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Many suburbanites in Orland Park, Homewood, and other areas are experiencing a unique kind of stress right now—one that comes from watching events unfold that feel unjust, destabilizing, or ...

Accepting Stress Responses: Calming Anxiety through Reducing Judgment

For clients who seek out counseling in our Orland Park and Homewood locations, the range of emotional issues relating to stress is often wide.  Clients enter into therapy to deal with any combination of depression, anger, anxiety, fear, guilt, confusion, frustration, and hurt.  However, the...

Discovering that an affair has occurred can be one of the most painful experiences a relationship can face. Many couples describe it as feeling like the foundation of their relationship has been shaken. Feelings of anger, grief, confusion, guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty are common, and it can be difficult to know whether healing is even possible.

The good news is that...

Do you ever feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities, or unable to truly relax? If so, your nervous system may be working harder than it needs to.

Our nervous system is designed to protect us from danger. When we encounter stress, it activates our body’s fight, flight, or freeze response. While this response can be lifesaving in moments of thre...

When people think of summer, they often imagine carefree days, vacations, sunshine, and relaxation. While summer can bring opportunities for fun, connection, and renewal, it can also create unexpected stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges.

The pressure to be happy, social, productive, or constantly active can leave many people...