Sejdaras Psy.D & Associates

06/12/2025

Support a Brave Mother in Her Battle Against Cancer

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out on behalf of an incredible mother who has shown unwavering strength and resilience while facing one of life’s toughest challenges: battling breast cancer for the past eight years. Throughout this journey, she has not only fought for her own health but has also been a loving and devoted mother to her 8-year-old son.

Her courage is truly inspiring, but the emotional and financial toll has been overwhelming. There have been countless hospital visits, treatments, and expenses that have added up, leaving her in a difficult position. Despite the struggles, she continues to show up for her son every day, teaching him the values of perseverance and love.

We are launching this GoFundMe campaign to help alleviate some of the financial burden she faces. Your donations will go towards medical expenses, treatments, and daily necessities, allowing her to focus more on her health and providing a stable environment for her son.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant impact. Let’s come together as a community to show her that she is not alone in this fight. With your support, we can help her continue this battle with hope and strength.

Thank you for considering a donation and for sharing this message with others. Your kindness means the world to us.

With gratitude,
Dr. Sejdaras

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06/05/2025

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05/12/2025

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Mother's Day is a celebration of love and resilience. While it can be a difficult time for many, let's acknowledge the complexities and nuances of motherhood. This Mother's Day, let's create space for authenticity and vulnerability. For the moms who are navigating the challenges of parenting, the ones who have experienced loss, and those who are yearning for motherhood. For the women who are redefining what it means to be a mother, and those who are finding ways to heal and cope. You are seen, you are valued, and you are deserving of love and compassion. No matter what your Mother's Day looks like, know that you are part of a larger community that celebrates the diversity and complexity of motherhood.

11/02/2024

Here’s everything you need to know for our Mother Teresa event.

So much of what she was and did is what I try to model. Not only as a psychologist, but also as a mother. A lot of times the world just needs more compassion and people underestimate the power of kindness.

I hope to see you at our event ❤️

10/21/2024

We are very excited to announce our next event on November 16th!!

We will be honoring Mother Teresa’s life work and dedication to the betterment of society.

Don’t miss this event. Sign up info is on www.tinyurl.com/cfa-24

We hope to see everyone there! ❤️🫶🏼

08/30/2024

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Cancer happens to an individual but it affects a community and that’s how we heal as well…In community.

Join us on September 14th at 10am for our 2nd annual 5k walk. This year we support those affected by cancer.

The walk is free to join but donations are highly encouraged.

Comment on this post with “survivor” to get more info on the 5k and link to the donations page.

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08/24/2024

Nature has its way of soothing your soul. I encourage all my clients to step outside and breathe fresh air.

Go for a walk, a run or simply sit outside while the air hits your face. 15-30 minutes and you can feel refreshed. Sometimes all you need is to step out of your home, take a break and come back to your reality.

I hope you are making some time to enjoy the outdoors this weekend 🫶🏼 I know I am

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08/20/2024

✨Join us for a FREE 5K walk on Montrose beach in a Chicago ✨

This year our goal is to spread awareness on different mental health topics. This one particularly hits home for me. I am happy to be able to connect mental health not only with my practice but also with Care for Albania. Our mission is to enhance mental health and increase resources for Albanians and surrounding communities.

When: Saturday September 14, 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Montrose Beach Chicago 601 west Montrose beach Chicago IL

The event is free, but we are accepting donations! ALL donations will go to mental heath services for Albanians fighting cancer or cancer survivors.

We hope to see you there! Feel free to DM me with any questions 🫶🏼

More details in the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/Albania5k

07/27/2024

All credit goes to Project Happiness.

Emotions influence our interpretation of life’s events, and they do come and go. The good news is that you are not doomed to a “story” you constructed, (for many reasons) long ago. Now, you can choose how you want to respond..

Which one are you willing to take on?

Drop a 💙 if you perceive all the differences.

Guilt says: you made a mistake
Shame says: you are the mistake
Compassion says: your mistake doesn't define you
Acceptance says: you will learn from your mistake therapist

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07/18/2024

Life is not easy. I won’t pretend to have all the answers, but what I do know is that there is good everywhere. We’ve all been hurt, gone through tough times, hurt others, or lost faith. But that’s not the real us. That’s just a version of us molded by our experiences.

Never lose sight of who you truly are. Never forget to do good in this world because I truly believe it comes back to you. While life may not always be roses, there’s always good in you to bring into this life 🙏🏼

Practice gratitude and always know I am here for you 🫶🏼

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07/15/2024

This one is an emotional topic. Receiving breast cancer news is life changing. It goes beyond physical implications and deeply impacts a persons emotional and psychological well being. In our new blog post we dive into some of the effects that breast cancer has on individuals.

1. Shock and disbelief
2. Fear and anxiety
3. Grief and loss
4. Anger and resentment
5. Body image and self esteem
6. Anxiety about relationships
7. Coping mechanisms and support
8. Resilience and growth

It’s important to have a supportive community and network of healthcare professionals. This type of diagnosis can bring a lot of emotional impact. And we want to make sure you never feel alone. If you or anyone else knows of someone going through this, please reach out. We are here to help you get through this ❤️

07/09/2024

When we talk about healing, we don’t want you to forget what happened and move forward. We want to help you come to terms with what happened, have the tools to redirect your thinking and live the life you deserve.

You don’t deserve for a bad thing to ruin your whole life. You deserve happiness. We all do 🌹

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