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#3 Rebecca E. Tenzer True wellness comes from balance. Modern approaches to mental health and wellness recognize that the mind and body cannot be separated and that lasting change only happens when care addresses the whole person. Communities everywhere are seeking models that blend science with practices that restore both mental and physical health. In

TikTok’s ‘Man Walking Ahead’ Theory: Fact or Fiction? We interviewed a therapist to get to the bottom of this TikTok relationship theory Co-authored by Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP, Kyle Hall, and 3 contributors Last Updated: September 3, 2025 Fact Checked The Theory, Explained Is the theory right? What To Do

What Is the Uncanny Valley and Why Is It So Weird? The unsettling truth behind things that are almost (but not quite) human Co-authored by Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP, contributor Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Fact Checked Have you ever seen a face that was life-like at first glance, but

Rebecca E. Tenzer is the owner and head clinician at Astute Counseling & Wellness Services. What are some of the most pressing mental health challenges you see in your community, and how does Astute Counseling address them in unique or innovative ways? In our Chicago/Lakeview community, we see high rates of depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic

We were featured on cosmopolitan.com! Check out the article: A Post-Breakup Bestie Might Be the Key to Healing Your Broken Heart If you’re mourning a relationship, consider befriending the random acquaintance you barely hang out with. Here’s why. When Laura*, 28, was dumped by her girlfriend of two years, she was naturally left feeling completely

We were featured on boredpanda.com! Check out the article: 50 Times People Said Or Did Something That Cost Them Their Relationship

We were featured on AskMen.com! Check out the article: How to Handle Having Different Political Views From Your Partner. Disagree With Your Partner on Politics? Here’s How to Deal. In any relationship, there are bound to be a few things you disagree on — say, your feelings about pineapple on pizza, what show or movie

We were featured on AskMen.com! Check out the article: Understanding the 3-6-9 Rule in Relationships. Here’s How the 3-6-9 Rule Can Be Helpful When Dating Someone New There comes a time in every relationship when you have to decide if you’re in or out. Does this partnership have what it takes to go the distance?