September 29, 2026
What Is a Trauma Response?
A trauma response is your nervous system's automatic reaction to danger. Learn the types (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), signs, and how to…
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Welcome to the Gemstone Wellness mental health blog Chicago clients turn to for thoughtful, identity-affirming content on therapy, trauma recovery, and emotional well-being.
Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time, searching for practical coping tools, or looking for deeper insight into your mental health, you’ll find articles grounded in clinical expertise and real-world experience.
Our blog covers anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD recovery, grief and life transitions, LGBTQIA+ and gender identity, immigration-related mental health, neurodivergence and late-diagnosed Autism and ADHD, and relationship and sexual wellness. Every article is written by a licensed therapist on our team, grounded in real clinical experience rather than generic advice.
September 29, 2026
A trauma response is your nervous system's automatic reaction to danger. Learn the types (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), signs, and how to…
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September 14, 2026
By Jenny Martin, PsyD Dr. Jenny Martin, PsyD, brings over 15 years of clinical experience, specializing in work with highly sensitive and…
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August 22, 2026
By Jenny Martin, PsyD Most adults who experienced childhood trauma don’t start by asking, “Did I experience trauma?” They ask different questions.…
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August 17, 2026
By Jenny Martin, PsyD Can you develop PTSD from someone else’s trauma? In some circumstances, indirect exposure to trauma can lead to…
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July 22, 2026
Gen Z's viral 'anxiety bag' trend has real psychology behind it. Here's what actually works, and when it's time for more support…
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June 24, 2026
What’s the difference between stress and trauma? This guide explains how each impacts the nervous system, common symptoms to watch for, and…
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May 6, 2026
What’s the difference between stress and trauma? This guide explains how each impacts the nervous system, common symptoms to watch for, and…
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March 27, 2026
We named the most generative biological process in human history after a punctuation mark. Not a metaphor. Not a ceremony. A dot…
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March 5, 2026
Looking for sex therapy in Chicago? Gemstone Wellness offers affirming, kink-inclusive, poly-friendly sex therapy with specialized clinicians. Learn what sex therapy really…
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March 4, 2026
For decades, Autism and ADHD have been understood through a narrow, male-centered lens. The stereotype of a socially withdrawn boy with restricted…
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March 4, 2026
Struggling with religious trauma in Chicago? Learn what religious trauma is, how it shows up, and how therapy with Gemstone Wellness can…
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April 9, 2025
Stephanie Hernandez, LPC Introduction: After the long, dark winter months in Chicago, many of us feel the lingering effects of post-winter blues.…
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