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Chicago Counseling Center

@chicagocd.bsky.social

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Located in Chicago, we provide evidenced-based mental health counseling services for individuals and their families. Specializing in OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. Virtual and in person!

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Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Jul 1

If you're trying to figure it out, you're probably doing a compulsion. #ocd #mentalhealth

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Jun 10

Dear new ERP client:
You will feel uncertain.
You will want to quit.
You’re still doing it right. #ocd #erp

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Jun 4

🧠 OCD: Do’s & Don’ts 🧼

OCD isn’t a quirk it’s a serious mental health condition. Heres how to support with empathy:

✅ DO:
• Learn the facts
• Be patient
• Encourage therapy

❌ DONT:
• Say “I’m so OCD”
• Dismiss their anxiety
• Enable compulsions

Let’s stop the stigma and start real conversations.

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Jun 2

Just because we’re feeling anxious does not mean anything is wrong #anxiety #feelingsarentfacts

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · May 24

Truth bomb #mentalhealth #ocd #rumination #chicagotherapist

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · May 9

*has a good day*
OCD: “WHAT IF THIS MEANS YOU ACTUALLY LIKE YOUR INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS” #ocd #mentalhealth #ocdtherapist #chicagotherapy

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · May 7

What living with generalized anxiety disorder feels like:

Brain: “aren’t you worried?”
Me: “about what?”
Brain: “EVERYTHING”
#anxiety #ocd #chicagotherapy #mentalhealth

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · May 5

Fusion versus Defusion:

Instead of “I’m not good enough,” Defusion helps you say, “I’m having the thought that I’m not good enough.” That tiny distance creates space for choice, for presence, and for values-based action. #mentalhealth #ocd #anxiety #valuesbasedliving

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Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · May 1

While you’re busy searching for the end goal, you’re missing the version of yourself that got you there. #mentalhealth #therapy #growth

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 24

When you push emotions down your body will express them as symptoms #mentalhealth

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 21

You are stronger than your brain leads you to believe! #mentalhealth #ocd #anxiety

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 17

You are allowed to let go of coping skills that once helped you survive. #ocd #mentalhealth #anxiety

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 15

Check out CCC in this Verywell Mind article!! www.verywellmind.com/air-hunger-1...

Air Hunger in Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Strategies for Relief

Air hunger, or difficulty breathing, is a distressing but common symptom of anxiety and panic attacks. Learning how to deal with this issue can greatly improve how you manage anxiety.

www.verywellmind.com

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 14

*finally starts to feel better about ocd them* OCD: “since you aren’t worried about it it means it’s true” 🤦🏼‍♀️ #ocd #pureo #ocdtherapist

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 11

Having anxiety doesn’t make you weak #anxiety #ocd #mentalhealth

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 9

Compulsions are like quicksand—the more you give in, the deeper you sink #ocd #pureo #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #chicagotherapist

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 7

Obsessive thoughts are not a choice, but seeking help is a step toward healing #ocd #pureo #obsessivecompulsivedisorder

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 4

Your thoughts do not define you—your strength does. #mentalhealth #ocd #chicagotherapist

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 3

OCD isn’t about control; it’s about feeling out of control. #ocd #mentalhealth #obsessivecompulsivedisorder

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Apr 2

OCD is like a broken record in your mind, but recovery means learning to change the tune. #mentalhealth #ocd #chicagotherapist

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Mar 31

Values over fears #ocd #mentalhealth

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Mar 28

You are more than your thoughts! #ocd #pureo #obsessivecompulsivedisorder

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Mar 27

What could you gain?! #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #mentalhealth

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Mar 26

You can’t control your thoughts but you can control how you respond to them! #ocd #mentalhealth #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #chicagotherapist

Chicago Counseling Center @chicagocd.bsky.social · Mar 25

How will you focus on your values today? #ocd #mentalhealth #chicagotherapy