Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Urban Wellness, we are committed to social justice and anti-racism. We are dedicated to providing services to individuals, couples, and families that are accessible, culturally relevant, and free of stigma.

Here at Urban Wellness, we celebrate and affirm all backgrounds and identities. We strive to provide a brave space where voices can be heard and liberated.

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4 Things to Do Between Therapy Sessions

We believe that therapy is a life-changing way to support your mental health. That’s why we do what we do here at Urban Wellness! However

What’s Keeping You From Therapy?

Every person can benefit from having some outside support at some point in their lives. Most of us need it more than we like to

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Therapy Sessions

Making the decision to start therapy is a huge one. Congratulations! If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re ready for something different. Working with

6 Myths About Suicide We Need to Talk About

September in the United States is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, although really every month should be suicide prevention month. We can all take actions in

5 Ways to Practice Mental Wellness That Aren’t Therapy

Therapy is a wonderful tool for our mental wellness, but it’s not the only tool out there! And in fact, even if you are in

What is Exposure Response Prevention?

What is Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)? This is a behavioral technique used to treat anxiety, OCD and other related disorders. Simply put it involves doing

Five Reasons People Avoid Therapy

5 Reasons People Avoid Therapy We all have points in our lives where what we’re doing, how we’re experiencing the world, and the obstacles we

The Stigma of Therapy

The Stigma of Therapy Recently, I have been hearing more and more of the stigma people have towards therapy. We are brought up in a

6 Things Your Therapist Wishes She Could Tell You ( And Make You Really Believe)

6 Things Your Therapist Wishes She Could Tell You ( And Make You Really Believe) 1) I’ve been there too. As therapists, we are taught about

Therapy, Culture & Stigma

By: Fariha Newaz, LCSW, CADC Going to therapy does not make you crazy, it does not mean that something is wrong with you. But in

How to Get the Most Out of Counseling

If you are trying therapy out for the first time or maybe returning to counseling, I hope the information below if helpful as you start

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Land Acknowledgment: Urban Wellness acknowledges that the lands on which our practice resides with locations in Chicago and Forest Park, Illinois, are on occupied land, and was originally inhabited by Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) peoples before their forced assimilation, labor, and removal from their ancestral lands. We recognize the Native peoples of these lands and invite all to consider supporting Indigenous communities and the fight for Indigenous racial justice.

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