Calmly Centered Therapy, 3213 East Solon Road, Richmond, IL (2025)

11/17/2025

At Calmly Centered Therapy, we are honored to walk alongside our clients through every season of their lives.

Some journeys begin in moments of transition — the first days of postpartum, when everything feels raw, tender, and beautifully uncertain. I first met this mama during that time, as she navigated early motherhood, healing after loss, and learning to reconnect with herself in the midst of it all.

Together, we worked through the layers of grief, strength, identity, and love that come with becoming a parent. And now, standing here beside her as we love and snuggle on her second baby, I’m reminded of the profound privilege it is to witness a client’s growth over the years — the resilience, the breakthroughs, the quiet rebuilding, and the joy that returns in new forms.

Therapy isn’t just about sessions. It’s about being present with people with deep admiration and love as they evolve, soften, heal, and step into who they’re becoming.

To all the parents doing the deep inner work while raising tiny humans — we see you, we honor you, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
With great love and gratitude,
— Audrey DaMore, LCSW & CADC ❤️🙏🏼✨
Calmly Centered Therapy

11/10/2025

As a new week begins, may we remember to put love into all that we do — the words we speak, the work we create, the pauses we take.

Even in moments of stillness or uncertainty, love has a way of softening the edges and guiding us back to what matters most.

Never forget love — it’s the quiet force behind everything that heals, grounds, and connects. ✨💕☀️

11/09/2025

The first snow—-
What a gentle invitation to rest. ✨

11/07/2025

🌿 Signs You’re Healing (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)

Healing Is Not Linear
Healing often unfolds quietly — through subtle behavioral shifts, increased awareness, and gentler self-talk. Progress can feel invisible because it doesn’t always look like relief; it looks like endurance, reflection, and small acts of self-compassion repeated over time.

From a therapeutic standpoint, these changes reflect neuroplasticity — the brain’s capacity to form new pathways through repeated, intentional regulation. In modalities like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, we track progress not just by the absence of distress, but by the presence of new responses — moments when clients pause, reframe, or choose calm instead of chaos.

Examples of Subtle Healing:
    •    You reflect before reacting.
    •    You name emotions rather than suppressing them.
    •    You recognize triggers without self-blame.
    •    You create space for rest and recovery.
    •    You begin to tolerate peace — even when it feels unfamiliar.

Healing rarely feels like transformation in the moment; it feels like repetition. Each time you choose awareness over avoidance, you’re rewriting your story. These quiet choices are evidence of growth — proof that your system is learning safety again. 🌿

❤️

11/05/2025

✨ Join us Monday, December 1st at 1 PM ✨

We’re honored to welcome Andrew Wood as our guest speaker. Andrew will share his powerful story of addiction, recovery, and the ways his spiritual journey has transformed his life. His message of honesty, healing, and hope is one you won’t want to miss. 💛

📍 Monday, December 1st | 1:00 PM
📖 A conversation on addiction, family, and faith
💻 Google Meets | Free Event

11/05/2025

✨ Join us Monday, December 1st at 1 PM ✨

We’re honored to welcome Andrew Wood as our guest speaker. Andrew will share his powerful story of addiction, recovery, and the ways his spiritual journey has transformed his life. His message of honesty, healing, and hope is one you won’t want to miss. 💛

📍 Monday, December 1st | 1:00 PM
📖 A conversation on addiction, family, and faith

11/02/2025

Everyday Ways to Practice Gratitude

✨ Begin with “thank you.”
Start each morning by noticing one thing you truly appreciate — something simple, yet meaningful.

✨ Move with awareness.
Walk, stretch, or dance with intention. Notice how your body supports you and all that it allows you to experience.

✨ Put it in words.
Keep a gratitude journal or jot down small moments of appreciation throughout your day.

✨ Pause for beauty.
Take in a sunset, a deep breath, or a kind gesture — and let yourself fully feel it.

✨ Share your gratitude.
Let someone know how they’ve made a difference in your life. Gratitude grows when it’s shared.

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🌿 A gentle reminder from Calmly Centered Therapy to slow down, notice, and connect with what’s good.

10/31/2025

We believe that nourishment is part of healing. If you or someone you know could use food support, explore these trusted community food shelves — no questions asked, no judgment, just support. You are not alone 💛

10/29/2025

🌿 Calmly Centered Therapy Food Drive 🌿
From November 1st–December 31st, we’re collecting items to support Northern Illinois Helping Hands Food Pantry in Spring Grove.

Bring non-perishable items to your session and help us make a positive impact in our community this season. 💛

10/21/2025

🍂 At Calmly Centered Therapy, we pause to notice the beauty of change. Just as the trees let go of their leaves, we too can gently release what no longer serves us — making space for new growth. 🍁

Take a deep breath, feel your feet on the ground, and let this season remind you: transformation can be peaceful. 🌿

10/16/2025

In the hush of the wild,
a quiet watcher rests—
half-hidden, wholly present.

Sometimes healing asks us to do the same.
To retreat into the green,
to breathe where no one asks for words,
to trust that even stillness is movement.

At Calmly Centered Therapy,
we honor the pauses, the hiding,
and the gentle return to light. 💚

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