Obsidian Counseling and Wellness

07/29/2025

We’re honored to have been selected as one of sixteen companies from across the globe enrolled in the Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy.

Learn more here: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/supplier-diversity/small-business-academy1

07/21/2025

Why do we stay in familiar pain? Learn the “dirty pool” metaphor & how trauma-informed therapy helps high-achieving women heal. Free regulation guide.

"We stay in the dirty pool not because we like it—but because it’s familiar."

www.obsidiancounseling.com/blog/2025/7/21/why-we-stay-in-the-dirty-pool-metaphor-trauma-change

Why do we stay in familiar pain? Learn the “dirty pool” metaphor & how trauma-informed therapy helps high-achieving women heal. Free regulation guide.

07/07/2025

Discover how relational trauma shows up in high-functioning women and why healing is possible through trauma-informed therapy and emotional reconnection.

You're Not Broken—You Adapted

The patterns you're struggling with now were once brilliant survival strategies. You learned how to keep the peace, stay lovable, and stay safe. But what helped you survive may now be holding you back from living fully.

That’s not weakness. That’s trauma.

Ready to start healinglinf from the patterbs thag no longer serve you? Connect with a trauma therapist at Obsidian Counselingt & Wellness today.

What comes to mind when you hear the word trauma or PTSD ? You might think of a car accident, a war veteran, or someone who has survived physical or sexual abuse. And yes—these are traumatic experiences. They often threaten our sense of physical and emotional safety, triggering the body’s prot

06/26/2025

At Obsidian Counseling & Wellness, we help you access the healing you already carry inside.

02/27/2025

Let’s talk about EMDR. What is it?

02/20/2025

📢 Calling all North Shore parents! 🎨🕺

Does your child love to dance, draw, and create? Our Express to Connect program is an 8-week social-emotional expressive arts class designed by mental health counselors to help kids build confidence, empathy, and emotional awareness—all while having FUN!

✨ Who? 1st-4th graders
📍 Where? 1200 Shermer Rd. suite 203, Northbrook
📅 When? Wednesdays, 4-5 PM (starting April 3rd)

Limited spots available—sign up today! 🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer or DM us for details.

02/20/2025

Part 3: nervous system regulation with Bannockburn Chiropractic & Physical Therapy

02/10/2025

This is our part 2 collab with Bannockburn Chiropractic & Physical Therapy.

02/06/2025

Check out out collaboration with Bannockburn Chiropractic & Physical Therapy

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10/07/2024

I'm honored to be featured in NAWBO Chicago's member spotlight! Obsidian Counseling & Wellness was born out of a deep need to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and understood—something I felt was missing in my own experiences. Learn more about the mission behind Obsidian and why building a community of care is at the heart of what we do. Click the link to read more!
https://nawbo.org/chicago/blog/member-spotlight-belong/

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09/12/2024

School is officially back! Have you run into the Sunday Scaries yet? I know we have at my house. Learn how to lovingly tackle the Sunday Scaries for both parents and kids.

Learn how to tackle the Sunday Scaries for both parents and kids. Discover practical strategies to ease anxiety, create calming routines, and prepare for the week ahead. Support your family’s mental health with expert tips and advice.

09/03/2024

Healing from trauma or emotional pain can feel like an uphill battle, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether it’s a difficult experience, a recent trauma, or the stress of everyday life, finding a path to healing isn’t always easy. That is where EMDR comes in. Contact us today and learn more here about why EMDR could be the answer for you.

Discover how EMDR therapy can help manage everyday stress and enhance well-being. Learn how this effective, evidence-based treatment supports emotional healing and resilience in Northbrook, IL and virtually across Illinois.