Grace Integrated LLC

Grace Integrated LLC Grace Integrated is an organization that is helping people make significant changes in their lives.

04/29/2026

Berenice is a therapist who works with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, OCD, and past experiences that still feel stuck. She utilizes CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ERP—approaches that are highly effective in helping people move out of patterns that feel difficult to break, such as overthinking, avoidance, or persistent intrusive thoughts.

Many of the individuals she works with are accustomed to “pushing through” or trying to think their way out of what they’re feeling, which often doesn’t provide lasting relief. In therapy, she focuses on slowing things down and getting to the root of these experiences. Through EMDR, she helps clients process experiences that the brain hasn’t fully worked through. With ERP, she supports clients in gradually facing fears and building tolerance so those fears no longer take control.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She actively engages in sessions—offering guidance, thoughtful challenges when helpful, and steady support through difficult moments. Clients don’t need to have everything figured out before starting; feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of repeating the same patterns is enough to begin.

If you are interested in scheduling with Berenice, please contact us at admin@graceintegrated.com.

Check out our other services at graceintegrated.com.

04/28/2026

As April comes to a close, it’s a good time for a gentle check-in with yourself 🌿

How are you really doing—emotionally, mentally, and physically?
What felt heavy this month? What felt manageable? What do you need more of as you move into May?

There’s no need for perfection—just awareness, compassion, and small steps forward. Healing isn’t linear, and checking in with yourself is always enough of a start.

We’re here with you. 💛

For more information about our services: graceintegrated.com

04/25/2026

Some days may be challenging but we are always celebrating the wins! Schedule an appointment with our amazing therapist, Kristine McGinnis! https://bit.ly/4sQEBtm

04/24/2026

Some days may be challenging but we are always celebrating the wins! Schedule an appointment with our amazing therapist,Kristine McGinnis! https://bit.ly/4sQEBtm

04/23/2026

National Stress Awareness Month

Here are a few simple strategies you can try:
1️⃣ Pause and breathe - Take a moment for slow, deep breaths. Even 60 seconds can help reset your nervous system.
2️⃣ Name what you’re feeling - Putting emotions into words (“I’m feeling overwhelmed” or “I’m anxious”) can reduce their intensity.
3️⃣ Break tasks into smaller steps - Big responsibilities feel more manageable when you focus on just the next small action.
4️⃣ Move your body - A short walk, stretching, or any movement you enjoy can help release built-up tension.
5️⃣ Limit overwhelm where you can - Take breaks from news/social media and give yourself permission to step away when needed.

💬 Small, consistent habits can make stress easier to navigate over time. Be kind to yourself.

Website: graceintegrated.com
Phone: 630-728-1744

04/21/2026

Working in mental health and healthcare means showing up for others, often during high-stress moments. Your well-being matters too.

Here are a few quick reminders to support your own regulation and resilience:
1️⃣ Pause between sessions - Even 2–5 minutes to breathe, stretch, or reset can help prevent emotional carryover.
2️⃣ Check in with your body - Notice tension, hunger, fatigue, or shallow breathing. Your body often signals stress before your mind does.
3️⃣ Set realistic emotional boundaries - You can be empathic without absorbing every emotion in the room.
4️⃣ Use brief grounding tools during the day - Try box breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding, or a short mindful walk.
5️⃣ Debrief and decompress intentionally -Connect with a colleague, journal briefly, or create a transition ritual at the end of the day.

💬 Caring for others starts with caring for yourself.

Website: graceintegrated.com
Phone: 630-728-1744

04/20/2026

National Stress Awareness Month

Stress can show up in ways we don’t always recognize right away. Learning to spot the signs is the first step toward taking care of yourself.

🔍 How to know if you might be stressed:
• Trouble sleeping or feeling constantly tired
• Irritability, mood swings, or feeling overwhelmed
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Headaches, muscle tension, or changes in appetite
• Withdrawing from others or losing motivation

✨ What you can do:
1️⃣ Set small, realistic goals for your day
2️⃣ Make time for rest and activities you enjoy
3️⃣ Reach out—connection can make a big difference

💬 You don’t have to manage stress alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or noticing these signs often, our clinicians are available to help you build tools to manage stress and feel more balanced.

Website: graceintegrated.com
Phone: 630-728-1744

04/18/2026

Happy National Exercise Day! Working out can be a challenge but also a great way for our whole body to learn different forms of movement to increase one's cognitive abilities (Edlund, 2017).

Learning may not involve just the brain, but the body as a whole. :)

More information: https://bit.ly/4edNWIr
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04/17/2026

When the days get hotter, it may be beneficial to stay hydrated. Dr. Drinko (2025) studies how drinking enough water each day can help relieve anxiety and depression by reducing headaches and fatigue.

At Grace Integrated, it is integral to explore how taking care of the body, mind, and soul fosters growth and well-being :)

More Information: https://bit.ly/48RnWyG

04/16/2026

Happy National High-Five Day! Whether during or outside of counseling sessions, comfortable forms of physical contact can foster healing and building bonds with others :)

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04/16/2026

We love connecting with our community! 💙

This past weekend, our team had a great time attending Healthy Kids Day at the Tri-Town YMCA—sharing resources, meeting families, and supporting youth wellness.

We’re excited to continue participating in more local events and providing accessible mental health education. If you’re interested in having one of our clinicians present on a mental health topic or be part of an upcoming community event, we’d love to connect!

Learn more about our services and location at: graceintegrated.com

Ready to start a new chapter? What if your story isn’t over—just ready for a new direction?Gillie specializes in support...
04/15/2026

Ready to start a new chapter? What if your story isn’t over—just ready for a new direction?

Gillie specializes in supporting women through major life transitions, strengthening family connections, and helping young adults build identity and clarity. Together, you’ll work to reframe limiting narratives into ones that support growth, resilience, and possibility.

She has current availability. Reach out to our office at admin@graceintegrated.com to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit our website: graceintegrated.com.

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414 Plaza Drive, Suite 301
Westmont, IL
60559

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

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+16307281744

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As 2020 begins, I sit and contemplate the importance of therapy for families today. Where were I be personally without it? How would my children lives be different if my husband and I did not make personal growth a priority? What patterns of chaos would be happening daily in my home, in my marriage, and with the people I cherish most because of unconscious patters of dysfunction I am repeating from my own childhood because “I do not know any better.” Today, I insist on knowing better, so I can do better. That is what therapy offers to people. Have you heard the old adage, “they did the best they knew how,” as a way to reconcile how terrible older generations did at parenting. Albeit true for most, they did the best they knew how, except the best was typically abusive, traumatic, emotionally insensitive and detached. Those generational traumas being passed down decade after decade, leaving us to lean on adages like “they did they best they knew how,” as a way to cope with our own wounds. My husband and I refuse to accept the ignorance of that statement. And instead, chose on a weekly basis through our own therapy to demand a better way for us, and as an extension, our children. Grace Integrated offers to our clients a better way. Our clinicians do their own therapy, so they can help you carve out a path for your own life that is full of awareness. You no longer have to struggle, fight, and feel detached from your own life. Therapy offers a new, better way. As the founder of Grace Integrated, I advocate so fully for everyone to experience therapy because “doing the best they could,” is not best at all. Grace Integrated is a family owned and run business dedicated to healing the wounds of generations, so that we promote the new generation of best. A generation of families taught secure attachments through emotional sensitivity, parental responsiveness and unconditional love. Come and join us as it is never too late to live your best life.

-Julie McDevitt,

Founder and Clinical Director

Grace Integrated, LLC.