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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...

How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

Shame, Blog, Self-Awareness, Self-Compassion, Tips

Do you struggle with feeling like a fraud? Do you ever feel like you have no idea what you’re doing at work or in school? You might be questioning if you landed the job or scholarship through luck. You feel like you’re waiting for your colleagues to figure out your...

What Shame Really Is — And How to Work Through It

Shame, Blog, Inspiration, Tips

Shame is something we all experience. Sometimes we feel it briefly and it leaves us like an unpleasant thought. Other times it stays, creeping inside our minds until it distorts both our perceptions of the world and how we believe the world perceives us.

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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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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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