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Valor Counseling

Valor Counseling specializes in Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Situational Counseling, and Addiction Counseling.

My philosophy is to make the therapy process comfortable, effective, and frustration-free.

02/15/2024

Are the pressures of life weighing you down? Do you find yourself battling with stress and anxiety on a daily basis? You're not alone. At Valor Counseling, we understand the importance of mental well-being, and we're here to help you navigate through life's challenges with grace and resilience.

With our experience , we provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Our personalized approach to therapy ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need to overcome obstacles and thrive.

01/10/2024

Simple Strategies for Winter Wellness:

Soak Up the Light: Spend time outdoors during daylight hours, even if it's just for a short walk. Natural light is a mood booster and helps regulate your circadian rhythm.

Stay Active: Engage in regular physical activity to boost your energy and improve your mood. Whether it's a winter sport, a home workout, or a dance party in your living room, find what brings you joy.

Connect with Others: Winter can sometimes lead to social withdrawal. Make an effort to maintain social connections, whether it's through virtual meetings, phone calls, or small gatherings. Human connection is a powerful antidote to winter blues.

Create Cozy Spaces: Embrace the hygge lifestyle by making your living spaces warm and inviting. Add soft blankets, light candles, and create a comfortable haven for relaxation.

Mindful Moments: Incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine. Whether it's meditation, deep breathing, or simply savoring a hot cup of tea, these moments can provide a sense of calm.

Seeking Support:
If you find that winter is taking a toll on your mental health and these strategies aren't enough, remember that seeking professional help is a sign of strength. Our team of compassionate therapists is here to provide support tailored to your needs.

You don't have to face winter alone. Reach out today for a confidential consultation. Your mental well-being matters.

Take the first step towards a brighter and more resilient winter season. 🌈💙

Contact us at 630-410-1818

08/31/2022

Now hiring a partially or fully licensed therapist to see 5-12 clients per week.
See full job posting at https://www.valor-counseling.com/careers/
Send resume and/or C.V. to corey.weir@valor-counseling.com

11/11/2021

Happy Veterans Day. Honoring those who have served.

07/04/2021

Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Fourth of July from Valor Counseling..

05/05/2021

Thoughts Matter.

Your internal dialog shapes the way you see yourself and your environment.

Pay attention to your thoughts.

Reframing negative thoughts and adding intentional positive affirmations can help you begin to improve your hope and self esteem.

This takes effort, patience, and practice. The payoff is well worth it. Take time today to listen to what your thoughts are telling you. You may be surprised.

03/24/2021

What’s one of the most important things to focus on when you want to make changes in your life?

Patience.

To make a healthy enduring change in your life you will need patience. Sustainable change comes over time. Patience also can come in many different forms.

Patience may mean allowing yourself to mentally prepare to make a change.

Patience may mean giving yourself grace so you can continue your progress.

Patience may mean taking breaks.

Patience may mean speaking to yourself kinder.

Patience may mean sitting in uncomfortable feelings.

Patience may mean being kinder to others.

Practice patience to help yourself make the changes you want in life today.

02/09/2021

Using anger in the right way.

Anger is an emotion we all experience. Anger can range from slight frustration to full blown rage.

One way to start to start using your anger in a better way is to become curious about it. Your anger is pointing towards something that is important to you. If you can find the root cause or emotion your anger comes from this gives you power to adjust your response.

Asking yourself what is important to me here?, what other emotions do I feel besides anger?, and are there other factors influencing my anger (i.e. I am hungry, didn’t sleep well, and so on) can help you change your response to anger.

Trying to find these answers can be difficult. A trained therapist can help you find relief from the negative effects that anger has on you and your relationships.

01/06/2021

Acceptance of the good and bad in life can reduce our suffering. Pain exists but suffering does not have to. Therapy can be a great way to find ways to reduce our unnecessary suffering. Take care of your mental health.

01/01/2021

Happy New Year from Valor Counseling!

#2021

12/25/2020

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

12/15/2020

During this holiday season be sure to take care of your mental health. If you find yourself struggling this holiday season, therapy is a great way to destress and ground yourself. You deserve to feel better. - Corey Weir, LCPC, CADC

12/02/2020

I am now in-network with Cigna PPO. The addition of Cigna will allow me to serve more of our community members that are in need. I am still in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and United Healthcare PPO. Thank you for your continued support!

11/26/2020

Have and Happy and Safe Thanksgiving from Valor Counseling

11/13/2020

Mental Health is just as important as physical health.

Many people think of physical health in terms of taking care of your body to prevent illness. Our mind works in the same exact way. We can take care of our mind to help prevent illness.

It is true If you take care of your body you can still get physically sick. However, there is a chance that sickness will not affect you as severely and your ability to rebound from it will be quicker. Again, this is the same as mental health.

Taking care of your physical health is worth the effort as is taking care of your mental health. Let's stop the stigma of mental health today by taking it as seriously as we do our physical health.

11/03/2020

The Basics Matter

In a time of uncertainty taking care of your mental health is even more important. If you are searching for where to start improving your mental health a good place is the basics. The basics are things you do that set yourself up to be in a good healthy mindset.

Prioritize quality sleep. If you have been neglecting good sleep hygiene there is a good chance you are struggling with poor mental health. Check out https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene for what is good sleep hygiene

Eat a good diet. Poor diet can make you feel sluggish, guilty, and not self confident. Eating well is a great way to improve your mental health.

Take care of your hygiene. Even if you have nowhere to go or nothing to do, take care of yourself.

Connect with others. We are social beings that have social needs. Interacting with others that care about us is a great way to help your mental health.

Exercise. Exercise releases good feeling hormones, improves self confidence, and helps improve sleep.

Remember it's not all or nothing. Any change no matter how small can make big differences in your mental health.

10/21/2020

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

One study suggests that 5% of adults suffer from SAD, and that it affects women more often than men. SAD can interfere with daily functioning and relationships. SAD is a serious diagnosis and is very treatable. Here are some warning signs to keep an eye out for as we transition into fall and winter.

Feeling Depressed
Loss of Interest in Activities
Changes in Appetite (loss or increase)
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Low Energy
Difficulty Concentrating
Feeling Guilt or Worthlessness
Thoughts of death

Treatments for SAD include

Increasing Your Exposure to Sunlight
Using a Light Therapy Box
Vitamin D supplements
Psychotherapy
Medications

If you are experiencing symptoms of SAD be sure to reach out to a professional for help.

10/10/2020

What fuels your tank?

You can think of our energy or tolerance for things on a scale. Things can either add to our energy/tolerance or subtract from it.

Adding Fuel:

Taking a walk
Listening to music
Positive interactions with friends and/or family
Exercise
Good sleep

Using Fuel:

Conflict with friends and/or family
Consuming a lot of social media or news
Overworking yourself
Worrying over things that have not happened
Drinking too much

Knowing what adds fuel to your tank can be helpful. Spend a minute to consider what fuels your tank and try to do one thing on that list today.

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Wheaton, IL

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://www.valor-counseling.com/

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