Therapy Blog | Chicago, IL
Explore blog posts directly from the team at Hollie Therapy and Counseling in Chicago, IL.
Five Signs Your Relationship May Benefit from Couples Therapy
Wondering if you need couples therapy? Learn five signs your relationship may benefit from professional support and guidance.
What to Expect in Your First Couples Therapy Session
Starting couples therapy can feel intimidating. Learn what to expect in your first session and how therapy helps couples reconnect.
When Success Creates Distance in High-Achieving Relationships
Career success can strain relationships. Learn why high-achieving couples experience distance and how to protect connection.
The Strong Black Woman Narrative and How It Can Impact Intimacy in Relationships
The Strong Black Woman role can shape how partners give and receive love. Learn how it affects vulnerability, support, and emotional connection.
The Pressure to Be Strong and Its Impact on Black Men in Relationships
The pressure to be strong affects how Black men show up in relationships. Learn how it impacts communication, intimacy, and connection.
Love, Culture, and Communication: How Background Shapes Relationships
Culture shapes how couples communicate, manage conflict, and show love. Learn how understanding background can strengthen connection.
How Parenting Stress Impacts Relationships and What Couples Can Do About It
Parenting stress can weaken connection and communication. Learn how it affects relationships and how couples can support each other through it.
Emotional Safety in Relationships: The Foundation Most Couples Overlook
Emotional safety is the foundation of healthy relationships. Learn why it matters, how it breaks down, and how couples can rebuild it.
The Silent Breakup: How Emotional Distance Slowly Erodes Relationships
Emotional distance can quietly damage relationships. Learn the signs of a silent breakup and how couples can rebuild connection before it’s too late.
Why Relationship Struggles Are Common Even Among Good, Loving Couples
Good people still struggle in relationships. Learn how stress, past experiences, and unspoken expectations impact connection and communication.
How to Repair After an Argument: A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples
A step-by-step guide to repairing after an argument. Learn how to rebuild trust, reconnect emotionally, and strengthen communication as a couple.
Understanding the Cycle of Conflict: Why You Keep Fighting About the Same Issues
Explore the reasons couples often find themselves in repetitive arguments, insights from our team, and how Hollie Therapy and Counseling can help.
Understanding What Men Appreciate Most in Their Relationships: A Guide
Explore the essential elements that men value in relationships, ranging from emotional support to communication and mutual respect.
Reality Check: You Don't Have to be Perfect to be a Good Partner
You don’t need to be perfect to be loved. This post explores how shame, trauma, and repair show up in Black relationships—and how to heal.
Setting Boundaries in Love: Why Saying “No” Can Save Your Relationship
Boundaries protect love, not block it. Learn how Black and Brown couples can set limits that build respect, safety, and thriving connection.
When Love Feels Heavy: How to Tell If It’s Stress or Something Deeper
Is your relationship heavy from stress or something deeper? Learn how Black and Brown couples can tell the difference and heal.
Recognizing Emotional Abuse: Signs Your Relationship May Be Hurting
Emotional abuse leaves scars. Learn the signs, break cycles of silence, and build healthier love in Black and Brown relationships.
Healing from a Toxic Relationship Before Starting a New One
Break cycles of toxic love. Steps for Black and Brown couples to heal, rebuild, and prepare for lasting relationships.
Attachment Styles in Love: How They Shape Your Relationship
Learn how attachment styles impact love and trust, and how Black and Brown couples can build secure, lasting relationships.
How to Talk About Money Without a Fight: 5 Tips for Couples
Learn how to have healthy, conflict-free money conversations with your partner. 5 therapist-backed tips to build trust and teamwork.