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

10/30/2025

One small script that can make a big difference:

When your child is upset, start with three gentle steps—

✨ Name it: “It sounds like you’re feeling nervous about tomorrow.”
✨ Normalize it: “It’s okay to feel that way—lots of kids feel nervous before a big day.”
✨ Next step: “Let’s think of one thing we can do together to help you feel a little calmer.”

Why it matters: naming emotions helps kids feel understood, normalizing takes away shame, and a next step teaches them that feelings can be managed—not feared.

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, our child therapists use approaches like child-centered play therapy and evidence-based coping strategies to help kids build these skills in a safe, supportive space.

Learn more or schedule a session in Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, or virtual across Illinois: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

10/28/2025

Some days, the world just feels heavy.

News headlines. Social feeds. The quiet worries that sneak in after the kids are asleep.
It’s a lot for one nervous system to carry—and you don’t have to carry it all at once.
Self-care in times like this isn’t about doing more.

It’s about giving yourself permission to pause:
→ Step outside for a few deep breaths.
→ Silence the alerts that pull you back into the noise.
→ Let a conversation wait until you have the energy.

Small acts of care are not small.
They are resistance. They are healing.
They are how we stay human in a world that asks us to be unshakable.

If the weight feels like too much, therapy offers a safe space to lay it down and find steadiness again.

💻 Find support—virtually, in Glen Ellyn, or in our new Hinsdale office (333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N): https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

10/23/2025

Kids don’t just need homework time after school—they need heart work time, too.

The school day is long. By the time your child walks through the door, their nervous system has been “on” for hours—navigating rules, peers, transitions, and expectations. No wonder meltdowns (or silence) show up at 3:30.

Try an after-school decompression menu with your child:

🍎 Snack & silence → fuel the body, give space before questions.
🎵 Movement & music → dance it out, stretch, or kick a ball.
🌹 Rose-Bud-Thorn check-in → share one highlight, one hope, one hard moment.

The goal isn’t to fix every feeling—it’s to create space for them. When kids know it’s safe to rest, release, and be real at home, their resilience grows.

And if worries feel like they’re running the day? 🌿 Play therapy can help kids process what they can’t always put into words.

📍 Offices in Glen Ellyn & Hinsdale (we moved! 333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N, Hinsdale), plus virtual across Illinois.

💻 Learn more: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

10/21/2025

Therapy isn’t the only starting line.

Taking care of your mental health can look different for everyone. Sometimes it’s checking in with yourself and realizing, “I’m not okay.” Sometimes it’s leaning on a trusted friend. Sometimes it’s taking a quick screening to get clarity. And yes—sometimes it’s starting therapy.

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we honor every entry point into care. 🌿 No matter where you are on your journey—whether you’re curious, quietly struggling, or ready to dive into therapy—we’ll meet you there.
Because the bravest step isn’t the “big one.” It’s the first one.

📍 Offices in Glen Ellyn + Hinsdale (333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N) + virtual across Illinois

Explore your options: http://authenticgrowthwellness.com

10/16/2025

Emotional wellness vs. mental illness — what’s the difference?

A lot of people use the words interchangeably, but they aren’t the same.

Emotional wellness is about how you manage stress, build resilience, and care for your inner world day-to-day. It’s the practice of noticing your feelings, giving them space, and responding with compassion.

Mental illness, on the other hand, refers to diagnosable conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, or PTSD. These require more specialized care, support, and often professional treatment.

Here’s the important part: both deserve attention. You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from therapy. And you don’t have to wait until life feels overwhelming to start caring for your mental health.

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we create spaces where prevention, early intervention, and healing all have a place. Whether it’s helping your child ease back-to-school worries, supporting you through a big life transition, or simply giving you tools to feel more grounded—our therapists are here.

✨ With offices now open in our new Hinsdale location (333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N), in Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois, care is closer than you think.

Ready to explore what emotional wellness could look like for you? Visit http://authenticgrowthwellness.com

10/14/2025

If you’d go to the doctor for a broken bone, why wait to care for your heart and mind?

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group, we believe therapy shouldn’t be a last resort—it’s part of everyday wellness. 🌿

Early intervention and prevention can make all the difference for kids learning to name their feelings, teens under academic and social pressure, or parents navigating burnout and life transitions. Therapy is about building skills before the crisis, not waiting until things fall apart.

Our new Hinsdale location at 333 Chestnut Street, Suite 101N (plus our Glen Ellyn office + virtual across Illinois) is open and ready to support you and your family. Because your mental health deserves the same attention as your physical health—no stigma, no shame, just care.

💛 Ready to take the first step? Visit http://authenticgrowthwellness.com and let’s talk about what support could look like for you.

10/09/2025

🌿 Meet Stefany Solaja, MA, LPC – Now Welcoming New Clients in Hinsdale + Telehealth Across Illinois 🌿

“I’m a first-generation therapist fluent in Serbian, passionate about helping women and families feel seen in spaces where they’re often overlooked.”

Stefany’s work centers on women’s mental health—supporting fertility journeys, postpartum transitions, PMDD, and perimenopause—while recognizing how these challenges ripple through couples and family life.

Currently, she’s working toward certification in perinatal mental health to better support women through every stage of life.

With 7 years as a school counselor, Stefany also understands the unique pressures facing middle schoolers and teens, and the generational patterns that shape us all. Her approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative—blending CBT, DBT, and ACT to help clients break stigma, heal generational trauma, and create lasting change.

💛 “My heart is in breaking stigma, healing generational trauma, and holding space where women’s voices matter.”

✨ Sessions available in our new Hinsdale office (333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N) or virtually across Illinois.

Wherever you are in your journey, Stefany offers a safe space to feel heard, supported, and understood.

Connect with Stefany at http://authenticgrowthwellness.com

10/07/2025

We’re far enough into the school year that the “new” has worn off… and the real-life routines are showing up. Forgotten lunches. Homework battles. Exhausted parents. Kids who are holding it together all day but unraveling at night. Sound familiar?

Here’s a gentle reminder:

🌿 For your child → Predictability still matters. Simple rituals—like a snack and 10 minutes of downtime after school—can help them reset.

🌿 For you → Boundaries matter too. Build in small pauses (even five minutes in the car before heading home) to recharge your nervous system.

The truth is, mid-semester can feel just as stressful as the first week. But it’s not about having flawless routines—it’s about creating small anchors of calm that support everyone in the house.

If your family is struggling to find balance, AGWG is here to help. Our therapists in Hinsdale (new location at 333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N), Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois work with kids, teens, and parents to create healthier rhythms that feel doable in real life.

💻 Learn more: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

10/02/2025

Anxiety. Parenting stress. Feeling caught between cultures.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t naming what hurts—it’s finding someone who understands all the layers of your story.

Victoria offers evidence-based, trauma-informed care in both English and Mandarin Chinese, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for adolescents and adults to feel seen and supported.

As Victoria shares: “Therapy is a space to reconnect with your inner strengths, explore your personal narrative, and discover new ways to cope, grow, and thrive. Wherever you are on your journey, I’m honored to walk alongside you.”

Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, cultural adjustment, or parenting stress, her collaborative style helps clients build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change.

And as she often reminds her clients: “你并不孤单” (nǐ bìng bù gū dān) — You are not alone.

✨ Sessions available in Hinsdale or virtually across Illinois.

Your story matters. Your healing matters. Let’s begin together.

Find her at http://authenticgrowthwellness.com.

09/30/2025

Big feelings need small, safe spaces—and that’s exactly what our Girls’ Empowerment Group and Boys’ Support Group are all about.

Kids ages 8–12 are learning to navigate a world full of emotions, changes, and new responsibilities. Sometimes, they just need a space to be themselves—to talk, play, connect, and learn skills that help them thrive, not just cope.

💛 In our small groups, we focus on:
✔️ Building confidence and self-esteem
✔️ Learning coping strategies and mindfulness tools
✔️ Strengthening emotional regulation and social skills
✔️ Reducing anxiety and worries with peer support

These groups are about helping kids feel seen, supported, and empowered—because every child deserves to know their feelings matter. 🌿

✨ Spots are limited (6–8 kiddos per group) in Hinsdale.

Let’s give your child the tools to thrive in today’s world.

📍 Learn more & sign up: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com or email coordinator@authenticgrowthwellness.com.

09/25/2025

Pull up a chair and meet Victoria

Meet Liuyang (Victoria) McCarty, MS, LPC-Pending — a therapist with a rich, multifaceted background in law, private business, and education who now channels all that experience into helping people navigate life with clarity and confidence.

At Authentic Growth Wellness Group (AGWG), Victoria works with both adolescents and adults, offering a safe, nonjudgmental space where your story matters and your goals are honored. She’s collaborative, culturally sensitive, and client-centered, and she provides therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese — because healing is most powerful when it meets you in your own language.

Her approach is about more than working through challenges — it’s about reconnecting with your strengths, rewriting the narratives that no longer serve you, and finding new ways to cope, grow, and thrive.

If you’ve been looking for a counselor who will truly see you — every layer, every experience, every goal — Victoria is ready to walk alongside you. 🌿

Request an appointment here: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

09/23/2025

💛 They don’t always look sad.

The person who makes you laugh.
The friend who checks on everyone else.
The coworker who always says, “I’m doing well.”

They could be carrying more than you know.
Su***de doesn’t have a “look.”

Check in. Ask twice. Listen without fixing.
Your words might be the lifeline someone needs.

📞 Call or text 988 for immediate help.
🌿 We’re here when you’re ready to talk: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

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

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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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