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Is My College Student Okay? Signs They’re Struggling (And What to Do From Out of State)

What to Know About the Signs Your College Student Is Struggling Is it just a busy semester, or something more? Common signs your college student is struggling include pulling away from calls, major changes in sleep or eating, slipping grades,…
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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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Overthinking vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference, and How Counseling for College Students Can Help You Tell

You're lying in bed replaying a conversation from earlier. Your heart's racing, and your mind won't shut off. You're analyzing every word you said, every response, wondering if you sounded stupid or said the wrong thing. Is this overthinking?…
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Why Some Students ‘Overthink’ More in Competitive Colleges—and How Counseling Helps

You read the assignment three times. Check your email again. Rewrite the first paragraph of your paper for the fourth time. Re-read the group text to make sure your response didn't sound weird. Lie awake replaying a comment you made in seminar,…
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Friendship Breakups & the College Transition: Why They Hurt So Much, and How Therapy for College Students Can Help

You came to college expecting to meet your people. The friends who'd get you, support you, stick around. And maybe you did find them, for a while. But now something's shifted. Therapy for college students in Chicago and Evanston, IL, can help…
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When Roommates Become Your Family (Or Don’t): Navigating Boundaries and Belonging with Counseling for College Students

You moved into your dorm or apartment expecting instant best friends. That's what everyone talks about, right? College roommates who become your chosen family, the people you'll stand up for at each other's weddings. Counseling for college students…
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CBT for Functional Depression: When You’re Doing Everything ‘Right’ But Still Feel Numb

You're keeping up with everything. Assignments turned in on time, showing up to class, answering texts, and maybe even hitting the gym a few times a week. From the outside, it looks like you're fine. Your parents think you're thriving, and your…

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