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Mirjam Quinn, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Mirjam Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Mirjam Quinn and Associates based in Illinois. With over 13 years of experience, she specializes in using cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and attachment theory grounded therapy techniques to provide psychological care for the whole person. Dr. Quinn also has a special focus on working with people from diverse and multicultural backgrounds and adoptive and blended families. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Purdue University and completed her internship at Butler University. Dr. Quinn is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the APA Division for Peace Psychology and the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice.

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How to

Make Someone Smile

Getting someone to smile is always a rewarding and positive experience that not only makes them feel better but will probably make you feel better as well! By telling someone a joke, complimenting them, sending them a ha...

How to

Get Over a Bad Birthday

If you are reading this, chances are that you just had a bad birthday. It seems especially unfair to have a bad day on your birthday because it is one of those special days where everything can be all about you. But beca...

How to

Convince Your Parents to Let You See a Psychologist

So you've decided to help yourself and address your problems by talking with a psychologist. Well done for making such a mature, sensible decision. Now, you need to convince your loved ones that you need psychological he...

16 Ways to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts & Cleanse Your Mind

Sometimes the world just gets too much and you find yourself caught up in negative energy. Mental health is more important than ever these days, and you don’t need an excuse to give yourself a little extra love. So, ta...

How to

Cope With Being Small

Whether you haven't finished growing yet, you have a medical condition that inhibits your growth, or you simply are smaller or shorter than the average person your age, being small can, unfortunately, be a source of sham...