Introducing Telehealth AppointmentsPlease contact your therapist to schedule your telehealth appointment or call (847) 370-0606 x4 for more information. Telehealth appointments are covered by most insurance companies...
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After my first serious relationship ended, I learned that the statement happily ever after only occurs in movies. Most human beings desire to be in a romantic relationship, despite knowing relationships take work and conflicts are likely to...
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Buffalo Grove trustees OK marijuana dispensary on Milwaukee Avenue Medical marijuana retailer PDI Medical will move out of the medical dispensary it operates at 1623 Barclay Blvd. and shift its operation to a new 4,900-square-foot facility on...
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I often hear that one must be committed to working on a goal before engaging in therapy, however, I believe this is not necessary. In truth, a person often decides to attend therapy because he or she is ambivalent about a difficult choice. It...
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The holidays can be a time when people may experience sadness or depression. People may miss past holiday celebrations that involved the whole family, experience grief over loved ones who have died, experience difficult memories from past...
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Often, people struggle to lose weight. A statement from medical professionals that I find frustrating is when they imply that losing weight is simple and that by reducing calories consumed, you will lose weight. I believe what medical...
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Though family members are often our biggest supports, it can be trying to interact with our loved ones. Because family roles are most often developed during childhood, adult interactions with family members can be difficult. Family members are...
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For many people, friends are the people who we care about the most. Often, when a friend is struggling with addiction, the individual may not notice at first. Then, as individuals start inquiring about their friend’s alcohol or drug use, the...
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At times, we interact with people who try our patience or cause us to feel anxious if they become emotionally upset. Some people may even have to interact with individuals who become extremely agitated, antagonistic, and attempt to...
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There are few things that can make a person feel more helpless than watching a loved one suffer. When someone we care deeply about is experiencing depression or anxiety it can often feel as though they are a million miles away, or at the bottom...
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