Posts by Lynn Zakeri

Empathy strengthens relationships, even in the most challenging dynamics. Here’s how to protect your compassion without losing yourself  (and scroll down to find the link to the Narcissism post). It is one of the best parts of my job. Not showing empathy, but learning about yours. So much of therapy is about learning, practicing, and…

  Connecting over Books (and a new video!) My favorite books listed plus my new (short!) video! As you probably have heard me say, I had a mission over COVID of “no dead ends” and to that end, I expanded. I signed a lease in June to use our new Northfield location full time (and…

  *****Jennifer is not currently accepting new clients. Please contact Lynn@lynnzakeri.com if you would like to schedule with another therapist in the practice***** Jennifer Silverman began seeing clients with Lynn Zakeri LCSW Clinical Services, PLLC in 2021. She is that perfect combination of knowledgable and kind. Jennifer Silverman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who understands…

Ellen Lazar, LCSW, CADC — Therapist for Individuals, Couples, and Families (..and Women 60+ Group Leader) Ellen Lazar, LCSW, CADC – Experienced Therapist for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Adolescents– Ask us about her January 2026 Group for Women, who are 60+, both in person and virtual formats! From the moment we first spoke, I knew…

It’s 2021 Despite our worries time would drag once the seasons change, still it seemed to go by in it’s typical long-days-fast-weeks sort of way. I have been paying attention to how you are doing, and how I am doing, what are memories I am taking with me into the new year, and what are…

So much to tell you…It has been a while since I sent this COVID-Season email. I was trying to take some extra time for myself this summer. I finished my Shutterfly Pandemic album documenting all we did as a family. I mastered my Pandemic Path to a Pullup… and then stopped maintaining it. I tried…

What a List! What Will You Do? We entered a new season, and for many reasons, it may be challenging. I have been compiling a list of “Connection Tips” which are really how to enjoy the colder months, how to take care of yourself, how to stay busy and most importantly, how to stay connected.…

“‹ Did you know it’s been over 100 days? 100 days since IL businesses began closing, since our governor ordered a stay-at-home order, since life as we knew it will no longer be life as we know it to be. I found myself keeping a daily log of how many clients I saw and how…

Updated Resources 6/28/20 (bottom) Thank you to those who signed up for my blog- If you want to receive future blog updates to your email (usually every few months), please sign up here:  www.lynnzakeri.com/#subscribe COVID-19 Updates from me, numbers 1-12, are below in the previous two blog posts. I did not expect to send another email…