Social media has revolutionized the way we interact and connect, enabling us to overcome barriers to education, activism, and community-building. However, it also drives hyper-consumption and can create a platform for harassment and misinformation. Recently, therapy has become a hot topic on social media. For instance, the hashtag #TherapyTok on TikTok has garnered 1.7 billion…
I am an administrative assistant at Wildflower, providing support with client documentation, billing and office management. I am in the third year of my BSW/MSW at Loyola University Chicago. My professional career includes over ten years of customer service, management, and administrative work in a psychiatry office setting. Behavioral health has always been a fascination of mine and it is my life's goal to fight the stigma around mental health. I believe access to quality mental health care is vital, and everyone can benefit from therapy. When possible, I take advantage of my free time to escape the city and reset in nature. Camping, canoeing, and hiking are my favorite ways to unplug and recenter myself. I also love to cook and challenge myself by trying new recipes. I am honored to be part of the team at Wildflower. Pronouns she/her/hers
Therapist Spotlight: Stefanie Cobb, MSW
Stefanie is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Stefanie draws from evidence-based modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Somatic therapies. Stefanie’s experience spans working with adolescents, adults, and couples on issues including complex trauma/PTSD, grief, ADHD, body image…
Cultivating Harmony Within: Integrating Parts Work into Psychotherapy
In recent years, parts work has emerged as a transformative approach in psychotherapy, championing a holistic and compassionate path to mental health. By acknowledging that our minds are made up of different subpersonalities referred to as “parts,” this method offers a dynamic framework for addressing emotional and psychological challenges. Among the diverse therapeutic approaches to…
Beyond Cramps and Cravings: Understanding the Difference Between Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Throughout history, the medical field has had a complicated and often contradictory relationship with reproductive mental health. While accounts of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle date back to ancient times, their existence was often met with irrational skepticism. Mood fluctuations were frequently attributed to a wandering uterus or the toxic and healing properties of…
Expanding Your Window of Tolerance: Understanding the Optimal State for Emotional Well-being and Healthy Relationships
Have you ever experienced a day when a seemingly minor inconvenience suddenly morphs into an unbearable burden? Perhaps you have been consumed by an intense rage that caused you to take out your frustration on a loved one inadvertently. Alternatively, you may have felt emotionally numb and disconnected during a crisis. If any of these…