Enriched Living Counseling, LLC

05/29/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🌿

Many people carry stress, grief, trauma, or overwhelm quietly. This month is a reminder to show up for one another with compassion. Reach out to a loved one, ask how they’re really doing, and if you need support yourself, know you don’t have to go through things alone.

05/21/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚

Take a moment to check in on the people you care about. A simple text, call, or conversation can make someone feel seen and supported. And if you’re struggling, reaching out for help is a sign of self-awareness and courage—not weakness. We all deserve care, connection, and support.

05/08/2026

Mental health isn’t separate from our lived experiences, our environments, or the things we’ve survived. For many people, stress, trauma, grief, burnout, discrimination, or chronic overwhelm live in the body long after the moment has passed. 🌱

This Mental Health Awareness Month, may we move away from judgment and toward compassion—for ourselves and for each other. Healing doesn’t always look linear, productive, or visible. Sometimes it looks like resting. Sometimes it looks like asking for support. Sometimes it looks like simply making it through the day.

Check in on the people you love—sometimes a simple message, call, or moment of listening can remind someone they’re not carrying things alone.

04/28/2026

📣 Announcement: S*x in the Windy City 2026

S*x in the Windy City is a professional conference bringing together clinicians to explore sexuality and relationships in clinical practice.

Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists are currently accepting proposals for presenters — submit soon, as space is limited.

The event features presentations, discussion, and CEU opportunities, including AASECT credits for qualifying sessions.
📅 October 16–17, 2026
📍 Chicago (Adler University)

Submit proposals here: https://lnkd.in/g3NQ59MZ

04/22/2026

Therapists, are you ready to enhance your approach to couples who seem trapped in an endless conflict cycle? Our High Conflict Couples Consultation Group is here to help.

Join us this Fall 2026 for biweekly virtual sessions where we’ll explore effective interventions, share challenges, and collaborate with colleagues in a supportive space.

📅 When: Biweekly on Tuesdays
🌍 Where: Virtual (Zoom)

👉 Sign up for the interest list here:

Welcome! Please complete this form below to express interest in our High Conflict Couples Consultation Group starting Spring 2026. Meetings will be help biweekly on Tuesdays via Zoom.

04/15/2026

Therapists, we know that high-conflict couples can present unique challenges in therapy. Join is in this High Conflict Couples Consultation Group, starting Fall 2026.

In this group, we’ll focus on:

- Recognizing the common characteristics of high-conflict couples
- Strategies to work through emotional dysregulation, trauma, and deep-rooted conflict patterns
- Case consultation and support in a collaborative environment
- Guidance on tough topics like infidelity, triangulation, and interfaith/interracial relationships

👉 Join the interest list here:

Welcome! Please complete this form below to express interest in our High Conflict Couples Consultation Group starting Spring 2026. Meetings will be help biweekly on Tuesdays via Zoom.

04/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that our founder, Farrah Walker, will be leading the High Conflict Couples Consultation Group, launching this Fall 2026!

If you're a therapist working with couples who are trapped in a cycle of conflict or disconnection, this is your opportunity to gain valuable insights, sharpen your intervention strategies, and receive ongoing support in a collaborative setting.

This group aims to help clinicians working with high-conflict couples strengthen their clinical skills and build effective, transformative strategies for their practice.

🌟 Details:
🗓 Biweekly on Tuesdays, Starting Fall 2026
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
👉 Sign up for the interest list here: https://forms.gle/KJVvJjabxpRYynz1A

Have questions? Contact Farrah at farrahwalkermft@gmail.com for more info.

04/06/2026

We’re excited to share that two of our clinicians, Farrah Walker and Vannae Napolez, recently represented Enriched Living Counseling at the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) Conference in Norway!

This gathering brought together family therapy professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge, explore innovative approaches, and strengthen cross-cultural understanding in clinical practice. Farrah Walker, LMFT and Vannae Napolez had the opportunity to attend and bring back valuable insights to better serve our community.

Thank you IFTA! Learn more at their website https://www.ifta-familytherapy.org/index.php

03/25/2026

High Conflict Couples Consultation Group – Coming Fall 2026!

Are you a therapist working with couples who feel like they’re stuck in a cycle of conflict and disconnection? It’s time to break through the barriers.

Join our High Conflict Couples Consultation Group and gain the clinical support, strategies, and insights you need to better serve your clients. This biweekly group will provide a safe, collaborative space for therapists to sharpen their skills and grow in their practice.

🗓 Biweekly on Tuesdays, Starting Fall 2026
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

👉 Sign up for the interest list here: https://forms.gle/KJVvJjabxpRYynz1A

Questions? Reach out to Farrah Walker at farrahwalkermft@gmail.com

for more info.

03/16/2026

The Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists Annual Conference 2026 was everything! The energy, the workshops and the connections were off the charts! If you missed this year, save the dates of March 12th and 13th 2027 for next year. We had our biggest conference since COVID and we could not be more proud. Thank you to our amazing Conference Planning Committee, all of our sponsors and all of the wonderful presenters and attendees.

We are also hosting our annual S*x in the Windy City Conference October 16th and 17th 2026 at Adler University! Head to our website to find out all of the details.
www.iamft.org