By Rob Krupicka, MSW In nearly every stage of life, people come to therapy searching for meaning. Whether the presenting issues are depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, or something else, my experience is that meaning plays an important role in treatment. Some want to know why they feel restless or empty despite having what looks like a good life. Others wonder how to find direction after loss, retirement, situational change, or disappointment. Adolescents may not even

An interview with Amanda Kaliner, LPC, by Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 At River Grove Therapy, we're absolutely loving having...

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 Honoring Life: Suicide Prevention as a Veteran and Therapist As both a veteran and an...

By Rob Krupicka, MSW When Mental Illness Shapes Family Life: Finding Healing Together When mental illness touches a family, it rarely...

River Grove Therapy is thrilled to welcome Amanda Kaliner, LPC to the team. Her unique perspective, skills, and energy are a true asset...

By Leah Young, LMSW A child-centered playroom is a unique and thoughtfully designed space where children can explore, express, and grow...

By Leah Young, LMSW Parenting is never easy, but in uncertain times, it can feel like an uphill battle. When the world around us is...

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, EMDRIA Certified Clinician and Consultant in Training (CIT) What Is EMDR? EMDR, Eye Movement...

"Enter into children's play, and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet." - Virginia Axline International Play...

Siblings of trans kids may have their own, parallel process to explore regarding their sibling's journey, family focus, and may benefit...

By Leah Young, LMSW Shame is a powerful and complex emotion that can deeply affect children’s development, relationships, and sense of...

By Rob Krupicka, MSW Leading with Empathy Research and my personal experience confirm that leading with empathy is one of the most...

By Rob Krupicka, MSW Have you ever wondered why everybody tells you to take a breath to calm down? Breathing techniques have been used...

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW & Rob Krupicka, MSW Melanie: Rob- you've had such an accomplished career in local politics, government, and...

By Leah Young, MSW At River Grove Therapy, we are always striving to provide the best possible support to our clients, particularly when...

By Rob Krupicka, MSW Loneliness among older adults is an increasingly common, worldwide issue that warrants discussion. It comes with...

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving from the team at River Grove Therapy. Sharing a few of the words from Rob Krupicka's...

By Leah Young, MSW Crossing the midline might sound like something out of a superhero comic, but it's actually a super important part of...

by Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, eRYT200 “Play is so important to children that the United Nations recognizes it as a fundamental human...

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 The last week has been tough for many. Over the last week, following the US election, I've...