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More than a century ago, psychoanalysis began with a simple but radical idea: that talking helps. One of the field’s ear...
10/10/2026

More than a century ago, psychoanalysis began with a simple but radical idea: that talking helps. One of the field’s earliest patients called it “the talking cure,” and the name stuck. It’s built on the belief that our struggles make sense, that our feelings have histories, and that putting them into words with someone who truly listens can change how we live.

That idea is still at the heart of what we do at CPI. This World Mental Health Day, we want to remind you that you don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out. You just have to start talking.

Whenever you’re ready, our therapists are here. Tap the link in our bio to get connected.

This Saturday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, and we want to share something that might surprise you: when it c...
10/08/2026

This Saturday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, and we want to share something that might surprise you: when it comes to stress, it's not all in your head.

Ongoing stress shows up in your body, in your sleep, your muscles, your heart, and your immune system. Freud noticed this back in the 1890s, when he saw patients whose emotional struggles showed up as real physical pain.

A few places to start: focus on what you can control, choose active habits over passive ones (a walk instead of a scroll), and build small moments of joy into your day.

If you've tried to manage your stress and the symptoms are still there, stress management therapy can help you get to the root of it. Click the link in our bio to connect with a therapist at our Treatment Center.

Not all struggles are visible on the surface.Freud believed much of what weighs on us lives beneath the surface, in the ...
10/06/2026

Not all struggles are visible on the surface.

Freud believed much of what weighs on us lives beneath the surface, in the unconscious. Stress is often where those hidden knots show up first: trouble sleeping, racing thoughts, tension, or feeling overwhelmed without knowing why.

This World Mental Health Day, on Saturday October 10, 2026, let's listen to ourselves and to each other. You don't have to untangle everything at once, and you don't have to do it alone.

Click the link in our bio to connect with a therapist, today!

Meet Jason Rosenthal, a Staff Psychotherapist at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute."I became a therapist because of m...
09/30/2026

Meet Jason Rosenthal, a Staff Psychotherapist at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.

"I became a therapist because of my own loss, and because of what I learned in the years after it: grief doesn't have a timeline, and the hardest part usually comes after everyone else has moved on. My work is to be there for that part."

Jason Rosenthal is a grief therapist in Evanston, Illinois. He works with children, adolescents, and adults following the death of a parent, spouse, child, sibling, or close friend, and with losses that get less recognition — divorce, estrangement, job loss, retirement, and the death of a pet. He practiced law for many years before coming to this work through his own experience of loss.

Does this resonate with you? Good news! Jason is currently accepting new clients! Click the link in our bio to make an appointment with Jason, today!

The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute mourns the loss of Dr. Benjamin Garber, who passed away at age 87.Dr. Garber was a ...
09/24/2026

The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute mourns the loss of Dr. Benjamin Garber, who passed away at age 87.

Dr. Garber was a member of the founding clinical community of the Barr-Harris Children and Family Grief & Loss Center and later served as its Director. His work focused on the lasting impact of losing a parent, and on how grief continues to evolve from childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Through his clinical practice and his writings on adolescent mourning, he helped Barr-Harris understand bereavement as a lifelong developmental process. That understanding still shapes how we care for grieving children and families today.

As a teacher and supervisor, he influenced generations of clinicians. Colleagues remember him as gifted, insightful, and generous, with a practical yet theoretically rigorous approach to working with children that was a rare gift to everyone he trained.

Born in Vilna in 1938, Dr. Garber survived the Holocaust as a child and came to the United States at age 12. He went on to spend more than 40 years helping children and adults heal.

We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Wylie, and to his children, grandchildren, and all who loved him. May his memory be a blessing.

Dr. Garber taught us that grief is carried and remembered over a lifetime. In that spirit, we invite colleagues, students, and families to share a memory of him in the comments below.

His family has asked that memorial gifts be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum or to the Barr-Harris Children and Family Grief & Loss Center at chicagoanalysis.org/donate.

Meet Sinem Camlica, an intern at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute."I became a therapist because I have always been c...
09/23/2026

Meet Sinem Camlica, an intern at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.

"I became a therapist because I have always been curious about understanding the world around me. I am passionate about creating spaces to explore the many layers and complexity of being human."
The first step in overcoming problems is to understand their causes. She believes therapy provides a space for us to work through thoughts and struggles that are overlooked by the intense demands of everyday life tasks. It might feel strange to think about going to an office to meet a stranger and talk through thoughts or experiences you might not have shared with anyone, even yourself. She believes we all need someone to listen to our raw, unfiltered thoughts. In a noisy, chaotic world where hearing your own voice seems impossible, together, you can create a space together where your stories will be heard and curiously explored.

Sinem aims to provide a safe space for you to explore the many layers of yourself, including parts that might feel uncomfortable or never been explored before. Together, she hopes to help you go on a journey of self-discovery and self-understanding. In this journey, you will create a pathway towards a more fulfilled and integrated life, where you begin to feel a sense of belonging in more aspects of your life including the establishment and maintenance of genuine, meaningful relationships with yourself and others.

Want to learn more? Good news! Sinem is currently accepting new clients! Click the link in our bio to make an appointment with Sinem, today!

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Meet Jose Antonio Hernandez Zeind, a fellow at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. “I became a therapist because I wan...
09/16/2026

Meet Jose Antonio Hernandez Zeind, a fellow at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.

“I became a therapist because I wanted to understand emotions better, both my own and those of other people. I’ve always been curious about why we feel what we feel, how we recognize and express our emotions, and how they affect the way we relate to ourselves and to others.

I also chose this path because I care deeply about community. I believe everyone should have access to a space where they can talk openly, feel supported, and better understand what they’re going through. Being a therapist gives me the opportunity to be part of creating those spaces and supporting people as they navigate life.”

He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a graduate of the Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Psychoanalysis. His background includes work in diverse schools, hospitals, and universities across Mexico and the U.S., where he has evaluated and supported children, adolescents, and adults through both clinical care and psychosocial research. He works from a place of curiosity, authenticity, and respect, offering a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative space where he helps explore what’s happening beneath the surface. His therapeutic approach is psychodynamic, with a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship as a key part of the process. Together, he will work with you to explore your emotions, relationships, and life experiences in meaningful ways that support growth, insight, and deeper self-understanding.

The best fun fact of all? Jose is currently accepting new clients! Click the link in our bio to make an appointment with Jose today.

September 10th is Su***de Prevention Awareness Day. At Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, we never want you to feel like ...
09/10/2026

September 10th is Su***de Prevention Awareness Day. At Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, we never want you to feel like no one understands what you're going through.

Click the link in our bio to connect with one of our licensed professionals, today!

This week, we're honoring National Grief Day by turning to the writers and poets who have put words to what grief feels ...
08/31/2026

This week, we're honoring National Grief Day by turning to the writers and poets who have put words to what grief feels like, words that so many of us reach for when we don't have our own.

Grief doesn't move in a straight line, and it doesn't fit into one day. Wherever you are in it, our team at Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute and the Barr-Harris Children & Family Grief & Loss Center is here to help you navigate it.

Swipe through for some of our favorite reflections on loss 🕊️

Learn more or reach out for support: chicagoanalysis.org | barrharriscenter.org

We are hiring!The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute is looking for a full time Staff Psychotherapist to join our clinical...
08/27/2026

We are hiring!

The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute is looking for a full time Staff Psychotherapist to join our clinical team downtown. This role carries a mixed caseload of children, adolescents, and adults, with grief focused work through Barr-Harris as scheduling allows, grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory.

We are looking for a fully licensed clinician (LCSW or LCPC) with experience working with children and adolescents, comfortable working required hours after 5pm, Monday through Friday, as part of a full time schedule.

Interested? Send your resume to [email protected] or send it to someone you know who be a great fit.

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