Optimum Wellness

11/16/2025

Today was our Group Activity ending our 8-week incredible sessions with our Teens! These are a few of our teens and Staff!

We had a great time Escape 618 and yes we did ESCAPE!!! Group will revien next year starting in February! Get your teen signed so they won’t miss out!

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 🇺🇸

Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and unwavering dedication. Your service protects the freedoms we hold dear, and for that, we are endlessly grateful. To all veterans — we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

10/31/2025

🎃 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬! 👻

Life can be stressful — tonight, we hope you take a break from the worries, put on something silly (or spooky), and enjoy a little fun! Whether you’re trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or just watching a scary movie at home, let yourself laugh, unwind, and soak in the magic of the moment.

You deserve it. 🧡

10/21/2025

Don't forget to join us this upcoming Friday 10/24/25 starting at 6pm!!

Looking for a safe, family friendly place to celebrate Halloween. Join us at Optimum Wellness for our 1st Annual Trunk or Treat. Bring the entire family to enjoy food, games, and lots of spooky fun. Halloween costumes are encouraged.

We are still accepting volunteers to decorate their cars and pass out candy. If you would like to participate, please call Optimum Wellness at 618-641-3588 to register.

10/16/2025

🗣️PSA: Are you an LCPC/LPC/LCSW/ Master's level Counseling Student looking to make an immediate impact in the mental health field? Optimum Wellness invites you to join our dynamic team!! With the holidays approaching and a flexible schedule offering days, evenings, and weekends, this could be the perfect place for YOU!! If you are interested in joining our team please send your resume to - optimum@itswellness.info

We are looking for someone who can start within the next 2 weeks with an already established caseload.
Check out our site to see what we are about! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Submit letter of interest and/or resume to:

Optimum Wellness provides mental health care to those in Belleville, IL. who suffer from depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, & more!

10/08/2025

Feeling overwhelmed in social settings this fall? You’re not alone.

Social Anxiety Disorder can make everyday interactions feel exhausting — but support is available. Optimum Wellness offers compassionate counseling to help you manage symptoms and build confidence, with a nurse practitioner always on site to support your care.

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧. 🌿

09/25/2025

Looking for a safe, family friendly place to celebrate Halloween. Join us at Optimum Wellness for our 1st Annual Trunk or Treat. Bring the entire family to enjoy food, games, and lots of spooky fun. Halloween costumes are encouraged.

We are always looking for more volunteers to decorate their cars and pass out candy. If you would like to participate, please call Optimum Wellness at 618-641-3588 to register.

09/12/2025

The Fall Tween and Teen Groups are restarting, and we would be delighted to have your teenagers join our Teen Club! Our program addresses highly relevant issues affecting teenagers' lives. We are committed to providing a safe space where teens can be themselves, share their thoughts, and receive valuable feedback.
Key discussion topics include effective communication and conflict resolution, emotional regulation and coping strategies, fostering healthy relationships and self-esteem, goal setting and personal development, trigger identification and management, confidence and self-worth development, and numerous other relevant subjects.

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 𝐈𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the bravery shown on September 11, 2001. May we never forget the strength, unity, and resilience that rose from that tragic day.

🕯️ 𝐖𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. 𝐖𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭. 𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

09/01/2025

🌿 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬!

Today is all about slowing down, unwinding, and taking a well-deserved breath. Whether you’re spending the day on the couch or soaking in some sunshine, we hope you find time to truly relax, recharge, and honor all the hard work you do every day.

You’ve earned this pause — enjoy every moment. 💛

08/20/2025

😟 Do social situations leave you feeling overwhelmed, judged, or anxious? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. At Optimum Wellness, our counselors offer compassionate support for those living with social anxiety disorder. 💬

Therapy can help you build confidence, learn healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with the world around you. We always have a nurse practitioner on site.
https://itswellness.info/counseling-therapy/services-2/

📞 618.641.3588
📍 209 West Pointe Drive, Suite D, Swansea, IL 62226

08/08/2025

Good Morning ☀️

We had an incredible group with some truly inspiring kids last night. I thoroughly enjoy empowering them and seeking to understand them on a deeper level, while creating a safe space.
I'm eagerly anticipating our upcoming group and the profound discussions that will unfold!