Stephanie Henson, LCSW

Stephanie Henson, LCSW Counseling Services for Adults, Couples, and Families. Telehealth Sessions Available! .

Love this!
02/06/2023

Love this!

01/16/2023
01/01/2023

Welcome 2023! I want to share this incredibly powerful recovery video made by someone dear to me. Addiction is a disease that deserves treatment and recovery is possible.

https://fb.watch/hMVziHYEbi/?mibextid=NnVzG8

“Experiencing addiction does not make you a ‘bad’ person, and relapsing does not mean that you are weak.”A Reminder That...
10/11/2022

“Experiencing addiction does not make you a ‘bad’ person, and relapsing does not mean that you are weak.”

A Reminder That Addiction Is An Illness, Not A Character Flaw

Commentary on Joe Biden's response to his son's substance misuse offers a gross example of how addiction is often viewed as a moral failure.

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10/05/2022

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And it's not always easy but worth it.
09/07/2022

And it's not always easy but worth it.

Tomorrow, August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day.Please join us by wearing purple (opioid addiction and dependence awaren...
08/30/2022

Tomorrow, August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day.

Please join us by wearing purple (opioid addiction and dependence awareness color) or silver/grey (international overdose awareness color).

Silver: Wearing a silver badge commemorates those lost to drug overdose. Wearing silver sends a message that every person's life is valuable and that stigmatizing people who use drugs needs to stop.

Purple: International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event, held annually on August 31 that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends, remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.

A nice reminder.
08/01/2022

A nice reminder.

What a powerful reminder that men can and are survivors of interpersonal violence. And it's okay to tell your story and ...
04/27/2022

What a powerful reminder that men can and are survivors of interpersonal violence. And it's okay to tell your story and seek help. 💙

04/08/2022

Saw this and thought I would share. Why? Because your mental health matters.

DEPRESSION TIPS:
Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta.

Moisturize everything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Dollar store lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire dermis.

Put on clean, comfortable clothes.

Put on your favorite underwear. Cute black lacy panties? Those ridiculous boxers you bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? Put them on.

Drink cold water. Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost.

Clean something. Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.

Blast music. Listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. Sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

Make food. Don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. Take the time and make food. Even if it’s ramen. Add something special to it, like a soft boiled egg or some veggies. Prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something.

Make something. Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.

Go outside. Take a walk. Sit in the grass. Look at the clouds. Smell flowers. Put your hands in the dirt and feel the soil against your skin.

Call someone. Call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. Talk to a stranger on the street. Have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. If you can’t bring yourself to call, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. Even if you don’t say much, listen to them. It helps.

Cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them. Take pictures of them. Talk to them. Tell them how you feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out, anything.

May seem small or silly to some, but this list keeps people alive.

*** At your absolute best you won’t be good enough for the wrong people. But at your worst, you’ll still be worth it to the right ones. Remember that. Keep holding on.

*** In case nobody has told you today, you are worth your weight and then some in gold, so be kind to yourself and most of all keep pushing on!!!!

***People don’t fake depression...they fake being ok.

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours
Languages: English, Spanish
800-273-8255

Communication is key.
01/13/2022

Communication is key.

It's officially a new year and the perfect time to take care of yourself. Happy 2022!!!
01/01/2022

It's officially a new year and the perfect time to take care of yourself. Happy 2022!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!! Wishing everyone a great day!As always, I'm so grateful for my clients. 🦃
11/26/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!! Wishing everyone a great day!

As always, I'm so grateful for my clients. 🦃

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11/12/2021

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This is a good read.  #1 is my favorite; it's okay to not be okay.
10/14/2021

This is a good read. #1 is my favorite; it's okay to not be okay.

Keep this wisdom from therapists tucked away for when you need a boost.

I wholeheartedly believe this statement and it aligns with my approach to trauma treatment. Clients may tell as little o...
10/08/2021

I wholeheartedly believe this statement and it aligns with my approach to trauma treatment. Clients may tell as little or as much of their trauma story; my focus is healing in the present so the future is brighter.

09/28/2021

Hi, just a heads up I will be out of the office October 14th - October 18th. If you send me an email, text, or secure message during that time, please know I will respond to you as soon as I can.

https://www.hensonlcsw.com/
09/27/2021

https://www.hensonlcsw.com/

Behavioral health therapy in Shiloh, IL, offering telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Online payments are accepted. Schedule an appointment today. Contact me at (618) 780-8847.

09/22/2021

October is almost here! Current clients, you will receive an email next week with the link to your client portal!

All my current clients received an email yesterday so I can announce it publicly now. I am transitioning the location of...
09/09/2021

All my current clients received an email yesterday so I can announce it publicly now. I am transitioning the location of my private practice, effective October 1, 2021.

I will still be providing telehealth services and will be in the new office on Saturdays.

New Office Address: 1161 Fortune Blvd. Suite 400 Shiloh, IL.

If you would like to know more about this transition, please send me an email!
steph@hensonlcsw.com

Boundaries are a good thing!
08/20/2021

Boundaries are a good thing!

Address

4972 Benchmark Centre Drive Suite 100
Swansea, IL
62226

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(618) 780-8847

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