Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness

11/28/2025

The holidays are often portrayed as joyful and bright — a time for connection, tradition, and celebration. But for many, this season can also bring a quieter, more complicated experience: ambiguous grief.

This type of grief can arise when someone is still physically present but emotionally changed, or when a relationship, role, or season of life shifts in ways that are hard to define. It’s real, it’s valid, and it can feel especially heavy during the holidays.

We’re sharing this article because it offers understanding, support, and strategies for navigating ambiguous grief with compassion for yourself. If this resonates with you, please know you’re not alone.

At Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, we’re here to help you through the emotions that surface this time of year — whatever they may be. 🕊️

Ambiguous grief can deepen during holidays. Balance grief and joy with awareness, self-compassion, boundaries, coping skills, and a supportive holiday toolkit.

11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness 🧡

Today we celebrate gratitude, connection, and the moments—big and small—that ground us. As we gather with loved ones or find quiet time for ourselves, we also want to acknowledge that holidays can bring a mix of emotions. And that’s okay.

Whether today feels joyful, complicated, peaceful, or somewhere in between, we hope you give yourself grace and honor what you need.

From our team to you:
✨ We are grateful for this community.
✨ We are grateful for your trust.
✨ And we are grateful for the reminder that caring for our mental health is something worth celebrating, too.

Wishing you warmth, comfort, and a gentle holiday season.
🧡 Happy Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

✨ Do you overplan the holidays? You may be missing the point. ✨

The holiday season can bring joy — but it can also bring pressure. Many of us try to make everything perfect: the meals, the gifts, the gatherings, the schedule. In the process, we can unintentionally create stress instead of connection.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

We’re sharing this article because it offers helpful insight into how overplanning can pull us away from what truly matters during the holidays: presence, meaning, and moments of peace.
We encourage you to give yourself permission to slow down, set realistic expectations, and create a holiday season that supports your well-being.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin, our team is here to help you find balance — during the holidays and beyond. 💙

The last few weeks of the year can be a busy and stressful time. Here’s how to focus on what really matters this holiday season, according to experts.

11/24/2025

Monday check-in: How are you really doing today? 💬💚

You’re not alone. Our community is here to support you, and these reminders are for anyone who needs a little kindness to start the week.

Your mental well-being matters today and every day.

11/22/2025

💙 Caring for others is meaningful — but it can also be overwhelming.

If you’re a caregiver, you may be so focused on supporting your loved one that it’s easy to overlook your own well-being. The signs of caregiver stress can show up slowly, and the image above highlights some common symptoms to watch for.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.
At Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, our professional team is here to support you with compassionate counseling, stress management strategies, and a safe space to talk through what you’re experiencing.

We’re here when you need us. 💛

11/22/2025

💙 November is National Family Caregivers Month 💙

Behind so many families and loved ones, there are caregivers who give their time, energy, and heart every single day. This month, we honor the incredible individuals who provide essential emotional and physical support — often while balancing their own responsibilities, careers, and well-being.

Did you know that 61% of caregivers are women?
Women across the country play a vital role in care, often stepping in with compassion, strength, and resilience. Today, we acknowledge their dedication and the challenges they may quietly carry.

At Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, we see you. We support you. And we’re here to remind every caregiver — women and men alike — that your mental health matters too. 💛

If you or a caregiver in your life could use support, resources, or someone to talk to, we’re here to help.

11/21/2025

✨ Clinician Spotlight: Lisa Amodeo, LCPC, CRADC, MCAP, NCC ✨

As we move into the holiday season — a time that can bring both joy and stress — we’re proud to highlight one of our experienced and compassionate clinicians here at Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness.

Meet Lisa Amodeo, Director of Florida Services and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through mental health, addiction, and co-occurring challenges.

Lisa provides telehealth services, making support accessible wherever you are — especially helpful during the busy holiday months.

🌿 Lisa specializes in:
• Alcohol & drug abuse counseling
• Gambling counseling
• Co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns
• Depression, anxiety, grief & loss
• Relationship and family stressors
• Anger management & work-life balance
• General counseling for children, young adults, adults, and families

Her strength-based approach helps clients find hope, clarity, and resilience on their journey — and her warm, compassionate nature shines through in every session.

If you or a loved one could use support this season, Lisa is here to help.
💻 Telehealth appointments are available.

11/19/2025

Your Well-Being Matters!

Whether you’re seeking support for stress, anxiety, relationships, or simply need someone to talk to, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, we offer compassionate care both in office and through telehealth, so you can access support in the way that feels right for you.

If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to walk with you.
✨ Visit our website to learn more about our services, therapists, and how we can support your journey toward healing and balance.

➡➡https://www.barringtonbhw.com/services/
You deserve care that meets you where you are. 💛

11/17/2025

11/15/2025

🌿 Weekend Mental Health Check-In 🌿

As you head into the weekend, take a moment to pause and check in with yourself.
How are you really feeling? What do you need — rest, connection, quiet, support?

Remember: you are a priority.
Your well-being matters just as much as everything else on your to-do list.

Even small acts of care — a walk outside, setting a boundary, or giving yourself permission to rest — can make a meaningful difference.

At Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, we’re here to support you in taking care of your mind, body, and overall well-being. 💛

Wishing you a peaceful, restorative weekend.

11/14/2025

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11/13/2025

💛 World Kindness Day – November 13 💛

Kindness isn’t just something we give to others — it’s also a gift to ourselves. Acts of kindness, whether big or small, can lower stress, boost mood, and strengthen our sense of connection and purpose.

Today, let’s pause to practice compassion — toward others and ourselves. A simple smile, a kind word, or a moment of understanding can make a lasting difference. 🌿

At BBHW, we believe kindness is an essential part of emotional well-being and healing.