Allium Counseling Blog

Enjoy this March newsletter update from Allium Counseling as we welcome a returning employee and highlight a recent blog post.

Over the past few years, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—often referred to as GLP-1 medications—have become increasingly prominent in conversations about weight and health. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these medications are now widely used for weight management as well. Many people who take GLP-1 medications experience reduced appetite and significant weight loss. As a …

In November, owner Sarah Hill, LCPC presented at the Illinois Counselor Association’s Annual Conference on Navigating the Impact of GLP-1 Medications In Eating Disorder Treatment.

For many people who struggle with anxiety, the instinct is to treat it like a problem to be solved. Why am I anxious? What’s causing this? What do I need to change so it will go away? Anxiety often feels like a signal that something deeper must be wrong—an unresolved issue, a hidden trauma, a …

How to Cope with Job Dissatisfaction When You Don’t Know What’s Next Lately, I’ve been hearing from many clients an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction and “stuck-ness” at their current job. In many cases the jobs are considered “good”: they provide decent pay, good benefits, and a moderate level of job security. However, something is not …

Summer is winding down and fall is in the air. As we look forward into this new season, now is a great time to reflect on our mental health, mindset and patterns. What’s working well? What would you like to change? What is out of your control that you may need to let go of? Consider sharing your reflections with a loved one, therapist, or friend.

We’re excited to share that Allium Counseling will be hosting a booth at the Winnetka Farmers Market on Saturday, August 9th, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you’re in the area, come by and say hello! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet members of our team and learn more about the wide range …

Summer is in full swing, and we have been busy providing counseling and psychotherapy services for adults and teens in our Northfield and Oak Lawn offices and via telehealth throughout the state of Illinois. Get to know Allison Deckinga, LCPC! Allison specializes in eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as a variety of …

Summer can be a season of light, warmth, and freedom, but for those in eating disorder recovery, it can also stir up a unique set of challenges. As a therapist who works with individuals in various stages of recovery, I’ve seen how the summer months can bring both progress and pressure. Whether you’re navigating vacation …

As a therapist, one of the most powerful frameworks I share with clients navigating personal growth, healing, or habit change is the Stages of Change Model (also known as the Transtheoretical Model). This model helps us understand that change isn’t a straight line – it’s a process. Whether you’re working to improve your mental health, …