ClearView Counseling and Wellness, LLC

02/19/2024

Greetings from Clearview Counseling and Wellness, LLC!

I’m delighted to share that Clearview Counseling and Wellness, LLC, already serving the communities of Illinois, is now spreading its wings and expanding its services to embrace the wonderful states of Iowa and Arizona! Whether you're navigating life's challenges in bustling cities or serene towns, know that support is readily available at your fingertips. Virtual options are available to all, ensuring accessibility and comfort on your unique journey.

Specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), a proven method for overcoming OCD and anxiety, ERP treatment is also available. We’re here to help you conquer OCD or anxiety related disorders, regardless of your stage in the process.

Ready to take the next step to finding a “Clearer View to a Newer You?” Visit our website at www.clearviewcleareryou.com or email us at infor@clearviewcleareryou.com more information or to schedule an appointment or consultation. , LLC # Illinois

08/24/2021

Through the pandemic you may have asked yourself., "am I experiencing depression or anxiety" "does anxiety and depression mean the same thing?" Anxiety and depression can occur together, but you can experience them separately as well. While anxiety and depression have their own symptoms and clinical features, there is some overlap. Feeling depressed can cause us to worry and worrying can cause us to be depressed. Checkout the article below to get and understanding of your feelings or a loved one. If you or a loved one are experienced theses symptoms there's help.

Depression and anxiety aren’t the same disorders, but they often occur together. Learn about the unique symptoms and treatment options.

07/30/2020

05/06/2020

It’s normal for children and young people to feel worried or anxious at the moment. They've experienced sudden changes in their lives and routines and living with lots of uncertainty from day to day. For some young people, the coronavirus pandemic may also worsen or trigger anxieties they were already struggling with.

Here are 5 things you can do to support your child during this pandemic:

Talk to them about what’s going on. Find out how they’re feeling and what they’re thinking about, let them know it’s okay to feel scared or unsure, and try to answer their questions and reassure them in an age appropriate manner. Remember, you do not need to know all the answers, but talking things through can help them feel calmer.
Help them to reflect on how they’re feeling and encourage them to think about the things they can do to make them feel safer and less worried.
Reassure them that this will pass, you’re there for them, and you will get through this together.
Spend time doing a positive activity with your child (such as reading, playing, painting or cooking) to help reassure them and reduce their anxiety. This is also a great way of providing a space for them to talk through their concerns, without having a ‘big chat’.
Keep as many regular routines as possible, so that your child feels safe and that things are stable.

05/03/2020

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month!
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05/03/2020

Fear and misunderstanding often lead to prejudice against people with mental illness and addictions. It's one of the main reasons why many people don't consider it a real health issue. This prejudice and discrimination leads to feelings of hopelessness and shame in those struggling to cope with their situation, creating a serious barrier to diagnosis and treatment.

03/17/2020

The coronavirus was recently categorized as a pandemic and as the virus spreads, so does fear, health anxiety, hoplessness and depression. Here's how to cope with the mental health effects of COVID-19.

The coronavirus was recently categorized as a pandemic—and as the virus spreads, so does fear. Here's how to cope with the mental health effects of COVID-19.

01/01/2020

Happy New Year from ClearView Counseling and Wellness LLC!!! Make therapy a TOP priority for your overall wellness. #2020

If you're sick, the next most logical thing to do is see a doctor. But when we're faced with a malady of the mind, we're told to put on our big girl panties and get over it. How, Sway?

12/06/2019

To all the Caregivers in the world, if no one has told you, YOU are AMAZING, LOVED and APPRECIATED❤

11/28/2019

ClearView Counseling and Wellness, LLC would like to wish you and your family a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! No matter what you have faced in the past, what you are going through in the present, or what you may be facing in the future, remember you are blessed and there is always something to be thankful and grateful for. Be safe and spread the love❤ ,

11/28/2019

The first holidays without a loved one tend to be the most difficult. Take the necessary steps to take care of yourself and grieve properly so you can embark on a healthy road to healing.

Perhaps a new custody agreement has the kids spending the holidays with their other parent. Or perhaps this is the first holiday after the death of a loved one. Or perhaps a family member is deployed

11/28/2019

The grieving process is not as standard as some may believe. Everyone experiences a significant loss differently. There are 8 different types of grief: anticipatory, normal/common, complicated, delayed, disenfranchised, inhibited, absent and exaggerated grief. During the holidays dealing with a loss is often even more challenging as feelings and emotions are amplified. Here are 15 tips for coping with grief during the holidays. Take some time to figure out what works best for you.

Holiday cheer is in much of the air these days, but it’s not a happy time of year for everyone, especially if certain loved ones are no longer in your life, such as parents, grandparents, or an ex. So, when it comes to coping with grief during the…

11/22/2019

Life transitions are usually life changing events that cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. They can be predictable, such as children leaving the home or marriage but they can often be unpredictable, such as a move, an accident or a loss. Positive life transitions CAN lead to stress and depression. This young lady received a promotion at work which led her feeling overworked and unsupported. The stress of her role and responsibilities caused her to experience low self esteem, self doubt, depression and ultimately led her to take her own life. Many people would have associated a promotion as a positive thing. Stressors come in many forms, they can be positive or negative. An individual can very well feel depressed among other things when having to deal or faced with a positive life transition.

Leona Goddard, 35, worked 12-hour shifts at Prestwich Hospital in Manchester and felt burdened with unpredictable work hours and extra responsibilities

11/19/2019

Breath in, Breathe out!

11/19/2019

As the New Year is fastly approaching take some time to reflect on what you are grateful for. Take the 30 Day Graditude Challenge! Challenge your friends, family and coworkers to do the same. Below is a list of themes for each day to help you along the way.

11/19/2019

Start your day with a grateful heart. Graditude is one if the most powerful attitudes you can adopt. It's one of the sweetest shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us there's always something we can be grateful for. What are you GRATEFUL for?

11/14/2019

Ask yourself, what have I done to show KINDNESS lately? How have others been KIND to me? Here are 7 tips on how you can incorporate KINDNESS into your daily routine. ❤