Mosaic Counseling and Wellness, LLC

03/27/2026

What happens when life starts to feel like it’s always one step ahead of us? “Catch Me in the Future” reflects on the pace of modern life, the pressure to keep moving, and the quiet ways presence can slip away in the middle of work, school, notifications, and daily demands. This piece offers a thoughtful reminder that slowing down is not the opposite of ambition, it’s often what gives it meaning.

Just because the world keeps moving faster doesn’t mean we must - Nida Hussain, PsyD

03/25/2026

Parenting often comes with a lot to hold, especially when you’re supporting your child or teen’s mental health. You don’t have to navigate that on your own. 🫶

Our no-cost virtual Parent Support Group offers space to connect with other parents, share openly, and gain insight in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. It’s a place for conversation, encouragement, and practical support with people who understand.

🗓 Thursdays
⏰ 12:00 PM CST
💻 Facilitated virtually by therapist Kelly Laban, LCPC, with support from Mosaic interns

If you’re looking for connection, support, or a space to feel heard, you’re welcome to join. 📩 For more information or to register, contact Kelly at klaban@mosaiccare.com

03/23/2026

Orland Park is home to a team of clinicians who care deeply about thoughtful, coordinated, and relationship-centered mental health care.

Our Orland Park providers support children, adolescents, adults, and families across a range of needs, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and more. Care here is collaborative and individualized, with therapy and psychiatric services working together when needed to support the whole person.

Whether someone is exploring therapy for the first time or looking to revisit medication management in a more informed, supportive setting, the Orland Park team is here to meet people where they are.

Learn more about the Orland Park team and request an appointment here:
https://www.mosaiccare.com/office-locations/orland-park

03/20/2026

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the strength, wisdom, and impact of women in every part of our communities, including the spaces where healing, care, and connection happen every day.

In the mental health field, women continue to lead with insight, compassion, and resilience, helping shape conversations around well-being, growth, and support. Their work, advocacy, and presence have opened doors, created change, and made care feel more human.

This month is a chance to honor the many ways women contribute to healthier communities and to recognize the value of mental health support that helps people thrive, not just get through.

03/18/2026

Creative Arts Therapy Week is a reminder that healing doesn’t always happen through words alone.

Our Creative Arts Therapy team brings together a range of approaches, from art therapy to dance/movement therapy, all rooted in helping clients express, process, and connect in ways that feel natural to them.

Across the team, this work shows up as creating space for creativity without pressure, supporting mind-body connection, and using expression as a tool for insight, regulation, and growth. Whether through movement, imagery, or hands-on exploration, the goal is the same, to meet people where they are and offer care that feels both supportive and accessible.

We’re grateful to Kyla, Shontae, Sarita, Jen, Heidi, Bailey, and Vivian for the care they bring to this work every day. 💚

03/12/2026

Our most recent Coffee & Connections reminded us why community care works best when it’s built together. ☕️🤝

With a focus on strategic partnerships, we gathered alongside thoughtful providers who are committed to collaboration that strengthens coordinated, community-based care. We’re grateful to have shared space with Dr. Amer Smajkic of Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates and Dr. Brianna Terranova of NOVA Health, whose insights grounded the conversation in both intention and action. 💬

Huge thanks to Blackberry Market for keeping the coffee flowing and the space welcoming, even as the temperature dipped to a bold negative seven degrees outside.

Moments like these remind us that meaningful connection, shared values, and warm conversation matter, no matter the weather. We’re looking forward to continuing to build with our community, one relationship at a time. 💚

03/10/2026

When mental and physical health are addressed together, care becomes more effective and more sustainable.

Danielle Babbington, DNP, PMHNP-BC, brings over 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults through depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and burnout. Her approach recognizes how emotional health, physical well-being, and daily stressors intersect, helping clients restore balance and resilience over time.

Care is thoughtful, steady, and grounded in creating a space where clients feel understood and actively supported.

Learn more or request an appointment: https://www.mosaiccare.com/office-locations/orland-park

03/03/2026

Community care starts locally. 🌱

Mental health support is strongest when it’s rooted in the neighborhoods and relationships that surround us. Showing up, listening, and building trust are what allow care to feel accessible, human, and connected.

We’re grateful to be part of communities that value collaboration and compassion, and to help create spaces where people feel welcomed and supported.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been part of this community for a while, you’re always welcome here. 💚

02/27/2026

Don't forget... this Sunday, the Midlife Women’s Wellness Summit is happening, and there’s still time to join us for an afternoon centered on connection, learning, and whole-person care.

If you’re navigating the physical, emotional, or mental shifts of midlife, this summit offers thoughtful guidance from local experts, along with space to reflect, move, and ask questions in a supportive environment.

🗓 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:30 PM
🎟 Save your seat, registration is open on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/49N3nod

02/25/2026

Black History Month is a time to honor the legacy, resilience, and brilliance of Black leaders who have shaped our communities and our health care systems. As a Black psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I stand on the shoulders of those who created space in nursing and medicine, often without recognition or support.

My work is rooted in providing education, advocacy, and culturally responsive mental health care, with a strong focus on supporting Black women whose experiences, stressors, and strengths deserve to be understood in context. My goal is not only to treat but to empower, ensuring women, families, and communities have access to informed, affirming care that supports mental wellness, autonomy, and overall well-being.

This month, and every month, I remain committed to advancing equitable, responsive care that protects the dignity and safety of the communities I serve.

-Danielle Babbington, DNP, MPH, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

02/23/2026

Big congratulations to Ryan Edwards and the Glenbard West Hilltoppers! 🏀

The Glenbard West Girls Varsity Basketball team (Glenbard District 87) is headed to sectionals after a strong playoff win, finishing the regular season with an impressive 27–4 record. What a season.

Ryan serves as both a therapist in our Glen Ellyn office and a coach for this team, bringing the same steady leadership, perspective, and commitment to growth to the court that he brings to his clinical work.

Supporting young athletes goes beyond the game. It’s about confidence, resilience, teamwork, and learning how to navigate pressure with clarity. We’re proud to see that lived out in this season’s success.

Good luck in sectionals, Hilltoppers. 💚

📸 credit: GW Hilltoppers

02/20/2026

Our first article with Stroll Glen Ellyn is officially out in the February issue.

“Healing Through Humor” explores how humor can be a meaningful part of the therapeutic process, helping reduce stress, build connection, and create moments of lightness even in difficult conversations.

Humor doesn’t minimize pain. When used thoughtfully, it can build trust, ease tension, and support resilience. Sometimes laughter becomes part of how we process, regulate, and reconnect.

You can now read the full article on our website:
https://mosaiccare.com/blog/healing-through-humor

Grateful to share this perspective and to continue conversations about the many ways healing can take shape.