Counseling for individuals, couples, adults and teens in Crystal Lake, Algonquin and McHenry County,
Infidelity, affairs, sexual addiction, betrayal… these are the things that have destroyed relationships and families since the beginning of time (says Sheri Bland, but I don’t think that could be argued). Below are some resources to help guide you/others who have experienced this devastation. The book “Deceived” directly addresses with infidelity, sexual addiction, pornography, sexual […]
Why do I attract toxic people into my life? Unfortunately, I have many clients who are working through their relationship with a narcissist. This can be with a partner or a parent or a child. I am referring to the diagnosic definition of a narcissist, not being mad at someone who did something you didn’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms. Brainspotting is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment, enhanced with Biolateral sound, which is deep, direct, and powerful yet focused and containing. Brainspotting functions as […]
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 […]
