Lily Counseling

Home
United States
Chicago, IL
Lily Counseling

Therapy for women, by women.

12/23/2025

The holidays go by fast, and it’s so easy to get caught up in everything you think you’re supposed to do. The shopping, the planning, the trying to make everything feel perfect. But the real magic happens in the small, quiet moments when you actually let yourself be there.

Being present means noticing the way the lights glow, the sound of laughter, the feeling of warmth when you slow down and connect. It means putting your phone down for a bit, taking a deep breath, and letting yourself feel whatever is real in that moment.

You don’t have to chase the perfect holiday. Just be in it. That’s what makes it meaningful.

12/20/2025

The shift isn’t about becoming less caring — it’s about learning that care includes you now.
You don’t have to carry the room to belong in it.

You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

12/17/2025

Connection can only hold you when your body has somewhere soft to land. You don’t need more people this season, you need safer space inside yourself to meet them from.

Slow closeness counts. Quiet closeness counts. Boundaried closeness counts.

You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

12/14/2025

Your craving for coziness is a body-level request for safety — not indulgence.
There is nothing “extra” about warmth, softness, slow mornings, or quiet evenings.

These are nervous system anchors disguised as comfort.
Let yourself lean in.
Let yourself soften.
Let your body feel at home in you.

You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

12/11/2025

You don’t have to become the old you to be welcome here. You get to remain the present you, even if no one notices the difference but your nervous system.
You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

12/08/2025

Rest isn’t disappearance — it’s recovery. When your body asks for quiet, it is choosing safety over exhaustion.
You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

12/05/2025

Relationships don’t just mix traditions, they mix emotional histories. If this feels harder than you expected, it’s because you’re not choosing between activities… you’re choosing how to carry both people’s roots with care.

You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

12/02/2025

People-pleasing is so often a survival story, not a personality trait.

You didn’t choose it consciously - you learned it to stay safe. Healing doesn’t mean becoming louder; it means learning that you don’t have to disappear to belong.
You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

11/29/2025

Your closeness with others deepens when you don’t abandon yourself to earn it.
Belonging begins inside the body that feels safe to be lived in.

You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

11/26/2025

Winter can make emotions louder because the world gets quieter. Sensitivity is not weakness - it’s awareness.
It’s your body reminding you that warmth isn’t just found in others - it’s built through gentleness with yourself.

You can connect with our therapists at www.lilycounseling.com if you need support.

11/23/2025

Winter wellness is most effective when it’s personalized. Therapy, functional medicine, and small lifestyle shifts work best when they’re combined to support your unique needs. You deserve care that’s tailored to you, not just the season.

Reach out to us at www.lilycounseling.com to create a plan that supports your mind and body this winter.

11/20/2025

Seasonal shifts don’t just affect your mood, they also change what your body needs. More intentional movement, exposure to light, and nourishing foods can make a big difference in supporting your energy and emotional balance during winter.

Reach out to us at www.lilycounseling.com to create a personalized winter wellness plan.

Address

561 W Diversey Pkwy Ste 210-A
Chicago, IL
60614

Website

http://www.lilycounseling.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lily Counseling posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Chicago?