Lauren DeHoff, MA, LPC

Who Comes First?

Empathy and compassion are two of the most wonderful character traits in my opinion. I feel this way because these

The Spring season has officially begun, although in Illinois, where I live, winter is still hanging on. Regardless, when I

In the past few months of my therapy practice, I have seen a rise in young girls struggling with perfectionism,

One thing I learned when I was a graduate student is that my job as a therapist is to work

As Christmas is slowly approaching, I have been pondering more about this season of Advent and what it truly means.

As we have transitioned from Summer into Fall (my favorite season) I can’t help but think of the change a

One of the primary mental health struggles that I see in children and adolescents is anxiety. It is so prevalent

My son just turned nine months old and has been pulling himself up on every surface he can find. He

Have you ever had a bottle of soda explode on you when you open it? Usually, it is because the

Summer is typically a time when life feels a little slower. Kids are out of school, vacations are planned, and