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

12/18/2025

Seeing "The Great Lock-In" everywhere? Here's our take: what if we made it gentle, human, and nervous-system smart—not all-or-nothing?

A softer approach to December:
🔹Pick one anchor – Something that helps you feel steady. Maybe it's morning light, a 10-minute walk, or putting screens down before bed.
🔹Keep it realistic – Most days, not every day. Your body knows the difference between support and pressure.
🔹Add connection – A check-in text, a walk with a friend, or a quiet moment over tea. Small touchpoints matter.

And if this season feels heavy? You have full permission to opt out. There's no right way to do December.

If you want support creating a plan that actually fits your life—and honors your body's pace—we're here. Our therapists offer compassionate, trauma-informed care in Hinsdale and Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois.

https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

On the toughest days, what helps you feel most like yourself—a few minutes of daylight, gentle movement, or maybe a firm boundary around sleep?

12/16/2025

From our team to yours—wishing you a Hanukkah filled with steady light, quiet strength, and moments where your nervous system can truly rest.

As each candle is lit, may you feel held by resilience, tradition, and community. May the light carry you through the darker days and create space for reflection, connection, and the exhale you deserve.

Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Authentic Growth Wellness Group. 💙

12/11/2025

When schedules fill and expectations start stacking, connection often gets crowded out. What if, instead of doing more, we paused—lowered the bar a little—and made room for what actually matters?

Small ways to center connection:
1️⃣Phones down – Even just five minutes at the table, fully present with each other.
2️⃣A short walk after dinner – Not for exercise or productivity, just to breathe and talk.
3️⃣One moment of genuine appreciation – "I'm grateful for you because..." can shift the whole tone of a day.

Sometimes the simplest moments are the ones that help us feel most seen.

If you don't have a traditional support system—or if the one you have feels complicated right now—that's okay. You're not alone in that. AGWG offers a warm, nonjudgmental space to help you navigate the season with steadiness and self-compassion, whether through in-person or virtual care.

Learn more or request an appointment:
https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

12/09/2025

Our vision, in practice.

Care that's inclusive, trusted, and trauma-informed—for any neurotype. Here's what that means at AGWG:

✅ Choice and consent at every step – Your autonomy matters in every part of your care.

✅ Sensory-aware spaces – We pay attention to lighting, sound, and pace so you can feel safe and present.

✅ Regulation first – Together, we co-create a plan your nervous system can actually work with.

If you've felt "too much" or "not enough" in other spaces, we want you to know: you're not the problem. Your care should meet you where you are.

Learn more or request an appointment:
Hinsdale | Glen Ellyn | Virtually across Illinois
https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

What helps your body feel settled when you're in a new space?

12/04/2025

The holidays land differently for everyone. Some moments feel soft and easy; others feel heavy or tender. If someone you care about is moving through a harder season, you don't need the perfect words—just a gentle, grounded way to show up.

Ways to offer presence (that truly help):

*Listen without fixing – Try asking: "Would it help to talk through this, or would you rather just have company?"

*Invite without expectation – "We'd love to see you if you're up for it—and there's no pressure either way."

*Offer something tangible – A ride, a warm meal, help with an errand, or a simple check-in text can create space for someone to breathe.

Sometimes the smallest act of care becomes the steadiest part of someone's week.

If you're the one who needs support right now, we see you. Our therapists offer compassionate, trauma-informed care in Hinsdale and Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois. You don't have to navigate this alone.

Learn more or request an appointment:
https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

What's one song that you love listening to during this season?

12/02/2025

When the days grow shorter, you might notice things feeling heavier—mornings that move slower, energy that stays low, a mood that lingers. If this sounds familiar, know this: you're not doing winter wrong. Your nervous system is responding to the shift in light, and there are gentle ways to support yourself through it.

A few grounded practices to try:
▪️Morning light – Step outside soon after waking, even for a few minutes. If that's not enough, a SAD-specific light box used early in the day can help. (Talk with your clinician about what's right for you.)
▪️Gentle movement – A short walk or simple stretch can help regulate your energy and settle your mood.
▪️Consistent rest – Keep a steady wake time, even on weekends, to support your body's natural rhythms.
▪️Compassionate structure – Small, intentional actions like naming unhelpful thoughts or scheduling one pleasant activity can create real shifts. Both CBT approaches and light therapy have strong evidence for supporting seasonal mood changes.

If you're considering light therapy, reach out to a provider to find safe, effective options that fit your needs.

If low mood, fatigue, or withdrawal are affecting your daily life, we're here. Our therapists offer compassionate, practical support in Hinsdale and Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois. Let's create a plan that honors your real life and nervous system.

https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

What's one small winter ritual that helps you feel a little more like yourself?

12/01/2025

Have you been carrying too much for too long?

Maybe you're still living with the weight of what happened—trauma that won't let go, grief that shows up in unexpected moments, anxiety that makes even safe spaces feel uncertain. Maybe you've tried to heal before but didn't feel truly understood. Or maybe you're finally ready to stop just surviving and start finding your way back to yourself.

Meet Maidy Magadan, MS, LPC

Maidy specializes in working with people navigating complex trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and substance use. She's trained in EMDR—a powerful approach for processing trauma that lives in your body—and uses CBT and DBT to help you build the skills your nervous system needs to feel safe again.

But here's what matters most: Maidy creates a space where you don't have to perform, explain yourself, or be "ready" in any particular way. She meets you exactly where you are—with empathy, without judgment, and with a deep belief in your capacity to heal.

As a Latina therapist, Maidy is especially committed to serving communities where mental health care hasn't always felt accessible, affirming, or safe. You deserve support that honors your full story.

Maidy has immediate openings for children, adolescents, and adults in Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois.

You don't have to do this alone anymore.

Request an appointment:
https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

11/27/2025

This season, we’re grateful for the quiet, ordinary moments we get to share with you—the deep breaths before hard conversations, the small wins that don’t make a headline, the courage it takes to say “I need help.”

Thank you for trusting us with your stories, for showing up for yourselves and your families, and for reminding us every day that growth is possible, compassionate, and real.

To our parents and caregivers, our teens and kids, our partners and community: we see your effort. We honor your progress. We’re proud to walk alongside you—through the holidays and beyond.

Wishing you steadier days, softer evenings, and the kind of connection that helps your nervous system exhale. We’re here when you’re ready.

—The Authentic Growth Wellness Group Team (Hinsdale + Glen Ellyn + virtual across Illinois)

11/25/2025

Before November closes, a gentle reminder worth keeping: Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t about “perfect behavior.” Little kids aren’t “acting out”—they’re asking for safety in the language their bodies know.

Try this tiny, doable ritual tonight:
• snack + five quiet minutes to settle
• name what you notice: “Your shoulders look tight.”
• reconnect with one simple question: “What did your feelings need today?”

Small, steady moments like these help nervous systems exhale—and help families find a calmer rhythm that lasts beyond November.

We’re here when you’re ready. Now seeing clients in our new Hinsdale office, Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois. Learn more or request an appointment: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

11/20/2025

Every 60 seconds, somewhere in the world, a man takes his own life. That’s not a statistic to scare you—it’s a reminder that quiet pain needs company, not silence.

If your “I’m fine” has been doing heavy lifting—short fuse, tight chest, can’t-sleep brain—let’s make care simpler and more doable:
• One check-in you can say out loud: “I’m carrying a lot today.”
• One boundary for the holidays: pick a plan you’ll say no to (and stick with it).
• One body reset: longer exhale than inhale, three times.
• One connection: text a friend “free to talk tonight?”—or put time on the calendar.

AGWG offers steady, judgment-free support in our new Hinsdale office (333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N), Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois.

If you’re ready for care that meets you where you are, request an appointment: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com
If this lands, forward it to one person you’ll check on this week. If you or someone you love is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 (24/7 in the U.S.).

11/18/2025

When kids have the words for what they feel, their bodies settle a little faster. That’s why we practice emotion words early—so “a meltdown” becomes “I’m frustrated and my body feels tight,” and everyone knows the next right step.

Try this:
• Spot it: “Your fists are clenched—looks like frustration.”
• Name it: “That feeling is called frustrated.”
• Normalize it: “It makes sense to feel that way.”
• Choose it: “Do you want belly breaths or a hug first?”

Over time, this builds real coping skills—right alongside other milestones like sharing, taking turns, and problem-solving. Early support and steady relationships shape how kids learn to handle big feelings.

We’re here to help you turn everyday moments into practice.

AGWG is now welcoming families in our Hinsdale office (333 Chestnut St., Suite 101N), Glen Ellyn, and via virtual care across Illinois.

If you’re ready for warm, practical support, request an appointment today: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

11/17/2025

Kindness has no expiration.

It isn’t a trait you’re born with—it’s a skill the nervous system can practice, any day of the year.

Try a few, do-able ways to keep it human:

• Name it: “That was kind—how does your body feel right now?”
• Two-minute reset: hand on heart, longer exhale than inhale, one kind thought toward yourself.
• Family ritual: one small kindness before dinner—set a place, fill a water bottle, write a tiny thank-you.
• Community check-in: “Thinking of you. How can I show up today?”

If you’re craving steadier support, we’re here—compassionate, practical care in Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, and virtually across Illinois. Request an appointment: https://authenticgrowthwellness.com

Question: What’s one small kindness you’ll offer (or accept) this week?

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333 Chestnut Street , Suite 101N
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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http://www.authenticgrowthwellness.com/

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