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What to Expect at Your First Session at Stenzel Clinical
Welcome to Stenzel Clinical. We know taking the first step toward counseling can feel both hopeful and nerve-racking. In this guide we’ll walk you through what to expect at your first session with us from paperwork and privacy to how the session flows and what happens next. Our goal is to make your first visit predictable and comfortable so you can focus on the work that matters: your health [...]
What It Really Means to “Take Care of Yourself” in a Busy Life
When life feels packed with the holidays, work, family responsibilities, and constant obligations, “taking care of yourself” can seem unrealistic. Many people picture self-care as pampering spa days, long weekends away, or something you earn after you’re exhausted. At Stenzel Clinical, we see self-care differently. Real self-care is any intentional choice that protects your emotional and physical well-being so you can keep showing up fully in your own life. [...]
Coping With Loneliness Over the Holidays: A Guide for Adults in DuPage County
The holidays can feel bright for some and painfully quiet for others. If you’re reading this in DuPage County, maybe in Wheaton, Naperville, Geneva, or nearby we want you to know you are not alone, and your feelings matter. At Stenzel Clinical, we’ve worked with many adults who feel disconnected during the holiday season. This guide is written with practical, evidence-informed steps you can use right now to reduce the [...]
What to Expect and How to Choose the Right Online Therapist
As more people choose therapy that fits their life, online counseling has become a reliable, effective option. At Stenzel Clinical, we offer online sessions across Illinois because we believe care should meet you where you are whether that’s in our Wheaton, Naperville, or Geneva offices, or in the privacy of your home via secure video sessions. Below we’ll walk you through what online therapy feels like, how to choose the [...]
Quick Anxiety Relief Techniques You Can Use Anywhere
Anxiety can hit at odd times in the grocery line, before a meeting, or while you’re waiting in the car. At Stenzel Clinical, we know you don’t always have time for a long meditation or a therapy session. That’s why we teach quick anxiety relief techniques you can use anywhere: short, practical skills that calm your nervous system fast and help you regain control. Below we share simple, evidence-based [...]
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
I found that much of our suffering originates from an invisible source: limiting beliefs. These are deeply held assumptions about ourselves, others, and the world that silently drive our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Left unexamined, they trap us in unhappiness; seen clearly, they dissolve, leading to greater freedom and joy.What Are Limiting Beliefs?Think of life as a background program. Every experience is generated by a chain starting with a belief. [...]