoughtful presence to both his leadership and clinical work. His belief in honoring each person’s lived experience, building genuine trust, and helping people uncover their own strengths has made a meaningful impact on our clients and the therapists he supports.

We’re so grateful for the guidance, perspective, and dedication Jack has brought to LPTG over the past two years. Happy anniversary, Jack — we’re excited for all that’s still ahead 💛

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

You can love your life… and still miss who you used to be.

Growth doesn’t always feel expansive.

Sometimes it comes with a quiet kind of grief for the versions of yourself that no longer fit.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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You can love your life… and still miss who you used to be.

Growth doesn’t always feel expansive.

Sometimes it comes with a quiet kind of grief for the versions of yourself that no longer fit.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

When parenting feels uneven, it can start to affect everything.

Meet Maeve, who supports parenting dynamics, relationship stress, and emotional balance.

Maeve works with individuals and couples navigating imbalance and frustration, helping make invisible labor visible and rebuild a sense of shared responsibility.

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

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

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When parenting feels uneven, it can start to affect everything.

Meet Maeve, who supports parenting dynamics, relationship stress, and emotional balance.

Maeve works with individuals and couples navigating imbalance and frustration, helping make invisible labor visible and rebuild a sense of shared responsibility.

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

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

The mental load isn’t always visible.

It’s the remembering, planning, anticipating, and holding everything together.

And over time, that adds up.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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The mental load isn’t always visible.

It’s the remembering, planning, anticipating, and holding everything together.

And over time, that adds up.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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