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Chicago Healing Connection, PLLC

Chicago-based relationship and faith-based therapy for individual, couples and families. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time due to COVID.

07/11/2025

We’re halfway through the year.

If you're carrying more than you expected, feeling off track, or craving a reset—you’re not alone.

This is your mid-year reminder:
✨ You’re allowed to pause
✨ You’re allowed to ask for help
✨ It’s not too late to begin again

Therapy can be a place to reconnect with your goals, your values, and yourself.

We’re here when you’re ready.
📍 Chicago Healing Connection
www.chicagohealingconnection.com

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from Chicago Healing Connection
We recognize that today holds many layers for our communities.
For some, it's a time to celebrate.
For others, it’s a complicated reminder of freedoms that have not always been equally granted.

We hold space for the joy, the grief, the reflection—and everything in between.

Whether you're gathering with loved ones or taking quiet time to yourself, we hope you find moments to breathe, rest, and care for your well-being.

Because freedom isn’t just political—it’s personal, too.
Freedom to feel.
Freedom to heal.
Freedom to reclaim your story.
Freedom to be your full self.

Wishing you peace and safety today and always. 💙

07/01/2025

Meet Fari Willoughby – Global Perspective, Deep Compassion

From Zimbabwe to the UK, and now the U.S., Fari Willoughby has witnessed both the weight of human suffering—and the strength of community healing. Today, as a therapist, she brings that lived wisdom into her work with clients at all stages.
“I’ve seen what it means to carry grief and trauma without support—and what it means to finally be held, heard, and seen.”

Fari’s specialties include:

- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & life transitions
- Relationship challenges
- Anger & emotional regulation
- Faith-integrated therapy
- Older adult (50+) support
- Immigrant mental health
- Group facilitation

Fluent in English, Shona, and Ndebele, Fari offers therapy that is collaborative and culturally grounded.

Learn more or request a session:
https://chicagohealingconnection.com/fari-willoughby

06/30/2025

June is ending—but men’s mental health still matters. Always.

This Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve been reminded of a powerful truth:
You don’t have to carry it all alone.
You’re allowed to ask for help.
And needing support doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.

Whether you're:
– processing stress in silence
– healing from trauma
– unlearning what strength “should” look like
– or just starting to name what you feel—

We see you. We honor your healing. And we’re here when you’re ready.

At Chicago Healing Connection, therapy is a space where men of all identities are invited to be real, vulnerable, and supported.

📍Serving Illinois & Indiana
💬 Sessions available for men from all backgrounds.

Chicagohealingconnection.com

06/15/2025

To all the fathers, and all those who father—this day is for you.

Today, we celebrate:
– Fathers raising children with love and presence
– Fathers healing from how they were raised
– Single dads holding it down
– Stepdads, foster dads, and chosen dads
– Dads who are grieving, and those who are missed
– Men showing up in nurturing ways, even if the title “dad” doesn’t apply

We know that fatherhood isn’t one-size-fits-all. It can hold joy, pain, growth, repair, and resilience. We see you.

At Chicago Healing Connection, we honor the emotional labor of fathering—and the brave work of healing what wasn’t modeled, supported, or acknowledged.

💙 However this day meets you, we’re holding space.

05/30/2025

Setting boundaries isn’t just a buzzword—it’s emotional self-care.

Chicago Healing Connection's own Robin Shannon LCPC was recently featured in an article on Dumb Little Man sharing expert insights on emotional boundaries in relationships. Honored to be included among other professionals helping folks navigate this essential part of mental and relational health.

If you've ever struggled with saying no, felt drained after interactions, or questioned if your needs were ""too much""—this one's for you.

Check out the article here: https://www.dumblittleman.com/examples-of-boundaries-in-a-relationship
Let me know what boundary you’re working on this season!

05/25/2025

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Bori Kim, MA, LPC

“As a Korean-American therapist, I’ve seen how many in our community carry wounds that are unspoken, generational, and spiritual. I hold space for those stories—and believe healing is possible.”

This AAPI Heritage Month, we honor the deep resilience and rich experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
🌿 Bori Kim, trauma specialist and faith-integrated clinician, shares how her cultural heritage and spiritual lens shape the way she supports clients through trauma, generational pain, and identity work.

Let’s continue to amplify diverse voices in the therapy space and affirm that no one should walk the healing journey alone.
🫶🏽 Sessions are available in Korean and English.

Want to read more of Bori’s story?
Her full reflection on being a Korean-American therapist during AAPI Heritage Month is available here:
https://chicagohealingconnection.com/aapi-month-feature

To schedule a session, reach out to Bori directly at bori@chicagohealingconnection.com

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05/13/2025

"🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿
A gentle reminder: your mental health matters—this month and every month. Whether you're navigating stress, healing from trauma, or simply needing a pause, prioritizing your well-being is not selfish—it's essential. 💚

Here are 5 small but powerful ways to care for your mental health:

1. Pause & Breathe: Even one minute of deep, intentional breathing can calm your nervous system.

2. Set Boundaries: Saying ""no"" is a form of self-respect. Your time and energy are valuable.

3. Get Outside: Nature has a way of reminding us we’re part of something bigger. A short walk counts.

4. Connect: Reach out to someone you trust. You don’t have to go through things alone.

5. Rest Without Guilt: Your body and brain need downtime to function. Rest is productive.

💬 Which of these do you need more of this week? Or do you have a go-to self-care tip that helps you stay grounded?

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05/09/2025

✨ Are you longing to heal deeper or ready for a breakthrough? ✨

Meet Tori Hairston, a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist here at Chicago Healing Connection. With deep care and expertise, Tori walks alongside clients through grief, trauma, and transformation—helping them reclaim their stories and reconnect with their true selves.

She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore childhood wounds, relationship patterns, identity, and more. Her integrative approach to healing blends therapy modalities like Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, body-work, neuropsychology, and, when desired, Biblical counseling.

🌀 Whether you're navigating complex trauma, grief, life transitions, or seeking clarity and peace, Tori is here to support you—mind, body, and spirit.

💙 Start your healing journey with Tori today.
📍Serving clients virtually across Illinois
🔗 Learn more or book at: chicagohealingconnection.com/tori-hairston

04/18/2025

✨ What is General Therapy? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis—it’s a space to heal, grow, and understand yourself better.

At Chicago Healing Connection, we support individuals, couples, and families in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and clarity.

Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or just need someone to talk to—we’re here for you.

Swipe through to learn how general therapy works and how it might be exactly what you need right now. 💙

🗓 Ready to take the next step? Book a consultation today.
👉 https://chicagohealingconnection.com

04/15/2025

🌟 Meet Chenise Payton, Therapist Intern at Chicago Healing Connection 🌟

Therapy is more than just talking—it’s a transformative journey toward self-discovery, healing, and growth. At Chicago Healing Connection, we believe that everyone deserves a safe space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

💡 Chenise Payton works with adults and couples, helping them navigate:
✔ Anxiety, Depression & Self-Esteem
✔ Relationship Struggles & Divorce Recovery
✔ Childhood Trauma & Family Dynamics
✔ Premarital & Couples Counseling

Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and the Gottman Method, Chenise tailors each session to meet your unique needs, providing practical tools for healing and connection.

💙 Your journey to clarity and fulfillment starts here. Book a session today:
https://chicagohealingconnection.com/chenise-payton

04/08/2025

🌿 Meet Yangla Bhote, Therapist at Chicago Healing Connection 🌿

"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space, we have the power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." — Victor E. Frankl

At Chicago Healing Connection, we know that navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. Yangla Bhote, LCPC provides a safe, compassionate space for clients to process past experiences, heal from trauma, and build stronger relationships.

✨ Specialties Include:
✔ Anxiety & Life Transitions
✔ Relationship & Marriage Struggles
✔ Childhood & Family-of-Origin Issues
✔ Healing from Trauma & Adverse Experiences

Yangla is trained in EMDR, the Gottman Couples Method, and trauma-informed care to help clients reclaim their peace and find deeper meaning in life. Sessions are available in English, Nepali, and Hindi.

💙 Ready to take the next step? Book a session today: https://chicagohealingconnection.sessionshealth.com/

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+17736769204

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http://www.chicagohealingconnection.com/

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