Counseling for individuals, couples, adults and teens in Crystal Lake, Algonquin and McHenry County,
Have your (or others) ever said-“a part of me thinks this and another part thinks that”? Indeed we are all made up of “parts” of ourselves, some of which we are aware of and some that we aren’t. Not having harmony or awareness of our “parts” of self can cause a sense of fractured self, […]
I consider emotionally healthy living as understanding who our authentic self is, identifying the negative thoughts we have of ourselves and transforming it into positive truths, reprocessing painful/traumatic experiences and living as an integrated person. On the topic of emotionally healthy living…here are a couple of quotes and concepts I refer to frequently. Here […]
The term “dysfunctional family” has been thrown around alot, joked about, but not always taken seriously or understood. At it’s base, it is a family in which there is invalidation, neglect, and often some form of abuse. The children can be negated, put down, ignored and not raised to their full potential. There is […]
Hello all- For new clients and current clients: On March 2, 2022, my Therapy Appointment online portal updated and requires a new log in link (below). For current clients (already registered before March 2, 2022) : The user names/passwords from current clients didn’t transfer over, so I will need to send you a “portal invite”. […]
Winter time is upon us, which can mean an increase in Season Affective Disorder, also known as S.A.D. For those in the northern climates, where it is cold and the reduction of sunlight during the day effects mood, it can be devastating. Getting regular exericse, eating well, and checking your vitamin D levels […]
