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Sally McQuillen

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Sally McQuillen, LCSW, CADC, is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in addiction recovery, grief, and trauma healing. She began her career in public relations and marketing before pursuing her master's degree in social work. Sally is the author of Reaching for Beautiful, a memoir about love, loss, and carrying her son Christopher's spirit forward. She and her husband live on the north shore of Chicago, where they raised their three children.

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Oct. 7, 2025

Sally McQuillen on Carrying Her Son’s Light Forward After His Death

Psychotherapist and author Sally McQuillen shares her journey of sobriety, child loss, and finding gratitude while carrying her son’s light forward.