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The Benefits of Christian Counseling for Modern Anxiety
Anxiety in the modern world looks different than it did a generation ago. Faster news cycles, social media comparisons, economic worries, and a constant need to perform all add extra pressure to everyday life. At Stenzel Clinical, we’ve seen how this new kind of anxiety affects people across Wheaton, Naperville, and Geneva and we know that combining sound psychological care with spiritual resources gives many people a clearer pathway [...]
5 Hidden Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety
High-functioning anxiety is tricky. On the outside someone may look calm, organized, and successful. On the inside they are often tense, tired, and worried. At Stenzel Clinical, we hear this story a lot: people who “have it together” at work and home but feel like they’re always keeping everything from falling apart. In this article we describe five hidden signs of high-functioning anxiety, explain how it can quietly damage [...]
Reclaiming the Savanna Brain
In the modern world, we are surrounded by an abundance of food, safety, and information. Yet, paradoxically, we are more anxious, distracted, and sleep-deprived than ever. In his book The Attention Fix, Swedish psychiatrist Dr. Anders Hansen argues that our modern struggles aren't a sign that our brains are "broken." Instead, they are a sign that our brains are working exactly as they were designed to just in the [...]
Navigating Digital Distractions
You settle in to tackle the work you've been putting off, but interruptions are guaranteed. First, the inevitable: your inbox pings and the phone rings. Then, you turn the distraction on yourself, instinctively grabbing your phone to scan headlines and scroll social media—your focus fragmenting with each digital detour. These constant breaks, both external and self-inflicted, are no longer exceptions; they've become our default state, according to positive psychologist [...]
Common Therapy Myths That Keep People From Getting Help
There are a lot of stories people tell themselves about therapy that stop them from reaching out. Some of those stories come from fear, some from old stereotypes, and some from bad experiences people hear about online or from friends. At Stenzel Clinical, we see the results when someone delays getting help: problems grow, stress gets heavier, and relationships strain. We want to clear up the most common myths [...]
How Therapy Helps Couples Rebuild Trust After a Difficult Year
A difficult year can leave even the strongest couples feeling shaken. Financial strain, illness, isolation, work stress, or betrayals big and small can chip away at safety and closeness. At Stenzel Clinical, we’ve worked with couples who came to us feeling hurt, guarded, or unsure whether their relationship could recover. The good news: therapy can help not with quick fixes, but with steady, proven steps that restore emotional safety, [...]