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Burnout, Boundary Erosion, and Chronic Stress

Burnout & Chronic Stress, Mental Health, Self-Care, Stress

Why Exhaustion That Does Not Go Away Is Often More Than “Just Stress” There is a particular kind of exhaustion that does not go away with sleep. You wake up tired. Your body feels tight or heavy. Small things feel harder than they should. Even moments of rest feel...

Why Rest Feels Hard — And What To Do About It

Blog, Self-Care, Sleep, Stress

For something that sounds so simple, rest can be surprisingly complicated. We talk about burnout. We crave slower days. We dream about weekends with no plans. But when the opportunity to rest actually arrives, something inside us resists. The thoughts start spinning....

Letting Go or Holding On? Deciding What to Do with Your Wedding Ring After Losing a Spouse

Grief, Relationships, Self-Care

Losing a spouse is one of the most profound experiences a person can endure. The grieving process is deeply personal, and among the many emotional challenges that arise, one question many widows and widowers face is: What should I do with my wedding ring? For some,...

Holiday Hustle Is Real: How to Slow Down and Stay Present This Season

Holidays, Mental Health, Seasonal Transition, Self-Care

This time of year can feel like a blur. One moment you’re lighting a candle or trimming the tree—and the next you’re swept up in the holiday hustle, racing to find a last-minute gift, coordinate travel plans, RSVP to five events, and make everything feel “meaningful.”...

How to Know It’s Time to Start Therapy

Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Self-Care

A gentle guide for when you’re unsure, stuck, or quietly struggling You don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. In fact, many people begin simply because something feels “off.” Maybe life looks fine on paper, but inside you’re tired, disconnected, or unsure...

Understanding Deflection: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Deal With It in Relationships

Communication, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Stress

Have you ever tried to bring up something important in a conversation—only to end up defending yourself instead? Maybe you were trying to express a need or a concern, but the person you were talking to flipped the script, made it about you, or denied the issue...
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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

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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

Change can feel overwhelming, even when it looks manageable on the outside.

Meet Skyler, who specializes in transitions and nervous system support.

Skyler works with adults and children who feel anxious or unsettled during change, helping them understand what their system needs and build steadiness without pressure.

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

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

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Change can feel overwhelming, even when it looks manageable on the outside.

Meet Skyler, who specializes in transitions and nervous system support.

Skyler works with adults and children who feel anxious or unsettled during change, helping them understand what their system needs and build steadiness without pressure.

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

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

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