Tag Archive for: Therapy for college students

Campus Pressures and Cognitive Distortions: A Chicago Therapist’s Advice for College Students
What happens when college feels more like a pressure cooker than a highlight reel? For many students, the weight of expectations builds quietly: figuring out majors, building a résumé that “matters,” making friends, and pretending it’s…

Why Do I Feel FOMO in College?
You’re finally in college. The freedom, independence, and the chance to do all the things you’ve seen in movies and TikToks for years. But somehow, instead of feeling excited, you’re sitting alone in your dorm on a Saturday night. You’re…

Am I An Overthinker? Signs of Being an Overthinker
Overthinking is a pattern many of us fall into from time to time. It's that constant replaying of scenarios in your mind. Where you analyze every detail until it feels overwhelming. It's important to understand that overthinking and being an…

Life After College: Navigating Life Transitions for Northwestern Graduates & Students
You did it! At Northwestern, you pulled all-nighters, survived crazy roommates and nutty professors, and…you graduated! Way to go, Wildcat! But you might be asking yourself, “Now what?” Post-college life transitions can be puzzling. At…