“We think our job as humans is to avoid pain, our job as parents is to protect our children from pain, and our job as…
Life Counseling Institute Has Opened a New Location in Park Ridge Illinois
Life Counseling Institute has opened a new location in Park Ridge Illinois as of February 17, 2020. Located at 444 N. Northwest Highway, the new…
What is EFT, and Why Should Couples See an EFT Therapist for Couples Counseling?
EFT, or emotionally focused therapy, is a short-term, structured approach to couple’s therapy that primarily focuses on adult attachment and bonding. EFT was developed and…
Is It Time for a Social Media Break?
For most people, myself included, social media is a huge part of our everyday lives. It connects us to friends and family, keeps us informed…
Why I Love My Messy House
As I sit here entering deeper into the black hole of Instagram, scrolling through pictures of people who I don’t even remember, I find myself…
Vitamin L
Being raised in a health conscious environment by parents who had an extensive background in nutrition and alternative medicine, I had the opportunity to learn…
Feelings are Hard
As a therapist I feel like I say, “What does that feel like for you?” at least 100 times per day. Usually the response is…
Nurturing Courage in Children
A few months ago, my youngest son surprised me with a decision to run for a student council position in his elementary school. If you…
The Four Horsemen in Couples: Stopping the Apocalypse
You might be familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the New Testament that symbolize the evils to come at the end of…
Worried about Poor Sleep? Counseling Could Help
Insomnia is a concern that comes up often in therapy. In fact, one in three people have difficulty sleeping at least one night per week.…
Anxiety and Fitness
By Zuly Ramirez, LPC We all know how important it is to implement a fitness routine into your schedule: It’s good for your health, body,…
The Practice of Gratitude
Do you ever find yourself chasing the ideal life? The picture-perfect happy life we often see on social media that leaves a pang in your…
