Kristina Galuszka PLLC

06/20/2025

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Mindfulness can be as simple as washing dishes and focusing only on the water and the soap. It’s about being 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭.

In therapy, mindfulness helps reduce anxiety, increase self-awareness, and ground you in the moment.

06/18/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Struggling with anxiety or OCD? You're not alone.
I'm currently accepting new adult clients (18+) for daytime sessions, Monday through Thursday.
🌱 Evidence-based care
🌱 Compassionate, judgment-free space
🌱 In-person (Illinois) and virtual sessions available
📩 Visit www.kristinagaluszkapllc.com for more information

06/16/2025

Therapy is a new process for a lot of people which can be scary. Here are some common questions that therapists will get asked and clients want to know:

“𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲?”
It’s completely normal to wonder.
The answer is no—judgment has no place in therapy. Our work together is built on safety, compassion, and respect. You’re not “too much” or “too broken.” You’re human.

“𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆?”
That’s more common than you think. It’s okay to come in unsure. We can sit with silence, explore thoughts, or just breathe. There’s no “right” way to do therapy.

“𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 ‘𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸’?”
A strong connection is important. If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, I’ll help you find someone who is. You deserve a therapist you feel comfortable with.

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we celebrate the strength, love, and impact of fathers, father figures, and caregivers. But we also want to take a moment to honor the emotional side of fatherhood—because mental health matters for men, too.

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a reminder that being strong includes asking for support when things feel heavy. You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Whether you're navigating fatherhood, stress, burnout, or just trying to feel more like yourself again—therapy can help.

06/13/2025

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 = 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱

New job? Ending a relationship? Becoming a parent?
Even positive transitions can shake your identity and routine.
Therapy helps you process change and grow with intention.

06/11/2025

🌱 Life transitions—new jobs, loss, parenthood, identity shifts—can bring unexpected stress.

You might feel unsteady, stuck, or unsure of your next steps. Therapy is a place to slow down, reflect, and move through change with compassion and clarity.

If you’re navigating a life change and want support, I’m here to help.
www.kristinagaluszkapllc.com

06/09/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺
• Constant self-criticism
• Trouble accepting compliments
• People-pleasing or difficulty saying no
• Feeling like you’re “never good enough”
If this feels familiar, therapy can help you rewrite that inner script.

06/06/2025

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

It can look like:
-𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴
-𝘌𝘹𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
-𝘐𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺
-𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴

You’re 𝐧𝐨𝐭 lazy or broken. Depression is a real condition—and support is available.

06/04/2025

06/02/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 = 𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦⁣
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Anxiety often activates the fight-or-flight response—even when you’re not in danger.⁣
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Your body thinks it’s protecting you, but it can cause distress instead.⁣

Therapy teaches your brain and body how to recalibrate that alarm system.⁣

05/30/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞

Feeling overwhelmed? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique:
• 5 things you can see 👀
• 4 things you can touch ✋
• 3 things you can hear 👂
• 2 things you can smell 👃
• 1 thing you can taste 👅�
This helps bring you back to the present moment.�