Topic: Evanston Therapist

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College Students, Counseling Evanston, Evanston Therapist, Mental Health

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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College Students, Counseling Evanston, Evanston Therapist, Mental Health

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.…

A college student studies alone in a quiet campus library at night, a stack of books and coffee beside her, while she second-guesses her path, a common worry about college majors that therapy for college students in Evanston, IL, can help untangle.

College Students, Evanston Therapist, Mental Health, Therapy in Evanston

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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College Students, Counseling Evanston, Evanston Therapist, Relationships

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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Counseling Evanston, Evanston Therapist, Teenagers

When Your Teen Refuses to Go to School: Understanding School Avoidance and Anxiety

This morning was another version of the same morning you've been having for weeks. He said his stomach hurt. Then his head. Then he just sat on his bed with his backpack next to him, refusing to move. An Evanston teen therapist can help when…

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Counseling Evanston, Couples Therapy, Evanston Therapist, Relationships

When Should You Start Couples Therapy? Signs It’s Time to Reach Out (Before It’s Too Late)

You've been thinking about it for months. Maybe longer. You keep having the same fight, or you're not fighting at all, and somehow that feels worse. You've Googled "When to start couples therapy" more than once, closed the tab, then opened it…

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Evanston Therapist, Mental Health, Teenagers

Why Freshman Year Can Trigger Anxiety in Kids Who’ve Never Struggled Before, and How Online Therapy for Teenagers Can Support Them

Your kid has always been the easygoing one. Solid grades in middle school without much effort. Friends they've had for years. Maybe they play a sport, joined a club, and come home cheerful most days. You've never worried about them because there's…

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Evanston Therapist, Teenagers, Therapy in Evanston

Transitioning from Middle School to High School: What Teens Wish Adults Understood (and How Online Teen Therapy Supports the Adjustment)

High school is supposed to be exciting. New campus, more freedom, a chance to reinvent yourself. But if you're mostly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like everyone else got a handbook you didn't, you're not alone. Adults keep saying "enjoy…

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Anxiety, College Students, Evanston Therapist, Mental Health, Mental Health and Wellness

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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Evanston Therapist, Mental Health and Wellness, Teenagers

Valentine’s Day, Loneliness, and the Teenage Brain: A CBT Perspective

Valentine's Day is everywhere. Red hearts in store windows, couple posts flooding your feed, and people making plans for Galentine's Day or date nights. If you're feeling left out? It can feel like the loneliest day of the year. Cognitive Behavioral…