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LOA Tip of The Day!
When feeling stuck and overwhelmed, just put one foot in front of the other and allow the momentum...
What are some tips on how to introduce concept/discuss with my child the need to therapy?
The first session of CBT for child/adolescent anxiety treatment at LOA is always parents only....
Unsettled by Current Events? A Simple Strategy to Help Yourself & Your Child
Current events in the United States and the world at large can be unsettling and anxiety provoking...
Dr. Kissen Explores The Benefits of “Walk and Talk” Therapy
“If I have somebody experiencing mild, moderate, even severe depression, they’re coming in and...

In a pandemic year, walk and talk therapy is helping some Chicago residents get exercise and receive counseling
Walking therapy isn't new, but during a year when people are tired of being inside or on Zoom, it's a great option.
Dr. Kissen Offers Insight on This Year’s “Holiday Blues”
"When severe distress begins to impair functioning, and symptoms become more frequent than...

Therapists Predict How The Holidays Will Affect Our Mental Health
The "holiday blues" happen every year, but the COVID-19 pandemic may make anxiety and depression worse. Here's what to know and how to cope.