evolve therapeutic center

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. 🌙

12/23/2025

We are excited to feature MCHS alumna Alannah (Morgan) Sterling '12 who is a mental health clinician at Evolve Therapeutic Center in Minooka. While at MCHS, she was a thrower in Track & Field. She attended JJC, and received both her BSW and MSW at Aurora University. She changed her major a few times trying to find the right path for her. She started therapy for herself and realized that was exactly what she wanted to do - help people who struggled like her. She services all ages in the Minooka Community where she grew up. She connects really well with kids and teens because she went to school in the district. 🧡🖤

12/18/2025

✨ Thinking of all the therapists this season ✨

The holidays can be beautiful—and heavy. For those who spend their days holding space for others, this time of year can bring added layers of emotional, financial, and personal strain.

At Evolve Therapeutic Center, we want therapists to know: you are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone. The care you give matters deeply, and you deserve that same compassion returned to you.

May this season include moments of rest, support, and gentleness—for you, too. 🤍

12/02/2025

✨ Bridget Has New Openings! ✨

Now offering both in-person and telehealth sessions for clients 16+.

She also has limited weekend availability — Saturdays at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM.

Bridget enjoys supporting clients navigating:
• Depression & anxiety
• Life transitions
• College stress
• Parenting support & postpartum challenges
• Boundary setting
• Addictions
• Self-injury
• LGBTQ+ support

Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of every client she serves.

Call or text Evolve immediately to book a spot- these will fill fast. 815-274-7308

11/27/2025

🦃🍂 This Thanksgiving, let’s remember our mental health too. 🍂🦃

Holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress, grief, or overwhelm. At e*volve therapeutic center, we want to remind you that it’s okay to experience all the emotions this season brings. 💙

A few gentle reminders as we head into the holiday:
🌿 Gratitude can be grounding, but you don’t have to feel thankful every moment.
🌿 Boundaries are a form of self-care — it’s okay to step back when you need to.
🌿 Connection matters — whether with family, friends, or simply a quiet moment with yourself.

This Thanksgiving, may you find peace in small moments, compassion for yourself, and warmth in connection. 💙

11/19/2025

Your e⭐️volve team:
✨ shows up for you
✨ loves what they do
✨ and has a great time doing it

We prioritize getting the whole team together in the same room to connect, reflect, and stay aligned with our mission.

BIG shoutout to Brick & Ivy Coffee Co. for hosting us—such a charming, cozy vibe. The coffee was perfect and the pastries were delish! ☕️🥐

11/17/2025

🌿 When You Get Bad News 🌿

Hearing bad news can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Shock, sadness, anger, even numbness—these reactions are all valid.

💛 It’s okay to not be ready to “look on the bright side.” Sometimes the most healing thing you can do is simply sit with your feelings and give yourself permission to process them.

🌱 A few gentle reminders:
• Validate the shock. It’s normal for your mind and body to need time to catch up to what you’ve learned.
• Take time for yourself. Rest, reflect, cry, journal—whatever helps you begin to release what you’re carrying.
• Lean on others. Support from loved ones can offer comfort and grounding, even when words feel hard to find.

Healing doesn’t mean rushing into positivity—it means giving yourself space, compassion, and connection.

At Evolve, we believe you don’t have to go through hard times alone. 💛

11/16/2025

Sharing is caring…🫶🏼

Here's What's Happening the week of November 16th at NAMI Will-Grundy!

* Sunday, November 16th- Family Support on Zoom at 4pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Sunday, November 16th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Monday, November 17th- Connection & Family Support Groups, 6-7:30pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 1015 Winthrop Ave. in Joliet.

* Tuesday, November 18th- Connection Support Group, 2-3:30pm, at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Ct. in Orland Park.

*Tuesday, November 18th- Let's Talk About the Mental Health of Our Kids Presentation, 6-7:30pm, Plainfield Township Building located at 22525 Lockport St. in Plainfield Plainfield.

*Tuesday, November 18th- You Are Not Alone Presentation, 6-7pm, Joliet Junior College Main Campus located at 1215 Houbolt Rd. in Joliet.

* Wednesday, November 19th- Teen Support Group & Parent Roundtable, 6-7pm, at the Trinity Family Counseling Center located at 2000 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 102, in Joliet.

*Wednesday, November 19th- Todos tenemos salud mental (Mental Wellness Presentation in Spanish), 6-7:30pm en Zoom.

* Thursday, November 20th- Connection & Family Support Groups, 6-7:30pm, at Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church located at 925 E. 9th St. in Lockport.

* Thursday, November 20th- Connection & Family Support Groups, 6-7:30pm, at We Care of Grundy County located at 530 Bedford Rd. in Morris.

* Thursday, November 20th- Ending the Silence for Families, 6-7:30pm, at Hope House located at 517 Wauponsee St. in Morris.

*Friday, November 21st- Hang Out with NAMI Will Grundy, 6:30-9pm, at Messiah Lutheran Church located at 40 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Join us for volleyball, crafts, games, snacks, open gym and more fun. This is an all ages event so grab your friends and family.

* Sunday, November 23rd- Connection Support on Zoom at 6pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Sunday, November 23rd- Connection & Family Support from 6-7:30pm at UChicago Advent Health Bolingbrook located at 500 Re*****on Blvd. in Bolingbrook.

11/13/2025

World Kindness Day… in a world where you can be anything be kind. 🫶🏼

🌍💚 Happy World Kindness Day! 💚🌍

Today we’re reminded that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference — not just for others, but for our own mental health too. A simple smile, a kind word, or a helping hand can create a ripple effect that touches countless lives.

As the beloved Mr. Rogers once said:
✨ “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” ✨

Let’s carry that message with us today and every day — because kindness truly matters. 💫