Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has seen significant growth when it comes to the treatment of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.

Mental health issues don’t discriminate. They impact people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. But that can often be where the similarities stop. 

Election season is officially here. While staying informed is important, seeing countless yard signs, commercials, social media commentary, and news interviews can quickly become overwhelming.

At Shift Counseling, PC, therapy for Young Adults is one of our specialties. One topic we hear about frequently from our young adult clients is job stress. Here we are going to break down some common types of job stress and what you can do to cope.

If you are feeling really stressed out, there is a good chance it is because you are feeling not in control of something. You want something, or someone to change, but you can’t force it to happen

Some people struggle with a lack of appetite when they are in a state of anxiety. They may say their stomach feels like a knot, they find the idea of food repulsive, or they begin to have smell or texture aversions that make it hard to find any food appealing. Even if they force themselves to eat, it doesn’t stay down for long. Others will say that anything they eat during times of high anxiety will go right through them.

If a person is so depressed that they are not enjoying things they used to, they may also lose their appetite. This can lead to unintentional weight loss. Unfortunately, this is not usually a healthy weight loss, because the person may not be getting proper nutrition, which can cause depression to worsen.

When a traumatic event does occur, your body goes through something called a trauma response. In its simplest form, it’s a means for self-preservation and survival.

Watching your loved one suffer from anxiety and/or anxiety attacks can be difficult, especially if you don’t feel prepared to be able to help them. Here are five tips to get you started.

You know something isn’t quite right, but you don’t fit the stereotypical mold of depression. It’s possible that you have something called high-functioning depression. 

When it comes to women’s health issues, anxiety is a pretty common psychiatric occurrence. Roughly one third of women will experience some form of anxiety during their lifetime.

Many people are being affected by increased racial trauma around the world. Saima Shaik, LPC has taken the time to speak on the mental health effects of increased Islamophobia and offers ways to cope.

Do you find that spending time with your family negatively affects your mental health? Maybe you are realizing that your negative self image started in childhood? If so, you are not alone! Here we describe some common issues and explain how to get help.

Tips for getting your therapy paid for by insurance… It is not as easy as it should be, but we have suggestions to make mental health treatment more affordable for yourself and your family. When people are able to take care of their mental health, it leads to much better outcomes in many areas of life.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is common in people who have ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence. It feels like an intense, visceral reaction to real or perceived rejection. This article will help explain more about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, as well as tips for coping.

Some thoughts on what it means if a therapist does not respond to your request and how to move forward. You deserve help with your mental health.

Sage advice from Dr. Lisa Whitty Bradley for medical professionals at all points in their career. Trying to get into medical school? White knuckling it through residency? Dealing with burnout? Wondering what is next? Thinking about giving up on your dreams? We’ve got expert tips.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see Saima Shaik, LPC as your therapist? This article describes what your experience could be like. Saima is a Muslim, South Asian therapist who sees clients of many backgrounds online in the state of Illinois, and in person in North Riverside, IL. Saima is ready to help you!