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Great Lakes Psychology Group Opens New Office in Tinley Park
Great Lakes Psychology Group is proud to announce the opening of our newest Illinois office in Tinley Park, located at 7820 Graphics Drive, Suite 100, Tinley Park, IL. Getting started…
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Implemented Nationwide
Thanks to the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, 988 has been designated as the national mental health hotline, effective as of July 16, 2022. Users have the option…
What is Exposure Therapy?
What is exposure therapy? Exposure Therapy is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used in talk therapy to treat people struggling with fear or anxiety. Exposure therapy can be…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
June is recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Here we’ll cover an overview of the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based treatments for PTSD. What is trauma? The American Psychological…
Great Lakes Psychology Group to Open Newest Office in Elgin, Illinois
Great Lakes Psychology Group Elgin Great Lakes Psychology Group is excited to announce its newest Illinois location in Elgin opening on Tuesday, June 7th! With the addition of this Illinois…
Why You Should Start a Dream Journal
Have you ever had dreams that seemed special, significant, or hyper-real? What about having the same dream over and over? If so, you are likely one of many who have…