lifeofaterapeuta

01/09/2025

🌟 Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Life! 🌟

Are you ready to build emotional resilience and improve your relationships? Our DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills Group offers a safe, supportive space for adults 18 and over to learn practical tools for managing intense emotions, reducing stress, and improving communication. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm, DBT provides a proven framework to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.

Through a combination of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, this group will empower you to live more fully and authentically. Join us VIRTUALLY to connect with others who understand, learn life-changing skills, and take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced you! Most major insurances are accepted, and sessions are just $35 each (if you do not have insurance). 🌱

If you’re ready to start this life-changing journey, email us at intake@mkcounselingchicago.com or call (312) 265-2322 to set up an initial screening interview.

01/08/2025

Join Dr. Shanta Kanukhollu and me at 2 pm on Friday, January 10th on IG LIVE.

We will be talking about reasons that stop people from seeking out therapy and ways to find your new favorite therapist!

Hope to see you there.

12/10/2024

New MERCH alert (pun intended)!

My new sweatshirts are out and they are even cuter than I imagined.

Are you a Baddie that sometimes gets Saddie?!

If so this is the gear for you!

The order form is in my bio and I am also pasting it here. Shipping will take about two weeks and is included in the price.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZaIQDAD03nh63fMNndb7Yf-qeHrIjg2TTVLb_FISxN3yPJQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

11/27/2024

Posted • Raise your hand if a therapist has ever told you to "just set boundaries with your parents" ✋🏽... but you knew that wasn't exactly an option without creating a family crisis. 😅

This moment from 's latest special on hit way too close to home for many of us. It perfectly captures the frustration of trying to explain deeply rooted cultural values—like the importance of family, collectivism, and honoring your parents, to someone who might not fully understand.

That’s why culturally responsive care is so important. Working with a therapist who gets your background means you don’t have to start from square one every session or explain why “no contact” might not be the right move for your situation. Instead, they meet you where you are and help you navigate solutions that work within your cultural context.

Have you ever felt misunderstood in therapy? What’s one piece of advice you wish your therapist didn’t give you? Let us know in the comments! 💬

11/02/2024

Finding the right therapy job is all about recognizing those green flags that signal a supportive and nurturing environment.

Here are ten green flags for identifying a healthy therapist work environment:

1. **Supportive Supervision**: Regular, constructive feedback and mentorship from experienced supervisors.

2. **Open Communication**: A culture that encourages sharing thoughts and concerns without fear of judgment.

3. **Professional Development**: Opportunities for training, workshops, and continuing education.

4. **Work-Life Balance**: Policies that promote a healthy balance between work responsibilities and personal life.

5. **Collaborative Team Environment**: Team members who work together, share resources, and support one another.

6. **Client-Centered Focus**: A commitment to prioritizing client needs and well-being in all practices.

7. **Diversity and Inclusion**: An emphasis on diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive workplace.

8. **Ethical Practices**: Strong adherence to ethical guidelines and transparency in operations.

9. **Wellness Resources**: Access to mental health support and wellness programs for staff.

10. **Positive Work Culture**: A nurturing atmosphere that celebrates achievements and encourages growth.

Recognizing these green flags can help you choose a fulfilling and supportive work environment!

Were these positive characteristics in your first job after graduate school??

10/11/2024

Get ready to snuggle in and feel chipper with FALL GIVEAWAY!

2 lucky WINNERS will get cute MENTAL HEALTH stickers to adorn their gear!

Steps to enter the contest:

1) Follow

2) Share this post to your story

3) Tag a friend or two below! 👇

Winners will be randomly picked and announced on October 20th!

04/19/2024

04/19/2024

Part 1: I was asked to be in a podcast with Sumaino, a fellow at a leadership exchange program called Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program through the Ombudsman Chicago High Schools.

“Within this practicum I decided to launch a podcast project that invites diverse mental health professionals to be guests and talk about different mental health issues that students face at school and suggest practical strategies that can help students to deal with them.”

I hope this podcast brings my listeners, parents, students, and other caregivers some quality information and resources.

What was your takeaway? Please let me know in the comments!

04/19/2024

Behind the scenes of being a “social media guru”. Haha who else feels like we all took a class in marketing before becoming THERAPISTS?!