Tag Archive for: Therapy for college students

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Finding a Therapist for Your College Student in Chicago: A Guide for Out-of-State Parents

What to Know About Finding a Therapist for Your College Student A good therapist for your college student specializes in working with this age group. They fit around class schedules and can see your student consistently throughout the semester.…
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Why TikTok Is Making Your Burnout Worse (And How to Reset Your Feed)

What to Know About TikTok and College Burnout Why does scrolling feel like rest but leave you even more tired? Endless scrolling can make college burnout worse. Why? Because your brain keeps processing nonstop content instead of actually recharging.…
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The “I Chose the Wrong Major” Panic: When Mid-Semester Triggers Doubts About Your Path

TL;DR: Questioning your major in the middle of the semester is incredibly common, and it’s usually not too late to switch. Most students who switch in their first couple of years still graduate on time. The tricky part is telling whether…
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Should You Stay Long-Distance in College? Signs It’s Working (and Signs It Isn’t)

You've been having this conversation with yourself for a while now. Maybe on the walk to class. Sometimes lying awake at 1 a.m. after another FaceTime call ended weird. Or when your friends invited you out, and you said no because your partner…
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Some Common Relationship Issues That Bring Chicago College Students to Therapy

You’d think college in Chicago would be all deep-dish pizza and iconic skyline photos, right? Between navigating gritty winters, unpredictable roommates, and wild lecture schedules, real life looks a bit different. If you’re feeling sandwiched…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…

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