VanWert Counseling & Wellness, LLC

05/07/2026

Come as you are. 🤍

VanWert Counseling & Wellness is now accepting new clients!

05/02/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🌎

We are so grateful to be able to serve the Carbondale community and surrounding areas. Every single one of our clinicians does this work because they genuinely care, and it shows in the compassion, dedication, and support they bring to each person they meet.

Our owner, Christina, is deeply intentional about the team she builds. She brings on clinicians she truly believes in, clinicians who lead with empathy, compassion, and professionalism -who she would trust herself, so you can feel confident trusting them too 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

We’re equally thankful for the trust and support from our community. It allows us to continue showing up, growing, and doing the work we love every day.

Supporting mental health is a team effort, and we’re honored to be part of yours 🩵

-Christina, Drew, Sarah, Nicole, & Nyssa

05/02/2026

Progress, healing, success, and goals look different for everyone. The only person you’re competing with is who you were yesterday.

Your journey is yours alone…but you don’t have to do walk it alone either ❤️ The most beautiful things in life are often most enjoyable when you’re surrounded by people who love and support you. 🫂

04/30/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest Clinician, Nyssa! ✨

About Nyssa:
"I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are - honest, unfiltered and without fear of judgement. Therapy with me is a place to explore your thoughts and experiences openly, even the ones that feel difficult to say out loud.

My approach is eclectic, meaning I draw from a variety of therapeutic styles to meet your individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, flexible, and tailored to what actually works for you. I also rely on honesty, humor and open feedback during our work together.

I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, life transitions, parent separation/divorce, and challenges commonly experienced by women. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply trying to understand yourself better, we can work together to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.

My goal is to support you in feeling heard, understood, and empowered while also gently challenging patterns that may be holding you back. You don't have to have everything figured out to start, you just have to be willing to begin." 💙

Nyssa is currently accepting new clients and works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.

04/28/2026

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your mental health is change your environment.

If you’re constantly surrounded by negativity, criticism, or emotional instability, it’s not a personal failure that you’re struggling -it’s a natural response. Growth becomes difficult in spaces that don’t feel safe, supportive, or consistent.

You deserve spaces that feel calm, respectful, and supportive of who you are becoming. Sometimes healing doesn’t start with fixing yourself...it starts with changing what (or who) you’re exposed to. 🍃🕊

04/26/2026

Save the dates! April 13-17, the Greater Carbondale YMCA will participate in the Five Days of Action® campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and how all adults can prevent it.

This year, we’re focusing on helping kids navigate the digital world safely and confidently. We pledge to protect the children we serve, and we hope you will too! Head over to fivedaysofaction.org to learn more!

04/25/2026

We had a great time getting healthy with our community at the Greater Carbondale Ymca today! 💪🏻❤️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit us. Take a look at some of the Post-it notes our friends shared on our “take one or leave one” board. 📌

04/23/2026

Come visit us this Saturday at the Greater Carbondale Ymca for Healthy Kids Day! 🎉 We’re so excited to be part of this amazing event, & we’ve got something for everyone!

✨Something fun for the kids
✨Something fun for your teens
✨And yes… we thought about YOU, parents, too

Stop by our table to:
🎟 Enter to win a FREE 30-minute massage (adults only, 1 per person)
🤝 Meet some of our Therapists
💬 Ask questions about Mental Health Counseling

No cost, no pressure! Just stop by with a smile and grab your ticket! We can’t wait to see you there 💛

04/18/2026

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The “nurture gap” starts early.

Research shows boys receive less emotional responsiveness from caregivers and are more likely to be discouraged from expressing sadness and fear (Chaplin & Aldao, 2013). Over time, this becomes a developmental pathway—one that contributes to “normative male alexithymia”—difficulty identifying and expressing emotion (Levant & Wong, 2017).

This about gender socialisation, not biology.

Full article on the Nurture Gap .co

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04/15/2026

Treat yourself to some well-deserved relaxation! 💆‍♀️

Our new massage client special: 60-Minute Relaxation Massage for $75!

Includes:
▪️Hot Towels
▪️Aromatherapy
▪️Deep Tissue Techniques (as needed)

Enhance your experience by requesting:
▪️Hot Stones
▪️Cupping
▪️CBD infused oils (extra fee applies)

Whether you’re feeling stressed, sore, or just need a reset—this is your sign to book.

Message to schedule your appointment today!

Regular prices:
$45 – 30 minutes
$95 – 60 minutes
$130 – 90 minutes