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Karolina Jasko   Individuals vocalize feeling overwhelmed pretty often. It is a common word in our vocabulary. But do we really know what being overwhelmed means? Do we know why it happens? And do we know how to conquer the feeling? Chances are you may not be able to answer yes to all three of those questions. In this blog post, I’ll navigate you through the answers to these three questions.  People often times associate the feeling…

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 are likely to have many different answers, yet also some subtle similarities. Childhood is a critical time of development. Therefore, the relationship…

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 a person and cause irrational thoughts, paralysis, disproportionate reactions, withdrawal, pessimism, mood changes, and physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing,…

Karolina Jasko We understand that dating around can be exhilarating for many reasons at Symmetry Counseling, but it can also be overwhelming. There comes a certain point when you’re seeing someone where you ask yourself the question… “Do I want to be with them?”. This can be a big decision, so you want to make sure you’re thinking about it clearly. If you are struggling with relationships or want some advice on how to get started, contact…

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 of life transitions may include: accepting a new job, graduating college, moving out of your parent’s home, moving in with a partner,…

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 with our licensed therapists to learn about the ‘Active Ingredients’ and gain control over your life today. What Is DBT? Dialectical behavior…

By: Samantha Marszalec, LSW How Can I Set the Stage to Bring Healthy Communication into my Relationship? Part 1 Thinking about initiating a conversation about your concerns, emotions, or perceived issues with your partner can be a daunting task. A common thought that is often had while preparing to bring up an issue is, “Why would I want to start a fight?” Although suppressing emotions can feel like a short-term bandaid to avoid uncomfortable feelings, this can…

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. And even to those who it comes naturally to, are they apologizing in the appropriate way? Let’s talk about this. If you struggle with this or other elements of your relationship, contact us today to…

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 the right therapist for you will be extremely important. There are so many great therapists out there, but that doesn’t mean each…

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 neighbor. Maybe they cheated. Maybe they ignored something very important to you. Whatever the infraction was, we at Symmetry Counseling understand that…