Ardent Counseling Center

10/30/2025

Part 3: Safety, Side Effects, and Checking In

You deserve to know what you are taking and why. We review common side effects, rare risks, and ways to reduce them. We use the lowest effective dose. We adjust only when it makes sense.
You know what? Most people feel better with a mix of small changes over time. Sleep, movement, and routine can boost the impact of medication. We will check in, track progress, and change course if needed.

Appointments are usually available within 72 hours after you complete intake paperwork.

Questions are welcome. Reach us at 888.870.1775 or ardentcenter.com.

Medication decisions are personal. Talk with your prescriber before starting or stopping any medication.

10/29/2025

Kids deserve to feel like themselves again.

Depression can look different in children. Sometimes it shows up as irritability, loss of interest in friends, frequent stomachaches, or just not seeming “like themselves.” At Ardent Counseling Center, our therapists understand how hard it can be to watch your child struggle and not know what to do next.

We offer therapy designed specifically for children and adolescents dealing with depression and other emotional challenges. Our team provides a safe space for kids to share, learn coping skills, and rebuild confidence step by step.

If your child has been feeling down, withdrawn, or anxious, we are here to help—both in-person and through telehealth.
Call 888-870-1775 or visit ardentcenter.com to schedule an appointment within 72 hours.

Early support can make all the difference. 💙

10/28/2025

Quiet the noise. Feel like yourself again with TMS.

10/27/2025

Part 1: What “Medication Management” Means

Medication management is a guided process to help you feel better with the fewest side effects. A licensed prescriber reviews your history. We talk about your goals. We choose a plan together.
Some people stay on the same dose for a while. Others need small adjustments. The goal is steady progress that fits your life, not a quick fix.

Appointments are usually available within 72 hours after you complete intake paperwork.

Call 888.870.1775 to schedule, or visit ardentcenter.com.
Care for adults, teens, and children. In person and telehealth. Most insurance plans accepted.

This post is for general info only. If this is an emergency, call 911.

10/27/2025

Now offering SPRAVATO® in Hoffman Estates

If you have depression that has not improved after trying other medications, we may be able to help. Ardent Counseling Center now offers SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray at our Hoffman Estates clinic. Treatment happens in-office with a trained care team. You will be monitored on site for at least two hours after each dose. Many insurance plans are accepted.

Location
2500 W Higgins Rd, Suite 105, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Questions or scheduling
Call 888.870.1775

Important Safety Information for SPRAVATO®
SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray is approved for:
• Treatment-resistant depression in adults, used with an oral antidepressant.
• Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder and acute suicidal ideation or behavior, used with an oral antidepressant.

Boxed Warning: SPRAVATO can cause sedation and dissociation. SPRAVATO has the potential for abuse and misuse. Antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults. Patients must be observed after dosing. SPRAVATO is only available through the SPRAVATO REMS Program, and it must be administered in a certified healthcare setting with monitoring for at least two hours after each dose.

Do not use if you have an aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation, a history of intracerebral hemorrhage, or a known allergy to esketamine or ketamine. SPRAVATO may increase blood pressure. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, feeling disconnected, sleepiness, spinning sensation, and increased blood pressure. This is not a complete list of risks.

Talk with our team to learn whether SPRAVATO is appropriate for you. For full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and the Medication Guide, see the manufacturer’s materials.

SPRAVATO® is a registered trademark of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV.

10/25/2025

08/06/2025

Adolescent testimony about how TMS changed her life! We want to change your lives too. For more information please reach out to TMSChicago@ardentcenter.com or click the QR code to learn more about adolescent TMS!

08/06/2025

https://youtu.be/1Bed8b5DQBQ?si=qYrmZi5qwWc1jDBC

Check out Kelly's story about how TMS changed her life just like it changed mine! If you have any questions please reach out to me at TMSChicago@ardentcenter.com

Kelly describes the powerful shift in her life after experiencing NeuroStar Advanced Therapy. Hear her journey from isolation to recovery. Ref: 53 51514 000

08/02/2025

TMS is now FDA approved for adolescents. If you have any questions reach out to TMSchicago@ardentcenter.com

07/28/2025

After struggling with depression for years, NeuroStar TMS gave Brie her life back, helping her reconnect with who she really is.

Safe. Non-invasive. Medication-free. NeuroStar works where other treatments haven’t, giving people a chance to rediscover joy, hope, and possibility.

✨ If you’ve been waiting for something different, this could be it. Schedule a consultation to learn more about TMS Therapy






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10/09/2023

Please check out our new blog:

Many people think TV is a good white noise for sleeping, but the studies seem to indicate otherwise. Learn more about how to sleep.