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Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

Psychotherapist | Speaker | Educator | Writer

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    Author: Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

    Carolyn is a licensed psychotherapist located in Chicago. Her practice focuses on helping her clients with self discovery, self compassion, and self love while healing the relationship they have with oneself. This in turn helps her clients to experience meaningful relationships and a life that feels fulfilling.

    Why Should I See a Therapist When I Can Talk to a Friend?

    You may be going through a challenging time.  Maybe your boss is giving you a hard time, your significant other is not listening to your concerns, or… Read more “Why Should I See a Therapist When I Can Talk to a Friend?”

    February 4, 2017September 5, 2021 by Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

    The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we have…

    I once read a quote that said the most important relationship we have in our lives is with ourselves.  That really stood out to me as I… Read more “The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we have…”

    August 1, 2015September 5, 2021 by Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

    If you’re not taking risks, you’re not growing…

    I recently went to a presentation on personal growth, in which a couple of concepts stood out to me.  The first concept, which will be addressed in… Read more “If you’re not taking risks, you’re not growing…”

    February 21, 2015September 5, 2021 by Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

    Finding Meaning in Life

    Have you ever felt like you were living life by just going through the motions?    Perhaps you’ve found yourself going through the same routine, day in… Read more “Finding Meaning in Life”

    February 8, 2015September 5, 2021 by Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

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    Self-compassion isn’t about pretending everything is okay or avoiding accountability. It’s about responding to yourself with the same understanding and encouragement you’d offer someone you love. This comic by Kim Casali made me smile because it captures such an important truth. ❤️ I’ve become increasingly fascinated by neuroscience — especially the way the brain can change, adapt, and create new pathways over time. Weddings are a beautiful celebration filled with excitement, anticipation, and hope for the future. But while the wedding lasts a day, the marriage is built over a lifetime. This Father’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to recognize something that often goes unspoken: men’s mental health. One of the most surprising things about healing is that it doesn’t always feel good. Many of us spend years trying to become who we think we’re “supposed” to be. Sometimes the reactions we judge most harshly in ourselves make sense when viewed through the lens of the nervous system. Sometimes it’s not just what happened that shapes our experience—it’s the meaning we attach to what happened.

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