Evanston Counseling Blog

Evanston therapists offer tips for people in Evanston struggling with anxiety, loneliness and health issues.

Loneliness, no joy, severe anxiety after giving birth: Is it postpartum depression?

Isn’t it odd how we can feel so lonely like we are the only one experiencing something? Our “mom anxiety” kicks in, and we have imagined the most horrible circumstances that no one else has ever lived. Add in the fatigue and sleep deprivation of caring for a newborn, and the perfect storm swirls around us, threatening to sink our ship.

Pregnancy Depression? How to Know and What to Do for you and baby

You might be like many other pregnant women. Somewhere in the course of your pregnancy, you no longer feel like getting out of bed. Nothing seems to console you and you can’t stop crying. You spend your days going from your bed to your couch. The television blares constantly and barely dampens the sadness you feel. You have had a few suicidal thoughts, but you feel like you would never act on them. You’ve been thinking maybe you should see someone who does counseling for moms.

Chronic Pain, GI Distress

Tired of IBS chronic pain and GI distress? Hypnosis is worth a try to ease pain

It wasn’t until 15 to 20 years ago that clinical health psychologist Olafur Palsson, PsyD, crafted a treatment protocol to use with his patients suffering from IBS. His clients saw their irritable bowel symptoms like cramping, bloating and gas diminish after participating in several sessions of hypnotherapy.

CBT, Chronic Pain, GI Distress

Lower anxiety and beat chronic pain with CBT for IBS and GI Distress

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a form of therapy that works to modify your thinking and behavioral patterns. It can work wonderfully to lessen the feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and despair that often accompany IBS gastrointestinal distress and chronic pain.

CBT works through the brain-gut pathway. Take a look at this blog to learn more about the brain-gut pathway.

Pet-assisted Therapy

The Power of Pets, Can They Really Lower Your Anxiety?

Science backs up what we already know to be true for us: our pets make us better people in so many ways.

Moms

Back to Work vs. Stay at home: How does An Anxiety-filled Momma Decide what’s best?

After the birth of your child, making the decision to return to the 9-5 or to join the ranks of stay-at-home moms can be gut-wrenching. Weighing this decision could also bring a lot of anxiety. So many factors come into play.

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