Panahi Counseling, P.C.

12/08/2025

The holidays can make grief feel heavier, whether your loss was recent or years ago. This post shares a few simple ways to get through the season in a way that feels right for you.

Holiday seasons can feel especially painful after losing someone you love, leaving you torn between “pushing through” as if everything is fine and finding a more meaningful way to grieve.

11/18/2025

Behind every meaningful therapeutic experience is a supportive, connected team. At Panahi Counseling, we work hard to create a healthy environment for our clinicians, knowing that when our team thrives, our clients feel it, and their outcomes improve.

11/11/2025

In this second part of a series on Trauma and PTSD, we will explore the treatment of Trauma & PTSD.

This video explains how trauma therapy, including EMDR therapy, differs from other psychotherapy approaches. Understanding trauma informed care is crucial fo...

11/11/2025

Trauma and PTSD often go unseen; we notice behaviors but rarely understand the pain behind them. This two-part video series helps us recognize what trauma really is and how it’s treated today.

Join us for an insightful conversation with David Seisser, trauma therapist at Panahi Counseling in Wheaton, Illinois.In this two-part series, we explore the...

11/11/2025

Take control of your thoughts by understanding catastrophizing. Learn techniques to prevent worst-case scenarios from ruling your mind.

08/05/2025

Why are we nice to people who make us feel small, drained, or invisible? Why is it so hard to stand up for ourselves, even when we’re hurting?

This blog post explores a trauma response that often flies under the radar: fawning. It’s when we try to stay safe by pleasing others, even at the cost of our own needs.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of over-apologizing, avoiding conflict, or putting everyone else first, this one’s for you.

Being “the nice one” isn’t always about kindness. Learn how the fawning trauma response hides beneath people-pleasing and self-abandonment.

07/11/2025

Many couples wait years before starting therapy, often when things feel too far gone. This post explores why that happens and how starting sooner can make all the difference.

Many couples wait years before starting therapy—often after problems have grown worse. Learn why couples delay getting help and how starting early can strengthen your relationship.

05/20/2025

Remote work isn’t always the dream setup we imagine. Without boundaries, it can quietly erode our mental well-being. This post explores the hidden toll of remote work, the early signs of burnout, and how you can protect your mental health before it’s too late.

Explore the realities of remote work burnout and learn effective strategies to maintain mental well-being while working from home.

04/15/2025

Get the most out of your therapy sessions by reading this blogpost.

Are you seeking better therapy results? Learn four mindset shifts that can help you achieve more in your sessions.

04/15/2025

At Panahi Counseling, we understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve made the process simple and stress-free. In just three easy steps, you can connect with our compassionate support staff and schedule your first appointment.

Visit us at www.panahicounseling.com or call us at (630) 447-8818 to get started today.

03/28/2025

Panahi Counseling is proud to accept a wide range of health insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum. Located in Wheaton, IL, we help make therapy accessible and affordable.

Our friendly admin team will walk you through verifying your benefits so you can focus on healing.

03/07/2025

If you find yourself frequently worrying about your health, you’re not alone. This resource explores what health anxiety is, why it happens, and how to manage it.

March 04, 2025 Health anxiety isn’t just ‘overthinking’—it’s a real condition where the brain misinterprets normal sensations as signs of serious illness.