Cherry Hill Counseling

08/05/2025

Not all signs of emotional struggle are obvious.
1. You avoid conflict but feel resentment.
2. You feel restless, even when “relaxing.”
3. You’re always ‘on’—but never feel seen.
These aren’t quirks. They’re signals.

If one hit home, therapy might be the place to unpack it.

08/04/2025

Mental health isn’t generational. It’s human.
This week, we challenge the myth that therapy is only for the young.
Know someone carrying too much silently? Tag them.

07/08/2025

NEW BLOG POST!!!

"It wasn’t the first time I had been at odds with my teenage son—and it wouldn’t be the last. But in this moment, something shifted. I realized that if I wanted to protect the closeness in our relationship, something in me needed to change.

I’ve always seen myself as a present and involved mom—affectionate, encouraging, open to hard conversations, and committed to guiding my kids with care. But the truth is, I also let my own anxieties, fears, and desire for control creep in. Deep down, I was scared. Scared of getting it wrong. Scared of him making painful choices. And so I’d tighten my grip in ways that actually created more distance.

Looking back, I can see how this made it harder for my son to trust me with the things that mattered most. He didn’t need more advice—he needed connection. And despite raising my kids to be strong, independent, and expressive, in this moment it felt like that approach was coming back to bite me.

I had to ask myself....."

Click the link below to find out the question that turned fear into connection—and inspired our Parenting Workshop.

A real-life story from two therapists—mother and son—exploring how parents can reconnect with teens facing mental health or addiction challenges. Learn more about the Rising Together parenting workshop in Vernon Hills.

06/26/2025

Box breathing is often used by Navy SEALs, executives, and trauma therapists to calm the nervous system and regain control during high-stress moments.

06/25/2025

Feeling proud doesn’t mean you’re not still processing pain. Both can coexist. 💔❤️🔥

06/24/2025

Here’s a checklist for queer-centered mental wellness:

✅ Build chosen family
✅ Celebrate joy daily
✅ Advocate for yourself

06/23/2025

Being LGBTQ+ is not a trauma response, a trend, or a rebellion. It’s identity. It’s valid.

06/22/2025

This Pride Month, pause and check in with yourself: What do you need today? Rest is resistance. You matter.

06/21/2025

This week you learned:
✔️ Self-care is survival
✔️ Myths don’t heal people
✔️ Emotional contrast is real
✔️ Tools can help you stay grounded
✔️ And you are not alone.

This PTSD Awareness Week, we busted myths, learned tools, and met the incredible people doing the work of healing. Which post hit home for you?

06/19/2025

Psych Insight for Juneteenth

Juneteenth isn’t just a historical milestone—it’s also a powerful example of collective resilience and intergenerational healing.

Research from the American Psychological Association shows that:

• Cultural identity is a protective factor against depression and anxiety.
• Celebrating historical milestones improves self-esteem and community
connectedness.
• Shared remembrance strengthens collective efficacy—the belief that
together, communities can create change.

Today, as we honor emancipation, we also acknowledge the psychological power of recognition, belonging, and healing.

06/19/2025

When a trauma response starts, your brain needs a roadmap. This 5-step sensory loop helps you land back in the present moment.

06/18/2025

Going from chill to panic in seconds? That’s not being dramatic—it’s emotional whiplash. And for people with PTSD, it’s exhausting.