Men, Mental Health, and Work-Life Balance: Finding Your Way Forward
Men face unique mental health challenges—balancing work, family, and personal well-being—often in silence. With the right support and strategies, it’s possible to thrive at home, at work, and within yourself.
How to Find a Hobby: 7 Steps
Here are seven simple steps to help you discover a hobby and love doing something you actually enjoy.
Why Do I Keep Ending Up in the Same Relationships?
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does this keep happening?” you’re not alone. Oftentimes, we’re not repeating people; we’re repeating patterns.
When Work Starts to Affect Your Mental Health
Seeking support is not an admission that you
are incapable. It is a way of taking your mental health seriously.
Peyton McGinnis – Intern
I am excited to be joining the team at CFC Therapy Group as an Intern. I am starting my final year of my graduate degree of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at National Louis University. Prior to joining CFC Therapy Group, I worked with neurodiverse populations and expanded my passion for meeting people where they are […]
Tommy Lopez, Intern
I believe therapy works best when clients feel comfortable being themselves and genuinely understood. My approach is person-centered and relational, with an emphasis on creating an authentic, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space. I’m interested in working with adults navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, and periods of change or uncertainty. I’m also drawn to […]
The Benefits of Summer Structure for Children and Adolescents
For many children and adolescents, the summer months signify a welcome break from school, where they can rest, spend more time with family and friends, and explore various interests. While the summer is a great time to recharge and relax, completely letting go of routines and structure can lead to some challenges, such as increased […]
Simple and Practical Ways to Reject Diet Culture
Body positivity was just gaining speed and then -WHAM- GLP1s hit the market. For some people with certain medical needs, these medications have been life savers. However, they have also drastically changed the diet landscape. For some, these medications seem to be the evidence that smaller bodies are always better bodies. We know for a […]
The Quiet Power of Mindfulness: Why Slowing Down Matters
In a world that rewards speed, multitasking, and constant connectivity, mindfulness can feel almost countercultural. Yet, more people are turning toward this simple practice—not as an escape from life, but as a way to experience it more fully. Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind or achieving some perfect state of calm. It’s about paying attention, […]
Colton Keenan – ALMFT
Colton Keenan is a Marriage and Family Therapist who earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University after several years working in the design industry. Before joining CFC, Colton provided therapy at a nonprofit behavioral health clinic, working with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, attachment […]