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Gray Matter Therapy is designed to therapeutically challenge norms & deconstruct mental health stigma

06/05/2026

It can be tempting to judge ourselves for the ways we cope.

So, before labeling a behavior as good or bad, try getting curious.
- What need am I trying to meet?
- What feeling am I trying to move toward?
- What feeling am I trying to move away from?
 Awareness doesn’t always change what we do immediately; sometimes, it simply helps us understand ourselves a bit more clearly.

Sources:
Holahan et al. (2005). DOI: 10.1037/0022-006X.73.4.658

Hofmann & Hay (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.03.004  

05/29/2026

We’re excited to be back at Lake County Pride Fest this year! 🌈

Stop by the Gray Matter Therapy booth to say hello, connect with our team, and join us in celebrating Pride.

We’ll also be bringing watercolor painting and doing tarot card readings. 🎨🔮✨

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 11 AM - 4 PM
📍 Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center

We hope to see you there. 💛

05/22/2026

Gray Matter Therapy is hiring full-time clinicians!

At Gray Matter Therapy, we value diversity, inclusivity, and the unique perspectives each team member brings. We are committed to providing compassionate and culturally responsive care while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where clinicians can continue to grow both personally and professionally.

We believe in the importance of teamwork, authenticity, equity, and creating a space where both clients and clinicians feel respected, supported, and understood.

If you are passionate about inclusive, meaningful mental health care and want to be part of a practice rooted in community and collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

Full-time positions available:
$55–$75/hour depending on licensure and experience

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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05/15/2026

As the seasons change, many people notice shifts in mood, energy, motivation, and connection.

Research suggests that weather and environmental conditions can influence emotional experience, social engagement, and overall wellbeing. At the same time, wellbeing is more complex than external conditions alone.

Warmer weather may create more opportunities for movement, reflection, connection, hobbies, and reconnecting with yourself. For some people, this can also make summer feel like a meaningful time to begin therapy.

Mental health is not about feeling “good” only when conditions are perfect. Support matters during all seasons of life.

Sources:

Zhang & Li (2025)
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1553315

Lucas & Lawless (2013)
DOI: 10.1037/a0032124

CNBC Make It (2025)
“Why summer is actually the best time to start therapy”

05/08/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Raul Bravo, LPC ✨

Raul is a bilingual English and Spanish therapist who works with adolescents and adults. A fan of anime, gaming, arts and crafts, and marine biology, Raul brings authenticity, humor, and warmth into the therapy space. His approach combines CBT and humanistic therapy to help clients feel heard, understood, and safe enough to be themselves.

05/01/2026

Internship applications are now open for the 2026–2027 school year!

At Gray Matter Therapy, our work is guided by empathy, respect, and continuous learning. We seek team members who share these values and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

We are seeking graduate-level interns interested in developing their clinical skills within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Our work is rooted in genuine curiosity about each client’s experience and a deep respect for their individual process.

🎓 We are open to working with a variety of master’s and doctoral level interns, including but not limited to: Master of Counseling, Master of Social Work, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, and PhD/PsyD practicum students

⏳ Applications due May 30 📩 Decisions by the end of June

Apply via the link in our bio under “Internship”

04/25/2026

Mental health is shaped by the relationship you have with yourself. At Gray Matter Therapy, we recognize that self-connection, built on awareness, acceptance, and alignment with oneself, is one way to understand that.

Reference: “The Importance of Awareness, Acceptance, and Alignment With the Self: A Framework for Understanding Self-Connection” by Klussman et al., 2022. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.3707

04/17/2026

Growth doesn’t always look the same, and it doesn’t have to. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s just choosing to keep going.

Wherever you are in your process, you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🤍

03/22/2026

Internship applications are now open for the 2026–2027 school year!

At Gray Matter Therapy, our work is guided by empathy, respect, and continuous learning. We are looking for team members who share these values and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

We are seeking graduate-level interns interested in developing their clinical skills within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Our work is rooted in genuine curiosity about each client’s experience and a deep respect for their individual process.

🎓 We are open to working with a variety of master’s and doctoral level interns, including but not limited to: Master of Counseling, Master of Social Work, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, and PhD/PsyD practicum students

⏳ Applications due May 30 📩 Decisions by the end of June

Apply via the link in our bio under “Internship”

01/20/2026

Say hello to our newest clinician, Dhel!

We’re excited to welcome Dhel to the Gray Matter Therapy team. Their warmth, curiosity, and genuine care create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported.

Dhel has experience working in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, and VA hospital settings, and partners with clients using evidence based approaches like CBT, DBT, and Adlerian therapy. They believe therapy works best when it begins with really listening to each person’s story and strengths.

Dhel has immediate openings for telehealth and in person services in Vernon Hills.

To learn more, visit
www.graymattertherapy.net/dhel

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