By Dr. Bianka Hardin, PsyD As a founder and clinician, I’ve walked through my own seasons of change. In recent years, perimenopause and menopause have brought unexpected challenges—brain fog, low energy, insomnia, and feeling unlike myself. I wasn’t prepared for the intensity, and my experience reflects a broader reality: women’s health is too often overlooked...
by Dr. Bianka Hardin, Psy. D. Over the past twelve years, our practice has grown alongside the people who make it what it is—our team, our clients, and the wider community we serve. As I look back, what stands out most is not just the changes we experienced but the way we navigated them together. ...
This blog is part of a three-part series by Dr. Bianka Hardin “We can be imperfect together and still grow.” Part 1 — Twelve Years of Change, Growth, and Gratitude When I launched Centered Therapy Chicago in 2014, my vision was simple and profound: build a community of therapists who are relational, compassionate, trauma-informed, and...
with Louisa Bradford, LCSW The term mindfulness has entered the zeitgeist and taken on a wide range of meanings. But what does it actually mean, and how does it show up in therapeutic work? For Louisa Bradford, LCSW, mindfulness is a two-part practice: paying attention to your present experience without casting judgment. While simple in...