LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP

07/18/2025

Join LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP’s Dr. Morrison for this webinar on understanding ADHD.

Join CMHB and Riveredge Hospital for the next Rise N Learn webinar on August 8th at 9am!
Learn more & register at: bit.ly/RNL_Aug8

Clients often present with symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in clinical settings. This webinar reviews up-to-date research and clinical knowledge on ADHD. The presentation will cover topics such as the identification, assessment, and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan and will also include practical strategies that can be helpful in supporting clients with ADHD in clinical and non-clinical settings.

Presented by Orson Morrison, PsyD, co-owner LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP

07/03/2025

Don’t forgot that little kid inside of you and what they needed.

Becoming the person you needed… that’s power. 🧡

06/30/2025

Training the next generation of Clinical Psychologists is so meaningful, fun and inspiring especially when you get to work with such talented trainees and wonderful human beings. We are sad to say goodbye to this group of doctoral students but we are so proud of their growth and we are honored to have accompanied them on their professional journeys. We’re excited for what’s next for each of them!!

06/27/2025

Today is PTSD Awareness Day. Let’s not only focus on the impact of trauma but also the ways in which resilience and healing can be promoted.

🌱 Generational resilience isn’t just possible—it’s achievable and you already likely have many of the building blocks.

At LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services (), we understand that healing generational burdens requires more than awareness—it takes action through intentionally building protective systems and strengths that nurture growth.

Here are 3 powerful protective systems that help build generational resilience and promote trauma healing:

1️⃣ Safe & Nurturing Caregiving (Secure Attachment)
Secure relationships begin with attuned, responsive caregiving. Supporting caregivers with parenting skills and providing early intervention during family stress builds a strong foundation for emotional safety.

2️⃣ Individual Capacities & Personal Strengths
Encouraging overall health, optimism, and emotional regulation builds personal resilience. When individuals learn effective coping and social-emotional skills, they’re better equipped to break harmful cycles.

3️⃣ Community & Cultural Connection
We heal in connection to/with others. Social support, a sense of belonging, and cultural roots provide the scaffolding for long-term resilience and healing from intergenerational pain.

💛 You are not destined to repeat the past.
You can grow stronger roots—and new branches.

📍 Learn more about our trauma-informed services at

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth. We believe that liberation and freedom is deeply connected to mental health and wellbeing. Let us always remember and celebrate the many journeys and stories of freedom. Let us continue to advocate wherever we can for freedom.

06/19/2025

We are pleased to welcome Rodrigo Blandford, MA and Robert Hotz, MA to our practice. They both have immediate openings on Saturdays and Monday afternoons/evenings. They will consider low-fee arrangements and we are also in-network with BCBS PPO/Blue Choice PPO. https://oakparktherapists.com/resources/find-a-therapist

04/26/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Rodrigo Blandford, Jr. MA and Robert Hotz, MA who will be joining LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services as Advanced Doctoral Psychology Externs. Both Rodrigo and Robert are currently working towards their PsyD in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School. In the coming weeks, they will have immediate availability to see school-aged children, teens, and adults on Saturdays 9AM-1PM and Mondays 3-9 PM. To learn more about Rodrigo and Robert, please visit our website to review their bios and submit an inquiry. www.OakParkTherapists.com

04/26/2025

https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/03/29/2-hard-pills-to-swallow-for-a-successful-marriage---by-a-psychologist/

A marriage grounded in reality fares far better than one driven by fantasy. The sooner you accept these hard truths about marriage, the greater chance it has to flourish.

03/28/2025

02/03/2025

It’s so nice to take time to be together as a team, cook a meal together and celebrate. Thank you Naveen’s Cuisine for a fun and delicious cooking class and thank you to the LifeSpan team for being such great colleagues, friends and overall wonderful human beings!

01/13/2025

We're pleased to announce that we have availability in early 2025 for comprehensive Psychological evaluations. Get ahead of the rush and schedule today! We are now accepting appointments in early 2025 and into the spring! LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP provides a wide-array of Psychological Testing services such as testing for ADHD, learning challenges, and diagnostic clarification. Testing reports can be used to advocate for IEPs, 504 plans or other sorts of accommodation requests. We are in network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO and accept out of network benefits if you have other plans. Reach out today!www.OakParkTherapists.com

09/26/2024

Join LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP’s Dr. Morrison! We hope to see you there!