Feeling and Healing Therapy Services PLLC

Feeling and Healing Therapy Services PLLC Feeling and Healing Therapy Services, established as a private therapy practice in 2020 in the Windy City, is here to support you on your life journey!

Whether connecting through telehealth in Chicago or Indiana, let's feel and heal together! 🌟

Some days aren’t shiny. Some seasons aren’t festive. And some months, you just want to hide under the covers, binge watc...
11/16/2025

Some days aren’t shiny. Some seasons aren’t festive. And some months, you just want to hide under the covers, binge watch Netflix, and eat your favorite ice cream...every day.

That's perfectly fine. You're human. You're not expected to show up happy when things aren't great, especially when your family isn't a hallmark card (Spoiler alert: Nobody's is perfect), and the holidays can bring stress, tension, and pain to the surface.

Therefore, listen to your body and emotions, do what feels best for you, and prioritize your self-care.

And if you want guidance navigating complicated family dynamics this season, we offer a free consult to help you find clarity, calm, and strategies to care for yourself

The holidays are coming. And if your family is toxic, dysfunctional, or estranged, you're probably already feeling the d...
11/15/2025

The holidays are coming. And if your family is toxic, dysfunctional, or estranged, you're probably already feeling the dread.

The guilt is starting. The pressure is building. The "but it's family" comments are coming.

Here's what nobody tells you: You don't have to participate in your own suffering.

Your holidays are allowed to look different. They're allowed to be quiet. They're allowed to be with friends, alone, or skipped entirely.

There's no wrong way to protect your peace.

If you're already dreading family gatherings, setting boundaries now, or planning to spend the holidays differently this year; you're not selfish. You're not broken. You're not doing it wrong.

You're doing what you need to survive. And that's enough.

Need support setting boundaries for the holidays? Comment "HOLIDAYS" or DM for a free consultation.

Today is World Kindness Day, but kindness shouldn't need a calendar reminder. We live in a world that can feel heavy, di...
11/14/2025

Today is World Kindness Day, but kindness shouldn't need a calendar reminder.

We live in a world that can feel heavy, divided, and exhausting.

But here's the truth: small, intentional acts of kindness create ripples we'll never fully see. A voice note. A compliment. Noticing who's quiet.

These aren't grand gestures. They're human ones.

And honestly? This is who you already are. The world doesn't need you to become someone new. It needs the innate love and goodness you already carry inside you.

Kindness doesn't just change the person receiving it. It changes you too. It rewires your brain, reduces stress, and reminds you that even on hard days, you have the power to make someone's life a little lighter.

Swipe through for simple, actionable ways to spread kindness today (and every day). Pick one. Try it. Watch what happens.

Ready to show more compassion to others AND yourself? Book a free consultation and let's work on it together. Link in bio.

The first holiday without them. Or the tenth. It doesn't matter. It still hurts. Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and it...
11/07/2025

The first holiday without them. Or the tenth. It doesn't matter. It still hurts.

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and it definitely doesn't pause for the "most wonderful time of the year."

When everyone around you is celebrating, your loss can feel even louder.

The empty seat.
The tradition that doesn't feel right anymore.
The inside joke no one else will ever get.
The way your pet used to sit by the tree.

You don't have to pretend to be festive. You don't have to "stay strong" for everyone else. You're allowed to feel the weight of their absence while others celebrate.

Grief and joy can exist together. You can laugh at a memory and cry five minutes later. You can enjoy a moment and still wish they were there. All of it is valid.
However, you're moving through this season, surviving, crying, skipping traditions, and creating new ones....it's enough.

If the holidays feel heavy because of who's missing, drop a 💜 below. Let's hold space for each other.

Why does everything feel harder when the days get shorter? It's not in your head. It's Seasonal Affective Disorder—and i...
11/06/2025

Why does everything feel harder when the days get shorter?

It's not in your head. It's Seasonal Affective Disorder—and it's more than just "winter sadness."

When sunlight decreases, your brain chemistry shifts. Serotonin drops. Melatonin increases. Your circadian rhythm gets thrown off. And suddenly, getting through the day feels impossible.

Then the holidays arrive, demanding you be joyful and present when you're barely holding it together.

If you're struggling right now, you're not alone. And you're not broken. Swipe through to understand what's really happening—and know that help exists.

☀️ Ready to get through this season with actual support? Book your free consultation—link in bio.

Stop scrolling. This is for everyone who was told to stay quiet. They wanted us invisible. We became unforgettable.LGBTQ...
10/31/2025

Stop scrolling. This is for everyone who was told to stay quiet.

They wanted us invisible. We became unforgettable.

LGBTQIA+ History Month isn't just about celebrating progress. It's about honoring every person who fought, loved, and existed loudly when the world demanded silence.

From Stonewall to marriage equality, from underground ballrooms to Pride parades, our community didn't just survive. We thrived.

But let's be real: visibility came at a cost. Generations of LGBTQ people faced violence, rejection, and erasure.

Many never got to see the world we're building today. We owe it to them — and to ourselves — to keep pushing forward.

To every person reading this: Your identity is powerful. Your love is revolutionary. Your presence changes everything.

We're not going back into the closet. We're taking up space, demanding rights, and living authentically.

And we're not stopping until every single person in our community can do the same safely.

Drop a 🌈 in the comments if you're committed to living authentically. What does visibility mean to you?

If you've ever dimmed your light to make someone else comfortable, read this. We didn't survive this long to live small....
10/29/2025

If you've ever dimmed your light to make someone else comfortable, read this.

We didn't survive this long to live small. Visibility saves lives.

Every time you show up as your authentic self, you're not just living for you — you're creating space for someone else to breathe.

For the kid scrolling who hasn't come out yet. For the adult who's been hiding for decades. For the person who needs to see that it's possible to exist fully and unapologetically.

LGBTQIA+ History Month reminds us that our visibility wasn't given — it was fought for.

Countless pioneers risked everything so we could live openly.

Their legacy isn't just in history books. It's in every Pride flag, every coming out story, every moment we refuse to shrink.

But here's the truth: living authentically in a world that still pushes back takes courage. And you don't have to do it alone.

🏳️‍⚧️ If you're ready to step into your truth with support, we're here. Book your free consultation — link in bio.

💬 Comment "VISIBLE" if you're done playing small. What's one way you're showing up authentically today?

They told you that you weren't trying hard enough. They lied. Your ADHD brain isn't the problem — it's the system that r...
10/27/2025

They told you that you weren't trying hard enough. They lied.

Your ADHD brain isn't the problem — it's the system that refuses to adapt.

For years, you've been made to feel like you're broken. Like if you just tried harder, focused more, or got it together, everything would click.

But here's the truth: you've been working twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up with a world that wasn't designed for how your brain works.

Late diagnosis? That's not your fault. It's a failure of a system that only recognizes one type of brain as "normal."

And by the time you finally get answers, you're already dealing with anxiety, depression, and burnout from years of thinking YOU were the problem.

But you're not the problem. You never were.

Swipe through to unlearn everything you thought you knew about ADHD. It's time to stop fighting your brain and start working with it.

Ready to build a life that actually works for your ADHD brain? Book your free consultation today — link in bio.

Your brain isn't the problem. The manual is. ADHD isn't a disorder. It's a different operating system in a world that on...
10/24/2025

Your brain isn't the problem. The manual is.

ADHD isn't a disorder. It's a different operating system in a world that only writes instructions for one.

Let's be honest: the world wasn't designed for ADHD brains. School systems punish us for not sitting still. Workplaces demand 8-hour focus marathons. Society tells us we're broken because we don't function like neurotypical people.

But here's what they don't tell you: ADHD brains are creative, innovative, and capable of hyperfocus that neurotypical people can't match.

We see connections others miss. We bring energy and spontaneity that changes rooms. We're not defective — we're just operating in a system that wasn't built for us.

The shame you've carried? That's not yours. It belongs to a world that refuses to make space for neurodiversity.

You're not too much. You're not broken. Your brain works differently — and that's not a flaw.

🧠 Ready to work with someone who gets it? Let's build strategies that work for YOUR brain. Book your free consultation — link in bio.

This Filipino American History Month, we honor kapwa — the Filipino concept of shared identity and interconnectedness. K...
10/22/2025

This Filipino American History Month, we honor kapwa — the Filipino concept of shared identity and interconnectedness.

Kapwa means we rise together. Your mental health matters to all of us.

In Filipino culture, we're taught that we're connected to one another.

When one of us struggles, the whole community feels it. When one of us heals, we all become stronger.

Let's build spaces, where asking for help is normal, where vulnerability is strength, and where no one suffers alone.

Whether facing cultural pressures, generational expectations, or everyday challenges — you're part of a community that shows up.

Check in on your loved ones. Reach out when you need support. Together, we're stronger.

Filipino American History Month is a time to celebrate our heritage, honor our stories, and uplift our community. Our st...
10/20/2025

Filipino American History Month is a time to celebrate our heritage, honor our stories, and uplift our community.

Our strength lies not only in endurance, but in knowing when to ask for help.

For generations, Filipino culture has celebrated resilience and tibay ng loob — but true strength also means prioritizing our mental health and breaking the silence around struggles we face.

Whether it's navigating cultural identity, family expectations, or the weight of the model minority myth, you don't have to carry it alone.

Let's honor our ancestors by healing ourselves. Let's redefine strength as asking for support, speaking our truth, and building a community where mental wellness matters.

You are seen. You are valued. Your mental health matters.

If you or someone you know needs support, reach out. Healing is courage.

Real talk: I'm a therapist and I’ve done years of therapy, and I still get anxious. For a long time, I thought that mean...
10/19/2025

Real talk: I'm a therapist and I’ve done years of therapy, and I still get anxious.

For a long time, I thought that meant I was failing. That I wasn't "healed enough." That something was still broken in me.

But here's what I've learned: anxious attachment doesn't just vanish. The fear doesn't disappear completely. Your nervous system still remembers what it learned when love felt unsafe.

And that's okay.

Healing isn't about never feeling anxious again. It's about recognizing the anxiety, understanding where it comes from, and choosing to respond differently instead of reacting from that wound.

Some days you'll feel secure. Some days the old fear will creep back in. Both are normal. Both are part of being human.

We need to stop selling this idea that healing means the pain goes away forever. Sometimes it just means you know how to hold it without letting it destroy you.

If you're tired of feeling like you should be "better" by now—let's work together. Book your free consultation, link in bio.

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