Jennifer Klesman, LCSW
The Various Types of Grief
When the word ‘grief’ is mentioned, typically one idea comes to mind: the death of someone, typically a loved one. The images that...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSW
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Emotions are Neither Good nor Bad
"Don't be angry." "You should always be happy." "You shouldn't let other people know when you are sad." "It's not okay to feel like...
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Nicole Bentley, LCSW
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Book Review: Body Respect by Linda Bacon, PhD
** It is important to note that since the publishing of this book the author now uses the name Lindo Bacon and uses they/them pronouns....
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Jillian Ross, LCSW
- Aug 11
- 6 min
Sex: Prenatal and Postpartum
This is a continuation of the previous blog post titled “What They Don’t Teach You in Parenting Class”. This post was written from a...
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Jennifer Klesman, LCSW
- Aug 3
- 5 min
Breaking Down the Breakup Stages of Loss
Breakups are terrible no matter how you approach them. Whatever the reason - for the best, amicable, or betrayal - no one ever leaves...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSW
- Jul 28
- 3 min
The Power of Our Thoughts
It is amazing the power and capabilities our thoughts have in relation to our moods, emotions, behaviors, reactions, and interactions...
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Jessica Dattalo, LCSW
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Help! My Brain is Trying to Sabotage Me!
Human beings are complex. The prefrontal cortex is the culprit of this complexity. It is the most advanced part of our brains responsible...
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Kasia Zak, LCSW, CADC
- Jul 11
- 4 min
The Difference between Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Self-worth and self-esteem are often used and understood interchangeably. I believe that creating a distinction between these two...
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Cityscape Counseling
- Jul 7
- 1 min
Resources for Trauma Support
After the terrible and horrific shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4, 2022, the Chicagoland area as a whole has been struggling...
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Jessica Dattalo, LCSW
- Jun 28
- 3 min
Science and Emotions
Emotions can be scary, wonderful, and painful experiences. Sometimes all at the same time. Emotions are what bring our life meaning. You...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSW
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Having a Child in Therapy is Not a Failure
When I first started out as a therapist, a good part of the work I did was with children and adolescents, which I still continue to this...
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Jennifer Klesman, LCSW
- Jun 13
- 6 min
Handling The First Month of a Breakup
Despite how common breakups are, our culture does not have any sort of ritual or guidance for grieving love. There isn’t another emotion...
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Jillian Ross, LCSW
- Jun 7
- 7 min
What They Don’t Teach You in Parenting Class
Disclaimer: This article is based on the experience of one woman, and though not all can relate, many may. As a first-time mom, or FTM...
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Jennifer Klesman, LCSW
- May 25
- 3 min
How to Cope with Repetitive Mass Traumas
The largest struggle after a mass shooting is that we want answers now. What people rush to learn is who was the shooter, who dropped the...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSW
- May 23
- 3 min
Therapy is Not Always for Ourselves
“I can’t deal with my parents. I just don’t know how to talk to them, so all we do is fight.” “I found out my girlfriend is using drugs...
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Dani Parmacek, LCPC, R-DMT
- May 9
- 3 min
Exploring Avoidance: When Does Avoiding Emotions Actually Perpetuate Suffering?
As human beings, we are conditioned to resist discomfort. In many ways, this is adaptive and helps keep us protected. This becomes...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSW
- May 3
- 3 min
How Can You Help, You Don’t Have a Degree in Finance?
When I tell people that I am a Certified Financial Social Worker, the typical response I get is, “how can you help people with their...
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Jennifer Klesman, LCSW
- Apr 25
- 3 min
The new image of fulfillment
Many young people in the workforce have heard the same slogan in their high school or college graduation speech, “Find a job you love,...
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Jennifer Klesman, LCSW
- Apr 17
- 2 min
How to Work on Yourself
“Working on yourself” is a highly promoted concept in today’s society, especially on social media. “Loving yourself” is advertised as the...
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Bari Rothfeld, LCSW, CADC
- Apr 10
- 5 min
Binge Eating Disorder Myths Debunked
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common, yet least understood eating disorder that exists. It is estimated that ~3% of the US...
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