Posts by Chicago Compass Counseling
Celebrating Christine Leone and Her Impact at CCC
If an organization is lucky, they happen to hire a person who elevates the culture simply by how they show up: with honesty, courage, and genuine care for humanity. Christine Leone is one such rare person. And Chicago Compass Counseling was fortunate to be that organization. When she began as a staff therapist in February…
Read MoreA Heartful Way to Meet Illinois’ New 6-Hour Clinical Supervision CE Requirement
Clinical Supervision CE for Illinois Social Workers and Counselors Clinical supervision is a sacred responsibility. It is the space where clinicians are supported, shaped, and sometimes restored. Supervisors hold quiet power in how they show up, what they model, and how they choose to use that power with integrity and care. If you are an…
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month
June is a month of transitions – spring becomes summer, school concludes for the year, and daylight stretches into the late evening. Some transitions are welcomed, and others can bring on a great deal of uncertainty. The stress of uncertainty can weigh especially heavily on people who have difficulty identifying their emotions. They may not…
Read MoreFourth of July + Alcohol + 2025: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
The Fourth of July can be a setup for stress, conflict, and overdrinking. This harm reduction guide offers practical strategies to help you stay grounded, enjoy yourself, and avoid regret—especially in a year like 2025.
Read MoreTaking Control of Problematic Drinking – There Is No One “Right” Way
People who seek help when identifying that their relationship with alcohol is causing them problems can find themselves in the state of “paralysis by analysis.” They are stuck between the many choices for treatment available to them. What is most commonly depicted in the media are traditional 12-step programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous. These programs help…
Read MoreWhy Fighting Our Feelings Leaves Us Exhausted
How Do We Avoid Hard Feelings? Clients often come to me to work on behaviors they see as problems. Typically, they look at these behaviors as addictions. Popular media often depict addictions to alcohol or illicit drugs. However, some behaviors are not shown the same attention in the discourse which can force many to suffer…
Read MoreA New Chapter of Healing with Heartwood Center
Reflection from Sarah Suzuki on EMDR Therapy Service Offering in Evanston Healing happens through connection—which is why we’re thrilled to partner with Heartwood Center in Evanston to offer EMDR therapy beginning January 2025. Toward a vision of collaborative care When I founded Chicago Compass Counseling, I had a clear vision: a single, well-run site in…
Read MoreThe Current State of Parental Stress: The Surgeon General’s Warning
At the end of August 2024, the U.S. Surgeon General put out an advisory warning about the current state of parental/caregiver stress, noting both the impact of parental stress as well as recommendations for addressing it (“Parents Under Pressure”). As a parent of two kids under the age of 4, and acutely aware of the…
Read MoreCouples Counseling Doesn’t Have to Be Torture: And How Culturally Responsive EFT Can Help
Discover how culturally responsive Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can transform couples counseling by fostering inclusion and understanding. Learn how this approach can help BIPOC and interracial couples build stronger, more empathetic relationships.
Read MoreWhy Finding a Therapist Is So Hard (And How I Can Help)
The Exhausting Process of Finding a Therapist *Is finding a therapist harder than actually going to therapy?* Searching for a therapist starts with combing through endless listings and repetitive descriptions. But even if you find someone appealing, connecting remains difficult. You have to verify your insurance coverage, availability, and schedules. After countless emails, forms, and insurance…
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