While many of us may experience some of these symptoms to a mild degree in winter, for others, their winter blahs become full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder (the apt acronym here is "SAD"). SAD can occur separately from, or at the same time as major depression or other mental health disorders. The good news is that effective therapy for SAD in Chicago is available, and professional depression counseling can help you develop personalized strategies to navigate these challenging months.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is common in people who have ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence. It feels like an intense, visceral reaction to real or perceived rejection. This article will help explain more about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, as well as tips for coping.

Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has seen significant growth when it comes to the treatment of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy typically used to help people deal with the effects of trauma and PTSD.

When a traumatic event does occur, your body goes through something called a trauma response. In its simplest form, it’s a means for self-preservation and survival.

Tips for getting your therapy paid for by insurance… It is not as easy as it should be, but we have suggestions to make mental health treatment more affordable for yourself and your family. When people are able to take care of their mental health, it leads to much better outcomes in many areas of life.

Find healing from racial trauma through multicultural counseling and bilingual therapy. Connect with Spanish speaking therapists who provide culturally competent counseling, Latinx therapy, and Hispanic mental health support while maintaining hope for equality.

Explore cultural influences on BIPOC mental health, generational trauma in Hispanic communities, and how multicultural counseling, bilingual therapy, and Spanish speaking counselors can help break stigma and provide culturally responsive care.

Learn what happens in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions, how CBT treatment works for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Feel prepared about what to expect from your CBT counselor.

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in Discover how CBT for depression works. Learn about cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, what to expect from CBT treatment, and how to find the right CBT therapist for lasting depression recovery.

Living through a traumatic experience can linger in the body for years to come. It doesn’t matter what color you are or what your background is; the body tends to hold onto the effects of trauma if it isn’t fully processed and worked through.

At Shift Counseling, PC, therapy for Young Adults is one of our specialties. One topic we hear about frequently from people seeking therapy for young adults is job stress. Here we are going to break down some common types of job stress and what you can do to cope.

Counseling can help with tension that arises in families as a child becomes a Young Adult

Both friendships and romantic relationships can be a struggle for Young Adults. Our Counselors are here to help!

Some people struggle with a lack of appetite when they are in a state of anxiety. They may say their stomach feels like a knot, they find the idea of food repulsive, or they begin to have smell or texture aversions that make it hard to find any food appealing. Even if they force themselves to eat, it doesn’t stay down for long. Others will say that anything they eat during times of high anxiety will go right through them.

We’re here to help if you're ready to fight back against the effects of perfectionism and reclaim your authentic self. Contact us soon for a consultation for women's therapy and take the first step toward a more balanced, compassionate relationship with yourself and your life. Your mental health and well-being deserve the specialized care and understanding that comes from working with a female therapist who truly understands the unique challenges women face in today's world.

The path to recovery isn't always straightforward, but with the right support and treatment, depression is highly manageable. Many women find that working with a therapist who understands the unique challenges they face makes a significant difference in their healing process. Whether you're dealing with hormonal fluctuations, caregiving stress, or the complex interplay of factors that contribute to women's depression, women's counseling can provide the tools and support you need to reclaim your life.

Watching your loved one suffer from anxiety and/or anxiety attacks can be difficult, especially if you don’t feel prepared to be able to help them. Here are five tips to get you started.

You know something isn’t quite right, but you don’t fit the stereotypical mold of depression. It’s possible that you have something called high-functioning depression. 

Experiencing depression weight gain? Learn why it happens and how depression therapy, counseling, and Health at Any Size approaches support holistic recovery without shame.