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Edge Counseling & Wellness

We treat adults and adolescents, both individually and in groups!

We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners that wish to come alongside individuals in the Central Illinois area to help them find their best, most authentic selves.

03/04/2026

POV: You’re trying to meditate before dinner.

“Inner peace… inner peace… dinner please… dinner with peas… ”

Lily would like it formally documented that:
🧘‍♀️ She attempted mindfulness
🍽 Her stomach had other plans
🐾 Self-regulation is hard when you’re hungry

Honestly? Same.

Sometimes our brains wander. Sometimes our needs are loud. Sometimes “inner peace” has to wait until after a snack.

At Edge Counseling & Wellness, we believe mindfulness isn’t about doing it perfectly — it’s about noticing when you’re human (or canine).

Step one: maybe eat first. 🤍

03/02/2026

Pain and suffering are often used interchangeably — but they’re not the same.

In this video, Devon explores the difference between the two and why understanding it can be so powerful in our healing.

🖤 Pain is a natural part of being human.
Loss, disappointment, rejection, change — pain is an honest response to hard things.

💭 Suffering is what can happen when we resist, judge, or fight against that pain.
It’s the added layer of “This shouldn’t be happening,” or “I shouldn’t feel this way.”

Pain is inevitable.
Suffering is often tied to the meaning we attach to our pain.

When we learn to acknowledge pain with compassion instead of criticism, we create space for healing.

At Edge Counseling & Wellness, we believe you don’t have to minimize your pain — and you don’t have to face it alone.

02/28/2026

POV: Your official job description says “Office Assistant”…
But 80% of your time is making TikToks with the therapy dog.

Brynn would like it known that:
🐾 Content creation is a serious responsibility
🐾 Lily is the real boss
🐾 Productivity may or may not be measured in tail wags

Some offices run on coffee.
Ours runs on connection, collaboration… and a very charismatic golden girl.

In all seriousness, moments of joy matter — in the workplace and in life. Laughter, lightness, and shared fun are part of a healthy environment too.

And if you’re wondering… yes, we will absolutely keep talking about Lily.

02/27/2026

In Internal Family Systems (IFS), we believe we’re made up of different “parts” — and every part has a purpose.

In this video, Ashley walks through the three main types of parts and what they represent:

✨ Managers – The proactive parts that try to keep us safe and in control.
They might show up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, overworking, or constant planning.

🔥 Firefighters – The reactive parts that jump in when we feel overwhelmed.
They try to numb or distract from pain through things like avoidance, shutting down, scrolling, anger, or other impulsive behaviors.

💔 Exiles – The vulnerable parts that carry wounds from the past.
These parts often hold shame, fear, grief, or feelings of “not enough.”

In IFS, we don’t try to get rid of these parts.
We get curious about them.

Because even the parts that feel disruptive are trying to protect us in the only way they know how.

At Edge Counseling & Wellness, we believe healing begins with compassion — not criticism.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I do this?” — this conversation is for you. 💛

02/25/2026

POV: Your therapist encouraging grounding techniques… but it’s Lily. ❄️🐾

“You see how I’m outside and connecting with nature? Very mindful. Very demure.”

Lily would like to remind you that:
🌬 Fresh air helps regulate your nervous system
❄️ Cold weather can be invigorating
🌲 Nature is one of the most accessible grounding tools we have
🐾 And sometimes you just need to run in the snow

Mindfulness doesn’t have to look like sitting perfectly still in silence.
Sometimes it looks like paws in the snow and joy in the moment.

At Edge Counseling & Wellness, we’re big fans of simple, regulating moments — however they look for you.

Stay warm. Stay grounded. And maybe go touch some snow. 🤍

02/23/2026

Grief doesn’t just look like tears.

In this video, Devon walks through some of the common — and often unexpected — symptoms of grief.

Grief can show up as:
🖤 Deep sadness
😴 Fatigue or trouble sleeping
🧠 Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
😡 Irritability or anger
🤍 Numbness
💭 Guilt
🤕 Even physical symptoms like headaches or changes in appetite

Sometimes people wonder, “Is something wrong with me?” when their grief doesn’t look the way they expected.

The truth is — grief impacts our whole being: emotionally, mentally, and physically.

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you’re not broken. You’re grieving.

At Edge Counseling & Wellness, we’re here to provide space, support, and understanding as you navigate loss in your own way and at your own pace.

You don’t have to carry it alone. 💛

02/20/2026

“What is IFS?”

In this video, Ashley and Brynn break down Internal Family Systems (IFS) in a way that’s simple, relatable, and empowering.

IFS is based on the idea that we all have different “parts” inside of us —
✨ the part that worries
✨ the part that people-pleases
✨ the part that gets angry
✨ the part that shuts down

And instead of trying to get rid of those parts, IFS helps us understand them.

Ashley shares how this approach creates space for compassion, curiosity, and healing — especially for those navigating anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges.

At Edge Counseling & Wellness, we believe healing happens when we learn to understand ourselves, not judge ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt like “part of me wants this… but another part of me doesn’t,” this conversation is for you. 💛

02/18/2026

Clinical update from the office today:

Lily reports significant improvement in mood after receiving “screeches.” 🐾

Side effects may include:
✨ Tail wags
✨ Instant serotonin boost
✨ Decreased stress levels
✨ Refusal to leave the comfy spot

Sometimes healing looks like deep therapeutic conversations.
Sometimes it looks like a therapy dog soaking up love while a song says, “I love it when you give me screeches.” 🎶

At Edge Counseling & Wellness, we believe in the power of connection — and yes, that includes the four-legged kind.

Lily is always accepting appointments for pets and affection. 💛

02/16/2026

Grief isn’t linear.
And it isn’t something we “just get over.”

In this video, Brynn sits down with Devon to talk about the Dual Process Model of Grief — a framework that helps us understand why we naturally move back and forth between:

🖤 Facing the pain of the loss
🌱 Adjusting to life around the loss

Both are normal. Both are necessary.

Some days you may feel deep in the sadness. Other days you might find yourself focusing on daily tasks, connection, or even moments of joy — and then feel confused by that shift. The dual process model reminds us that this back-and-forth is not avoidance… it’s part of healing.

If you’re navigating grief right now, we hope this conversation offers validation and permission to move through it in your own way.

You don’t have to do it alone. 🤍

02/13/2026

🌍✨ Word of the Week: South Africa Edition ✨🌍

We’re back with another Word of the Week, and once again Charne (from South Africa) is teaching Brynn a word that means something very different depending on where you’re from 😄

One word. One meaning. And a few laughs along the way.

We love these small moments of connection — learning from each other, celebrating culture, and not taking ourselves too seriously. Sometimes the best conversations start with curiosity and a little humor.

🎥 Watch this week’s video to learn the word and what it actually means!

02/11/2026

🎶 Walk-up songs, but make it therapy edition 🎶

If our therapists had a walk-up song before sessions… this is what they’d choose.
(Some hype. Some calm. Some “don’t talk to me before coffee.”)

Because behind every grounded, compassionate therapist is a playlist that gets it. 🎧😄

Drop your walk-up song in the comments—we’re curious. 👀🎵

02/10/2026

📚 Did you know?
Edge Counseling & Wellness has a Goodreads profile!

It’s a growing list of book recommendations from our therapists — the ones we love, reference, recommend, and sometimes keep on our own nightstands.

You’ll find:
✨ Mental health & healing reads
✨ Books for teens, adults, and parents
✨ Trauma-informed, relationship-focused, and growth-centered picks
✨ A mix of professional favorites and comfort reads

And we’re not done — we’ll keep adding to it as our therapists discover and recommend more along the way.

Because sometimes healing starts with the right book at the right time. 💛

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5101 N Executive Drive
Peoria, IL
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+13094081493

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