Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC

Every child experiences setbacks — a poor grade, a conflict with a friend, losing a game, or struggling to learn a new skill. While these moments are a normal part of growing up, how children interpret  and recover  from setbacks plays a powerful role in their emotional development. Some children bounce back quickly, while others internalize failure, lose confidence, or become overwhelmed by disappointment. Parents often worry when their child says things like: “I’m bad at everything.” “I...

Author:  Full Circle Counseling & Wellness Featured Therapist:   Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC Serving:  Frankfort & Surrounding South Suburban Chicago Communities Loving Someone With an Addiction Is Its Own Kind of Trauma When someone you love struggles with addiction, the impact ripples far beyond that one person. Families often find themselves living in a constant state of worry — monitoring moods, managing crises, covering responsibilities, and holding their breath for the next relapse or...

Understanding Polyvagal Theory, Survival Responses, and Trauma-Informed Therapy Trauma doesn’t just live in memories — it lives in the nervous system . Many people who have experienced trauma describe feeling constantly on edge, emotionally numb, overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted, even years after the event itself has passed. They often wonder, “Why can’t I just move on?" At Full Circle Counseling & Wellness , we regularly work with individuals and families in Frankfort, Chicago, and...