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Edge Counseling & Wellness

We treat adults and adolescents, both individually and in groups!

We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners that wish to come alongside individuals in the Central Illinois area to help them find their best, most authentic selves.

04/24/2026

It’s Lily’s favorite day of the month… 📦🐾

The Bark Box has arrived, and the excitement is unmatched.

From the moment the box hits the floor, it’s:
👀 Immediate inspection
🦴 Toy testing in real time
🍬 Treat approval (very thorough)
🐾 Zero patience during the process

As our Chief Morale Officer, Lily takes her job seriously — especially when it comes to making sure all snacks and toys meet office standards.

Honestly, we could all learn something from her enthusiasm for the little things.

04/22/2026

Last week, Audrey and Amber had the opportunity to attend Advocacy Day at the Capitol with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

We were grateful for the chance to meet with our local representatives and advocate for issues that directly impact the mental health field and the communities we serve.

Our conversations focused on:
🧠 Improving access to mental health care
⚖️ Strengthening protections and support for vulnerable populations
📊 Increasing awareness and accountability around mental health needs across our state

Advocacy is a critical part of this work. Supporting mental health doesn’t just happen in the therapy room — it also happens through policy, education, and ensuring that voices from our communities are heard at the state level.

We’re proud to be part of conversations that help shape access to care and strengthen support systems for those who need it most.

04/18/2026

First nice day energy… and Lily is fully embracing it. 🌿🐾

Fresh air.
Sunshine.
Grass rolling at its finest.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your nervous system is step outside and soak in a moment that feels good — no overthinking, no agenda.

Lily’s approach is simple:
✨ Go outside
✨ Be present
✨ Enjoy it fully

Honestly… she’s onto something.

04/15/2026

Good news: Lily doesn’t bite. 🐾
Bad news: she’s definitely analyzing you.

Between the glasses, the serious stare, and her position on the couch, she looks fully prepared to ask how that made you feel… and why you’re avoiding the real issue.

No clipboard required — just quiet judgment and the occasional request for belly rubs.

Therapy dog duties apparently now include unofficial psychoanalysis of everyone who walks through the door.

04/13/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month, and we’re continuing to highlight the incredible clinicians who make the work at Edge Counseling & Wellness possible.

In this video, Devon shares:
✨ What led her to the counseling field
👥 The clients she most often works with — adults 18+ (with a special passion for supporting seniors)
💬 Some of the common concerns she helps clients navigate
📚 Resources she often recommends to support growth outside of sessions

Counseling can be a powerful space at every stage of life. Devon is passionate about helping adults — especially older adults — navigate life transitions, grief, and the challenges that can come with aging, while also finding resilience, meaning, and connection.

We’re grateful for the compassion and care Devon brings to her work and to the clients she serves every day.

04/11/2026

Therapy concept of the day: control. 🐾

Brynn believed she was taking Lily for a walk.
Lily believed she was taking Brynn somewhere else entirely.

And just like that… the power struggle began.

In counseling we often talk about the difference between:
✨ control
✨ influence
✨ acceptance

Brynn attempted control.
Lily demonstrated autonomy.

Session takeaway: sometimes you have to release control and follow the energy in the room… especially when the therapy dog has already made a decision.

04/10/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting the amazing clinicians who make the work at Edge Counseling & Wellness possible.

In this video, Colleen shares a little about:
✨ What inspired her to enter the counseling field
👥 The clients she most often works with
💬 The common concerns she helps people navigate
📚 Resources she often recommends to support growth outside of sessions

Behind every counseling session is a clinician who cares deeply about helping others heal, grow, and move toward the life they want to live. We’re grateful for Colleen and the compassion, knowledge, and dedication she brings to the work every day.

Take a moment to hear her story and learn more about the heart behind the work.

04/08/2026

Big news at Edge Counseling & Wellness — we’re growing! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome three new clinicians to our team:
✨ Chuck Wilcox
✨ Jay Hubbs
✨ Jill Larson

As the need for mental health services continues to grow in our community, expanding our team allows us to support more individuals, couples, and families with the care they deserve.

Each of these clinicians brings unique experience, perspective, and passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing and growth. We’re grateful to have them join the Edge team and can’t wait for our community to get to know them.

Please join us in giving Chuck, Jay, and Jill a warm welcome to Edge Counseling & Wellness!

04/07/2026

Today we’re celebrating the heart behind Edge Counseling & Wellness — our owner and fearless leader, Audrey! 🎉

Audrey’s vision, passion for mental health, and commitment to both our team and our community are what make Edge the place it is today. She leads with compassion, integrity, and a deep belief that everyone deserves access to support and healing.

Because of her leadership, Edge continues to grow, serve more people, and make a meaningful impact in our community.

Join us in wishing Audrey a very happy birthday! 🎂 We’re grateful for you and all that you do.

04/06/2026

NEW GROUP: Men Rising
Reclaim your story. Rebuild your future.

Every man carries a story he hasn’t finished writing.

Maybe it includes old wounds, relationships that didn’t go the way you hoped, or a version of yourself you know is possible — but haven’t quite reached yet.

Men Rising is a space for men who are ready to work on that story.

Led by Tim Winkler from Edge Counseling & Wellness, who brings over 7 years of experience facilitating men’s retreats and growth groups, this is not your typical sit-and-talk group.

This is an active, hands-on experience where men engage in:
🎵 Music
🛠 Structured exercises
🧠 Real emotional work
🤝 Honest connection with other men doing the same work

This group is about showing up — for yourself and for the men beside you.

📍 Centerpoint Community Church
📅 Starting May 28
🕓 Every other Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM

If you’re ready to do the work of becoming the man you know you can be, this space was built for you.

To learn more or reserve your spot, reach out to Edge Counseling & Wellness.

04/04/2026

The Easter Bunny stopped by the office today… and it looked suspiciously like Lily. 🐰🐾

Basket in tow and bunny ears on, Lily took her job very seriously as she made her rounds delivering Easter candy around the office.

Responsibilities included:
🍬 Candy distribution
🐾 Supervising snack quality
👀 Accepting pets from coworkers
✨ Spreading a little extra joy

Safe to say the morale officer understood the assignment.

Wishing everyone a day full of small moments of fun, laughter, and maybe a little chocolate too.

04/03/2026

“I get to play all day at work.”

It might sound like fun and games — and sometimes it is — but for clinicians who work with children, play is one of the most powerful therapeutic tools we have.

In this video, Charne shares how games and play-based activities are used intentionally in therapy to help children:
🧠 Express emotions they may not have words for yet
🎯 Practice problem-solving and coping skills
🤝 Build trust and connection
💬 Communicate in ways that feel natural and safe

For many children, play is their language. Through games, creativity, and interaction, therapy becomes a space where they can process experiences, learn new skills, and grow.

So yes — there may be games involved.
But there is also a lot of meaningful work happening through play.

Address

5101 N Executive Drive
Peoria, IL
61614

Telephone

+13094081493

Website

http://edgecounselingandwellness.com/

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