Allium Counseling Blog

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, …

We continue to expand our reach to provide expert counseling and psychotherapy services for those experiencing eating disorders and other mental health concerns throughout Chicagoland and Illinois. New office location in Oak Lawn! We are pleased to announce Allium Counseling has opened a second office location in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Address: 10735 S Cicero Ave …

If you’re in the thick of an eating disorder or just beginning your recovery journey, the idea of hope might feel like a distant concept—something fragile, maybe even foolish. We understand. Not just because we’re therapists trained to help people heal from eating disorders, but because some of us have walked this road ourselves. We …

Spring is here, and Allium Counseling continues to support teens and adults facing eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges throughout Illinois.* Clinician Spotlight Our talented and compassionate therapist, Lisa Cody, LCSW, continues to expand her schedule with group and individual therapy offerings. Read below to learn out about her clinical style and personal passions …

You know the drill. You feel a little twinge of worry, maybe about a work email you haven’t responded to yet. No big deal. But suddenly, your anxious brain decides to take that worry, strap it to a rocket, and launch it into a full-blown disaster scenario. Before you know it, you’re spiraling: Or maybe …

You set excessively high standards, fear failure, engage in intense self-criticism, and struggle to accept mistakes. If this sounds familiar, you may struggle with perfectionism, and you’re not alone. Perfectionism is often associated with success, but when extreme, it leads to stress, anxiety, procrastination, and burnout. The relentless pursuit of flawlessness can harm mental health, …