
What Does College Burnout Feel Like?
College is often painted as a time of freedom, new experiences, and nonstop fun. Dorm life, late nights with friends, and the occasional wild story are part of the picture. But so are 8 a.m. lectures, deadlines that pile up fast, and the pressure…

How Does Dating Affect Mental Health?
Dating in college is like trying to juggle. You’re balancing classes, social life, future plans, and somewhere in there, you’re supposed to have a thriving romantic relationship? No pressure. Whether you're in a long-term relationship, casually…

How Do Relationships Affect College Students?
College relationships can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes downright exhausting. Whether it’s a new romance, a long-distance relationship, or a painful breakup, your love life in college can shape…

How Can CBT Help College Students?
As with any blog about college students, I'm going to start by saying how college is transformative. It's a time in your life when you experience newfound freedom, make lifelong friends, and discover your passions. However, that's not all that…

What Are the Most Important Goals of Your College Experience?
College is often described as a time of self-discovery. But let’s be honest—it can also be full of stress, excitement, and uncertainty. You’re thrown into a new environment, balancing academic pressures, social connections, and…

Characteristics of an Overthinker
Overthinking—it’s something many of us do without even realizing it. At first, it might seem harmless. You’re replaying a conversation, analyzing a decision, or imagining future scenarios. But over time, these thought patterns can become…

Going Home for the Holidays and Relationship Issues
Hallmark, Netflix, and any other streaming service may have you believe that going home for the holidays is a magical and joyous occasion. But, then you remember, they're paid actors. However, that's not always the reality. Going back to your…

Top Fall Activities for College Students in Evanston and Chicago
As a therapy practice offering services for young adults and college students in Chicago and Evanston, IL, we understand the challenges in finding fall activities. We know how difficult it can be to discover all the available options for college…

Self-Care Tips for College Students Preparing to Go Back
You're preparing to go back to Northwestern University or other colleges and universities. You're prepping for the next part of your academic journey. You may have mixed feelings about it. Excitement, nervousness, and even a bit of sadness at…

Why is Overthinking so Common? And How to Stop It
It is not uncommon for people to find themselves overthinking. You're trying to study for exams at Northwestern University, but your mind keeps wandering to the future, wondering about the uncertainties and possibilities. Or perhaps you're replaying…