EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy done by a specially trained therapist. The overall goal is to support individuals in decreasing distressful symptoms caused by traumas or difficult experiences. How is it different from talk therapy? EMDR has been shown to reduce symptoms of trauma faster than talk […]
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Hillary Burr, MA, LCSW
Think you know what therapy looks like? Think again. Bringing together groundbreaking treatments and mindfulness, therapist Hillary Burr will empower you to reach your full potential in a space of authenticity. Burr offers individuals struggling with life challenges innovative approaches to integrate the mind and body. These include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a […]
Relating to Your Teen in 2020
Parents of teenagers, this one’s for you! You’ve been stuck at home with your child for years… I mean…months now, and maybe you have noticed a change in your dynamics at home, or in your parent/child relationship. Parenting through a pandemic is hard enough, but trying to relate to a teenager feels outright impossible! Let’s […]
Mourning College Life
For many teens, the light of Freshman year and college life was the force guiding them through some brutal stressors during their senior year of high school. Now, as all are aware, things are looking quite different. COVID-19 has robbed us of many different elements of life. And for this population, COVID has put a […]
Parenting (and now teaching) Through a Pandemic
A new academic year is approaching, and this year, school has a different feel to it! While it is understandable that parents are feeling added stress due to uncertain dynamics, it is important to recognize that no one is alone in navigating this journey. With that said, there are some tried and true ways that […]
6 Helpful Effectively Tips for this Pandemic
Some tips on how to use your time effectively during the pandemic of 2020
Need Some Help During This Trying Time?
It goes without saying that 2020 has thrown some curveballs in our direction. While we like to feel prepared for life’s events, it felt nearly impossible to feel completely prepared for the changes our society is faced with when navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that during this time, the levels of anxiety most people […]
Special sliding scale rates for unemployed Chicago residents.
CFC realizes that therapy is not accessible to all and that it should be. Our intern is accepting new clients session and select therapists‘ are providing sessions for a great reduced price with proof of unemployment. For more information and to schedule an appointment please contact Joanna with dates and times that work best for […]
Mike Walker – Psychotherapist /Assessment
Adulting 101: Imposter Syndrome
Calling all university students, new parents, first “real job” employees, first time teachers, graduate students, and anybody else in their 20’s to early 30’s: What… the hell… is happening?! We have reached this point in our lives where we are technically adults. Sometime we feel like our job is to make everyone around us believe […]
