It’s 6:45 a.m. Your alarm goes off. Without thinking, you reach for your phone. Before your feet even touch the floor, you’ve checked...

We often talk about anxiety like it’s some vague cloud hanging over us. But what if we gave it a voice? What if anxiety could post its...

Learn therapist‑recommended tools for coping with anxiety. Simple steps you can use today to feel calmer and more in control. Discover 7...

Have you ever stood beside a river at dawn? Watched the mist curl off its surface, heard the quiet movement beneath stillness, and felt...

Why trauma responses aren’t character flaws, and how therapy helps you feel safe enough to heal You’re not overreacting. You’re...

How small acts like setting boundaries, resting, and self-talk can heal old emotional wounds At some point in life, many people come to a...

Money isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s memories of childhood lessons, late‑night worries about rent, quiet conflicts with a...

We tend to think of therapy as emotional support, but what if a powerful healing tool is on your plate? Nutritional psychiatry examines...

Losing Your Job Hurts More Than Your Paycheck Losing your job isn’t just a career shift—it’s an emotional one. Discover how therapy can...

When Depression and Anxiety Overlap... It's not uncommon to experience depression and anxiety at the same time. In fact, many people...

Let’s be real—navigating life can be hard enough without having to battle traffic, schedule gaps, or social anxiety just to get to your...

Let’s get real for a second. Have you ever left a conversation and immediately thought, “Ugh, they probably think I’m an idiot” ? Or...

Ever been told you’re “too sensitive”? Many people discover their sensitivity in surprising ways. Some cry at a touching commercial,...

Therapy for LGBTQ+ (Spoiler: It’s not about being “woke.” It’s about being human.) Ever notice how some people talk about mental health...

If you're ready to take the next step and explore how therapy can help your child, don’t wait. At Still Waters Therapy , we’re here to...

Navigating the depths of grief through the comfort and guidance of therapy. Grief is a deeply personal journey, one that each of us...

Hold Up—You Don't Have to Wait Until You're a Mess to Get Help Look, let’s get this out of the way: therapy isn’t just for when...

Why Attachment Styles Might Be the Real Reason Your Relationships Feel So Hard! You’re not needy. You’re not cold. You’re not broken. But...

Let’s not sugarcoat it—therapy isn’t always convenient. Especially if you live in Illinois where it’s winter eight months out of the year...

Strength Through Struggles: Harnessing Resilience to Overcome Life’s Challenges Okay, let’s cut to the chase. Life sucks sometimes,...