Losing a partner can be a devastating heartbreak, whether you live here in Cary, Il or elsewhere. The finality of the loss of the love of your life, and the idea that you will move forward in the world without him by your side, might be one of the most difficult challenges you will face. […]

While there are many surprises and challenges that await you in motherhood, one of the biggest shocks my clients in Cary tell me about is time management, or the feeling of being overwhelmed. No matter how happy and fulfilled you may be as a new mom, if you don’t take time out of your busy […]

Whether you live in Cary, Algonquin, or anywhere else in Mchenry County, Illinois, going through a  breakup is never easy, and some can make you feel like you’ve been sucker punched. And during those times, it can become sincerely difficult to see a way forward. Maybe your friends and family don’t seem to understand why […]

Anger is a natural and healthy emotion that everyone feels from time to time. But my patients in Cary, IL tell me that when they find themselves being caught off guard with unexpected anger or feeling anger at a time when they are unable to express it, they find themselves ready to explode inside. So, […]

Unless you’re a Tibetan monk, surrounded by nothing but other peaceful Tibetan monks, chances are you run into people and events that make you plain ol’ angry sometimes. And that’s okay. Anger is a very common human emotion, and in many instances, it can serve as a compass that guides you to better choices and […]

How long has it been since you checked your Facebook page or Twitter account? If you’re like most people in Cary and Mchenry County, IL, you use social media many times throughout the day. But while you may think social media is fun, studies have suggested that it can take a toll on our emotions. […]

As shocking instances of mass shootings continue to occur all over the United States, we often hear people talk about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, including here in Mchenry County and Cary, IL. Frequently associated with post-war veterans and victims of mass violence, PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can develop in people who’ve experienced […]

Remember when Ashley Madison, the website that helps people cheat on their spouses, was hacked? As news spread, many of my patients in my office in Cary wondered if their own partners would be capable of cheating. Eye-Opening Surveys: A survey by polling company YouGov uncovers some rather startling statistics. When they asked roughly one thousand Americans about […]

When talking about depression, a lot of people in my area of Cary and Crystal Lake, Il, forget that depression is an illness that requires proper attention and treatment. If you’re depressed, it can be incredibly frustrating to hear things like “Just get over it”, “You’re being really dramatic”, “You have to be strong”, “Learn […]

In my practice here, in Cary and Crystal Lake, Il. I find that many couples are thrilled to find out that they will soon be expecting a baby. Hours are spent picking out the perfect name, perfect paint color for the nursery, and perfect crib or bassinet. And then a reality suddenly dawns on them… […]