January 14th, 2025
I believe that every human being provides a unique purpose in this world. We all have different stories with different backgrounds, different struggles, and different beliefs. No one was created the same. No one was designed to be alone. Building ...
January 14th, 2025
Therapy with me feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who truly understands you and also has persoanlized tools to guide you toward meaningful growth. I aim to create a space that feels safe, welcoming, and supportive—a place where ...
November 26th, 2024
I recently encountered a powerful quote: “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” This philosophy resonates deeply with my therapeutic approach, which emphasizes creating a consistent and reliable ...
October 29th, 2024
Relationships are the core of the human experience and we all need, and crave, relationships. Relationships are not as easy and simple as we want them to be. Whether you're struggling with your marriage, your children, your family, friends, yourself, ...
June 13th, 2024
Everyone needs a listening ear at some point in their life. Hello! I am Anand Barkataki (He/Him), an intern Marriage and Family Therapist from India. I am currently pursuing my M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy at Wheaton College (Illinois), prior to ...
June 13th, 2024
Every person has a unique story that they take with them every day of their lives. This story is often an interweaving of pain, joy, and things in between. Sometimes, carrying this story is heavy and burdensome. Sometimes, understanding where ...
July 1st, 2024
Taking the first step towards therapy takes a lot of courage. That's why I believe that ifyou make it into my office you already have what it takes to heal, you just need someone towalk alongside you while you do ...
August 21st, 2023
Life is uniquely difficult for every person.
Some may feel defeated in one area of life, while others may wrestle with another, and others may struggle with it all. The common thread that traces its way through every person is that ...
April 24th, 2024
One of my favorite bible verses is in Isaiah 43:2 which states, “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.” I don’t know about you, but that scripture gives me comfort. In times of fear, anxiety, or ...
April 12th, 2024
There are a million different reasons that can lead people to begin therapy at various points intheir lives. People can express a lot of feelings toward starting therapy too: fear, anger, apathy,and even excitement to name a few. My desire ...