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How Near Misses Can Affect Your Mind and Body

March 11, 2026/in Individual Therapy

Have you ever found yourself feeling unsettled after an event that never fully happened? Near misses can have a big impact – here’s why.

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Identity Exploration and Mental Health in Adolescence

March 2, 2026/in Life Outside the Office

One of the biggest milestones during adolescence is identity exploration, which can be exciting and empowering, but also present challenges.

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What Avoidant Personality Disorder Really Looks Like

February 26, 2026/in Couples Therapy

Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) is a mental health condition that’s often misunderstood. Here’s what you should know about it.

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What Is Liberosis? The Desire to Care Less Explained

February 11, 2026/in Life Outside the Office

Do you ever wish that you could just stop caring? Liberosis refers to the desire to care less about practically everything.

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How to Heal From the Emotional Aftermath of the Holidays

February 2, 2026/in Life Outside the Office

Are you struggling with the emotional aftermath of the holidays? You’re not alone. This is why, and what you can do about it.

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What Makes Friend Breakups So Surprisingly Devastating?

January 27, 2026/in Life Outside the Office

When you experience friend breakups, the heaviness can cut just as deep as losing a romantic partner. Here is what can help with healing.

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    In-Person vs Online Therapy in Chicago: Which Is Right for You?August 26, 2026 - 5:44 pm
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  • A Black woman at desk looking at a computer in front of a painted wall, looking stressed.
    High-Functioning Anxiety: The Quiet Struggle No One Talks AboutAugust 28, 2026 - 2:20 pm
  • A white therapist sitting across from a Black patient in a therapy office.
    In-Person vs Online Therapy in Chicago: Which Is Right for You?August 26, 2026 - 5:44 pm
  • A man in a field at dawn holding a lantern.
    Nodus Tollens: The Feeling That Your Life No Longer Makes SenseAugust 14, 2026 - 5:38 pm
  • A young man asleep with a book and coffee mug next to him.
    How Sleep Deprivation Affects Teenage Mental HealthAugust 12, 2026 - 1:42 pm
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    Why Some People Develop Depersonalization & Derealization DisordersJuly 31, 2026 - 9:49 pm

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