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The Mental Wellness Center

Everyone deserves mental wellness. We are in network with most major insurance companies.

We are an LGBTQIA+ and neuro-affirming practice offering telehealth across Illinois and in-person sessions in Central Illinois.

03/23/2026

People often ask what a typical session looks like and the answer is usually found in a pile of building blocks or a fresh sketch. Art and play aren't just hobbies here, they are the tools we use to help kids build confidence and express what words sometimes can’t. From playing with castles to creating colorful portraits, we are creating a safe space for growth one fun moment at a time.

See what we are creating today at https://thementalwellnesscenter.com

03/20/2026

When just getting out of bed feels heavier than it should...
When you can't keep your eyes open on the couch, but find yourself wide awake as you walk to the bed...
When you can't remember the last time you relaxed your shoulders...

Your body is letting you know you're burntout.

But you can't think your way out of it.

Burnout lives in the *body*.

The good news?

The answer isn't pushing through.
It's coming home.

It's learning how to listen to your body...to reconnect with it...to heal.

In every intentional, small breath.
In every slowed down moment of pause.

Doing it alone, though, is hard.
Because you've been living on auto-pilot so long.

Coming Home To Your Body removes that barrier and gives an intimate, safe space to heal with others like you.

Regardless of what you've been taught...
You're not broken.

You're protected.

And we're going to let your body know it's done its job.
That it's safe to live in it again.

This group is for trauma survivors...For anyone who has learned to live disconnected...For female-identifying people who are burned out and ready to explore what it feels like to feel their emotions again.

Welcome home.
The journey begins April 13th.
And there's a place for your healing in this group.

Learn more about Coming Home To Your Body at:
https://www.thementalwellnesscenter.com/coming-home-to-your-body

We can't wait to take the first step with you.

03/19/2026

The party leaves in 2 days.
If you've been thinking about joining Roll for Growth...
We're starting Saturday, March 21 at 2 PM, and we only have space left for 3 adults to keep it intimate, immersive, and safe.

This isn't just game night, though!
It's a 9-week therapeutic tabletop RPG campaign designed to help you build confidence, strengthen social skills, regulate emotions, and explore identity...all through collaborative storytelling and strategic play.

If you:
• Love RPGs (or have always wanted to try)
• Want to practice real-life skills without forced small talk
• Learn best by doing, not lecturing
• Crave meaningful connection with other adults

This group was made for you.
Your next campaign might change more than just your character sheet.

Note: We've made game more accessible with a new promotional price of $300 for the full 9-week campaign.
Follow the link in our Linktree to join us!

Dice optional. Enthusiasm encouraged.

03/18/2026

Burnout is often talked about as if it is just in your head.

Like you are overwhelmed. Overthinking. Maybe not managing your time well enough. Maybe you just need a break or a better routine.

But if you have actually experienced burnout, you know it is not that simple.

Burnout lives in your body.

You feel it when getting out of bed feels heavier than it should. When your shoulders are constantly tight, and you do not even remember relaxing them. When your sleep is off, even when you are exhausted.

You might feel wired and tired at the same time. This shows up for some people when they fall asleep on the couch, but during the two-foot walk to the bed, they are absolutely wired and wide awake.

You might notice you are more irritable than usual. Snapping at people. Or the opposite, feeling kind of numb and checked out, like you just do not have access to the same range of emotions you used to.

Little things feel harder. Decisions feel overwhelming. Even things you used to enjoy can start to feel like too much.

A lot of people also notice physical symptoms. Headaches. Digestive issues. Jaw clenching. That constant low-level tension in your body that never fully lets up.

If you are reading this and thinking, “Yeah, that sounds like me,” I need you to hear me clearly…you are not broken.

Read what Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP II, CCHt says you can do about the burnout your body is feeling on the blog:

https://www.thementalwellnesscenter.com/blog/burnout

03/17/2026

Your body is calling you home again.

When you heal the disconnect you've been feeling, fight or flight loosens its grip on you.
Compassion for yourself becomes your baseline.
Grounding and presence become your normal state.

You've been living on auto-pilot because your body's been protecting you.
And if you're feeling the disharmony this can cause, that's your body saying, "Come home. I love you. I just wanted to protect you. Please come home."

Coming Home To Your Body is an intimate 6-week group healing program.
No judgment.
No shame.
Just closing the gap and learning to hear what our bodies have to say.

If you're 18+ and female-identifying, this is for you.
And this is your invitation to come home again.

We start April 13th at 6pm Central via Zoom.
We can't wait to see you.

https://www.thementalwellnesscenter.com/coming-home-to-your-body

03/16/2026

You don't have to do it alone.
Coming Home To Your Body is a 6-week intimate group experience that offers you the safety and space needed to help you heal.

We can do this. Together.

Give yourself the gift your body has been missing.

https://www.thementalwellnesscenter.com/coming-home-to-your-body

03/13/2026

Living disconnected from your body might have become your norm. But it doesn't have to stay that way.

Trauma often pushes us to live in our heads. This is a survival mechanism that serves an important purpose... for a while.

Eventually, though, you'll want to take back the reins and gently reconnect with your body so you can:

• Feel at home and safer in it again.
• Decode the signals your nervous system sends.
• Respond to stress instead of react to it.

But you can't just "understand" how the process works.
You need a safe space where you can PRACTICE it.

That's what we're doing in Coming Home To Your Body.

This intimate, 6-week experience will help you reconnect gently and compassionately in ways that reading about it simply doesn't.

Because healing your relationship with your body doesn’t happen through pressure. It happens through safe experiences, supportive relationships, choices, and gentle curiosity.

We invite you to join us for one of the most impactful experiences you can have this year.

We start April 13th at 6pm Central and meet weekly on Mondays via Zoom. This group is intentionally small to promote safety and connection.

Join us in Coming Home To Your Body (the link is in our bio).

03/11/2026

For many women, disconnecting from the body was a brilliant way to survive trauma.
Many trauma survivors learn to live primarily in their heads.

Your mind keeps working.
You function.
You get through the day.

But your body might feel:

Disconnected
Shut down
Constantly tense
Overwhelmed by sensation
Difficult to trust

But over time, many people begin to notice the cost.

You may feel detached from your emotions.
Grounding yourself may feel difficult.
Your body’s signals may feel confusing or overwhelming.

Coming Home to Your Body is a supportive, trauma-informed group designed to help women gently rebuild a relationship with their bodies.

Not through pressure.
Not through forcing change.

But through curiosity, safety, and choice.

This group offers a space to slowly reconnect with your body, at your own pace.

Tap the link in the LinkTree in our bio to learn more.

03/11/2026

Somewhere along the way, many adults quietly stop playing.

Not because play stops being valuable, but because life becomes full of responsibilities, expectations, and routines that leave little room for imagination.

Productivity often replaces curiosity. Efficiency replaces exploration.
Yet play has always been one of the most powerful ways humans learn about themselves.

Visit the blog in our Linktree to read more!

03/11/2026

If your body feels tense, numb, or unsafe to be in… you’re not alone.

Many trauma survivors learn to live primarily in their heads.

Your mind keeps working.
You function.
You get through the day.

But your body might feel:
Disconnected
Shut down
Constantly tense
Overwhelmed by sensation
Difficult to trust

For many women, disconnecting from the body was a brilliant way to survive trauma.

But over time, many people begin to notice the cost.

You may feel detached from your emotions.
Grounding yourself may feel difficult.
Your body’s signals may feel confusing or overwhelming.

Coming Home to Your Body is a supportive, trauma-informed group designed to help women gently rebuild a relationship with their bodies.

Not through pressure.
Not through forcing change.
But through curiosity, safety, and choice.

This group offers a space to slowly reconnect with your body, at your own pace.

See Coming Home To Your Body in our Linktree for more information

03/06/2026

Healing is not easy. The right therapist can make it easier. By offering support and compassion Jillian Estes, LCSW and Zoe Stalets, LCSW help you or your child cope with trauma, address anxiety or mood disorders, or navigate difficult situations.

Jillian sees clients from 5 - 25 years of age, while Zoe sees 3 - 12 year olds.

If you're looking for a therapist to walk your healing journey with you, they're both are accepting new clients!

Schedule with either of them by visiting the link in our bio.

Let's take the first step together.

03/06/2026

Sorry I missed your call but I had very important plans with a group of trees and a pond. Prioritizing your peace isn't just a luxury it is a necessity for your brain. Nature is the ultimate stress reliever and it is waiting for you right outside.

Learn how we can help you on your wellness journey at https://thementalwellnesscenter.com

Address

405 N Kays Drive, Ste C
Normal, IL
61761

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13098075077

Website

http://www.thementalwellnesscenter.com/, https://linktr.ee/tmwcil1

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