When facing pain, frustration, or loss, finding gratitude can be challenging. In this blog, I share how a 30-day appreciation challenge helped me rediscover joy during tough times. I believe it can do the same for you!

You can’t wait for your wedding, when you and your partner will recognize your love and commitment to one another in the presence of your friends and family. One of the most memorable moments of your wedding will be the first dance! In this blog, I share benefits of creating a wedding dance choreography, from strengthening your relationship to making lasting memories! 

As an engaged couple, you are eagerly preparing for your wedding day but also want to start your marriage with a foundation of good communication, boundaries, and values. You want to have support navigating tough conversations about your expectations, your families, and your future. In this blog, I’ll share ten benefits of premarital counseling and how it can help set you up for a long and healthy marriage.

Paying for counseling services is an important aspect of the therapy process and, in many cases, the decisive factor when choosing a provider. In the last part of my mini-series “Finding a Therapist in Chicago,” I’ll go over common ways to cover counseling services, outline common payment methods, and help you gain clarity on the benefits of paying out of pocket for therapy. 

Learn what questions to ask a new therapist during consultation for a productive first call! You have completed your search for therapists in Chicago and found a few potential matches. I'd love to help you approach the initial consultation with confidence and learn what questions to ask a prospective therapist so you can choose the best fit.

Finding a therapist can feel daunting, especially when the list of well-trained and dedicated clinicians can go “on and on.” I want to help you ease the overwhelm and find a good therapist in Chicago with two simple considerations.

Showing appreciation to your spouse when you feel underappreciated, hurt, or even taken for granted can sound impossible. Learn how to show appreciation to your partner in three simple steps and discover how calling out the good in each other daily can help you grow as a couple and feel closer.

Being grateful in hard times may be the last thing you want to do. Learn how a daily gratitude and appreciation practice can help you go through the pain and shift your perspective.