Goldenstein Psychological Services - GPS

03/04/2026

Please stop telling your children that you "sacrificed so much" for them. This type of language can contribute to the child feeling an emotional "debt" that needs to be overcome. If you chose to have a child, then all behavior and trade-offs are/were your choice, not your child's debt. It also has the undertone that the child is/was a burden that required excessive effort, beyond that which should be required to raise a child. No child is the same and your choice to raise a family does not need to be presented to your child as their burden/debt. Yes, parenting requires a lot of conscious effort and a lot of trade-offs, many of which are difficult, and it all stems from your desire to have a family. Don't hold your child responsible or suggest they needed more from you than you were willing to give.

From someone who cares about your mental health.

02/26/2026

If you have a chance, please join me at the Oswego Hometown Expo this Saturday at the high school field house. I'll be there to answer any questions and provide insights into mental health treatment. There will many other wonderful vendors there to also help you with any home or professional needs. I look forward to seeing you all there and I hope you have a wonderful day.

02/12/2026

According to the VA’s most recent National Veteran Su***de Prevention Annual Report (2024), an average of 17.6 veterans die by su***de every single day.

From someone who cares about your mental health, and a fellow veteran, you are not alone and there is no need to struggle in silence or isolation. Please...PLEASE take the time to connect to services either through your local VA, a hotline support, or other trusted professional providers.

Phone Hotline: 988 then option #1

Text Option: 838255

01/23/2026

From someone who cares about your mental health, I encourage you to find some definition of success that reminds you on a daily basis that you matter, to you.

Personally, I take my "slow mornings." Sure, I have to make my alarm time early enough prior to my responsibilities, but it is worth it because very few things can ruin my mornings more than feeling rushed.

Regardless of what you chose, a daily opportunity to remind yourself of why you work so hard and care for so many. A little moment and reminder, or "slow morning," for yourself.

Happy Friday and I hope you all stay warm this very cold weekend. 😁

01/20/2026

Wow, a cold day for sure. Please remember, your self-care is potentially more important during these cold days. The weather naturally limits our activity and can negatively impact our mood.

Maybe it's time for the home gym, or increase the visits to the gym. Maybe it's time to simply develop an at-home routine to stimulate the blood flow and endorphins.

Regardless, from someone who cares about your mental health, please remember to maintain self-care during these days. That way you may "see" the sunshine rather feel the bitter cold.

01/09/2026

Maybe a little deep for a Friday, but none the less, it could almost be a GPS mission statement. Happy Friday and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

"The greatest thing in the small compass is a sound mind in a human body. Strive with all your body to be a lover of toil, and with your soul to be a lover of wisdom, in order that with the one you may have the strength to carry our your resolves, and with the other the intelligence to foresee what is for your good"
---Isocrates

12/16/2025

Now offering high quality psychological services at Washington Place Oswego IL! If you have any mental health needs or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, or visit our website

Specializing in Adult Individual Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessment Services