Counseling for individuals, couples, adults and teens in Crystal Lake, Algonquin and McHenry County,
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 […]
Returning to “business as usual” with seeing clients in-office will be a long transition process, with many guidelines for safety. See American Psychological Association article below. I doubt it will happen soon-so video/phone sessions likely to be extended to keep everyone safe from COVI D-19. As states begin to lift “safer-at-home” and “stay-at-home” orders, […]
How to survive COVID-19 in this unprecedented time is consumeing the world. Undoubtedly everyone in the world is dealing with a new normal with the pandemic of the , COVID-19, ie-coronavirus. There are a lot of recommendations on how to cope, how to think positive, how to plan. But for most people, the reality is […]
Telehealth counseling is available
Telehealth services are available during the Coronavirus epidemic
When it comes to couples counseling, one key ingredient is understanding the inherent differences between men and women, and how this effects communication. This is a short great video clip that says it all. It is called “It’s not about the Nail”. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg And best wishes for a healthy […]
