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Meet Dacia Slater
As a mental health professional I believe strongly in person centered work. I specialize in doing healing work that is centered on the...
johnsykesmsw
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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What To Expect From Your First Therapy Session
4/29/24 By Kellie Ramdeen Going to therapy is an exciting new beginning, but it can also bring up some feelings of anxiety, uncertainty,...
Kellie Ramdeen
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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The Challenge of Emotion Regulation: Expectations on Children, Struggles of Adults
By: David D. Robertson MA, MSW LLMSW As a clinician and the founder of the tech nonprofit, Hope Is Foundation, I face the daily challenge...
David D. Robertson
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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TikTok and Mental Health: Discussing the Platform and Its Potential Ban
By Kellie Ramdeen 4/3/24 A couple of weeks ago, the House of Representatives passed a bill known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign...
Kellie Ramdeen
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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Empowerment and Healing: Exploring Liberation-Based Practices for Transformative Wellness
By John Sykes, MSW, LCSW, Founder and Owner of According To Sykes, LLC March 20, 2024 Experiencing trauma can dramatically change the way...
johnsykesmsw
Mar 20, 20245 min read
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Coping with Election Stress: Navigating the 2024 Illinois Primary Election (and the Elections to Come)
By Kellie Ramdeen 3/20/2024 Tuesday, March 19th marks the Illinois Primary Election, in which people vote on local referendums and choose...
johnsykesmsw
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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Meet our Clinical Operations Manager
Kiya J. West (She/her/hers) info@accordingtosykes.com With a sterling 26-year career dedicated to office support and management, I am a...
johnsykesmsw
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Meet our Clinical Therapist Intern
Kellie Ramdeen (She/Her/Hers) I am a second-year graduate student at Northwestern University, and I prioritize staying current on the...
johnsykesmsw
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Meet David D. Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Associate Therapist, MA, MSSW, LMSW (He/Him/His) Psychology Today Welcome to a transformative journey of...
johnsykesmsw
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Meet Almira Khan
Clinical Social Work/ Therapist AM, LSW (She/Her/Hers) Psychology Today As a dedicated behavioral health professional, I am passionate...
johnsykesmsw
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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