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Grief is such a small word with such a big background. It’s confusing and frustrating, and tiring and much more all in one. And, it’s...

Has your bed been taken over by your children? Between the cramped space, feet in your face, and snoring it can be hard to get a good...

Social skills are verbal and non-verbal abilities that allow people to interact with one another in a variety of social situations....

It is tough being a parent and watching your child go through a tough time. You feel what they feel at your core. You want to protect...

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, teenagers face a multitude of challenges that can have a significant impact on their mental...

Practical Approaches to Resolving Conflicts in Relationships Conflict is inevitable. Even in the healthiest relationship you can think...

ADHD is my theme for blogs this month! Let’s talk about motivation and ADHD because this is another big concept that is sometimes...

Labels are what we use to categorize information and make sense of the world around us. When it comes to labeling people, the labels that...

If you’ve read my blogs before, you’ll have seen several others about ADHD. ADHD is one of my areas of focus and I love helping clients...

What is it?             Emetophobia is the fear of throwing up. Though this may sound common, often children who struggle with...

Coping with low motivation is a common challenge that many people face at various points in their lives. Whether it’s related to work,...

Starting high school is a milestone that many teens look forward to. It means you are growing up and surrounded by the older kids that...

Each week, I have a client think of a question. We write this question on a sticky note, then we post it on the wall. This client is the...

How to navigate the aftermath of infidelity and steps towards healing and rebuilding trust. Infidelity is not an easy or fun topic to...

Technology is continuing to become a part of our everyday lives. Screens are everywhere you look. Televisions, ipads, smart phones,...

An overview of the 5 love languages and how understanding them can help enhance relationships. Most people have heard of or have a brief...

Blended families are family units just like any other families, but ones that come with a few more challenges. Blended families are...

If you are like most people, you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about self-care. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life...

Do you feel like you’re having the same conversations over and over in therapy? Does it feel like you finally came to understand and...

It can be incredibly challenging to find a balance between work and family life. Whether you have young children, are a dual-career...

If you read one of my recent blogs about thinking traps and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help, you know I hinted at a...

Where did you go to school? I grew up in Wisconsin and decided to stick around that area before moving to the Chicago suburbs! I got my...

You did it! You and your partner made it through the steps of the Sound Relationship House, all the way to the top. When we get to the...

Sessions with children Before I meet your child: For the first session, I like to meet with parents/guardians only. That way we can...