PTSD, Pt. I: "It can actually be applied to any number of traumas"
PTSD is often associated with those who served in the military. But, the afflication can happen to the average person too.
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Alex de Leon
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
You're single to end 2022? That's ok and it doesn't mean you're alone
New Year’s celebrations are synonymous with couples kissing. While it’s a great time for couples to set goals for their relationships, it...
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Alex de Leon
- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
Make a plan and respect boundaries when drinking to close out 2022
For those who want to drink to close out 2022, do so respectfully and safely.
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Alex de Leon
- Nov 23, 2022
- 1 min
In The News: Alex talks about a Thanksgiving meal plan if one suffers from an eating disorder
This clip appeared on Eyewitness News during the November 22nd editions of its 4pm and 9pm newscasts on Fox 39.
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Alex de Leon
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
Awkward or uncomfortable Thanksgiving conversations? Set boundaries ahead of time
Nearly 60% of young adults in the U.S. say they’d prefer to skip Thanksgiving due to awkward family conversations.
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Alex de Leon
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
From food challenges to support systems: how to cope with ARFID
Like most mental health disorders, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is not just a childhood issue, it’s a lifelong battle....
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Alex de Leon
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
Picky eater or something else? How ARFID affects children
ARFID is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, previously known as Selective Eating Disorder. In children, it oftentimes gets...
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Alex de Leon
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Binge Eating Disorder, Pt. II: Bigger grocery bill? Inflation may not be to blame
It's not hard for most people to justify why they don't have an eating disorder. “Eating in general is a very comforting thing,” said...
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Alex de Leon
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
Binge Eating Disorder, Pt. I: Watch out if you're eating in secret, embarrassed from overeating
Binge eating is the most common eating disorder that we find in the United States and many cases are undiagnosed. “We’ve been more...
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Alex de Leon
- Aug 20, 2022
- 1 min
In The News: Relevé Counseling Spoke With Eyewitness News About Back To School Anxiety
Therapist, Alex Gonzalez, spoke with Eyewitness News about the very common issue of back-to-school anxiety in children & things...
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Alex de Leon
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
Postpartum Depression in Men, Pt. III: Alex’s Personal Experience
Alex Gonzalez’s daughter was born on Christmas, which is ironic for those who know him. “I grew up in a ‘Clark Griswold’ house where...
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Alex de Leon
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Postpartum Depression in Men, Pt. II: Don't Just 'Deal With It'
There are different ways to treat this very real problem. “There’s a lot of societal implications with dads. It’s the ‘suck it up...
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Alex de Leon
- Aug 16, 2022
- 2 min
Postpartum Depression in Men, Pt. I: Yes, Men Can Get It Too
It’s often believed Postpartum Depression is something only moms go through, but up to 10% of men will experience it too. Here’s how you...
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Alex de Leon
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Switching Careers: From Culinary Chef to Therapist
Alex originally wanted to be a chef and enrolled in culinary school. But, when he realized it wasn’t for him, he knew therapy was the...
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Alex de Leon
- Jul 28, 2022
- 1 min
Making An Impact: Alex Helps a High School Student Following the 2008 NIU Shooting
One of Alex’s most crucial moments of his career as a therapist came while he was studying at Northern Illinois University. One of his...
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