Liberated Life Counseling

04/28/2025

Been reflecting on the last 3 years at this office and the amount of grief I feel is heavy. Going to miss all the memories, the clients, the walks in the park. But also excited for what’s in store for Liberated Life Counseling.

03/11/2025

Officially licensed in North Carolina as well as Illinois! Hoping to start offering therapy services to those located in North Carolina in the fall. Thank you to all the colleagues who helped me get licensed in NC and a special thanks to Kelly for updating my sign with my new credential.

01/30/2025

Sharing a local resource!

You asked and we listened! Starting next month, Feb. 19, our First Responder Spousal/Significant Other Support Group will be meeting in-person from 6:30-8:00 pm every third Wednesday of the month at our offices in Lake Zurich.

So, whether you're looking for support, resources, communication skills, a better idea of how their job stress might be affecting home life, or simply looking for a new tribe of people navigating similar situations - you're in the right place. This group will be facilitated by clinician Danielle Mains, who is a firefighter/paramedic and veteran spouse of more than 15 years.

Registration is required for this group, please call April at 847-550-4520 or email april@911well.com to register before our first meeting on Feb. 19. Families are on the frontlines too and they should receive the support they deserve!

01/04/2025

FIRST THERAPY INTENSIVE OF 2025! We laughed, we cried, we colored, we ran through Deicke Park in the freezing cold and honored our inner child. This intensive was truly transformational. Visit my website to learn more about how Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Intensives can transform your life.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 2025 is full of exciting changes over here at Liberated Life Counseling. Check out the website refresh to learn more about how I'm customizing therapy to meet your needs. Now offering Therapy Intensives! www.liveyourliberatedlife.com

10/08/2024

Untreated trauma, especially complex trauma (C-PTSD), can shape behaviors in ways that might seem like fixed personality traits, but they're actually coping mechanisms.

Traits like a low sense of worth, fear of abandonment, difficulty setting boundaries, people-pleasing, and constantly looking for validation often arise because of a survival strategy that develops in response to trauma.
If you have experienced trauma, you may often go into hyper-alert mode, always scanning your environment to assess potential threats. This can lead to behaviors like trying to manage others' emotions to prevent conflict or to keep people from getting angry with them. This state of constant vigilance becomes so ingrained that it starts to feel like part of who you are.

However, these behaviors are not truly personality traits—they are protective responses that were necessary at some point to stay safe. However, they often become exhausting and can prevent people from living a full, authentic life. By addressing the underlying trauma, it's possible to break free from these patterns, allowing for a life that's not defined by the need to keep others happy or to avoid conflict but by genuine self-expression and connection.

By healing the symptoms of trauma, ART can help you step more into your authentic, full, confident personality without feeling the constant need to be hyper vigilant or people pleasing.

Find an ART trained therapist near you.
www.ARTworksnow.com

09/27/2024

Sharing a new resource for local veterans and first responders.

911 Wellness provides mental health services to Northern Illinois First Responders. We serve those who serve others.

08/28/2024

Intuitive Eating Support Group at Olive Branch Nutrition. Meets virtually on Wednesdays!

This informal group is designed for adults ready to break free from diet culture and embrace a healthier relationship with food. Each session will include educational components on the principles of Intuitive Eating, followed by open discussions where you can share your experiences, challenges, and....

04/30/2024

Been focusing on my own self care lately and found a great deal for TheraBox! These therapist curated subscription boxes come packed with self care items. Excited to share the mindfulness cubes in session with clients. What are some things you have been doing lately for self care?

04/19/2024

A little then & now to celebrate 2 years of Liberated Life Counseling.

04/10/2024

Mindfulness offers us a lens through which to view the world with greater clarity and appreciation. By cultivating a practice of mindful awareness, we can train ourselves to see the good in every moment, no matter how small or fleeting it may be. And in doing so, we can cultivate a deeper sense of peace, joy, and contentment in our lives.

03/31/2024

🌼🐰🥚 Happy Easter! 🥚🐰🌼

Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of chocolate eggs! Whether you're spending it with family, friends, or simply enjoying some peaceful moments, may it be a time of renewal and happiness. 🌸🐣💕

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