Sarah Cline, LCSW & Associates, PLLC, Wheaton Counseling

Sarah Cline, LCSW & Associates, PLLC, Wheaton Counseling Therapy practice focused on trauma,
perinatal mental health, grief and loss. We also treat depression, OCD, and anxiety in adults and adolescents.

Neurodivergence informed and LGBTQ+ allied/identified therapists

One of our favorite sayings here at Sarah Cline & Associates💬✨
07/25/2025

One of our favorite sayings here at Sarah Cline & Associates💬✨

Parenting is hard enough—but when you’re also navigating your own executive functioning, sensory needs, or emotional reg...
07/23/2025

Parenting is hard enough—but when you’re also navigating your own executive functioning, sensory needs, or emotional regulation, it can feel overwhelming.

Therapy offers a space to explore your challenges, build coping tools, and feel supported—as a parent and as a whole person.

You deserve care, too.

Therapy for moms isn’t a luxury—it’s support you deserve. 💛Motherhood can bring joy and overwhelm, identity shifts, anxi...
07/21/2025

Therapy for moms isn’t a luxury—it’s support you deserve. 💛

Motherhood can bring joy and overwhelm, identity shifts, anxiety, guilt, and exhaustion.
Therapy creates space just for you—to breathe, process, and feel supported in all the roles you carry.

You don’t have to hold it all alone.

Healing isn’t always loud or obvious. Just because you don’t see big changes every day doesn’t mean you’re not making pr...
07/19/2025

Healing isn’t always loud or obvious. Just because you don’t see big changes every day doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Small steps count. Showing up counts. You’re growing, even when it’s hard to see.

Healing doesn’t happen all at once—and it doesn’t have to be perfect. 💭Therapy is about showing up, being honest with yo...
07/17/2025

Healing doesn’t happen all at once—and it doesn’t have to be perfect. 💭

Therapy is about showing up, being honest with yourself, and making progress one step at a time.

✨ Progress > Perfection
✨ Growth > Quick Fixes
✨ Self-compassion > Self-criticism

If you’re doing the work, you’re already moving forward. 💛


Loving your child doesn’t erase your need for rest, support, or space. You’re not a bad parent for struggling. You’re a ...
06/29/2025

Loving your child doesn’t erase your need for rest, support, or space. You’re not a bad parent for struggling. You’re a human navigating big emotions while trying your best.

✨ You don’t have to choose between their well-being and yours. Both deserve care.

👉 If parenting feels heavier than you expected, you’re not alone. Let us support you at www.sarahclinelcsw.com

When you're in a slump, everything feels heavier, getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, responding to texts. And the ...
06/27/2025

When you're in a slump, everything feels heavier, getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, responding to texts. And the worst part? You know the things that might help, but the thought of doing any of them feels exhausting. That’s not laziness. That’s depression. And no, motivation usually doesn't come first, action, even the tiniest kind, often has to come before motivation ever shows up

👉 If you’re feeling stuck in a fog you can’t name, you don’t have to push through it alone. We’re here to help you reconnect with yourself, slowly and safely. Reach out at www.sarahclinelcsw.com

✨ If you’re caught in the loop of ‘what ifs,’ know this, it’s not a personality flaw, it’s a survival strategy that need...
06/25/2025

✨ If you’re caught in the loop of ‘what ifs,’ know this, it’s not a personality flaw, it’s a survival strategy that needs support, not shame.

👉 You don’t have to live on high alert forever. Let us help you build tools to feel safe, grounded, and calm again. Reach out at www.sarahclinelcsw.com

Just because no one claps for your inner work doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Progress might look like saying no. Takin...
06/23/2025

Just because no one claps for your inner work doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Progress might look like saying no. Taking a nap. Not reacting. Letting go quietly. That’s healing, too.

✨ Not all victories are loud. Some are quiet revolutions happening inside you.

👉 If you’re making quiet progress and want support that honors it, we see you. Visit www.sarahclinelcsw.com

Parenting is hard. But parenting while carrying the weight of your own childhood pain? That’s a whole different layer. Y...
06/21/2025

Parenting is hard. But parenting while carrying the weight of your own childhood pain? That’s a whole different layer. You’re not just raising a child, you’re also healing parts of yourself that were never nurtured, never protected, never fully understood. And that means some days feel empowering, while others feel like emotional landmines.

It’s messy, it’s exhausting, and sometimes it feels like you’re figuring it out with no map. But none of that means you’re failing. It means you’re doing the brave, unseen work of breaking cycles and choosing something different, even when it’s hard.

👉 If you're moving through this space with shaky hands and a full heart, we're here to support you, no shame, no judgment, just steady care. Reach out to us at www.sarahclinelcsw.com

Everyone talks about that magical moment when you first hold your baby and feel an overwhelming rush of love. But for ma...
06/19/2025

Everyone talks about that magical moment when you first hold your baby and feel an overwhelming rush of love. But for many parents, that moment doesn’t come right away. And that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

Bonding isn’t always instant, it’s often a slow, evolving process that grows with time, small interactions, and repeated moments of connection. If you’re feeling numb, disconnected, or unsure, you're not alone. And you're not broken. There’s room in the story of parenthood for your experience, too.

✨ You don’t need to force a connection, it will come, in your time, in your way. Your baby doesn’t need perfect. They just need you, showing up.

👉 If bonding has been harder than expected, we’re here to support you with care that’s trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and rooted in compassion. Reach out to us at www.sarahclinelcsw.com

Not every session needs to be a breakthrough. Sometimes, sitting in quiet connection is the work. Your presence matters,...
06/17/2025

Not every session needs to be a breakthrough. Sometimes, sitting in quiet connection is the work. Your presence matters, even when the words don’t come easily.

✨ You’re not too much. You’re not too quiet. You’re just human, and we’ll meet you there.

👉 If you're looking for a space where you don’t have to perform, we're here. Reach out at www.sarahclinelcsw.com

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Winfield, IL

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