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Foster Counseling & Therapy

Offices in LITH, Sycamore

Providing therapy to individuals age 8+ in person and virtually with specialization in anxiety & OCD, complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, perfectionism, loss and grief, depression, stress, chronic pain and therapy for therapists.

03/13/2026

This is who…Foster edition! ☀️

innerchild lakeinthehills sycamore

03/12/2026

In this week’s On Being Human series, we’re delighted to share this creative and beautifully detailed cake by Mandi Glowen, inspired by the quiet beauty of nature. 🪿🐤

03/11/2026

for your noggin 🧠
☀️www.fostercounseling.org
📲 779-800-5024

03/10/2026

Anger is often the emotion people see first 🌋

Yelling, shutting down, sarcasm, walking away, or snapping at others can be the outward signs that something deeper is going on.

But anger rarely exists on its own. Beneath the surface there are often feelings like hurt, shame, rejection, sadness, loneliness, or feeling unheard. When those emotions build up without space to be expressed, they can erupt like a volcano.

Learning to pause and look beneath the anger can help us better understand ourselves and others. When we recognize the deeper emotions underneath, we can start responding with more awareness, compassion, and healthier ways of coping 💬

Image credit: Hope Trust

03/09/2026

☀️www.fostercounseling.org
📲 779-800-5024

03/08/2026

You don’t have to be struggling to benefit from therapy and you don’t even have to know how to articulate what you’re experiencing to get started.

The question isn’t “do I need therapy?”. It’s “could I benefit from some support and prioritizing myself?”.

☀️www.fostercounseling.org
📲 779-800-5024

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03/06/2026

This week in our Healing Through Their Minds series, we’re reflecting on Walter Mitty from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Walter spends much of his life in his imagination, picturing a version of himself that feels braver and more capable than the one he believes he is. Daydreaming becomes a quiet escape from the fear of taking risks in the real world.

But his story reminds us that growth often begins the moment we step outside the life we’ve been observing from a distance. Confidence is not something we magically wake up with, it is something we build through experience, courage, and small steps forward.

Sometimes the life we’re longing for is waiting just beyond the moment we decide to try.

03/05/2026

What happens when you love plants AND you love to crochet? You combine the two! We are loving the whimsy of this cutie by Kelly Anda on this week’s On Being Human!

03/04/2026

Sometimes the biggest accomplishment is simply making it through the week. Even when the days feel heavy, each one you move through is a reminder of your strength and resilience. Take a moment to recognize that you made it through. 💜

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03/02/2026

This month’s Therapist Spotlight shines on Sarah Pottle, LPC 🤍

Sarah works with individuals ages 16+ navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, perfectionism, people pleasing, and grief. She practices from a trauma informed lens and integrates IFS (parts work), neuro affirming care, and somatic techniques to help clients feel more grounded, understood, and connected to themselves.

Sarah believes healing begins with safety, curiosity, and compassion. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply wanting deeper self understanding, she creates a space where all parts of you are welcome.

Sarah sees clients in Lake in the Hills and via telehealth.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit www.fostercounseling.org or call 779-800-5024.

02/27/2026

This week in our Healing Through Their Minds series, we’re reflecting on Lucy Whitmore from 50 First Dates.

Lucy’s story raises a powerful question about worth. When she realizes the impact of her memory loss on the people around her, she pulls back, believing distance is the most loving choice. Sometimes we convince ourselves that protecting others means shrinking ourselves.

Her journey reminds us that fearing we are “too much” or “not enough” can lead us to isolate. But real connection is not built on perfection. It is built on consent, patience, and the choice to stay.

Healing can begin when we stop deciding for others that we are a burden, and allow ourselves to be loved as we are.

Address

920 E Oak Street, Unit 4
Lake, IL
60156

Website

https://www.fostercounseling.org/

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