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Step inside our space πΏβ¨
From your first visit to every session after, weβve designed our office to feel calm, welcoming, and safe.
Whether you're starting therapy for the first time or continuing your journey, we're here to support you every step of the way. π
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Ready to get started? Click the link in bio to book an appointment or learn more.
Your path to healing begins here.
https://collaborativeskillstherapy.com/our-space/
06/29/2025
A safe space isnβt just a promise. Itβs our practice.
In this blog post, we reflect on how to create safety and affirmation for LGBTQ+ clients through presence, language, and intentional care.
Itβs a behind-the-scenes look at what inclusive therapy can really feel like.
https://collaborativeskillstherapy.com/space-for-lgtbq-clients/
Trauma can come from many kinds of experiences.
Itβs not just war or disaster. It can come from childhood, relationships, illness, accidents, or even ongoing stress.
Some signs might include:
-Being constantly on edge
-Avoiding reminders of something painful
-Feeling guilt, shame, or detachment
-Trouble sleeping or frequent nightmares
-Intense reactions to certain triggers
You donβt need a diagnosis to deserve support. You just need to know something doesnβt feel right and that healing is possible.
06/22/2025
Therapy is one of the most vulnerable things a person can choose to do. It takes courage to open up and even more to trust someone enough to stay open.
We donβt take trust lightly. Itβs something we work to earn, session by session.
This review says it best: Therapist Kristina brings not just clinical skill, but the kind of presence that makes you feel seen, safe, and supported no matter where you are in your journey. π
06/19/2025
π€ Honoring Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom and Healing π€
Today we commemorate Juneteenthβa powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing journey toward racial justice.
As mental health professionals, we recognize that the impact of generational trauma is real. Healing is not only personalβitβs collective. Today, we honor the strength of the Black community and hold space for reflection, education, and support.
π§ Your mental health matters.
π¬ Your story matters.
β€οΈ Your freedom to heal matters.
Letβs continue working toward a world where equity and mental wellness are accessible to all.
06/18/2025
June is Pride Monthβa time to celebrate, support, and stand alongside the LGBTQ+ community.
If youβre a caregiver, ally, or someone who wants to show up with more care, this post offers thoughtful, practical ways to support LGBTQ+ youth.
When a person feels seen and supported, it can make all the difference.
https://collaborativeskillstherapy.com/supporting-lgbtq-youth/
06/16/2025
Meet Aneta Staszel, our Director of Outreach and Operations at Collaborative Skills Therapy!
She brings warmth, organization, and heart to every interaction--making sure clients feel supported from the very first contact while helping our team and community thrive.
Mental health matters every day, but this month we shine a spotlight on the strength it takes to ask for help, to listen, and to support each other.
π Letβs keep breaking the stigma together.
06/09/2025
One size doesnβt fit all. Therapy should reflect you.
At Collaborative Skills Therapy, we offer a range of services to meet different needs, ages, and communication styles.
Swipe through to learn more about the types of therapy we offer and how we support clients through every stage of life.
Being LGBTQ+ can be both a source of strength and a source of struggleβespecially in a world that often misunderstands or marginalizes. ππ¬
β‘οΈ 40% of LGBTQ+ youth have seriously considered su***de.
β‘οΈ LGBTQ+ adults are twice as likely to experience depression and anxiety.
(The Trevor Project, 2023)
Visibility matters. Therapy helps.
When people feel seen, safe, and affirmed, healing becomes possible. π
This Pride Month, letβs show upβfor mental health, for equity, and for each other.
June is full of sunshineβand serotonin! π
Did you know?
Natural sunlight helps boost serotonin, the brain chemical that supports mood, focus, and emotional well-being.
When serotonin levels are higher, we tend to feel:
β¨ Happier
β¨ Calmer
β¨ More emotionally balanced
π‘ Mental Health Tip:
Take advantage of Juneβs longer, brighter days by getting outside for at least 15 minutes a day. Your mind and body will thank you!
πΌ Join our Sunshine Challenge!
Each day, find a moment to enjoy the sunshineβwhether it's a morning walk, lunch outside, reading in a park, or simply pausing to feel the warmth on your face.
Snap a photo, write a reflection, or just take a mindful moment. However you participate, youβre prioritizing your wellnessβand thatβs worth celebrating.
Tag us or share how you're soaking up the sun using:
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Oak Brook, IL
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