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Wahlberg Psychological Services

Providing comprehensive mental health testing, evaluation, and treatment services.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

We're grateful for you—your courage, growth, and trust.

Today, try a simple gratitude practice:
✨ Name 3 things your heart feels thankful for (big or small).
✨ Share one with someone you love.

11/24/2025

Mental health boost in 3…2…1:

Embrace your inner child – Crank your favorite song and sing loud or dance in the kitchen. No audience. No rules. Just fun.

Science says play lowers stress, sparks dopamine, and reminds your brain: “I’m safe. I’m alive. I’m allowed to feel good.”

11/20/2025

🦃 10 Ways to Keep Thanksgiving Calm & Joyful

Stress doesn’t have to steal the holiday. Here’s how to protect your peace:
1️⃣ Lower the bar – Perfect isn’t required.
2️⃣ Plan early – Shop, prep, delegate.
3️⃣ Breathe deep – 4-7-8 when overwhelm hits.
4️⃣ Set boundaries – “I need quiet time” is enough.
5️⃣ Name 3 gratitudes – Shift the vibe.
6️⃣ Move your body – Walk, stretch, dance.
7️⃣ Text a friend – You’re not alone.
8️⃣ Embrace “good enough” – Wobbly pie? Still love.
9️⃣ Eat mindfully – Savor, don’t stress.
🔟 Steal self-care moments – Bath, book, breathe.

Thanksgiving is about connection, not perfection.

11/17/2025

Our caring team specializes in supporting children from preschool through adolescence—with Preschool Evaluations that make a lasting difference.

Early identification spots developmental delays, learning challenges, ADHD, or autism early.

Early insight = lifelong confidence.

Call us today to learn more.

11/13/2025

One kind word, one small gesture—giving kindness heals us too.

Today, try this:
✨ Compliment someone sincerely
✨ Check in on a quiet friend
✨ Forgive yourself for yesterday

Kindness isn’t just for others.
It’s medicine for your soul.

11/11/2025

To our veterans: Your service shaped our world, but we know the battles don't always end when you come home. PTSD, depression, and anxiety affect 1 in 3—yet seeking help is a sign of resilience, not weakness.

Thank you for your courage. Your story matters. We're here if you need us.

11/06/2025

Social Media Is Rewiring Your Teen’s Brain

The U.S. Surgeon General warns teens scrolling more than 3 hours a day double their risk of depression and anxiety. Brain scans show constant notifications flood reward circuits while weakening the prefrontal cortex (PFC)—which controls decision-making, impulse control, and social behavior. This vital region is one of the last to fully develop, maturing into early adulthood. Studies reveal excessive social media use during this window can alter the prefrontal cortex's structure, impairing its ability to regulate impulses and behavior.

Protect their growing mind with clear boundaries: limit daily use, create phone-free zones at meals and bedtime, and replace screen time with real connection.

11/03/2025

The clocks have fallen back—don’t let shorter days dim your mood! Here’s how to stay bright:

✅ Stick to your usual sleep schedule
Go to bed & wake up at the same time. Open blinds early—the sun rises sooner now.
✅ Get morning light
Take a walk outside first thing. Morning light helps fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
✅ Try light therapy
Can’t get outside? A morning light box is a proven SAD treatment.
✅ Move your body

Exercise boosts mood as much as antidepressants. Aim for 150 min/week of brisk walking + 2 strength days.

Small changes = big mood wins.
You’ve got this. 💪

10/31/2025

🍬 Trick or Treat! Happy Halloween! 🎃

May your costume be amazing and your candy haul be huge!

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky night!

10/29/2025

Today is National Cat Day, and we're here to celebrate these quiet masters of mental wellness!

The simple act of petting a cat lowers your stress hormone (cortisol) and blood pressure. That deep, rumbling purr often vibrates at a frequency that can be profoundly calming and even promote a sense of well-being.

Cats offer unconditional love and a constant, non-judgmental presence, making them powerful antidotes to loneliness and anxiety. They don't just share your space; they help regulate your emotions.

Show your kitty some love today—it's a little dose of free, furry therapy! ❤️

10/26/2025

Your Happiness is Your Responsibility.

Stop waiting for others to create your happiness. The most powerful way to take control of your mental space is through gratitude.

It’s easy to focus on what's missing but making a simple shift can transform your day. Every evening, try writing down at least five things you are genuinely thankful for. Even on a difficult day, this practice forces you to notice the small victories and blessings. Being thankful for those little things is the most effective way to flood your mind with positivity, regardless of what's happening around you.

Your challenge today: Write down five things you're grateful for right now! 👇

10/23/2025

Here's a thought: 95% of our thinking, feeling, and acting is driven by unconscious, automatic processing. And guess what drives that unconscious engine? Our mindsets.

If you aren't conscious of your mindsets, you aren't conscious of what's truly driving your life. When things go well (or poorly), you're left believing it's just "fate" or "luck."

The reality? Your mindsets are dictating the direction and success of your life, whether you acknowledge them or not. If you're unwilling to explore them, you'll always be at their mercy.

But it doesn't have to be this way. You can awaken to your mindsets and make the unconscious conscious. This puts you in the driver's seat, allowing you to create your future, not just let it happen to you.

Address

2320 Dean Street , Suite 201
Saint Charles, IL
60175

Telephone

+13319466400

Website

https://www.wahlbergpsych.com/

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