amy k stewart, lmft, cst

chicago sex & relationship therapist: feminism. consensual non-monogamy. cats. she/her. 1/3 amys at spark chicago therapy @sparkcouples (we also have a rachel)

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

In this installment of therapist-themed holiday road-tripping: ⁦Dr. Mueller from @heavyweight⁩ https://t.co/ILfAZ7YFpz

[SparkChicagoTherapy @SparkCouples]

We have so much to be grateful for this year, especially the incredible team of women who make up @SparkCouples , our courageous clients, and our amazingly supportive family and friends. Cheers to all of you this… https://t.co/UBKWlXt14O

[Rachel Zar LMFT @RachelZarMFT]

My favorite gynecologist and yours, @DrStreicher, spilled the tea on "feminine hygiene," pubic hair, and more on the @TODAYshow this morning! https://t.co/8kDr4BxkyH

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

❤️❤️❤️

[Heidi Stevens @HeidiStevens13]

When I saw Oprah interview Michelle Obama, Oprah asked how Michelle got over feeling intimidated sitting at big tables filled with smart, powerful men and Michelle said, “You realize pretty quickly that a lot of them aren’t that smart.” I think about that quote every single day.

[SparkChicagoTherapy @SparkCouples]

It’s almost #engagementseason (whatever that is...), so before you pop *the* question, consider popping a way more important question! Today on the blog, we discuss the pros of premarital counseling. Link in bio!… https://t.co/eUQZriQ2aI

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

https://t.co/EiAo0Nt0mq via ⁦@nytimes⁩

[Dr. Ann Olivarius @AnnOlivarius]

There is no "underage woman". If a a woman is underage, she is a child.
"Underage woman" is a contradiction in terms, a language trick for a culture allowing girls to be molested, by pretending they're women. Notice we don't say "underage men".
https://t.co/nwHK7ciw9k

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

"I’m told predictability and mindfulness will give me strength and peace. I believe them, but consider this too: What if my goals have nothing to do with peace and calm?"
#ThursdayThoughts

Love this piece from @taffyakner via @RealSimple
https://t.co/WRQIURcGkr

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

#Gaslighting as entertaining television, debatable.
As emotionally abusive and highly damaging relationship tactic, definitely.

Excellent piece this week from @RachelZarMFT via @SparkCouples

https://t.co/QmRoOVPEqz

[Jennifer Gunter @DrJenGunter]

Texas almost mandated an HPV vaccine before politics got in the way. Now, the state has one of the country's highest rates of cervical cancer. https://t.co/IAKyTkFzzW via @TexasTribune

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

approved.

[Kristen @Kica333]

Me trying to flirt:
Do you like taking naps, and binge watching crime shows?

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

“Don’t stand in the way of a girl who wants to make her own decisions about love and sex.” Adding to the bookshelf.

From @HeidiStevens13 via @chicagotribune
https://t.co/uk3Y97oVTl

[amy k stewart, lmft, cst @amykstewartmft]

This is spot on...

[joanna schroeder @iproposethis]

Do you have white teenage sons?

Listen up.

I've been watching my boys' online behavior & noticed that social media and vloggers are actively laying groundwork in white teens to turn them into alt-right/white supremacists.

Here's how:

[SparkChicagoTherapy @SparkCouples]

If you watched the most recent season of The Bachelorette, then you were witness to some pretty horrifying gaslighting. While our 💜goes out to Hannah for ensuring that pure nonsense, it was a great reference for… https://t.co/ptrkVSjVdM

[Nick Zaccardi @nzaccardi]

Simone Biles hits the unprecedented triple-double on floor exercise.

[Psych Central @PsychCentral]

Why Avoiding Our Anxiety Is Contributing To Our Suffering & What To Do Instead https://t.co/y2cMq4c0Ue #Anxiety #compassion

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

"A grieving person is going to laugh again and smile again. If they're lucky, they'll even find love again. Yes, absolutely, they're going to move forward. But that doesn't mean that they've moved on." @noraborealis https://t.co/BWmRJHGJAi

[Psych Central @PsychCentral]

Anxiety and the Power of Quick Decisions: How Speeding up Your Decision-Making Can Lower Anxiety https://t.co/GloJNkPfvR

[Heidi Stevens @HeidiStevens13]

Chicagoans aren't numb to this city's violence. Chicagoans are marching and advocating and educating and grieving. But if Ivanka Trump wants to help, here are some ideas. https://t.co/Vkk3kL5Dfl