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Center for Therapeutic Services & Psychodiagnostics

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Center for Therapeutic Services & Psychodiagnostics

At CFTSAP in McHenry, Crystal Lake, & Lake in the Hills, you will find therapy that delivers results Are you ready to make a change for the better in your life?

We are committed to helping you with the most comprehensive, holistic services that are established in evidence-based treatment. You are unique and your circumstances are unique. We will apply a broad range of dynamic assessments that are individualized and tailored to fit your unique needs. We take a creative approach to treating complex mental health problems both on an individual and group level. Get started now on the road to healing. Call us today, or visit our website. http://cftsap.com/, and fill out the contact form. At The Center for Therapeutic Services & Psychodiagnostics we provide counseling and therapy for a wide range of challenges. We help our clients grow, heal, and learn coping skills. Life can get better. Call us today or just fill out the contact form and click Send. Academic Underachievement
Adoption
Alcoholism & Chemical Dependency
Alzheimer’s
Anger Management
Anxiety or Fears
Asperger’s Syndrome
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Impulse Control Disorders
Internet Addiction
Interpersonal Relationship Issues
Learning Disabilities
Life Coaching
Loss or Grief
Mental Retardation
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Self-Harming & Suicidal Ideation
S*x Offender Treatment
S*xual Abuse
S*xual Addiction
S*xuality Gender: LGBTQIA+
Teen Violence
Thought Disorders & Psychosis
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury

07/30/2025

🧠 Learning to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

Setting boundaries is not selfish. It is a healthy and essential part of emotional well-being. Still, many people struggle with guilt when they start saying no, expressing limits, or asking for space.
Here is the truth:
✅ Boundaries protect your energy and relationships
✅ They help you show up with intention, not resentment
✅ They are a form of self-respect, not rejection of others
Guilt often shows up when you are doing something new, not something wrong. If you were raised to prioritize others, keep the peace, or avoid conflict, boundary-setting can feel uncomfortable at first.
Therapy can help you unlearn patterns that keep you stuck, understand your emotional needs, and build confidence in expressing them clearly.
You deserve relationships that include your voice too.

Reach out today: https://cftsap.com/contact-2/

07/27/2025

🧠 Common Myths About Therapy
Thinking about therapy but not sure what to expect? Let’s clear up a few common myths.

🔹 Myth 1: Therapy is only for people with serious problems.
Truth: You do not have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people come to explore relationships, manage stress, or build emotional awareness.

🔹 Myth 2: The therapist tells you what to do.
Truth: Therapy is collaborative. You will explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns with guidance, not prescriptions.

🔹 Myth 3: Therapy is just venting.
Truth: While talking things through can help, therapy also offers tools, insight, and strategies that support real change.

🔹 Myth 4: If therapy works, it works quickly.
Truth: Change takes time. Therapy supports lasting growth, not quick fixes.

Therapy is a place for reflection, growth, and healing. Whatever you are facing, support is available.

Reach out today: https://cftsap.com/contact-2/

07/20/2025

Mental load vs. emotional labor: What’s the difference?

Mental load is the invisible task of keeping everything organized—remembering appointments, managing to-do lists, planning meals, and making sure things get done.

Emotional labor is the work of managing feelings—your own and others’. It includes staying calm during conflict, offering reassurance, and smoothing over tension.

In many relationships, one person silently carries both. Over time, that imbalance can lead to burnout, resentment, or disconnection.

Therapy can help clients name what they are carrying, create healthier boundaries, and work toward more equitable dynamics—at home and beyond.

Reach out today: https://cftsap.com/contact-2/

07/17/2025

📌 How to Know If Your Therapist Is the Right Fit

Starting therapy is a big step. Finding the right therapist can make all the difference.

Here are a few signs your therapist might be a good fit:

✅ You feel safe enough to be honest, even when it’s uncomfortable
✅ You don’t feel judged, dismissed, or rushed
✅ They listen closely and remember what matters to you
✅ You leave sessions with new insight, clarity, or direction
✅ Your therapist welcomes feedback and adjusts the approach if needed

Therapy is not always easy, but it should feel collaborative and respectful. If you feel unseen or stuck in sessions, it is okay to speak up or explore other options. The relationship itself is part of the healing process.

🧠 You deserve support that truly feels supportive.
Reach out today: http://cftsap.com/

07/09/2025

Healing doesn’t always come with fireworks. It often looks quiet, slow, and maybe even invisible to others.
It’s getting out of bed on a hard day.
It’s taking a deep breath before reacting.
It’s noticing a critical thought, but choosing not to believe it.
It’s setting one small boundary that used to feel impossible.

Progress isn’t always loud or linear. Sometimes it’s choosing something different; something kinder, just once. And that once matters.

The small moments you often dismiss? They are signs of growth. They are you, healing in real time. 💛

07/06/2025

Sometimes, the signs of mental strain aren’t loud.
They show up quietly, in the choices we make:

- Reaching for a quick fix instead of a deeper solution

- Snapping at someone you care about

- Avoiding important tasks

- Scrolling endlessly instead of sleeping

- Saying yes when you mean no

These patterns don’t make you a bad person.
They’re signals—often subtle—that something inside needs attention.

Mental health isn’t just about moods or diagnoses.
It’s about how we live, how we cope, and how we treat ourselves and others.

The good news? Every small step toward awareness is a step toward healing.

Reach out for expert help today.

06/29/2025

You can’t logic your way out of a pattern your body learned to survive.

That’s where expert help matters. Someone who understands how the system works and how to gently support change from the inside out.

If you need help, reach out today.

06/22/2025

POV: You say “I’m fine” before you even check how you really feel.
You're so used to surviving that you forgot what it's like to actually feel safe.

You smile while suppressing.

You nod while overthinking.

You support others, but don't know how to ask for help.

Therapy helps you tune back in. You’re allowed to feel.

06/09/2025

Shame has a way of making us feel stuck in old versions of ourselves.
It whispers that past choices define us, especially the ones we regret. But shame isn’t a compass. It’s a weight. And carrying it alone only deepens the wound.

In therapy, we create space to explore the roots of shame without judgment. We begin to untangle painful memories, understand the patterns behind our choices, and recognize the humanity underneath it all.

You don’t have to keep reliving the past. Healing is possible. Not by erasing what happened, but by facing it with compassion.

Reach out today.

06/05/2025

You don’t have to have a “big reason” to go to therapy.

If you have the feeling in the back of your mind that you need help, follow your intuition.

Let’s normalize getting support before it feels unbearable.

06/04/2025

Let’s talk about emotional regulation.

A lot of people think it means staying calm all the time. Or not getting upset.
But that’s not it.

Emotional regulation is about knowing what you're feeling and choosing how to respond.

It's the difference between reacting in the moment...
and taking a breath before you speak.

It’s giving yourself space to feel without needing to fix, avoid, or explode.

You don’t have to ignore your emotions to manage them.
You just need to listen to them differently.

What helps you regulate when emotions feel big?
Is it movement, music, deep breathing, or having alone time?

Expert help is just one click away!

05/25/2025

Bad habits don’t just stay in the background.

They shape how we think, how we cope, how we treat others and how we see ourselves.

Over time, small patterns can grow into big behaviors. Maybe it's snapping at people you love, avoiding hard conversations, or retreating when things get stressful. These aren’t just “quirks.” They’re signals.

Therapy can help you recognize the roots of these patterns and build healthier ones.
It’s not about judgment, but about growth, accountability, and real change.

You’re not stuck. You can break the cycle. You can show up differently.

Reach out for help today.

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4209 W Shamrock Lane Unit C
McHenry, IL
60050

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

Website

http://cftsap.com/

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Are you ready to make a change for the better in your life? We are committed to helping you with the most comprehensive, holistic services that are established in evidence-based treatment. You are unique and your circumstances are unique. We will apply a broad range of dynamic assessments that are individualized and tailored to fit your unique needs. We take a creative approach to treating complex mental health problems both on an individual and group level. Get started now on the road to healing. Call us today, or visit our website. http://cftsap.com/, and fill out the contact form. At The Center for Therapeutic Services & Psychodiagnostics we provide counseling and therapy for a wide range of challenges. We help our clients grow, heal, and learn coping skills. Life can get better. Call us today or just fill out the contact form and click Send. Academic Underachievement Adoption Alcoholism & Chemical Dependency Alzheimer’s Anger Management Anxiety or Fears Asperger’s Syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD) Autism Behavioral Issues Bipolar Depression Developmental Disorders Divorce Domestic Violence Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Impulse Control Disorders Internet Addiction Interpersonal Relationship Issues Learning Disabilities Life Coaching Loss or Grief Mental Retardation Mood Disorders Obesity Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) Parenting Personality Disorders Self Esteem Self-Harming & Suicidal Ideation S*x Offender Treatment S*xual Abuse S*xual Addiction S*xuality Gender: Bisexual Issues Gay Issues Le***an Issues Transgender Issues Teen Violence Thought Disorders & Psychosis Trauma and PTSD Traumatic Brain Injury