Lisa Novak, Psy.D., Illuminate Psychological Assessments
Dr. Lisa Novak is a licensed clinical psychologist and the co-owner of Illuminate Psychological Assessments. In these clips, we talk about how to explain testing to kids, how to handle uncertainty in diagnosis, and why awareness - both in clinicians and in children - is at the heart of good neuropsychological care.
Jason Price, LMFT, Affiliates in Counseling
Jason Price is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the co-founder of Affiliates in Counseling, a large group practice based in Northbrook. In these videos, we talk about how long-term couples can heal from accumulated hurt, how early attachment patterns show up in adult relationships, and how small, consistent efforts can strengthen connection over time.
Carl Jerome, North Shore Meditation & Dharma Center
Carl Jerome is a longtime colleague and the director of North Shore Meditation and Dharma Center. In this conversation, we talk about what mindfulness actually is, what the goal of meditation is, and how mindfulness can help.
Michael Blumberg, LCPC, Glenview Counseling Group
Michael is a longtime colleague and the founder of Glenview Counseling Group. In these short videos, we talk about metaphor, CBT, and the kinds of care Glenview Counseling Group provides - with an emphasis on clarity, connection, and trust.
Melanie Santos, Psy.D., Chicago Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders
Dr. Melanie Santos is a clinical psychologist and the founder of the Chicago Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. In these videos, we talk about how exposure and response prevention (ERP) differs from general CBT, how safety behaviors can get in the way of progress, and what thoughtful care looks like when treating OCD.
True Mind + Body
True Mind + Body, along with its sister company The Art of Well-Being, is a wellness practice rooted in yoga therapy, mindfulness, and movement-based healing. In this conversation, Brandon Gimbel speaks with co-founders Melissa Novack and Caroline Novack, and head inMotion therapist Mike Gortowski, about how they developed the practice, how movement-based therapy supports both children and adults, and how mindfulness shows up in their work - not just as a technique, but as a way of approaching care.