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Rivier Counseling Group, PLLC

Mental health therapy in Minooka Illinois

12/22/2025

What if healing didn’t start with words?

Through sand tray, we create, observe, process, and transform experiences that are hard to say out loud.

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12/19/2025

🌱Teaching, learning, growing - together!

The core values of our practice include teamwork and growth.

So many of our clinicians have modeled that spirit by volunteering to present for our interns at their bi-monthly didactic trainings!

Completed:
✅ Sand Tray Therapy- Sara Rivier, LCSW, Practice Owner
✅ Working with Middle and Older Adults - Brendan Keska, LSW

Upcoming:
📅 Addictions - Morgan Wiedeman, LPC
📅 Brainspotting - Taylor Krull, LCPC, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner

We are dedicated to learning as much as we can, to help as many people as we can.

12/15/2025

Specialty Update 🧠

🌱We’re excited to share that Taylor has officially become a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, completing 98+ hours of focused specialty education. Our work doesn’t stop at licensure—we continue to specialize so our clients receive thoughtful, skilled, and intentional care.

12/01/2025

Closing out our 5th year in business by welcoming the 7th baby to be born into our crew! AND we get to be literal about our "family practice", because not only is Angelina going to be a first time mama, but Taylor is going to be a first time Aunt! Congrats to the Krull family... we cant wait for baby snuggles! 🤗 🌱

11/27/2025

🍁 Holidays can bring great joy and great sorrow. Whatever today brings for you, know we are thinking of you & are grateful you are here.

🤗 If you need extra support today, check out warmline.org

11/18/2025

Our FREE COMMUNITY PANTRY got a glow up! 🌱

We have replaced the plastic bin with a storage shed: located between Rivier Counseling Group and Grandmas Pancake House 🥞

Take what you need, leave what you can ✨

Today’s restock includes:
🍼 Formula & breastmilk storage bags
🥣 Cereal, oatmeal, granola
🥤 Protein smoothies
🍝 Pasta and more!

Whether you’re supporting a family, need a quick meal, or just want to contribute, this little pantry is here for everyone. 💚
Community care starts with small steps — and we’re grateful to be part of yours.

11/06/2025

Following through on an earlier post about starting before things are perfect — we’ve been putting that into practice!

🍁 In September we used our not-quite-finished conference room for a trauma training! Led by Taylor Krull, LCPC, our certified Brainspotting Practitioner & Ashley Southcomb, LPC, our Trained EMDR Practitioner.

🌱Between setting up our new space and keeping our clinical skills sharp, we’ve been busy doing what matters most: caring for clients first, creating a comfortable space second, and catching up on social media update sometimes a month or so late 😉.

11/04/2025

Men’s Health Awareness Month: Let’s Talk Men's Mental Health

Men face unique mental health challenges — and often stay silent. Here’s what you need to know 👇

Mental Health Risks:

Men die by su***de 4x more than women.

Men are 2x more likely than women to meet the criteria for a substance use disorder.

Chronic loneliness is more common in men.

Male-Dominated Jobs:

These may include Construction, Transportation, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Maintenance.

Risk factors for mental health issues include: workplace cultures that discourage admitting struggles, physically demanding work with long hours, and fewer supportive coworker relationships.

Men in these industries are often less likely to seek mental health help due to stigma.

Why Men Struggle:

Men’s stress and sadness often go unspoken due to the “tough it out” norm.

Many cope through alcohol, overworking, or other socially accepted outlets, while symptoms like irritability, fatigue, and withdrawal may go unnoticed.

How We Can Help:

Encourage men to share feelings without judgment

Show that vulnerability is strength

Promote mental health-friendly workplaces

Break stigma by fostering connection and safe access to support

💬 Men’s mental health matters. Let’s break the stigma.

11/01/2025

🕰️ Sometimes, it’s better to START than to wait until everything is perfect. Especially now, when food insecurity is reaching a high with the pause on SNAP benefits beginning November 1st.

📦 Our NEW FREE FOOD PANTRY is a simple plastic bin right now — but it’s a start. In the next month or two, we’ll be building something sturdier and more permanent. For now, it’s here to serve anyone who needs it.

📈Just like in therapy, growth doesn’t happen because everything is perfect — it happens because we take the first small step.

❤️ Take what you need, leave what you can. We are all in this together.

🌱Rivier Counseling Group

10/31/2025

🎃 This Halloween, we’re all about treating yourself kindly — no tricks! 🍬

Remember:
🧠 Self-care isn’t selfish
💬 Talking helps
😴 Rest isn’t laziness

Have a safe and spooky night!
🌱 Rivier Counseling Group

10/28/2025

🌱 What to Expect in Therapy: The Beginning, Middle, and End

Beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar, especially if it’s your first time. Here’s a quick look at what you can expect along the way:

🪴 The First Session:
Our first meeting is about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what you’d like to work on, and different aspects of your life. You don’t need to have it all figured out — it’s okay to simply show up as you are. Our role is to listen, help you feel comfortable, and begin building a foundation of trust.

🌿 The Middle Phase:
As therapy progresses, we start exploring patterns, emotions, and experiences more deeply. This is where insight and change start to take shape. You might notice new ways of thinking, relating, or coping. Sometimes, it feels rewarding — other times, it can feel challenging. Both are signs of growth.

🌼 The Ending Phase:
As your goals take shape and you begin feeling more grounded, we’ll start reflecting on progress and preparing for what life looks like beyond therapy. Ending therapy isn’t a “goodbye” — it’s a celebration of your growth and a transition into applying what you’ve learned in daily life.

Therapy is a journey, not a straight line. Every phase has its own rhythm, and you get to move at a pace that feels right for you. There is a different timeline for everyone.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is your sign — it’s okay to begin.

Address

649 West Mondamin Street
Minooka, IL
60447

Telephone

+18158285407

Website

http://www.riviercounseling.com/

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