Bion and Beyond Covid
May 24, 2022Read moreIn this article, I probe into a therapeutic approach developed by Winfred Bion, a British Psychoanalyst, and discuss how his ideas inform my treatment, especially now, in a semi-post-Covid environment.
The Covid-19 Pandemic: Creating Memories
May 6, 2021Read moreHow do we translate traumatic events into memories and how does sharing them help us heal?
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: February 22 – 28, 2021
February 22, 2021Read moreThe theme for 2021 is for Every Body to Have a Seat at the Table.
Expert Breathing, Practice Breathing
January 6, 2021Read moreIf we are all expert breathers from birth, what’s all the recent fuss about breathing as a skill, an art, a practice?
Black Lives Matter. Look Around.
July 28, 2020Read moreMy mind is exploding with more questions than answers about systemic racism.
SOS: Save Yourself First When Addressing Relationship Conflict
June 24, 2020Read moreIs it possible for relationship conflict to be resolved between partners without rage?
Juneteenth
June 19, 2020Read moreIn honor of my clients who are People of Color, I would like to recognize Juneteenth and the Black Lives Matter movement. This is an important date and my full support is with you.
[VIDEO] How to Make Them See It Your Way – Communicating with Your Ex About Parenting Decisions
May 13, 2020Read moreDo you have trouble working through parenting decisions with your ex? If you answered yes, you may want to watch this video.
How to Make Them See It Your Way
May 2, 2020Read morePlease join Anderson & Boback Family Law Attorneys and me for an existing Facebook Live Talk on ‘How to Make Them See It My Way’.
Transforming Instant Love into Lasting Love During a Pandemic
April 29, 2020Read moreAfter endless weeks of shelter in place, is your partner beginning to get crusty around the edges?
Mountain Moving: Barriers to Change and How to Overcome Them
March 10, 2020Read more“Mountain movers are actively engaged in a process of change, busily transforming themselves and tackling obstacles that lie in their way.”
Caroline Steelberg Named PWCC Member of the Month
January 27, 2020Read moreRecently, Caroline Steelberg was named Member of the Month by Professional Women’s Club of Chicago (PWCC).
Why Am I Sorry?
October 8, 2019Read moreWhat makes a person feel the need to say “I’m sorry”? Think about it. When do you say “I’m sorry” to others? Do women say “I’m sorry” more often than men?
A Case for Hobbies
July 22, 2019Read moreWhat’s so important about hobbies, and why make a case for them? Out of curiosity, I decided to research their psychological benefits.
The Secret for a Healthy Sex Life? Cultivate Desire
May 22, 2019Read moreWhat do you really need to have a healthy sex life? Passion? Pleasure? Desire? If you had to pick one, which would it be? Passion?
Scream! Go Ahead, Let It Out. I Want to Hear You SCREAM!
February 7, 2019Read moreIn the past year, more people have come into my office telling me they want to scream than I’ve ever experienced before.
0Symptoms and Remedies to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder in Your Partner
January 11, 2019Read moreYou’ve dressed for success with your partner, but they’re just not giving you the attention you desire.
There We Are
November 2, 2018Read moreIn the past week, several people from different areas of my life– a colleague, a relative and a client have all uttered the same phrase to me, “There we are.” Okay, I think to myself. There we are. But where is “there”?
What Will Be Your Legacy?
May 22, 2018Read moreA friend visited recently whom I’ve known since college. She told me that she’s trying to determine what to do with the next 30 years, or, the last third of her life.
Best Marriage Advice by 75 Experts for a Rock Solid Relationship
March 12, 2018Read moreEvery marriage has a share of highs and lows. While there is no trouble getting through the blissful moments, overcoming marital problems is rather challenging.
Anxiety in Relationship- Should You Clean It or Leave It?
December 16, 2017Read more“Shall I wash those dishes or leave them in the sink? Do I care? Will my partner care?”
Voyage.com Article on Caroline Steelberg
October 6, 2017Read moreMeet Caroline Steelberg Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist with offices in downtown Chicago and the northside.
Caregiving Today
June 27, 2017Read moreRecently, I visited an old friend in Lexington, Kentucky. She suffers from early onset dementia and was moved to a memory care unit there a year ago by family.
A Working Understanding of Gender Fluidity
April 27, 2017Read moreThere’s so much in the news about gender identity that it shouldn’t have surprised me to pedal up to a group of giggling teens along the Chicago lakefront, only to realize that the group of girls was a group of boys.
The Trump Administration and Brain Robbery
April 26, 2017Read moreWhen I was asked by a therapist friend recently if patients were talking about the Trump presidency in my office, my immediate answer was “Of course.”
A Therapist’s Response to Alpana Singh
March 30, 2017Read moreLast week I attended the inaugural luncheon for the PWCC 2016-17 season. I’d signed up immediately after learning the speaker would be Alpana Singh.
Holiday Tips for Mental Health
March 29, 2017Read more“I hate the holidays!” Sound familiar? As a psychologist, I am well aware of how the upcoming holiday season can wreak havoc on emotional well- being.