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How to Start Therapy in Illinois When You Have No Idea Where to Begin
You've been thinking about starting therapy for a while now. Maybe months. Maybe longer. Here's the thing — the process is simpler than you think. This is exactly how to do it
Always the One Reaching Out? What That Loneliness Is Telling You
If you're always the one texting first, always the one making plans, always the one checking in — in your relationship, your friendships, your family — that exhaustion is telling you something. Deja Phillips, LSW, CADC explains the pattern underneath it.
You Keep Overgiving in Friendships. Here's the Pattern Behind It.
You keep showing up for people who don't show up back — and you can't figure out why you keep doing it. It's not a willpower problem. It's not a boundaries problem. Deja Phillips, LSW, CADC explains the attachment pattern underneath overgiving in friendships — and what it actually takes to change it.
Why Friendship Grief Hits Different — And What It's Really About
Nobody validates friendship grief the way they validate a breakup. But sometimes losing a close friend hits harder — and there's a real psychological reason for that.
Deja Phillips, LSW, CADC breaks down what's actually happening when friendship loss devastates you — and what it's telling you about yourself.
Why It Hurts So Much When a Friend Pulls Away
You told yourself you were overreacting. But the pain didn't go away — and there's a reason for that.
Deja Phillips, LSW, CADC, explains what's really happening in your nervous system when a friend pulls away — and why it often isn't just about the friendship.
Is This All There Is? What to Do When Life Feels Empty in Your 40s or 50s
You've done the things you were supposed to do. And life is fine. But underneath the fine is a quiet emptiness you can't explain — and a question you're almost afraid to ask out loud: is this all there is?
Why Do I Overthink Everything? What Anxiety Can Look Like in High-Functioning Women
You replay conversations, second-guess decisions, and can't seem to turn your mind off even when you're exhausted. If you've been asking "why do I overthink everything," this is for you.
Therapy for Black Women: Why It Feels Different (And Why That Matters)
Many Black women hesitate to start therapy because they worry they will not feel understood. Learn why culturally responsive therapy matters and how therapy can support Black women navigating stress, trauma, relationships, and burnout.
Looking for a Black Therapist in Chicago or Illinois? Start Here
Looking for a Black therapist in Chicago or Illinois? You deserve space to talk about what’s weighing on you. Meet the therapists at Walk With Me Counseling Center, explore insurance options, and learn how to start online therapy with a free 15-minute consultation.