Zoe Mittman Licensed Social Worker   Fill in the statements below: I am ___. Other people are ___. The world is ___. At Symmetry Counseling, we believe our past experiences impact how we view ourselves and others and how we navigate through the world. If you compare your above three answers with other people, you…

Hannah Cericola  Being inundated by thoughts and emotions related to stressors can be strenuous and time-consuming. Often, people who are overwhelmed feel as though they are struggling to cope with responsibilities and find it difficult to function. At Symmetry Counseling, we understand that being flooded with emotions, thoughts, responsibilities, and day-to-day tasks can easily overwhelm…

Karolina Jasko   A natural part of life is change. Change happens often, and big indicators of change are life transitions. They can be filled with a lot of positive and negative emotions, but it’s important to note that they are unavoidable. Life transitions are brought on from both happy and stressful events. Some examples…

What is DBT? At Symmetry Counseling, we are all about taking multiple approaches to mental health to make sure you are receiving care that is tailored to your desired outcome. Contrary to popular belief, DBT isn’t just for those who suffer from borderline personality disorder — it’s for anyone seeking emotional well-being. Schedule an appointment…

Every relationship has moments when silence feels safer than honesty. You might sit across the dinner table with something on your mind, debating if speaking up will start an argument. The fear of conflict often holds us back, yet avoiding tough conversations only creates distance. Left unspoken, frustrations build into walls that separate partners who…

We at Symmetry Counseling believe that knowing how to say “I’m sorry” in a relationship is an incredibly powerful tool. But this tool is not an easy one. To some people, it comes naturally, but to others, it can be very difficult. Even for those whom it comes naturally, are they apologizing in the appropriate way? Let’s…

Karolina Jasko, Symmetry Counseling Chicago   It’s very vulnerable to start a therapeutic journey. At Symmetry Counseling, we understand how overwhelming it can be to think about opening up to someone you don’t know. Once you get to the point where you realize you need some help and are ready to go get it, finding…

By Krista Carter, LSW You’ve had the same fight for years. You get into it, and you can’t get out for hours, sometimes days. You bring up things from the past and are unable to let them go. You repeat and repeat and repeat, and the fight never ends. Maybe your partner flirted with your…

Written by Victoria Delgadillo, LAC (Arizona Counselor) At Symmetry Counseling, we understand that speaking with children about their bodies can seem daunting, especially with young children. It may be overwhelming to think about how to approach such a deep topic, but it is important to discuss these things so that children can know this information…