Balance and Meaning

christineelcsw@gmail.com 630-909-3921

You can find meaning and balance in your life!

You are caught in a cycle of working, taking care of family, and showing up for others to your own detriment.

This is not the journey you envisioned. It's everyone and everything pulling you in different directions.

Working together, we will:

  • Explore your feelings and concerns

  • Discover strengths and values

  • Learn which boundaries to set and how to do so

  • Practice communication styles and adapt them in relationships with family, partners, friends, and professionals.

  • Establish control over your emotions and heal from depression, worry, fear, stress, low self-esteem, anger, and hurt

The pandemic has changed relationships. People need relief and support. Bring your frustration, hurt, and anger to an understanding, nonjudgmental, safe therapist. Text or call me to schedule: 630-909-3921


******************


Clients say:

"I don't feel successful. Life isn't what I expected."

Consider, learn, integrate:

Life is a journey. You have the power to put purpose in every day.

Clients say:

"I dread work. I have to force myself out of the car."

Consider, learn, integrate:

You can be strong. Balance is essential. You can achieve balance in life!

Clients say:

"I'm tired of being tired. Trying to keep up is exhausting."

Consider, learn, integrate:

You can redefine thoughts and beliefs and establish positive meaning to feel energized and hopeful!



Be someone who says:


"I am on MY side!"


"I'm doing things!"


"Now I can stand up for myself."


"I have the capacity to help people now."

"It felt great to initiate things with my friends again."


Discussion/Speaking Topics:

College Age: College Isn't What I Expected

Where Are My Friends?

I Thought I Would Conquer College


Young Adult: Establishing Yourself in the Workplace

Balancing Independence and Parents

Meeting Partners and Building Relationships

Practicing Relationships

Resolving Conflicts


Professionals: Balancing Life

Managing Pressure of Work

Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up

Dealing with the Guilt of Not Enough Time

Saying No: Setting Boundaries

Loss of Identity-Retirement

Parents: Guiding Kids With Character

Navigating Your Kids' Social Issues

Coping With Your Kids' Educational Struggles

Helping Your Kids Grow Up to Be Independent

Parent With Your Partner

Teach Kids Conflict Resolution

Empty Nesting Successfully