Rogers Park Counselors

08/31/2026

Please join us in welcoming Colleen Watson to Rogers Park Counselors! Colleen is now available for appointments, and we accept most major insurance plans. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy or are looking for a new counselor, you can view availability and request an appointment at RogersParkCounselors.com. We’re glad to have Colleen joining the Rogers Park team.

08/08/2026

Here’s a small but powerful mental health hack: 🌿 grow your own herb plant.

Here’s why:
✅ Routine & Responsibility: Watering a plant daily creates gentle structure.
✅ Mindfulness & Calm: Observing growth reminds you to slow down and stay present.
✅ Sense of Accomplishment: Each new leaf is a small win and a reminder that progress takes time.
✅ Nourish Your Body & Mind: Harvesting herbs supports healthy meals and mindful cooking.

Sometimes healing isn’t about big breakthroughs. It’s about tiny, consistent acts of care 🌱

Want more tools to nurture your mind like you nurture a plant? Our counselors can help.
🔗 Visit counselingappointments.com

06/26/2026

06/17/2026

Openings now for Tuesday 6/23/2026

Find professional counseling in Orland Park, IL. Support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationships for individuals & families. Book Now!

06/16/2026

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Benefits, Risks & What Research Shows
by Matteo Russionello

Emerging research is showing promising results for psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating depression, PTSD, and anxiety—especially when traditional treatments haven't provided relief.

✨ Key Findings:
• 67% of PTSD patients no longer met diagnostic criteria after MDMA-assisted therapy
• Significant reductions in treatment-resistant depression with psilocybin therapy
• May increase neuroplasticity and help process trauma safely

⚠️ Important Considerations:
Psychedelic-assisted therapy requires proper clinical support and screening. While benefits are promising, risks include potential anxiety, panic, or adverse reactions without appropriate therapeutic guidance.

Research continues to evolve, and these treatments are being carefully studied in controlled clinical settings.

📖 Check out our new article by Psychotherapist Matteo Russionello at RogersParkCounselors.com: "Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: What Research Shows"

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https://www.rogersparkcounselors.com/blog/psychedelic-assistedtherapy-for-depression-ptsd-and-anxiety-benefits-risks-and-what-research-shows-

For millions of people living with treatment-resistant depression, traditional approaches may not always provide the improvement they hope for. Researchers are increasingly exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy as a potential treatment for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),

06/09/2026

📣 New Guest blog by Riah Castillo

💭 Have you ever noticed a teenager being incredibly hard on themselves? Negative self-talk can quietly affect confidence, academic performance, relationships, anxiety levels, and emotional well-being.

Riah Castillo's newest article, "The Impact of Negative Self-Talk in Teenagers: How Teen Counseling Can Help Build Confidence and Emotional Resilience," explores how self-critical thoughts develop, how they affect teens, and what parents and young people can do to build healthier self-esteem and emotional resilience.

📖 Read the article here:
https://bit.ly/4um4QZq

📱 Scan the QR code in this post for direct access to the article.

Riah specializes in working with teens and young adults, helping them navigate:
✔ Academic stress
✔ School anxiety
✔ Self-esteem concerns
✔ College transitions
✔ Social pressures
✔ Life changes and identity development

Whether your teen is struggling with confidence, anxiety, perfectionism, school-related stress, or the transition into college and adulthood, counseling can provide support, guidance, and practical coping strategies.

📍 In-Person Appointments Available in Oak Lawn, Illinois

💻 Video Counseling Available Throughout Illinois

📅 Schedule an appointment with Riah today:
www.oaklawncounselors.com

05/18/2026

Open availability for supportive counseling with expert therapists available this week.

Counselor Matteo has openings Friday 1pm-6pm, Saturday 11am - 6pm and Tuesday next week 12-3pm.
Go to http://bit.lyh/4tb9AAQ
or scan the link or http://www.counseling-appointments.com
to make your appointment for this week.

We accept all insurance and have a sliding scale.

05/18/2026

Make an appointment at: http://www.counselingappointments.com

Appointment availability in evening and on Saturday!