LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP

11/12/2025

Join Dr. Morrison on Thursday, November 13th as he shares strategies to support teens as they make the transition to early adulthood. For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parent-university-fall-25-tickets-1778611217029?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawN_JPtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2V3BlQ1BoT2NSRTBDVHVQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmRra26tQ7uGjlHrJHOCvUWRZiFrootHfEUSrLq4raQRDxlrm-2uukT0tEb8_aem_21f_n0gXHmiOTM9WzkLhwA

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Orson Morrison, Psy.D.
Associate Director at DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services and
Co-owner, LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP

Many of us are raising Gen Z teens, young people growing up in a complex world of digital connections, climate concerns, and social change. In his keynote, Dr. Morrison will explore who today’s teens are, the challenges they face, and how parents can best support them on their path to adulthood.

Join us for Parent University on Thursday, November 13 at 5:30 PM. This free event is open to all parents and caregivers in Oak Park, River Forest, and surrounding communities. Come for an evening of learning, connection, and empowerment!

To learn more, visit: bit.ly/ParentUFall2025

11/11/2025

Join us at LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP this holiday season as we partner with Beyond Hunger to fight food insecurity and to help vulnerable members of our community.

Drop off non-perishable/non-expired food items at the LifeSpan office (North Ave and Linden) through November and early December!

Prefer to give funds instead? You can donate directly at gobeyondhunger.org/donatefood

10/19/2025

Thank you to artist Lisa Holzl 1 Drop 2 Wellness for creating this beautiful mural on LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP’s North Ave building. Thank you to The North Avenue District, Oak Park Area Arts Council and Village of Oak Park, Illinois for supporting this project. Please stop by to take a look!!

09/06/2025

Robert Hotz, MA kicked off our fall coffee and mental health chats today addressing the topic of trauma and stress disorders.

Join us for our other free talks!:

✨ Free Mental Health Coffee & Chats this Fall! ✨

This fall, LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to host free mental health chats at our Oak Park practice! ☕🍵

Join us to:
✔️ Learn about important mental health topics
✔️ Connect with our supportive team
✔️ Explore treatment options in a welcoming space

Whether you’re curious about the topic, considering therapy, or just want to meet us—we’d love to see you there!

Upcoming “Coffee & Chats” ☕

📅 Saturday, Sept 6 | 11AM–12PM
Understanding Trauma and Stress Disorders with Robert Hotz, MA

📅 Saturday, Sept 13 | 12PM–1PM
Understanding ADHD with Orson Morrison, Psy.D.

📅 Saturday, Oct 11 | 11AM–12PM
Understanding Anticipatory Grief with Rodrigo Blandford, MA

📅 Saturday, Oct 25 | 11AM–12PM
Generational Trauma and Resilience with Orson Morrison, Psy.D.

➡️ Register for free here: https://bit.ly/lifespanchats

Follow us to learn more:
(Note: No CEs are provided)

08/22/2025

✨ Free Mental Health Coffee & Chats this Fall! ✨

This fall, LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to host free mental health chats at our Oak Park practice! ☕🍵

Join us to:
✔️ Learn about important mental health topics
✔️ Connect with our supportive team
✔️ Explore treatment options in a welcoming space

Whether you’re curious about the topic, considering therapy, or just want to meet us—we’d love to see you there!

Upcoming “Coffee & Chats” ☕

📅 Saturday, Sept 6 | 11AM–12PM
Understanding Trauma and Stress Disorders with Robert Hotz, MA

📅 Saturday, Sept 13 | 12PM–1PM
Understanding ADHD with Orson Morrison, Psy.D.

📅 Saturday, Oct 11 | 11AM–12PM
Understanding Anticipatory Grief with Rodrigo Blandford, MA

📅 Saturday, Oct 25 | 11AM–12PM
Generational Trauma and Resilience with Orson Morrison, Psy.D.

➡️ Register for free here: https://bit.ly/lifespanchats

Follow us to learn more:
(Note: No CEs are provided)

08/20/2025

08/19/2025

🌟 The Power of Play! 🌟

Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential to how children express themselves, regulate emotions, and build relationships.

🎲 Play Therapy is a special form of therapy where the therapist meets the child at their developmental level, using toys and play materials as tools for healing and growth.

✨ Through Play Therapy, children can:
• Be accepted and supported right where they are
• Express themselves and work through challenges naturally through play
• Reduce anxieties and frustrations in a safe space
• Explore their inner world and build new skills in a consistent, nurturing environment

💛 Play is the language of children. Therapy through play gives them a voice.

📩 Reach out to to learn more about our play therapy services.

08/19/2025

Common Reactions to Transitioning to College (and how to cope) 📚🧠

Heading to—or back to—campus can be exciting and overwhelming. It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions, especially after years of remote/hybrid learning and in the midst of big societal stressors (pandemic, political polarization, gun violence, climate anxiety). You’re not alone.

What you might notice:
• Stress, anxiety, worry, or apprehensiveness
• Catastrophic thinking or hopelessness
• Strain in friendships/relationships, dip in academics, or less campus engagement

How to cope (and build resilience):
1. Normalize it. Give yourself time to adjust—feelings fluctuate during transitions.
2. Prioritize relationships. Join clubs, study groups, and communities that foster belonging. Call friends/family who “get” you.
3. Reflect & set goals. Pause, breathe, and ask: What do I hope for this year? Set 1–2 academic goals and 1–2 self-care goals. Make a short list of coping activities that work for you.
4. Catch thinking traps. Notice automatic negative thoughts (all-or-nothing, worst-case). Try cognitive restructuring:
• Name the thought → Check the evidence (for/against) → Replace with a more balanced, realistic thought → Practice.
5. Reach out. Support helps. Talk with a friend, RA, campus counseling, or a therapist.

If you’re struggling or feeling stuck, help is available. 💬

In crisis? Call/text 988 (US) for immediate support.

Life can be overwhelming and take unexpected turns. If depression, anxiety, or another mental trauma is impacting your life, our Oak Park therapists are here to help. We serve the Chicago western suburbs.

08/15/2025

Healing occurs in the context of relationships. 🌱
We thrive when we can lean on one another, nurture relationships, and build strong communities.

Let’s walk this path together. 💛

07/30/2025

July is Disability Pride Month 🌈

Let’s break the stigma surrounding ADHD and celebrate neurodiversity!

🧠 ADHD is a well-established disorder that impacts performance and motivation—not intelligence.

✅ It is highly treatable
💊 Medication + Therapy = Best outcomes
📚 Learning about ADHD fosters compassion, advocacy, and support
⏳ Early treatment leads to better long-term outcomes

Whether for yourself or a loved one, understanding is the first step toward healing.

👉 Reach out today for an assessment or treatment consultation.

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🔗 www.oakparktherapists.com

07/30/2025

🕊️ “Home is not where we live, home is where we belong.” – African Proverb

At , we believe that a true sense of belonging is not only foundational to strong family bonds—but essential to mental health and emotional wellbeing. 💛

🔹 Families thrive when they foster a culture of belonging. This means:
✨ Emotional safety – where everyone can be their full, authentic selves. It’s okay to feel deeply—what matters is expressing those feelings with empathy and care.
✨ Family traditions – whether it’s Sunday dinners, spontaneous dance parties, or holiday rituals, shared moments help us feel connected.
✨ A sense of purpose – belonging is built when everyone feels valued, seen, and needed—whether through cooking together, helping with chores, or simply showing up for each other.

💬 Ask yourself:
🌀 When do you feel a sense of belonging?
🌀 How do you create belonging in your family?

Let’s nurture spaces—at home and beyond—where we feel safe, valued, and connected. That’s where healing and growth truly begin. 🌱

07/18/2025

Join LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP’s Dr. Morrison for this webinar on understanding ADHD.

Join CMHB and Riveredge Hospital for the next Rise N Learn webinar on August 8th at 9am!
Learn more & register at: bit.ly/RNL_Aug8

Clients often present with symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in clinical settings. This webinar reviews up-to-date research and clinical knowledge on ADHD. The presentation will cover topics such as the identification, assessment, and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan and will also include practical strategies that can be helpful in supporting clients with ADHD in clinical and non-clinical settings.

Presented by Orson Morrison, PsyD, co-owner LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services LLP