Lynn R. Zakeri, LCSW

04/14/2026

The group is a go! Any Chicago area women 60+ looking for something like this? Contact us today and save your spot- it starts soon 5/1/26

Explore Lynn Zakeri Therapy Services for trauma, anxiety, and more. Request a consultation!

04/09/2026

By now, you may know I am in awe of our Gen Zers. Thank you Kelsey Weekman for including me in your Yahoo Life article about their fear of cringe and my opinion on why they have it.

The fear of cringe has become an internal censor that shapes what Gen Z-ers say, post, pursue and even feel comfortable wanting. It's a prison of young people's own making as they try to take flight a...

04/01/2026

And this time I got the byline! Emotional Regulation- what it is, and how to achieve it!

Most people don’t think of emotional health as an investment. They think of it as something you consider when things fall apart, when anxiety rises or when relationships feel overwhelming. But in practice, emotional work pays off far more than crisis management ever will.

03/13/2026

Beth Greenfield is the new Parenting Editor at SheKnows and her inclusion of my insights about our kids and money and their own financial mindsets is so appreciated!! Thank you!

"He doesn't want to spend any money — not our or his," says one mom.

02/16/2026

I was recently quoted in Newsweek on the question of generational resilience as it applies to Baby Boomers and Gen Z.
Here’s what I see clinically:
Boomers were taught to endure.
Gen Z has been forced to self-reflect.
Endurance and emotional awareness are different skill sets.
As a GenXer, personally and professionally, I am front row to both.
Grateful to add a clinician’s perspective to this conversation, and thank you to the talented Melissa Afshar

Experts say Boomers’ post-war childhoods forged resilience—but Gen Z’s openness shows how strength is evolving.

01/10/2026

ChatGPT says I am "an expert on burnout" - Thank you Leslie Finlay and The Healthy for including my strategies that work for my clients (and for me!).

It's a more universal experience than ever, according to a new study—but experts say a certain approach can help.

12/18/2025

If you follow me on Instagram and TikTok you know my NARCISSISM series is the current focus. And then Newsweek included me in this recent article. Thank you Newsweekand Meilssa Afshar!

A new study ranks the U.S. 16th in global narcissism, behind Germany, Iraq and China—young men score highest worldwide.

11/27/2025

WYKYK. When you know you found the right therapist for YOU, we feel it too. Today, I am thankful for all of the people who have trusted me as their therapist. I am also incredibly grateful to Ellen and David, my two smart, compassionate, funny and wise team. The three of us together are here for you, so you can find your best fit and we can help you start feeling better… today!

Contact us at wwww.lynnzakeri.com

11/21/2025

Do you worry about your empathy? Do you interact with someone who has traits of Narcissism? Do you have these traits? What to do? It's all here- https://lynnzakeri.com/connecting-empathically-even-when-its-hard-including-when-narcissism-makes-it-harder/ And don't forget to subscribe for free so you don't miss the next one!

Understanding how to connect empathically can transform your relationships. Discover effective strategies to boost your empathy.

10/15/2025

Can you tell when your therapist is burned out? I’m pretty sure I hid it well. I’m also relieved to say it’s behind me and I have some perspective on what helps you recover and feel like yourself again. Thank you to Authority Magazine and Medium for the thoughtful interview on burnout and what recovery can really look like. I would love to hear what helped you when Burnout hit!

Complete the Stress Cycle. One thing that I have found really resonates with my clients is the need to complete the stress cycle. That…

08/25/2025

It's free, and Stanley (the guy running the whole challenge) is a great guy. If you do want to participate, I am doing a Resilience webinar on Saturday morning. Again, free.

08/21/2025

Ooof... Grief. Have you heard of a Griefcation? Thank you Jill Schildhouse: Writer & Editor and Forbes for the opportunity to talk about it.

Mental health experts explain how grief travel offers space, ritual, and reflection—helping you process loss without avoiding it.