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Chicago Healing Connection, PLLC

Chicago-based relationship and faith-based therapy for individual, couples and families. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time due to COVID.

03/27/2026

Life doesn’t always feel clear or resolved.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in the in-between
— between the past we’re trying to move on from
and the future we’re still learning how to step into.

Elaine Russo understands that space deeply.

Her approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, personalization, and the belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or deeper emotional wounds, she meets you where you are — without pressure, without judgment.

Elaine creates a space where you can begin to untangle what feels overwhelming, reconnect with your identity, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.

Support is here, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you’re ready, we’re here to walk with you.

03/20/2026

Some people talk about healing like it’s something you stumble into—like luck, timing, or chance.

But healing isn’t luck.

It’s the quiet decision to keep showing up for yourself, even when it’s hard.
It’s choosing rest when you’re used to pushing through.
It’s learning to listen to your needs, instead of ignoring them.

And most of all, it’s allowing yourself to grow at your own pace.

If this season feels heavy, you’re not behind.
You’re in process.

And that process deserves care, not pressure.

03/09/2026

If you are struggling with thoughts of harming yourself, please know that you are not alone.

For many people, self-harm becomes a way to cope with overwhelming emotions, trauma, or deep distress. It is not a sign of weakness. Often, it is a sign that someone is carrying more pain than they were meant to carry alone.

Support can make a difference.

Speaking with a trusted friend, therapist, counselor, or support line may help you feel less alone and begin exploring safer ways to cope.

If you or someone you know may be in immediate danger, please seek emergency support right away.

Support resources

United States
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988

International support
https://findahelpline.com

You deserve care.
You deserve safety.
You deserve support.

03/06/2026

Art can hold what feels too heavy for words.

In our Winter 2026 issue of Creating Refuge, the featured artwork series Finding Your Way explores healing through creative expression. Through color, texture, and movement, the artist reflects on safety, growth, and becoming.

Healing is not linear. It unfolds gently — sometimes in silence, sometimes in bold strokes.

The magazine launched February 20 and is now available.

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03/04/2026

March invites us to pause and reflect on the women who shaped our stories.

The mothers.
The mentors.
The therapists.
The friends.

The ones who modeled strength, protection, and presence — even while healing themselves.

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who held space for us.
And the women we are still becoming.

02/19/2026

There are seasons when we need more than knowledge and awareness.
We need refuge.

We’re honored to share a first look at our inaugural issue, Creating Refuge by CHC Publishing.

This Winter 2026 edition explores healing across language and culture, reflection in the ordinary, and the ways care can meet us in complex seasons of life.

Created with intention.
Designed with space to breathe.
Shaped by thoughtful voices.

Launching tomorrow.

More to come next week. Stay close.

02/11/2026

✨ Introducing: The Trauma Recovery Toolkit ✨

Healing doesn’t need to be rushed.
And it doesn’t need to happen alone.

The Trauma Recovery Toolkit is a gentle, self-paced digital workbook designed to support you as you move through healing in a way that feels safe and grounded.

Inside, you’ll find tools to help you:

• Reflect through trauma-informed journaling
• Recognize patterns and triggers with curiosity, not judgment
• Track your healing progress week by week
• Practice grounding and self-compassion
• Build a realistic personal safety plan
• Create a self-care routine that fits your real life

This toolkit isn’t a replacement for therapy.
It’s a supportive companion—between sessions or as a gentle place to begin.

You deserve support that honors your pace, boundaries, and resilience.

✨ Available now in our store
🔗 https://chicagohealingconnection.com/store/p/trauma-recovery-toolkit

01/28/2026

📰 How Emotional Intelligence Helps You Cope With Political Issues
Women & Politics | Jan 9 | Written by Seun Shokunbi

Featuring our very own Robin Shannon, LCPC, this piece explores how emotional intelligence after 25 isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about practicing awareness, choice, and repair.

At Chicago Healing Connection, we see how these skills support resilience, grounding, and trauma-informed coping, especially as women navigate the social and political pressures of today’s world.

🔗 Read the full article: https://leadinglikealady.blog/leadinglikealady/improve-emotional-intelligence-resilience-politicalnews

01/27/2026

🌟 It’s not too late to set your intentions for 2026!

Reflection becomes even more powerful when it turns into intention. That’s why we’re featuring our Couple Vision Board — a guided, creative tool designed to help couples:

💌 Clarify shared values and priorities
💌 Talk about emotional needs and hopes for the year
💌 Build alignment around how you want your relationship to feel

This isn’t about fixing anything — it’s about nurturing what matters.

✨ Start your journey together today for just $9.99 (regularly $19.99) and create a meaningful, shared vision for the year ahead.

🔗 Grab your guide here: https://chicagohealingconnection.com/store/p/couple-vision-board

01/19/2026

Vacations tend to turn the volume up on everything—connection, joy, stress, and unresolved tension.

In a recent Fodor’s Travel feature, CHC’s own founder, Robin Shannon, shares why travel can feel especially hard on relationships—and why those moments don’t mean failure.

Travel doesn’t create the cracks.
It reveals where care, communication, and repair are needed.

If traveling together felt tense or disconnecting, you’re not alone. We’re happy to support you in strengthening your relationship.

👉 Read the full piece:
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-real-reasons-so-many-couples-split-on-vacation-experts-reveal-hidden-stressors

01/16/2026

New year. New season. A gentle invitation to care for yourself.

For many people of faith, this time of year invites reflection, renewal, and discernment. If you’ve been feeling stretched, weary, or in need of support, therapy can be a meaningful space to tend to your emotional and spiritual well-being.

At Chicago Healing Connection, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating:

Life transitions and uncertainty

Stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm

Relationships and boundaries

Healing from past experiences

Therapy doesn’t replace faith — it can support it by creating space for clarity, care, and growth.

✨ Virtual sessions
✨ Diverse, compassionate therapists
✨ Support that meets you where you are

If this feels like a season to seek support, you don’t have to walk it alone.

🌿 Learn more: https://www.chicagohealingconnection.com

01/14/2026

New year. New season. Still you — even while caring for everyone else.

Parenting can be deeply meaningful and deeply exhausting. If this year feels like a moment to pause and check in with yourself, therapy can offer a supportive space just for you.

At Chicago Healing Connection, we provide trauma-informed therapy for parents navigating:

Stress, burnout, and the mental load

Life transitions and identity shifts

Relationship changes

Healing from past experiences while raising children

You don’t have to wait until you’re at your breaking point to ask for support. Caring for yourself is part of caring for your family.

✨ Virtual sessions
✨ Diverse, compassionate therapists
✨ Support that meets you where you are

Your well-being matters — not just as a parent, but as a person.

🌿 Learn more or get started: https://www.chicagohealingconnection.com

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