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Authentic Growth Wellness Group is a team of passionate therapists providing counseling services.

09/09/2025

💛 “I’m fine” doesn’t always mean fine.

Suicidal thoughts and emotional pain rarely look the same for everyone.
It can be the extrovert who keeps the room laughing.
The introvert who stays quiet in the corner.
The friend who’s always smiling.
The parent who “has it all together.”

Intrusive thoughts don’t have a type. Mental health struggles can hide behind confidence, humor, or busyness—while on the inside, someone feels like they’re breaking.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a reminder to check in—not just on the people who seem sad, but on all the people you love, including yourself.

Therapy offers a place to share what feels unspeakable. To unpack the weight you’ve been carrying. To not feel so alone.

If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts or supporting someone who is, help is here:
📞 Call or text 988 for immediate support.
🌿 Learn more about compassionate therapy at https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

You deserve support. You deserve to feel safe.

09/04/2025

🍎 Back-to-school season isn’t just about new backpacks and sharpened pencils—it’s an emotional shift for the whole family.

For kids, it can mean excitement and nerves.
For teens, the pressure of grades, friends, and fitting in often hits hard.
For parents, it’s the juggling act—managing schedules, early mornings, and the quiet ache of letting go just a little more.

Transitions like these can stir up big feelings—even if everyone seems “good.” Mood swings, stomach aches, clinginess, or late-night stress talks are all ways our minds and bodies adjust to change. And here’s the thing: that’s completely normal.

Try this to ease the shift for your family:
1️⃣Build small rituals—morning check-ins or evening walks can anchor everyone.
2️⃣Validate feelings—remind your child or teen that their emotions are okay, not “too much.”
3️⃣Model calm—kids pick up on how you handle stress.
4️⃣Make space for self-care—because parents need transitions, too.

Back-to-school doesn’t have to feel like a storm. At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we help kids, teens, and parents navigate these emotional shifts with understanding, tools, and support.

💬 How’s your family adjusting to the new school year?

If you’re ready to make this transition smoother, we’re here to help: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

09/02/2025

🌟 Meet the woman who’s ready to be your biggest cheerleader…Wendy Whatcott 🌟

MA, LPC, PEL — Staff Therapist / Counselor

If there’s one thing Wendy knows, it’s that life doesn’t come without a few curveballs—no matter your age. She’s been through her own share of challenges and has learned how the right tools, perspective, and support can make all the difference. Now, she’s here to walk alongside you while you find your own peace, healing, and success. 💛

Wendy has spent eight years in education—serving as a school counselor, teacher, and nurse—so she has a big heart for helping teens, children, and college-aged young adults thrive in school and beyond. She’s also at the tail end of raising five children, so she gets the highs, lows, and in-betweens of family life. Parents, she’s here for you, too.

Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, parenting, career changes, or the golden years, Wendy’s whole-person approach (mental + physical health) helps you feel seen, supported, and empowered at every stage of life.

✨ Fun fact: She loves weaving in creative, hands-on therapy techniques—like Gestalt roleplay or CBT thought-shifting exercises—to meet you exactly where you are.

📅 Ready to work with Wendy? Request an appointment here: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

08/30/2025

Grief doesn’t ask for permission.
It doesn’t follow stages like a checklist or arrive only when it’s “convenient.”
It shows up in waves—unexpected and deeply personal.
And here’s the truth: there is no “right” way to grieve.

Maybe you’re mourning someone you loved deeply.
Maybe you’re grieving a version of life that no longer exists.
Or maybe your grief is quiet—tucked into everyday moments no one else can see.

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we honor all forms of grief.
We sit with it.
We walk alongside it.
And we help you give it space to breathe—so it doesn’t stay buried.

You don’t have to “move on.”
You deserve to move through—with care, compassion, and support.

If you’re navigating loss—of any kind—we’re here.
Let’s take the next step together.

📍Offices in Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois

🌿 Learn more at https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

💬 What’s one way you’ve learned to carry your grief—and your growth—at the same time?

08/28/2025

It’s not “just a phase.” It might be anxiety.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

In 2025, childhood anxiety is more common than ever—and more misunderstood. What looks like school refusal, clinginess, tummy aches, or meltdowns might actually be a young nervous system asking for help.

“Unaddressed symptoms like these are key indicators that stress management efforts need to become a priority—not a luxury.”

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we specialize in supporting children and families through anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions. Whether your child is struggling to sleep, refusing school, or withdrawing from friends, we’re here to help you understand the signs and find a path forward that feels gentle, validating, and grounded in clinical care.

✨ Our team offers childhood anxiety therapy and play-based counseling at our Hinsdale, IL location.

Read the full blog:
👉 https://authenticgrowthwellness.com/childhood-anxiety-parents-guide-2025

Early support can make all the difference. And we’re here—whenever you’re ready.

08/27/2025

🌿 Join Our Wellness Collective 🌿

✨We’re growing our collective at Authentic Growth Wellness Group! ✨

We have 2 fully furnished offices at our Hinsdale Location with excellent amenities for subleasing availability, and are seeking partners in healing—prescribers, holistic wellness professionals, perinatal specialists, physical therapists, and related professionals who are passionate about serving children, adolescents, teens, young adults, parents of all stages and phases, + families.

This is more than space—it’s a chance to grow in community, collaborate with an integrative team, and be part of a mission-driven collective.💫

📩 Email us at coordinator@authenticgrowthwellness.com to learn more about this opportunity.

Our Hinsdale Location:
333 Chestnut St. Suite 101N, Hinsdale, IL, 60521

🌱We look forward to having you join our mission of guiding people safely and effectively to and through emotional healing and personal growth by focusing on fostering alignment and inner peace.🪴

08/26/2025

📓 New school year. New routines. New feelings- exciting, stressful, and everything in between.

For many kids and teens, the classroom is more than lessons—it’s a whole ecosystem of social pressures, performance expectations, and the weight of “fitting in.” It can stir up anxiety, self-doubt, or even silence feelings they don’t know how to name yet.

Authentic Growth Wellness Group offers a place where young minds can safely explore those emotions. Whether working through friendship changes, test stress, or figuring out who they are, our therapists meet them right where they’re at—without pressure or judgment.

Here’s what we bring:
• Trauma-informed support that recognizes each child’s unique story
• Practical coping tools they can use from nap time to night lights
• Space for parents to learn alongside their kids and build stronger emotional connections

We’re here for families in Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, or virtually across Illinois.

Let’s make this year not just easier—but more emotionally empowered.

💬 How do you check in with your child’s feelings during this busy season?

Explore more & connect: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

08/25/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨

We are so thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Mama League - Hinsdale 💕 A community dedicated to walking alongside new moms and parents as they navigate the tender (and overwhelming) early days of parenthood.

From their amazing Newborn Series (support + education for parents and babies 0–3 months) to Mommy & Me classes, feeding guidance, postpartum recovery, infant CPR, and prenatal workshops—The Mama League is truly a village for new families. 👶✨

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we know how much community and support matter for perinatal wellness.

Together, we’re here to remind parents: you don’t have to walk this journey alone. 💛

Stay tuned for co-hosted events, special offerings, and even more support for families across Hinsdale and beyond! 🌿

To register for .league ‘s classes located at our AGWG space in Hinsdale, visit their website: themamaleague.com

08/21/2025

Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical.

Here at Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we believe healing can happen in spaces that feel real, warm—and a little playful, too. Like this familiar face on our wall: a reminder that even in the heavy moments, you’re allowed to breathe, laugh, and just be.

Because emotional well-being isn’t all serious all the time—it’s about feeling safe enough to show up as you are. Messy hair, big feelings, bubble gum and all.🐄✨

If you’re looking for support that’s grounded, human, and heart-centered—we’re here for it.

📍Offices in Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale & virtually across Illinois.

💻 https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

08/19/2025

Not sure what to expect from therapy? It’s okay to feel uncertain.

At AGWG, we know the process can feel overwhelming—especially if you’ve never done this before.

Here’s what working with us actually looks like:
✔️ A personalized match with a clinician who fits your needs and goals
✔️ A warm, judgment-free space to share your story at your own pace
✔️ Practical tools grounded in evidence-based care
✔️ A collaborative approach—you’re never just a patient on a list

Therapy is more than a conversation—it’s a path toward clarity, confidence, and connection.

Want to know more? Let’s walk through it together: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

08/18/2025

“My goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive space for healing and growth.” – Maidy Magadan, MS, LPC

We’re growing—and so is our capacity to support you.

Please help us welcome Maidy Magadan, MS, LPC to the AGWG team!

She’s a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, CBT, and DBT—offering support to children, teens, and adults who are navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life’s harder edges.

But it’s not just her clinical training that makes her such a gift.

It’s the way she shows up—with gentleness, with lived experience, with a passion for serving underserved communities. As a Latina therapist, Maidy brings a powerful awareness to the layers of identity, culture, and generational stories that shape the healing process.

She meets clients exactly where they are—no judgment, no pressure. Just space to breathe, feel, and begin again.

✨ Maidy is now accepting new clients!

Ready to feel supported in a space that honors your whole self? Start here: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

08/14/2025

Back-to-school looks a little different when it means college move-in and a suddenly quiet house.

Whether you're celebrating, grieving, or toggling between the two—this transition is big.
It’s not just their next chapter. It’s yours too.

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we hold space for the complex emotions that come with letting go. The pride. The ache. The identity shifts. The quiet.

If you're feeling unsteady as the school year starts, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to process it all solo. We’re here to support you as you adjust, reflect, and rediscover what this season holds for you.

💬 What’s one thing you’re doing to care for yourself during this transition?

📍Offices in Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois

Explore support options: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

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211 W. Chicago Avenue, Suite #119
Hinsdale, IL
60521

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

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+16307960884

Website

http://www.authenticgrowthwellness.com/

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