Have you ever noticed that the more you try to get rid of  difficult thoughts or feelings, the stronger they seem to become? Maybe you’ve told yourself not to worry, not to feel sad, or not to think about something painful—only to find it’s still there. You’re not alone. Most of us spend a lot of energy fighting our inner experiences, hoping that if we could just think differently or feel less, life would be easier. But what if the goal wasn’t to get rid of those thoughts and

Earlier this month, our team at Speakeasy Therapy had the honor of serving as captain for The Climb: Team NW Chicago, Postpartum Support International’s annual event raising awareness for perinatal mental health. For me, my  “why”  has always been about creating connection — spaces where parents, caregivers, and families don’t have to carry the weight of mental health struggles alone. As both a therapist and a mom, I’ve seen firsthand how isolation can take hold quietly, even

The Switch Witch first appeared in the early 2000s but has gained increasing popularity since 2015 with the release of The Switch Witch and the Magic of Switchcraft, a children’s book by mom Audrey R. Kinsman. In her story, the Switch Witch visits homes on Halloween night to collect candy for her broom. In exchange, she leaves behind a toy or prize. At first glance, it seems like a harmless and even magical tradition, but her magic might have an unintended consequence for our

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Ah yes, the “S” word—suicide. A word often spoken in hushed tones, or avoided altogether, out of...

When I received a late-night message that my son’s school would be holding Safety Week, I teared up. What might seem like a simple,...

Mindfulness has become a buzzword in recent years, but at its heart, it is a timeless practice: bringing awareness to the present moment...

Summer often brings more flexibility for daytime therapy sessions, but once the school year begins, families may find themselves...

June is Pride Month—a time of visibility, celebration, and resistance for the LGBTQ+ community. But for queer and trans people,...

In my very first relationships course (wow—almost 15 years ago now), I remember a professor saying something that stuck with me: “The...

We check our phones multiple times a day—but how often do we check in with ourselves? Our brains and bodies send us notifications too:...

If your compassion doesn’t include yourself, it’s incomplete. – Jack Kornfield Whether we are exploring what self-compassion is; better...

If you haven't had the chance to listen to the full podcast, here is a quick preview! There are three objectives to my writing: 1. To be...

We all know the common definition of a speakeasy. However, I chose the name Speakeasy Therapy because of the etymology. Speakeasies...