Kristina Galuszka PLLC

Kristina Galuszka PLLC Mental health therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders.

05/13/2026

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Depression tells you to isolate. It says, “No one understands.” But connection is one of the strongest antidotes.

Therapy provides safe, nonjudgmental space to feel seen and heard.

05/06/2026

Motivation Comes After Action

Waiting to “feel like it” when you're depressed can keep you stuck.

Tiny steps—like brushing your teeth or going for a short walk—can create momentum.

Therapy helps break tasks into doable parts and rebuild self-trust.

04/22/2026

Physical Symptoms of Anxiety Are Real

Tight chest
Sweaty palms
Racing heart
Upset stomach

These aren’t “all in your head”—they’re your body responding to perceived stress.

Grounding techniques and therapy can help soothe your nervous system.

04/15/2026

Avoidance Feeds Anxiety

Avoiding what makes you anxious may feel like relief—but it actually reinforces the fear long-term.

Therapy gently helps you face what you fear and build real confidence in your ability to cope.

04/08/2026

It’s Not Too Late to Start Again

New chapter? Midlife pivot? Starting over?
It’s never too late to choose healing, purpose, or a different path.

Change is hard—but you don’t have to do it alone.
Therapy can help you move forward with intention.

04/01/2026

Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have

Sometimes we mourn the version of our life we imagined.
This grief is valid, even if no one sees it.
In therapy, you can process this grief and create space for what’s next.

03/25/2026

Redefining Confidence

Confidence isn’t about never doubting yourself.
It’s about taking action—even when you feel unsure.

Small steps matter. Therapy helps build confidence through clarity and support.

03/18/2026

You’re Allowed to Change

Outgrowing people, jobs, habits, or beliefs is a natural part of growth.

It doesn’t mean you were wrong—it means you’re evolving.

Therapy helps you navigate change without losing yourself.

03/11/2026

Inner Critic vs. Inner Coach

The inner critic says: “You’re failing.”
The inner coach says: “This is hard, but you’re doing your best.”
Self-compassion isn’t weakness—it’s the foundation for resilience.
Let’s build your inner coach together.

03/04/2026

Your Worth Isn’t Measured by Productivity

You are not your job title, your to-do list, or your accomplishments.

Rest, joy, and relationships are just as valid.

In therapy, we work to untangle self-worth from external validation.

02/25/2026

Life Transitions Are Hard—Even the Good Ones

Graduations, new jobs, breakups, moves, becoming a parent—change brings stress, even when it’s positive.

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or out of sync.

Therapy provides space to process these shifts with support!

Address

1301 Pyott Road, Suite 201G
Lake, IL
60153

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12242085874

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