Christian Family Counseling Center

09/04/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨

We’re thrilled to share that Bry Williams is now a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator! 🎉

With this certification, Bry is excited to offer Pre-Engagement and Pre-Marital Counseling to couples who want to build a strong, lasting foundation for their relationship. 💍❤️

Whether you’re preparing to say “yes” or getting ready to say “I do,” these sessions provide valuable tools, insights, and guidance to help your relationship thrive.

📩 Message us today to learn more or schedule a session!

08/25/2025

As the seasons shift and the air turns crisp, we are reminded of the beauty in change. The cooler mornings, and cozy evenings invite us to slow down and notice the present moment.

Just like nature, our mental health goes through seasons too. Some days feel bright and full of energy, while others may feel heavier. Both are natural and valid.

I encourage you to:
✨ Take mindful walks and notice the colors and changes around you.
✨ Breathe deeply in the cool air and let it ground you.
✨ Create space for rest and reflection, just as nature prepares for winter.

Your mental health matters in every season. If you find yourself needing extra support, reaching out is a powerful step. You don’t have to go through this season or any season alone.

08/22/2025

🚧 Pardon Our Dust! 🚧

If you stop by for a session and notice things look a little different, it’s because our office space is currently under construction! 🛠️

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Thank you for sticking with us! We’re excited to meet with you and can’t wait for you to see the improvements! ✨

08/11/2025

Meet Emma Homco, MSW/LSW

I am a person-centered, trauma-informed therapist specializing in the treatment of children, young adults, and adults who are navigating the lasting impacts of trauma, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I am committed to fostering well-being and facilitating personal growth through a collaborative faith and strengths-based framework.

I believe that meaningful change develops from genuine connection rather than solely correction. Through a compassionate, collaborative approach, I help clients gain insight, restore confidence, and foster emotional resilience. My clinical approach incorporates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and play-based or expressive therapies, which I adapt to meet the individual needs of each client. Together we implement practical coping tools, strengthen support networks, and address barriers to promote growth and well-being.

I hold a Master of Social Work degree from Southeastern University and five years of experience in school-based mental health, case management, and the non-profit sector. I feel deeply honored to journey with courageous individuals as they embrace healing and wholeness.

When I’m not in the office, you’ll often find me immersed in a good book, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, taking mindful walks while wearing my weighted vest, or enjoying conversation over coffee with family and friends.

08/09/2025

Meet Bry Williams, MSW, LSW | Under Clinical Supervision

I’m a Licensed Social Worker dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered.

My practice is rooted in a person-centered, trauma-informed approach. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

I primarily support teens, adults, and older adults as they navigate trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and stress.

I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Aurora University and a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Olivet Nazarene University and bring over six years of experience working in aging and disability services in Kankakee County.

I find deep fulfillment in helping people reconnect with themselves and uncover their inner resilience. It’s a privilege to walk alongside clients on their healing journey.

Outside of the therapy space, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé, daughter, friends and family, binge-watching true crime documentaries, staying active in my church community (Community Cup Church), volunteering with Safe Families for Children Greater Chicago and relaxing with my cats, Sylvia and Walter.

08/08/2025

🌿 Meet Sarah Wroblewski, LCSW
Owner & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Christian Family Counseling Center

Born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois, Sarah Wroblewski has dedicated her life to helping others heal and grow through faith-based counseling. With a strong foundation in both social work and educational leadership, she brings over two decades of experience to the mental health field.

Sarah holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2006) and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University (2010). She spent 11 years working in the school system before transitioning to federal service, where she supported veterans navigating PTSD and trauma. In 2016, Sarah stepped into a new chapter—continuing the legacy of her mother, Lyda Shamblin, by taking over as owner of Christian Family Counseling Center.

Through her leadership, the center remains a place of hope, healing, and Christ-centered care. Sarah has also authored two Christian journals:
📘 Live Bold and In Love (can be found on Amazon)
📘 Live Bold in Hope and Strength (can be found on Amazon)

Sarah credits her success entirely to God, believing that every step in her journey was divinely placed. “Without God as the foundation of your life,” she says, “nothing else matters.”

Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband of 21 years, Rich, and their two children, Elizabeth and Jonathan. She also loves gardening and playing with her dogs.

Sarah is a proud member of the National Association of Social Workers and continues to serve the Kankakee community with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering faith.

08/07/2025

A good reminder for today!

Even when you're feeling lost or invisible, your light still matters. You don’t need to shine for anyone else right now. Shine for you. That’s more than enough.

08/06/2025

Meet the Team! 🌿

We believe that the heart of great therapy starts with the people who provide it. Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing you to the incredible individuals who make up our team… the faces, stories, and passions behind the work we do.

You’ll get to know more about their backgrounds, specialties, and what inspires them to walk alongside clients on their journey toward healing and growth.

Heres a peek! 💙

07/26/2025

Rainy days remind us that even the sky needs to cry sometimes.

The clouds don’t apologize for their heaviness…they simply release, and in that release, the world is renewed.

What would it feel like if you gave yourself permission to do the same? To stop holding everything in, to let your emotions fall without shame, and to trust that the sun will return when it’s ready.

Healing isn’t about always feeling bright and strong. It’s about allowing yourself to be human. Rain and shine.

☔ What’s something you need to let yourself release today?

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 4th of July 🇺🇸

Today, as fireworks light up the sky and families gather in celebration, we pause to reflect on the complexity of what this day means.

We are grateful for the freedoms and opportunities that exist in this country…the ability to speak, to gather, to dream, and to strive. But we also acknowledge the deep pain and injustice that still run through the American story.

The words “liberty and justice for all” are powerful. And yet, for many, they remain an unfulfilled promise. From racial inequities and economic injustice to ongoing challenges in access to healthcare, mental health services, and basic human rights there is still much to lament.

We hold space today for both gratitude and grief.
We honor the resilience of those who are fighting for a more just and compassionate nation.
We see you. We support you. And we walk alongside you in the work of healing and hope.

This 4th of July, may we celebrate not only what is, but also commit ourselves to what could be.

06/19/2025

🖤 Honoring Juneteenth 🖤

Today, we recognize Juneteenth!

A day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, hope and joy.

As mental health professionals, we know that healing from generational trauma is ongoing work. Juneteenth is not only a moment to remember history, but also to affirm the importance of mental wellness, community care, and cultural strength within the Black community.

Let’s continue to honor Black voices, advocate for equity, and create safe, affirming spaces where healing and liberation can flourish.

Black lives matter. Black mental health matters. Black joy matters.