evolve therapeutic center

02/19/2026

We are excited to introduce you the newest e⭐️volve team member, Sydney Bright! Sydney started with us last month and has already jumped right into the team. She is loving the work that she’s doing, the e⭐️volve team and the great community that we all get to serve together!

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Here are a few thoughts from Sydney herself!

I chose social work because I believe children and adolescents deserve a space where they feel understood, supported, and encouraged to be themselves. My passion lies in helping young people navigate life’s challenges while building confidence, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills.

I hold a Master of Social Work and am a Licensed Social Worker with a certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My professional background includes working in school settings and clinical environments, where I have supported children, adolescents, and families with concerns related to anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, behavioral challenges, and life transitions.

In my work, I take a compassionate, strengths-based approach and strive to meet each client where they are. I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering, and I work alongside clients to help them develop the tools they need to grow and thrive both inside and outside of the therapy space. I value building genuine connections with the individuals and families I serve and feel honored to be part of each client’s journey toward healing and personal growth.

I work primarily with children and adolescents ages 8–12 and enjoy helping them develop the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
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To book or get on Sydneys list-
Call ☎️ or text📱the office: 8152747308

02/18/2026

📢📢Calling all middle school and high school teens!
🫶 Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm for Calm & Connected Group. It's a place where you can chat, create, and connect as we explore mental health, emotions, relationships, and the ups and downs of life in a chill, judgement-free space.

🫶 Parents and caregivers of youth can also attend our Parent Roundtable group in the Conference Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm to get support, gain insight, and access helpful resources for understanding & communicating with the teens in your life.

No cost. No appointment needed. No need to be existing participant of Trinity Services or NAMI.

02/14/2026

Today at Brick & Ivy Coffee Co. in Minooka!
4-6pm

Our very own Terri Griswold- Dodgson BOOK RELEASE! 🍒
Stop in and grab a book and a coffee!

02/05/2026

We have a few adult (17 and older) openings at e⭐️volve and when that happens we try to let you know ASAP!!

Cody is an INCREDIBLE therapistpist with a few daytime openings and also a couple openings in 3pm and 4 pm hours.

Take a look at his bio and if you’re interested in setting up an appointment call ☎️ or text 📱 the e⭐️volve office at 815-274-7308

https://evolvetherapeuticcenter.com/cody-corradino-ma-m-ed-lcpc/

02/05/2026

📢Registration is Now Open for QPR Training with NAMI Illinois!
Learn how to recognize the warning signs of su***de and respond with confidence and care. This interactive QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper training equips participants with practical skills to identify someone who may be at risk, ask directly about su***de, offer hope, and connect them to appropriate support. This training is suitable for community members, volunteers, and professionals who want to play an active role in su***de prevention and help create safer, more supportive communities.
Register today at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/-PPPa_BQXSoef_8t4HQxrg

01/24/2026

It may have been -20 outside 🥶 but inside we had an AMAZING time celebrating the wrap up of 2025 and the start of 2026 as an e⭐️volve team!

The team is outgrowing the steps- and we even had 6 people missing! We sure missed the 6 of you!

Thanks to Montage Wine Bar & Spirits in Downtown Morris for hosting us! Great food, drinks and service! Jessica- you nailed it! 🔥

01/13/2026

If life feels confusing, heavy, beautiful, overwhelming, or all of the above — you’re not doing it wrong.

Healing isn’t either/or. It’s learning how to carry joy and pain together with support, understanding, and care.

At Evolve Therapeutic Center, we believe every part of your story deserves space — especially the in-between.

Finding Joy

01/10/2026

E⭐️volve community- we want to CELEBRATE one of our very own therapists Terri LaRae Griswold-Dodgson on her brand new BOOK 📕 RELEASE- Cherry Chip Cake! 🍒

Would you consider joining us February 14th at 4pm at Brick and Ivy! You can buy books, meet the author and celebrate with us!

Yes- there is a meaning behind the date February 14th… read the book and find out!

01/09/2026

❄️🌙 Am I Ready for Therapy? 🌙❄️

Beginning therapy can feel like a big step — but sometimes, the first step is gently asking yourself the right questions.

Here are a few reflections to consider:
✨ Do I feel weighed down by stress, worry, or sadness more often than not?
✨ Am I noticing patterns in my relationships or daily life that I’d like to change?
✨ Have I been relying on coping strategies that no longer serve me?
✨ Do I long for a safe space to share my thoughts without judgment?
✨ Am I ready to understand myself more deeply and learn new tools for growth?

There’s no “perfect time” to start therapy — only a willingness to care for yourself in a new way. 💙

Like winter itself, therapy can be a season of slowing down, reflecting, and preparing for growth to come. ❄️🌲

01/07/2026

Grief, anger, and exhaustion are not signs of weakness—they are signs of connection, care, and effort. If you’re feeling heavy right now, know this: nothing about you is broken. You are responding to life as a human who loves deeply. And that matters.

At Evolve Therapeutic Center, we honor the full range of your emotions and walk with you as you heal, grow, and evolve. 💛

01/06/2026

🌟✨ It may not be January 1st but we wish you all a Happy New Year from all of us at e*volve therapeutic center! ✨🌟

As we welcome 2026, we hold space for hope, healing, and new beginnings. 💙 Each year offers us the chance to reflect, to grow, and to step forward with compassion for ourselves and others.

May this year bring you moments of peace, opportunities for growth, and the courage to embrace the journey ahead. 🌿

Here’s to a new year filled with light, resilience, and possibility. 🌙