Take Care Blog
Satya in Therapy: The Hidden Cost of Hiding Your Truth
Satya (truthfulness) in therapy: How people-pleasing and performance rob you of authenticity and fuel anxiety. Learn to live in alignment with your truth.
Ahimsa in Therapy: Stop Being Mean to Yourself
Ahimsa (non-violence) in therapy: Learn how perfectionism and self-criticism are forms of self-violence and how to practice loving-kindness toward yourself.
YAMAS - Five Ethical Principles for Healing
The Yamas are ethical principles that address how you treat yourself and others. Discover how to heal perfectionism, anxiety, and burnout through these five yoga practices.
The 8-Limb Path of Yoga: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Therapy
The 8-Limb Path of Yoga: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Therapy - Discover how the 8-Limb Path of Yoga integrates into clinical therapy for high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. Learn yoga-informed psychotherapy from a Chicago LCPC.
When Will I Be Happy? The Trap of Saving Your Life for Later
High-achievers often delay joy until they "make it." Here's why that mindset fuels burnout — and how to build fulfillment into the process itself.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - How Aware Are You?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to restart the Take Care Blog! If you’re new here, my name is Julia, I’m a licensed psychotherapist and I use clinical expertise based in science to guide people (like you) along their mental health journey to heal their mind, body, and Self.
Travel Tips from a Therapist
Worried you’ll miss your connecting flight? Turbulence got you feeling shaky? Cabin pressure got you feeling under pressure? You’re not alone, and you also have more control than you might think. Feeling anxious on a plane is pretty common, but there are plenty of ways to manage your nerves!
4 Bad Emotions That Aren’t Actually Bad
Emotions aren’t “good” or “bad,” but it’s hard to believe that all emotions serve a purpose when some of them feel so uncomfortable. Here are 4 emotions we deem “bad” that actually serve a purpose.
Is Teletherapy Right For You?
Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit our nation, the healthcare industry pivoted to virtual services to protect healthcare workers and patients. Now, telehealth is here to stay, with the benefits it provides and the challenges that come with it.
Signs Your Therapist Might be SUS
How to tell if your therapist is good or not. Are there “bad” therapists out there? How do you know when it’s time to fire your therapist? Just like every profession, there is a wide spectrum of proficiency in the field of psychotherapy. Finding the right therapist for you may take some time to make sure they’re a good fit for you personality and specific needs, but there are some obvious red flags to be aware of while you’re searching for compassionate care.
7 Steps for Finding a Therapist
You’re ready to find a therapist - now where do you look? How do you find someone to talk to? Where do you start? Find a therapist in Lakeview for imposter syndrome and burnout. Julia Tehovnik, LCPC is a highly referred therapist near Lakeview for anxiety and sport psychology.
How to Know You Might Need Therapy
If you’ve never been in therapy before, the thought of opening up to a stranger might seem daunting. Here are some indicators that it might be time to talk to someone.