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11/20/2025

🦃 Family Holiday Bingo: A Fun Therapist-Approved Way to Stay Grounded 🦃

We are officially ONE WEEK away from Thanksgiving!!

Let’s be honest — family gatherings can be… a lot. 😅 Between the opinions, the jokes that aren’t really funny, and the “When are you getting married?” questions, it’s easy to feel triggered or overwhelmed.

Here's a game us therapists use to help people avoid getting triggered and — instead get grounded and have a little fun!

🦃Family Holiday Bingo!🦃

Here’s how to play:
1️⃣ Before the holiday, make a bingo card with all the predictable family moments you might experience. (Think: “Uncle brings up politics,” “Mom asks about your dating life,” “Someone critiques the food,” “Sibling humblebrags.”)
2️⃣ During the day, notice when these things happen — and check them off your card.
3️⃣ Later, compare cards or text your “Bingo Buddy” when you’ve got a win! 🧡

It’s a lighthearted way to stay calm, grounded, and amused instead of reactive. The goal isn’t to judge — it’s to observe and laugh a little through the chaos.

By anticipating your triggers and make a little light of them, it will help you to stay grounded, positive and hopefully enjoy your holiday just a little bit more.

Because let’s face it — no family is perfect. But with curiosity (and a little humor), you can make this holiday a lot more enjoyable.

🤗Need help setting boundaries or managing holiday stress?
Our therapists at Inspire Counseling Center can help you prepare and feel more confident heading into the season.

📞 847-919-9096 | 💌 hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com

🌐https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/making-the-most-of-thanksgiving/

11/19/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving Conversation Starters 🦃

Let’s be real — family gatherings can get interesting. Between the food, opinions, and old stories, it’s easy for tension or awkward moments to sneak in.

If you want to help guide your family toward more meaningful and uplifting conversations, try sprinkling in some of these (therapist-approved!) questions.

➡️Even better– put these questions in a bowl and pass it around the table! Everyone gets a chance to talk, share and add laughter and happiness to your dinner.

🦃What’s one of your favorite holiday memories?
🦃What’s something that made you laugh this year?
🦃What’s one thing you’re grateful for this year that surprised you?
🦃What’s a small moment from this year that made you really happy?
🦃If you could relive one day from this year, what would it be?
🦃What’s something you learned about yourself in the past year?
🦃What’s a family tradition you love — or one you’d love to start?
🦃Who’s someone who made a difference in your life this year?
🦃What’s one thing you’re looking forward to in the new year?

Sometimes, one good question can turn a surface-level conversation into a truly heartwarming one. 💛

Wishing you connection, laughter, and gratitude this Thanksgiving season.

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🧠 Need extra support managing holiday stress or family dynamics?
Our therapists at Inspire Counseling Center are here to help you prepare, stay grounded, and feel more at peace.
📞 847-919-9096 | 💌 hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com

🌐 https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/making-the-most-of-thanksgiving/

11/17/2025

✨ Thanksgiving Reality Check ✨

We're in the countdown to Thanksgiving....and we're here for you!

The holidays are supposed to be full of joy and connection — but for many, they also bring stress, tension, comparison, and old family triggers.

If you find yourself feeling anxious before a family gathering (or dreaming of a “perfect” Thanksgiving that never quite happens), you’re not alone. 💛

This year, try approaching your holiday with curiosity and compassion — not perfection.
✔️ Expect imperfection.
✔️ Notice your triggers instead of reacting.
✔️ Shift the focus to connection.
✔️ Try fun tools like “Family Holiday Bingo” to stay grounded.
✔️ Use positive conversation starters to spark laughter and gratitude.

No family is perfect — but with the right mindset, you can create moments of peace, humor, and connection that truly matter. 🧡

Read our newest blog post for practical tips (and Thanksgiving conversation ideas!) to help you stay calm and centered this season.

👉 Visit ihttps://inspirecounselingcenter.com/making-the-most-of-thanksgiving/ or click the link in our bio.
📞 Need extra support this holiday season? Call 847-919-9096 or email hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com
— we’re here for you.

11/13/2025

✨ Finding Gratitude This Holiday Season (Even When Life Feels Hard) ✨

The holidays can bring joy, connection, and celebration… but they can also bring stress, sadness, and reminders of what or who we’ve lost. 💛

If life feels heavier this season, you’re not alone. When emotions run high, it’s easy to lose sight of the good things in our lives.

That’s where gratitude comes in. 🙏

Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. It’s about pausing to notice what is going well, even in the middle of challenges.

Try this: take a few minutes today to write down what you’re grateful for — your health, a loyal pet, your favorite cozy blanket, or a friend who checks in when you need it. Small acts of noticing can shift how your brain processes stress and reconnect you with hope. 🌟

Remember: your progress matters. Big leaps or tiny steps, you’re still moving forward. Be proud of yourself. 💪

Practicing gratitude doesn’t erase pain — but it can help you hold both joy and struggle at the same time, finding peace, perspective, and strength along the way.

This season, slow down. Reflect on the good in your life. Trust yourself and the process you’re in. You’re the author of your story — and this can be another chapter of growth, healing, and gratitude. 🍂

About the Author: Anthony Signa, MA, LPC, grew up in a large Italian family, which taught him the value of connection, loyalty, family and showing up for the people you love.

Anthony’s path to becoming a therapist is deeply personal. After losing a family member to su***de, he faced his own struggles with anxiety, OCD, and depression. Therapy gave him tools, hope, and healing that transformed his life, inspiring him to help others find the same sense of strength and freedom.

Anthony is accepting new clients in Northbrook or virtually, with weekday, weekend and after-school openings! To schedule, (847) 919-9096 or hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com

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🧡 Written by Anthony Signa, MA, LPC, Therapist at Inspire Counseling Center
📍 Northbrook + Virtual sessions available
🔗 Blog Post: https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/finding-gratitude-this-holiday-season/

11/11/2025

🍂 FALL in love with yourself this season!

Fall often reminds us of change — the slowing pace, the shorter days, and the quiet invitation to turn inward.

But sometimes reflection brings self-criticism or disappointment over what we haven’t done. This is where self-compassion becomes so important. 💛

Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you’d offer a close friend. It’s not about ignoring mistakes — it’s about meeting yourself with patience, care, and perspective.

Just as trees release their leaves, we can let go of perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, and our harsh inner critic. 🌿

This season, give yourself permission to slow down and reconnect with who you are beneath all the busyness and “shoulds.” You deserve gentleness, growth, and grace.

Read the blog post for more ideas!

✨ Save this post as a reminder to show yourself compassion this fall.

About the author, Maddie DiModica, MA Before joining Inspire, Maddie gained diverse experiences as a Registered Behavioral Technician working with kids on the Autism Spectrum, a Psychometrician, administering neuropsychological assessments for individuals navigating ADHD, learning disabilities, emotional challenges, etc. and finally, working closely with sexual assault survivors at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center.

Maddie’s path toward becoming a therapist is also deeply personal. She’s faced her own experiences with trauma, depression, and anxiety—both as an adolescent and as a young adult. She knows how difficult it can be to start therapy, and also knows how meaningful it is to feel truly heard, supported, and understood in that space.

Maddie is accepting new clients in Lake Forest and virtually with weeknight & weekend openings! Call (847) 919-9096 to schedule.

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🧡 Written by Maddie DiModica, MA, Therapist at Inspire Counseling Center
📍 Lake Forest + Virtual sessions available
🔗 Blog Post: https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/fall-in-love-with-yourself-this-season/

10/31/2025

High Functioning Anxiety ...is a real thing.

High-functioning anxiety can be quiet, subtle, and even go unnoticed — but it can take a serious toll.

High-functioning anxiety can appear as:
💬 Overplanning or over-preparing for everything
💬 Constantly apologizing or seeking approval
💬 Feeling tense or “on edge” without knowing why

It can also show up as:
✨ Overachieving to prove yourself
✨ Avoiding conflict at all costs
✨ Obsessing over small mistakes or “what ifs”
✨Burnout disguised as “busy-ness”
✨Stress disguised as perfectionism
✨Emotional numbness disguised as “independence”
✨"Imposter Syndrome" disguised as confidence

Even if you seem calm on the outside, high-functioning anxiety is real — and it can be managed. 💛

✨ Our therapists and medication management team at Inspire understand high-functioning anxiety and can help you find calm, clarity, and confidence.
📍 In-person & virtual appointments available

10/28/2025

Insider Secret: Depression doesn’t always look sad.

Sometimes it’s quiet, subtle, and easy to miss — especially in people who seem like they’re “handling it all.”

Depression can show up as:
💬 Feeling exhausted even after sleeping
💬 Losing interest in things you used to love
💬 Irritability or snapping at loved ones
💬 Trouble focusing or remembering things

It can also look like:
✨ Overworking to avoid feeling your emotions
✨ Hiding behind humor or sarcasm
✨ Perfectionism or people-pleasing to mask inner emptiness

Even if it doesn’t look like classic sadness, depression is real — and help is available. You deserve to feel seen, supported, and understood. 💛

Take care of yourself. Take care of the ones you love. If you want to learn more or get support, we're here with wide open arms -- waiting just for you!

✨ Our therapists and medication management team at Inspire specialize in helping you uncover the hidden signs and find hope, balance, and healing.

📍 In-person & virtual appointments available
✅ Insurances Accepted
📲 Call or TEXT (847) 919-9096

10/24/2025

Just in case you needed to hear this today.... anxiety doesn’t always look like anxiety. 😣

Anxiety can be found in the quiet, sneaky stuff we don’t even realize is anxiety.

It can look like perfectionism, people-pleasing, trouble sleeping, or that “always on edge” feeling you can’t quite name.

Some signs you might be dealing with anxiety:
💬 Overthinking every text you send (guilty!🙋‍♀️)
💬 Replaying conversations long after they’re over.
💬 Struggling to fall asleep because your brain won’t “turn off.”

Or, maybe it shows up as:
😣 Migraines, tension headaches or stomach aches.
🧺 Cleaning or organizing to calm your mind.
🥱 Constant fatigue — even when you’ve slept.

If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or constantly “on,” it might be anxiety in disguise — and you don’t have to carry it alone. 💛

Our therapists and medication management team at Inspire specialize in helping women understand what’s really going on — and find freedom, inner-peace, confidence, and relief again. 🌿

✨ In-person & virtual sessions available
✅ Insurances Accepted
💌 inspirecounselingcenter.com

10/21/2025

✨ Meet Madalyn (“Maddie”) DiModica, MA ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Maddie to the Inspire Counseling Center team! 💛

Maddie works with:
👫Adolescents (10–18), College Students, Young Adults & Adults

Maddie specalizes in:
✨ Anxiety & Depression
✨ Trauma
✨Bullying
✨Perfectionism
✨ Self-Esteem
✨ Women’s Issues
✨ Relationship Stress
✨ Executive Functioning

Maddie’s approach is warm, trauma-informed, and deeply personal. Having walked her own path through anxiety, depression, and trauma, she knows how powerful it can feel to finally be truly heard and supported.

Before becoming a therapist, Maddie worked as:
💙 A Registered Behavioral Technician, supporting children on the Autism Spectrum
🧩 A Psychometrician, conducting neuropsychological assessments for ADHD, learning, and emotional challenges
🌸 A Therapist at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, helping survivors rediscover safety and self-trust

Each of these experiences shaped her deep empathy, patience, and understanding of how people heal and grow.

Maddie’s mission is to create a space where every client feels accepted, respected, and empowered—exactly as they are. Through warmth, humor, and authenticity, she helps clients build confidence, self-compassion, and hope. 🌿

Ready to get started?
📩Call or Text (847) 919-9096.
✨ Now accepting new clients in Northbrook! Daytime, After-School, and Weekend availability.
📍 In-person & virtual sessions available
https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/Madalyn-DiModica/

Welcome, Maddie! We’re so grateful to have you on the Inspire team. 💚

10/20/2025

🌿 Meet Alexis “Lexi” — one of Inspire’s newest therapists! 🌿

Lexi works with:
👫Children (10+), Teens, College Students & Young Adults

She supports clients navigating:
💛 Anxiety & Depression
💛 ADHD & Neurodivergence
💛 Addiction & Recovery
💛 Divorce, Trauma & Grief
💛 Self-Esteem & Perfectionism
💛 Relationship Stress, Bullying & Social Anxiety
💛 School Challenges (including IEP support)

✨ About Lexi:
Lexi began her career supporting neurodivergent children at Blue Bird Day School and By Your Side, and later worked at SunCloud Health in Northbrook—helping teens navigate complex mental health and addiction challenges.

Her personal story has shaped her compassionate approach. As the youngest of five siblings, and after experiencing her parents’ divorce at 13, Lexi learned resilience, empathy, and the importance of self-awareness. She’s also witnessed the impact of addiction in her own family, giving her deep understanding of both sides of recovery.

💬 “Therapy changed my life—I started as a teen and never stopped. Now, I love helping others find that same sense of support, insight, and freedom. Therapy is like talking to someone who doesn’t have a dog in the fight—someone who helps you see clearly and feel understood.”

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, Lexi offers a safe, judgment-free space to explore what’s next. 🌈

📩 Ready to get started? Call or Text (847) 919-9096.
✨ Now accepting new clients in Northbrook! Daytime, After-School, and Weekend availability.
📍 In-person & virtual sessions available
https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/alexis-caskey/

Welcome, Lexi! We’re so grateful to have you on the Inspire team. 💚

10/17/2025

🌿 Meet Julia, MSW, MT-BC, Therapist at Inspire Counseling Center 🌿

We’re so excited to welcome Julia, a therapist who believes therapy is a space for belonging, discovery, and healing. 💫

Julia works with:
🧑Kids 3+
🌟 Adolescents
👩‍🎓 College Students
🌱 Young Adults
🧑 Adults
👫 Parents
👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 Families

Her Specialties Include:
✨ADHD
✨Emotional Regulation
✨Executive Functioning
✨Body Image & Disordered Eating
✨Bipolar
✨ Self Harm
✨Mood Disorders
✨LGBTQIA+
✨PTSD & Trauma

🎶 From Music to Mental Health:
Growing up in Seattle and later studying in Nashville, Julia found connection and comfort through music. That passion led her to become a Board-Certified Music Therapist, using the power of creativity and self-expression to help others heal. Now, she's proud to be a therapist offering a deeper level of work.

🪞 Her Therapy Approach:
Julia brings warmth, curiosity, and compassion to every session. She offers a space where clients can explore identity, self-worth, and belonging—especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community, or anyone feeling “stuck,” disconnected, or unsure where to start.

🌸 Eating Disorder Recovery:
Julia has personally walked the path of eating disorder recovery and deeply understands how isolating and confusing it can feel. Her approach is gentle, compassionate, and collaborative—helping clients explore the beliefs, fears, and life experiences beneath disordered eating so healing becomes not just change, but a deeper understanding of self.

✨ Whether you’re navigating life transitions, exploring who you are, or healing from past pain, Julia offers a safe, supportive space to help you feel grounded and whole.

Welcome, Julia! We’re so grateful to have you on the Inspire team. 💚

📩 Ready to get started? Call or Text (847) 919-9096.
✨ Now accepting new clients in Evanston! Daytime, After-School, and Weekend availability.
📍 In-person & virtual sessions available
https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/julia-quandt/

10/16/2025

🌿 Meet Anthony Signa, MA, LPC-pending🌿

We’re so excited to welcome Anthony to the Inspire Counseling Center team! ✨

Anthony grew up in a large Italian family, teaching him the value of connection, loyalty, family and showing up for the people you love.

His path to this profession is deeply personal. After loosing a family member to su***de, he experienced his own struggles with anxiety, OCD, and depression. Anthony saw firsthand the power of therapy. The tools, hope, and healing that transformed his life, inspired him to help others find the same sense of strength and freedom.

Anthony wholeheartedly believes counseling means reclaiming your life, finding empowerment, and moving forward with resilience.

If you’re looking for someone who truly understands what it means to struggle — and to overcome — Anthony is here to walk beside you.

Anthony works with 💬
🧑Kids 8+
🌟 Adolescents
👩‍🎓 College Students
🌱 Young Adults
🧑 Adults
👫 Couples
👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 Families

His Specialties Include:
✨Anxiety & Depression
✨OCD
✨ADHD
✨Trauma & Grief
✨Mood Disorders
✨Psychosis & Suicidal Ideation

📩 Ready to get started? Call or Text (847) 919-9096.
✨ Now accepting new clients in Northbrook! Daytime, After-School, and Weekend availability.
📍 In-person & virtual sessions available
https://inspirecounselingcenter.com/anthony-signa/

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