Social media has become a ubiquitous presence in our lives. It’s hard to imagine a world without Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms. While these platforms have their benefits, they also have their downsides. One of the most significant concerns is social media anxiety. The constant need to check notifications, likes, and followers …
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Couples counseling can be challenging. You might wonder how you can make it work for your relationship. It is a process and requires patience, trust, and humility on both parts. Here are 6 ways to make couples counseling work in your relationship. Define your goals before you begin If you’re just beginning couples therapy, …
Are you struggling with something? Feeling overwhelmed by life? Or maybe you are having difficulty dealing with a particular situation? If so, you might be in need of therapy. But how does therapy work and how to know if you need it? In this blog post, I will answer these questions and more, as we …
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Divorce can be a difficult and stressful experience for both adults and children. It is natural for children to feel a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, and confusion, and it is important for parents to provide support and guidance to help their children cope with the changes. Family counseling can be an effective tool …
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It is inevitable: a broken heart. Whether it happens to your 12 or your 17-year-old child, it’s bound to happen. This very normal part of growing up can have a variety of outcomes with one unfortunately being depression. As a parent, it is important to help your child navigate his or her way through …
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Whether you like it or not, kids turn into teenagers, and teenagers turn into people who want to date other people. And whether you’re prepared for it or not — whether your rules allow for it or not, you can’t stop nature from happening. So, what do you do when you notice more-than-friends relationships form? …
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In person school, online school. The basketball game is on, and now it’s not. You can have friends over, now you cannot. The virus is scary, but don’t be too scared. Wear your mask while out, but not outside. Wear it outside – but, don’t go outside. The world as we know it is very …
In a few short weeks, millions of American children will be going back to school to something very unfamiliar. Due to the novel COVID-19 virus, schools will look, sound and be different from what they have been used to. And while where your child goes to school will determine how the classroom will look, there …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report describing children’s mental disorders in the U.S. The report found that 1 in 5 American children ages 3 through 17 — approximately 15 million have a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in any given year. The report further found that only 20 percent of …
Bullying is that thing that comes in all shapes and sizes. It comes directly with physical contact. It happens with words spoken or through social media. And it doesn’t always happen to the shy or seemingly awkward kids. It can happen to anyone, and when it does, it takes parents completely by storm when your …
Due to the expansion of the COVID-19 pandemic, LIFEPOINT IS GOING VIRTUAL until the pandemic passes!
Lucky for all of us, like many other insurance companies, Blue Cross is now covering virtual sessions (aka telemedicine)! We care so deeply for our clinicians and clients we want to do our part in stopping this from spreading.
As of Monday 3/16/20, we are all set to support social distancing AND keep continuity of care through online video sessions from the comfort of your own home! Please call our office or contact your therapist for further information.
We are also offering 30 minute virtual sessions for those needing to manage anxiety and depression from the COVID situation itself. Please call our office to set this up!
Our number is the same: 224-208-5228.
Thank you and be well!
We have hired 4 new therapists and offer the same warm, inviting, and fun space for youth counseling at our new 10 office suite at 1870 Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL.
We still offer In-person and virtual sessions. We also have services for Russian and Kazakh Speakers!
Please call our office to set up your initial assessment!
We're still in Gurnee and our number is the same: 224-208-5228.
Thank you and be well!
