Concentric Counseling & Consulting

01/08/2026

Many of us feel pressure to start the new year “right.” This is your gentle reminder that New Year’s resolutions do not need a price tag or drastic change attached to them. Sometimes, it is the small, intentional steps that make the biggest difference. Investing in your mental health is always priceless. If you missed our Founder's blog, we wanted to share again as a reminder that meaningful change does not have to be drastic; sometimes it begins with small steps like leaning into honesty, reflection, and sharing our stories.

https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2017/12/28/a-therapists-new-years-resolution

🌟 We would love to hear in the comments: what are your favorite ways to practice self-care? 🌟

01/02/2026

A few days ago, we referenced Lori Gottlieb's, MFT, work from her interview on about how to approach New Year's resolutions. Concentric Founder, Jennifer Larson's, LCPC, NCC blog, “A Therapist’s New Year’s Resolution: Therapist Self-Disclosure and Mental Health Advocacy,” we are invited to consider how talking openly about mental health can create a ripple effect in reducing shame, increasing connection, and making help more accessible. This blog post also reminds us that growth does not require an all-at-once leap. It is often a gradual leaning in while taking baby steps and navigating the tension between safety and vulnerability while using our voices for ourselves and in service of others. https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2017/12/28/a-therapists-new-years-resolution

12/30/2025

In a recent conversation on Mel Robbins’ podcast, psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb shared why New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart. It’s not due to a lack of motivation, but rather it can stem from a lack of taking baby steps and overlooking the losses that come with change, she shares, "Change and loss travel together." To learn more, you can listen to episode 345 (https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-345/).

In the next few days, we will be posting another piece on New Year's resolutions, a blog post written by Concentric's Founder, Jennifer Larson, LCPC. NCC. Stay tuned for that one!

12/22/2025

Concentric eNews No.18: -https://mailchi.mp/24ae32d64509/concentric-enews-no-18-holiday-care-immigrant-guilt-self-compassion-couples-intensives-update-trilogy-partnership-available-therapists

We are sharing tools designed to support you through the holidays, including blog posts focused on managing family stress. We are also highlighting a new blog on immigrant guilt and self-compassion, updates to our Couples Intensive program, and celebrating our partnership with Trilogy.

12/19/2025

The holidays have a way of activating parts of us. The part that wants to keep everything together, the part that feels tender or grief-stricken, and the part that just wants to escape the discomfort can all show up at once around the holidays and family gatherings.

Through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, none of these parts are wrong or problematic. They are trying to protect you. By approaching your parts with curiosity, calm, courage, and compassion, you can respond from a more grounded, Self-led place instead of reacting from old patterns. This season, you don’t need to fix your family dynamics, you can start by caring for your inner parts and world.

If this resonates, we invite you to read Mara Hundrieser-Acosta’s blog on IFS https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2023/9/13/what-are-your-internal-dialogues-trying-to-protect-you-from

Reach out to info@concentricchicago.com (email) to meet with one of our therapists to help explore how understanding your parts can support you through the holiday season and beyond.

12/12/2025

December marks Seasonal Depression Awareness Month. Shorter days, less sunlight, and the pressure of the holiday season can bring up complex emotions. If you’re noticing changes in your mood or energy, you’re not alone. We’re here to support you through what so many people experience this time of year. Call us at 312.725.3093 or email us at info@concentricchicago.com

12/05/2025

The end of 2025 can bring up a lot of mixed feelings, with harsh criticism coming from family or from yourself. Concentric invites you to learn the language of self-compassion, which does not negate struggles or avoid accountability but instead supports healing. As we mingle with family and friends and close out the year, let's practice giving ourselves the compassion, gratitude, and gentleness we offer to those around us. Check out our recent blog post titled “Immigrant Guilt: Learning Self-Compassion to Honor Heritage and Healing” to learn more about how practicing self-compassion can heal our inner critic.

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11/21/2025

It truly takes a community and a village! Big thanks to Alderman Samantha "Sam" Nugent’s 39th Ward office for connecting Concentric and Trilogy to better serve our community.

☕ Over breakfast and coffee at our office, we welcomed Trilogy, a mental health organization of 50+ years with a new Sauganash location. They offer services from outreach and mobile crisis response to therapy and employment support. Together, we explored ways to collaborate and strengthen resources for our neighbors. Growing this network helps us learn and provide the best care possible to our ward and community.

11/14/2025

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Chicago organizations creating space for culture, healing, and belonging every day. At Concentric, we recognize that connecting with your roots and learning from the cultures around you strengthens identity, community, and mental well-being.

11/07/2025

With the holidays coming up, setting boundaries can feel especially hard. But it’s also one of the most powerful ways to nurture connection and support healing. At Concentric, we understand that boundaries take practice, and now is a good time to start!

10/30/2025

Concentric eNews No.17: Counselor Spotlight | ACT Blog Post | Hispanic Heritage Month | Narrative Therapy Training -

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic model that helps people be more present with whatever hardship or adventure comes in life. ACT guides us through a process of expanding our tolerance to difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. Last year, Concentric participat...

10/24/2025

We're thrilled to have Jane Chang, M.A., LPC*, a Northeastern Illinois University alum, as part of our full-time staff! Visit our page at https://www.concentricchicago.com/our-group to learn more about her and her work!

*Jane has completed all necessary requirements for her LPC license and is waiting to receive official issuance