Feeling Heavy? How Therapy in River North Can Help

David Kennedy

When life feels heavy, it can manifest as low energy, brain fog, constant worry, irritability, sleep changes, or numbness and disconnection. Individual therapy can help by turning overwhelm into a clear plan, building coping skills that fit real life, and supporting healthier patterns over time. In this video:  How to recognize when “heavy” is more than normal stress Common signs it may be time to consider therapy How therapy supports anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and life transitions What sessions can look like and how progress often shows up in daily life When to seek support sooner rather than later  📍 River North Counseling Group LLC 405 North Wabash Avenue Suite 3209 Chicago, Illinois 60611 Office: 312.467.0000 https://www.rivernorthcounseling.com  #individualtherapy #therapy #chicagotherapy #rivernorthchicago #mentalhealth #stressmanagement #anxietyhelp #depressionhelp #burnoutrecovery #counseling

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00:00When life feels heavy, it can feel like carrying extra weight all day.

00:03Tasks take longer, patience runs low, and even simple decisions feel exhausting.

00:08Individual therapy can help lighten that load by turning overwhelm into a clear,

00:12step-by-step plan. Heavy does not always look like crying. It can show up as constant worry,

00:18irritability, brain fog, low motivation, sleep changes, or feeling disconnected.

00:24Sometimes life looks fine on the outside, but inside it feels like pushing through mud.

00:30So, here are five signs it may be time to consider individual therapy.

00:48One, daily tasks feel harder than they used to. Two, sleep, appetite, or energy shifts and stays

00:56that way. Three, rumination, worry, or irritability becomes a daily loop. Four, relationships feel

01:05strained or more reactive. Five, coping starts turning into avoidance or numbing. In River North,

01:11the pace can be intense. Long workdays, commutes, packed calendars, and constant input can keep

01:17the nervous system switched on. When the body stays in go mode, emotions become louder or shut down

01:23completely. That is when heaviness often shows up as burnout, anxiety, or feeling flat.

01:29Individual therapy helps in a few powerful ways. It creates structure, so everything does not blur

01:34into one giant problem. It helps connect the dots between thoughts, feelings, and patterns like

01:40perfectionism, people-pleasing, or avoidance. It teaches coping skills that fit real life,

01:46boundaries, emotion regulation, grounding, and healthier routines for sleep and stress.

01:52And it provides steady support during transitions, grief, burnout, or long-term stress.

01:58If there are thoughts of self-harm or an urgent mental health crisis, immediate help is needed.

02:04In the U.S., 988 can be called or texted for crisis support.

02:07For individual therapy in River North, contact River North Counseling Group, LLC at 405 North

02:14Wabash Avenue, Suite 3209, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Office 312-467-0000. Visit www.rivernorthcounseling.com.

02:37www.rivernorthcounseling.com.

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