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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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Teen Boys and Toxic Masculinity: How Therapy Helps Them Build a Healthier Identity

You've been sitting with something for weeks. Maybe months. It started when your son said something at dinner that made your stomach drop. Not something obviously wrong, just something that didn't sound like him. Online therapy for teens in…
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When Your Teen Son Is Gaming Too Much: Escape, Anxiety, or Something More?

If you've found yourself Googling this at 11 p.m. after another argument about screen time, take a breath. You're not overreacting, and you're not imagining things. Something has shifted with your son, and gaming is somewhere in the middle of…
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Is Therapy Good for Teen Boys? Why Therapy for Teen Boys in Evanston, IL Could Be Exactly What He Needs

Yes, therapy is good for teen boys. And honestly? A lot of them need it more than they let on. Maybe you're here because your son has been quieter than usual. Perhaps he's snapping at everyone in the house, spending more time alone, or acting…
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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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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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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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