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Am I Ready To Begin Therapy?

September 2, 2018

Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling The question, “Am I ready for therapy?”, is a question that is asked by many as they struggle with life’s challenges and mental health concerns. You may ask yourself, “Is now the right time?” or “Is therapy actually what I need?”. These questions are normal and good questions to ask yourself before you schedule the first session. Therapy is a deeply personal and often challenging process that involves honest self-reflection…

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9 Tips to Reduce Test Anxiety

August 30, 2018

Whether you are currently a student or in a career that requires exams to add a certification or advancement in your specific career, taking exams can be an incredible stressor. For some people, it can create a form of anxiety that can be very overwhelming. I can remember not too long ago taking an exam for my career, the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) exam and I can relate to the stress and anxiety it can cause.…

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Save a Penny, Spend a Penny

August 29, 2018

All around us is the news about the economy looks at growth—more jobs, more money, more freedom! With all that growth also comes the realization that more money typically means that people are spending more, which is great for the economy but can greatly impact our own reality about how much money we really have in our bank accounts. What is the bottom dollar? A growing economy creates a feeling of security so that people are more…

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Breakups Don’t Have to Be So Bad

August 27, 2018

Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling Most of us are familiar with the hurt of a heartbreak. When you think of previous breakups, you most likely remember all the negatives associated with it such as the sleepless nights, many tears, disagreements, and pain. While we never assume the relationship we are currently in will come to an end, there are things you can do to make it a much more positive experience for yourself if it…

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Navigating Early Sobriety

August 21, 2018

Kaitlin Broderick, M.Ed., LCPC Early sobriety from alcohol and drugs can be a difficult time. When addicts and alcoholics begin to emerge from the dark and erratic experience that led them to hit their bottom, a stretch of clean living can make them feel like they’re floating on a “pink cloud.” This “pink cloud” is described by many to be a temporary phase in which the world seems to shine brighter with joy excitement and love that…

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7 Ways to Maintain Your Therapeutic Goals

August 15, 2018

Yes! You have completed and achieved your goals in therapy. Congratulations on this big milestone in your personal life that should be celebrated! Whether you have been in therapy for a month or a year, you now feel at peace that your goals in therapy are being implemented effectively outside your sessions. What now? This means it’s time to talk to your counselor and express to them you feel it may be time for termination. The termination…

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Managing Your Relationship With Your Roommate

August 13, 2018

A friend once told me, “I feel like I need couples therapy… but with my roommate.” Although she initially meant it as a joke, my friend felt she was no longer on the same page with how her home should operate, and what she began to describe was her growing resentment for her roommate. She was not sure how to approach her feelings without causing a conflict. I began to recognize these thoughts and feelings are comparable…

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Reducing Negativity at Work

August 12, 2018

Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling When you really think about it, you spend most of your days at work. You are there at least 8 hours per day, five days per week, for most of your adult life. With work being so present in our lives, it becomes clear how much workplace negativity affects our moods on a daily basis. You may notice when you disagree with another colleague, got poor feedback at your review,…

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Is My Significant Other an Introvert or an Extrovert, and Does It Matter?

August 2, 2018

Have you ever wondered if you are an introvert or an extrovert? If your significant other is an introvert or an extrovert? The extrovert/introvert scale is actually a spectrum as some people are a blend of both. One way to find out where you might fall on the spectrum is by taking the Myers Briggs Personality Test. So, you take the test and realize that you and your partner are not the same type. Does it matter…

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The Basics of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

August 1, 2018

In this video blog, Shannon Duffy talks about the basic modules of dialectical behavioral therapy. Follow along for our video series in which our team of experienced therapists in Chicago explains different therapeutic concepts that you may find helpful. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to connect with one of our counselors and we would be happy to help!  Dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, originated in the 80s as a…

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