Rising Path Counseling

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

This season, try a different kind of cleaning: a mental declutter.

Maybe it’s…
• Expectations that were never truly yours
• Guilt from things you’ve already outgrown
• Comparisons that only drain your energy
• The pressure to always be “doing more”

Let it soften. Let it go.

If you’d like to work on this in therapy, please contact us at 630-333-4661.

04/16/2026

Its National High Five Day 🙌

A high five might seem simple, but it represents encouragement, celebration, and human connection—all things that play a powerful role in supporting our mental health.

In moments of stress or isolation, even the smallest interactions can lift our mood and remind us that we’re not alone.

Today is a great day to reach out—offer a high five, send a message, or check in with someone you care about. 💛

04/13/2026

Rather than “taking a break” from mental health support, summer can be the perfect opportunity to strengthen it—without the added pressures of school schedules and academic demands. Pausing therapy can sometimes mean losing that rhythm, making it harder to pick back up later.

Think of therapy as part of your self-care routine—just like staying active or maintaining healthy habits. You deserve support in every season, not just when life feels structured.

Prioritize your mental health this summer. Growth doesn’t have an off-season. 🌿

04/11/2026

Katie Ott has appointment availability open on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

If you’ve been thinking about getting started, now is a great time to schedule.

📞 Call: 630-465-7326
🌐 Visit: risingpathpllc.com
📧 Email at: katieott@risingpathpllc.com

We look forward to supporting you on your path!

04/09/2026

100 FOLLOWERS! 🎉

We are so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Your support helps us grow and reach more people every day.

Pease share our page with your friends and family. Let’s keep growing together! 💚

04/08/2026

Poor mental health in the trades doesn’t come out of nowhere.

Long hours. Chronic pain. Unpredictable schedules. Financial stress. A “tough it out” culture that makes it hard to speak up. All of it adds up.

High-pressure environments and constant fatigue are leading to rising rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use — with too many suffering in silence.

It’s time to change the conversation.

If you’re ready to talk, Rising Path Counseling is here to help.
Call 630-333-4661 or fill out the contact form on our website to get started.

04/06/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month things to consider if you are using alcohol during menopause. 🪴

04/05/2026

Rising Path Counseling is wishing our community a very Happy Easter! 🐣 🌷

04/03/2026

We live in a world that often tells us to toughen up, hide our feelings, and keep it all together. But the truth is, the bravest thing we can do is show up as we are—uncertain, open, and real.

Vulnerability is speaking when your voice shakes. It’s asking for help when you’d rather struggle in silence. It’s choosing honesty over perfection, connection over control.

Be brave enough to be vulnerable. That’s where growth begins. 💫

04/01/2026

Anxiety is treatable and you don’t have to manage it alone. You deserve to feel safe in your own mind. Remember, you are not broken- your system just needs some support.