Counseling for individuals, couples, adults and teens in Crystal Lake, Algonquin and McHenry County,
I thought of boundaries when I saw this “freeloader fork.” Quite a humorous little gadget, a gag gift. The fork extends out like a hotdog/marshmallow stick over a campfire. So if someone wants to get some of your food, they extend it over and eat off your plate. Hardly even before you know it, […]
I will be conducting sessions both on tele-health and in person. For in person sessions, please be advised that ALL clients must wear masks in the waiting room, and we will be wearing masks in session regardless of anyone’s “vaccination status”. I desire to keep myself and you (and our families) safe during the recent […]
Flashbacks are a result of the unresolved feelings/memories/beliefs from trauma. A flashback is a vivid experience in which you relive some aspects of a traumatic event or feel as if it is happening right now. Pete Walker is a PTSD therapist, and below are his tips on how to manage flashbacks. Visit his website which has many […]
Emotional Addiction-Emotional Bingeing Emotional bingeing is when a person allows a continual, unfiltered expression of feelings. It goes beyond just the expression of feelings and can be intense and overwhelming. However, this can turn to an emotional addiction to the physiological highs and lows of emotions. The emotional addiction takes root when […]
For those in McHenry County, IL (where I am located)-the crisis line program and number we have used for years is transitioning to a new number and different format. This is from the Northwestern Medicine team: Effective 12/01/2020, the Northwestern Medicine crisis team will be transitioning from the “Crisis” to “Emergency Mental Health Services”. The […]
Not sure what to say-as Thanksgiving and the holidays approach for 2020. It has been quite a year-we have all been effected, the entire world has been upended. We are moving through the days and learning how to live in a world of waiting and no answers. Many have been deeply impacted by the […]
I get asked…how can I do what I do? Don’t I get tired of peoples’ problems? Actually no. When I sit down with someone, I feel like each person is a puzzle, with a new combination I need to figure out: who they are, what they need and where they are stuck. I think everybody’s […]
The book “Deceived” deals straight on with infidelity, sexual addiction, pornography, sexual betrayal and the secrets that can kill a relationship. Claudia Black, a clinical social worker, is well known for her work with addictions and alcoholism. This has been a good resource for couples/partners who are dealing with this relational issue. Often times, it […]
** With Phase 4 in Illinois the end of June 2020, I have begun to see clients face to face again. Telehealth is still available, and some insurances are continuing to pay 100% for telehealth (please check with your insurance). For in person counseling, I am observing the following precautions that are recommended: -wait in […]
I am now in network with United Health Care. Other insurance panels I am in network with are: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna PPOs, and traditional Medicare. Please contact to find out your insurance coverage (if there is a deductible to meet, what your co-insurance or co pay is). Some full-funded insurances […]
