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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....

Can’t Sleep? 7 Therapist-Backed Tips That Actually Work

Sleep, Blog, Self-Care

Do you ever find yourself in bed scrolling through Instagram, and before you know it an hour has passed? After that first hour, you probably find yourself worrying about what time you’ll fall asleep — which then creates more anxiety, which makes it even harder...

Why Do I Wake Up at 3am? 3 Proven Strategies From a Therapist

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There is no doubt about it. Sleep is conducive for healthy physical and psychological functioning…but what if you are having difficulties getting or staying asleep these days? Let’s dive in…

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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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It wasn’t what you meant… but it still created distance.

A comment, a tone, or a reaction lands wrong, and suddenly something small feels much bigger.

In close relationships, misunderstandings aren’t a failure. They’re part of being human with each other.

What matters most is what happens next.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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It wasn’t what you meant… but it still created distance.

A comment, a tone, or a reaction lands wrong, and suddenly something small feels much bigger.

In close relationships, misunderstandings aren’t a failure. They’re part of being human with each other.

What matters most is what happens next.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

Today we’re celebrating Maddie Lalevee 💛

Maddie has a remarkable way of helping clients recognize the strengths they already possess while gently challenging the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Her thoughtful balance of acceptance and accountability empowers people to navigate life’s biggest transitions with greater confidence and resilience.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Maddie — may your year be filled with long runs, memorable meals at new restaurants, and plenty of time on the yoga mat doing what you love 🎉

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

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Today we’re celebrating Maddie Lalevee 💛

Maddie has a remarkable way of helping clients recognize the strengths they already possess while gently challenging the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Her thoughtful balance of acceptance and accountability empowers people to navigate life’s biggest transitions with greater confidence and resilience.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Maddie — may your year be filled with long runs, memorable meals at new restaurants, and plenty of time on the yoga mat doing what you love 🎉

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

You don`t have to become someone new to outgrow what no longer fits.

Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is simply make space for a new chapter to unfold.

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

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You don't have to become someone new to outgrow what no longer fits.

Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is simply make space for a new chapter to unfold.

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

It`s okay if who you were no longer fits. That`s not failure. That`s growth.

Meet Mariana, who works with transitions, emotional resilience, and self trust.

Mariana supports clients who feel caught between who they`ve been and who they`re becoming, offering a grounded space to process change and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

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

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

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It's okay if who you were no longer fits. That's not failure. That's growth.

Meet Mariana, who works with transitions, emotional resilience, and self trust.

Mariana supports clients who feel caught between who they've been and who they're becoming, offering a grounded space to process change and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

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

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

Sometimes moving forward isn’t about pushing harder.

It’s about gently releasing what no longer feels like home.

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

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Sometimes moving forward isn’t about pushing harder.

It’s about gently releasing what no longer feels like home.

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

Today we’re celebrating Dale Zigulich and his 3-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

Over the past three years, Dale has helped clients build resilience by focusing on what they can control, recognizing their own strengths, and finding practical ways to move through life’s challenges. His steady, encouraging approach and dedication to helping teens, families, and adults overcome barriers have made a lasting impact on both our clients and our team.

Thank you, Dale, for three years of compassion, connection, and hope. We’re so grateful you’re part of LPTG, and we’re excited for everything that’s ahead 💛

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

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Today we’re celebrating Dale Zigulich and his 3-year anniversary at LPTG 💛

Over the past three years, Dale has helped clients build resilience by focusing on what they can control, recognizing their own strengths, and finding practical ways to move through life’s challenges. His steady, encouraging approach and dedication to helping teens, families, and adults overcome barriers have made a lasting impact on both our clients and our team. 

Thank you, Dale, for three years of compassion, connection, and hope. We’re so grateful you’re part of LPTG, and we’re excited for everything that’s ahead 💛

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

You can feel grief and relief at the same time.

Letting go rarely happens all at once. It’s often a quiet loosening of what used to fit, even when it no longer does.

If you’re in a transition season, you don’t have to rush your way through it.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

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You can feel grief and relief at the same time.

Letting go rarely happens all at once. It’s often a quiet loosening of what used to fit, even when it no longer does.

If you’re in a transition season, you don’t have to rush your way through it.

👉 Link in bio to read.

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

Grief and growth can happen at the same time. That doesn`t mean something is wrong.

Meet Katie, who works with life transitions, identity shifts, and emotional growth.

Katie guides clients through navigating seasons of change, helping them feel steadier as they release what no longer fits and step into what`s next with more self trust.

Learn more about Katie 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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Grief and growth can happen at the same time. That doesn't mean something is wrong.

Meet Katie, who works with life transitions, identity shifts, and emotional growth.

Katie guides clients through navigating seasons of change, helping them feel steadier as they release what no longer fits and step into what's next with more self trust.

Learn more about Katie 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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