Skip to Content
Mindful Healing Counseling
Therapists
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Stress and Burnout Therapy
Life Transitions
Family Issues
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Body Image
Grief and Loss
BIPOC, Latinx and People of Color
LGBTQIA+
Therapy for Women
Young Adult Therapy
Therapy for College Students
Therapy for Teens
Relationships
About MHC
Rates and Insurance
FAQs
Online Therapy
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Mindfulness Therapy
Relational Therapy
Contact
Join the Team
Your Resource Center
Blog
Free Grounding Guide
Is My Family Toxic- or Is It me? Quiz
0
0
BOOK ONLINE
Mindful Healing Counseling
Therapists
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Stress and Burnout Therapy
Life Transitions
Family Issues
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Body Image
Grief and Loss
BIPOC, Latinx and People of Color
LGBTQIA+
Therapy for Women
Young Adult Therapy
Therapy for College Students
Therapy for Teens
Relationships
About MHC
Rates and Insurance
FAQs
Online Therapy
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Mindfulness Therapy
Relational Therapy
Contact
Join the Team
Your Resource Center
Blog
Free Grounding Guide
Is My Family Toxic- or Is It me? Quiz
0
0
BOOK ONLINE
Therapists
Folder: Services
Back
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Stress and Burnout Therapy
Life Transitions
Family Issues
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Body Image
Grief and Loss
BIPOC, Latinx and People of Color
LGBTQIA+
Therapy for Women
Young Adult Therapy
Therapy for College Students
Therapy for Teens
Relationships
Folder: About Us
Back
About MHC
Rates and Insurance
FAQs
Folder: How We Help
Back
Online Therapy
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Mindfulness Therapy
Relational Therapy
Folder: Contact
Back
Contact
Join the Team
Folder: Resources
Back
Your Resource Center
Blog
Free Grounding Guide
Is My Family Toxic- or Is It me? Quiz
BOOK ONLINE

Blog

Practical mental health and wellness tips to help you navigate life, self care, relationships, and more.

Categories
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Black and BIPOC Concerns
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Family
  • Family Issues
  • Insurance FAQs
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Motherhood
  • Neurodiversity
  • Online Therapy
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Self Care
  • Self Worth
  • Sleep Hygiene
  • Stress
  • Therapy FAQs
  • Trauma
Why Am I Having Anxiety for No Reason?
Anxiety Dr. Aretha Steele 1/19/26 Anxiety Dr. Aretha Steele 1/19/26

Why Am I Having Anxiety for No Reason?

Read More
How to Stop Repeating Painful Family Patterns in the New Year — and Finally Break the Cycle
Family, Family Issues, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/16/26 Family, Family Issues, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/16/26

How to Stop Repeating Painful Family Patterns in the New Year — and Finally Break the Cycle

Read More
Why Am I Always the Problem in My Family?
Anxiety, Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress, Depression, Black and BIPOC Concerns, LGBTQIA+ Dr. Aretha Steele 1/14/26 Anxiety, Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress, Depression, Black and BIPOC Concerns, LGBTQIA+ Dr. Aretha Steele 1/14/26

Why Am I Always the Problem in My Family?

Read More
I’m Exhausted, Not Lazy: Why Burnout Shows Up in January (and How to Recover)
Stress, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 1/12/26 Stress, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 1/12/26

I’m Exhausted, Not Lazy: Why Burnout Shows Up in January (and How to Recover)

Read More
Why Am I So Tired All the Time? Understanding Emotional Exhaustion, Burnout & Anxiety
Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Trauma Dr. Aretha Steele 1/9/26 Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Trauma Dr. Aretha Steele 1/9/26

Why Am I So Tired All the Time? Understanding Emotional Exhaustion, Burnout & Anxiety

Read More
Why Am I So Irritable Lately? Understanding the Hidden Signs of Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout
Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Trauma Dr. Aretha Steele 1/6/26 Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Trauma Dr. Aretha Steele 1/6/26

Why Am I So Irritable Lately? Understanding the Hidden Signs of Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout

Read More
How to Start the New Year with Boundaries, Balance, and Peace
Boundaries, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 1/2/26 Boundaries, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 1/2/26

How to Start the New Year with Boundaries, Balance, and Peace

Read More
Holiday Burnout Is Real: How to Rest and Reset Before the New Year
Stress, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 12/22/25 Stress, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 12/22/25

Holiday Burnout Is Real: How to Rest and Reset Before the New Year

Read More
Why Your Brain Won’t Stop Overthinking (And How to Turn It Off)
Anxiety, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/19/25 Anxiety, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/19/25

Why Your Brain Won’t Stop Overthinking (And How to Turn It Off)

Read More
Why Do I Feel Like the Black Sheep in My Family?
Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/15/25 Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/15/25

Why Do I Feel Like the Black Sheep in My Family?

Read More
Why Can’t I Catch My Breath? Is It Anxiety or Something Else?
Anxiety, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/12/25 Anxiety, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/12/25

Why Can’t I Catch My Breath? Is It Anxiety or Something Else?

Read More
The Pressure to Be Happy During the Holidays in Chicago & Illinois: How to Cope When You’re Not Feeling It
Anxiety, Stress, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 12/8/25 Anxiety, Stress, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 12/8/25

The Pressure to Be Happy During the Holidays in Chicago & Illinois: How to Cope When You’re Not Feeling It

Read More
Holiday Stress and Anxiety in Chicago & Illinois: 7 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
Anxiety, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/1/25 Anxiety, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/1/25

Holiday Stress and Anxiety in Chicago & Illinois: 7 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health

Read More
Finding Peace Through Gratitude and Self-Compassion
Dr. Aretha Steele 11/17/25 Dr. Aretha Steele 11/17/25

Finding Peace Through Gratitude and Self-Compassion

Read More
How to Set Boundaries at Holiday Gatherings in Chicago & Illinois—Without Feeling Guilty
Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 11/10/25 Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 11/10/25

How to Set Boundaries at Holiday Gatherings in Chicago & Illinois—Without Feeling Guilty

Read More
Holiday Anxiety in Chicago & Illinois: How to Cope with Family Stress at Thanksgiving
Anxiety Dr. Aretha Steele 11/3/25 Anxiety Dr. Aretha Steele 11/3/25

Holiday Anxiety in Chicago & Illinois: How to Cope with Family Stress at Thanksgiving

Read More
Mindfulness During the Holidays: How to Stay Calm, Present, and Peaceful
Stress, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 10/27/25 Stress, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 10/27/25

Mindfulness During the Holidays: How to Stay Calm, Present, and Peaceful

Read More
Black Women and Anxiety in Chicago & Illinois: Why It Hits Harder—And How to Cope
Anxiety, Black and BIPOC Concerns Dr. Aretha Steele 10/20/25 Anxiety, Black and BIPOC Concerns Dr. Aretha Steele 10/20/25

Black Women and Anxiety in Chicago & Illinois: Why It Hits Harder—And How to Cope

Read More
How to Stop People-Pleasing (Without Feeling Guilty About It)
Anxiety, Stress, Trauma Dr. Aretha Steele 10/15/25 Anxiety, Stress, Trauma Dr. Aretha Steele 10/15/25

How to Stop People-Pleasing (Without Feeling Guilty About It)

Read More
When Your Family Doesn’t Accept You: How to Protect Your Mental Health in Chicago & Illinois
LGBTQIA+, Family Issues Dr. Aretha Steele 10/13/25 LGBTQIA+, Family Issues Dr. Aretha Steele 10/13/25

When Your Family Doesn’t Accept You: How to Protect Your Mental Health in Chicago & Illinois

Read More
Older Posts

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

You don’t have to have everything figured out to reach out.

We’re here to support you — gently and at your pace.

BOOK ONLINE

Quick Ways to Connect

📞 Call: 708-419-3171

📞 Call: 708-847-4192

✉️ Email: info@mhcounselinggroup.com

Explore

Our Therapists

Services

Insurance and Fees

FAQs

Support and Resources

Blog

Online Therapy in Chicago & Illinois

We offer virtual therapy across Illinois, including:

Palos Heights
7110 W. 127th St.
Palos Heights, IL 60463

New Lenox
400 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451

Chicago/Oak Lawn
8547 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60652

© 2026. Mindful Healing Counseling

Privacy Policy