Midwest Counseling

11/06/2025

When “just stop thinking about it” doesn’t work, there’s a reason.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) isn’t about being “neat” or “particular.” It’s living with thoughts that won’t turn off and urges that feel impossible to ignore. It can be exhausting—for kids, teens, and adults alike.

At Ardent Counseling Center, we understand how intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors can take over daily life. Our therapists use evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to help retrain the brain and reduce anxiety’s hold.

If you or someone you love feels stuck in that cycle, we can help you find balance again.
Appointments available within 72 hours, both in-person and by telehealth.

📍 Hoffman Estates • Oak Brook • Rockford • Bradley • Williamsburg, IA • Grinnell, IA • Fairfield, IA
📞 888-870-1775 | 🌐 ardentcenter.com

You don’t have to fight your thoughts alone. 💙

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11/06/2025

NOW ACCEPTING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS! 💙

Struggling to find mental health medication support? Ardent Counseling Center is now offering psychiatric medication management for children, teens, and adults in Iowa.

Our providers work closely with therapists to create coordinated, personalized treatment plans that help stabilize mood, improve focus, and support lasting wellness. Whether you’re starting medication for the first time or need help managing an existing prescription, our team is here to help.

📅 Appointments available within 72 hours
📍 Now serving: Williamsburg • Grinnell • Fairfield
📞 888-870-1775 | 🌐 ardentcenter.com

Your mental health deserves timely care. We’re here when you need us.

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11/05/2025

When school mornings become a struggle, it might be more than “not wanting to go.”

For some kids, anxiety, depression, or social stress can make school feel unbearable. This isn’t defiance—it’s distress. At Ardent Counseling Center, our Iowa therapists help children and teens work through the fears, worries, and emotional barriers that keep them from feeling safe and confident at school.

We partner with families, teachers, and pediatricians to create a plan that helps kids return to school with the tools and support they need to succeed.

Appointments available within 72 hours, both in-person and by telehealth.

📍 Now accepting new clients in:
• Williamsburg
• Grinnell
• Fairfield

📞 888-870-1775 | 🌐 ardentcenter.com

Because every child deserves to feel calm, capable, and ready to learn. 💙

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11/04/2025

Every relationship faces tough moments.

Sometimes it’s distance that crept in quietly. Other times it’s conflict that keeps looping back around. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, relationships take care, communication, and sometimes a little help from the outside.

At Ardent Counseling Center, our Iowa therapists help couples and individuals work through communication struggles, trust issues, and emotional disconnection. Therapy provides a safe space to talk honestly, rebuild understanding, and learn new ways to connect.

Appointments available within 72 hours, both in-person and by telehealth.

📍 Now accepting new clients in:
• Williamsburg
• Grinnell
• Fairfield

📞 888-870-1775 | 🌐 ardentcenter.com

Healthy relationships start with listening—and we’re here to help you find that connection again. 💙

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10/30/2025

When worry starts running the show, it’s time to get support.

Anxiety can look different for everyone. For some, it’s constant overthinking or sleepless nights. For others, it’s irritability, restlessness, or that uneasy feeling that just won’t go away. Whatever form it takes, anxiety doesn’t have to control your life.

At Ardent Counseling Center, our Iowa therapists help children, teens, and adults learn how to calm anxious thoughts and regain balance. Using proven approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based strategies, we help you understand anxiety—and take away its power.

Appointments available within 72 hours, both in-person and by telehealth.

📍 Now accepting new clients in:
• Williamsburg
• Grinnell
• Fairfield

📞 888-870-1775 | 🌐 ardentcenter.com

You don’t have to face anxiety alone. Let’s take the next step together. 💙

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10/28/2025

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness.
Sometimes it’s tiredness that won’t lift, losing interest in the things you used to love, or feeling disconnected from the people around you. It can sneak in quietly and start to take up too much space in your life.

At Ardent Counseling Center, our Iowa therapists help adults, teens, and children find their way through depression with compassion and evidence-based care. We take time to listen, to understand what’s really going on, and to build a plan that fits your life.

Appointments are available within 72 hours, both in-person and by telehealth.

📍 Now seeing clients in:
• Williamsburg
• Grinnell
• Fairfield

📞 888-870-1775 | 🌐 ardentcenter.com

You don’t have to face depression alone. We’re here to help you feel like yourself again. 💙

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10/27/2025

Exciting News!
Midwest Counseling is now Ardent Counseling Center.

We’re still the same caring team you know and trust, offering compassionate, professional support for your mental health. Our name change reflects our growth and commitment to providing accessible, person-centered care across the Midwest.

Nothing else changes—same providers, same locations, same dedication to your wellbeing.

If you’re an existing client, your care continues without interruption. If you’re new to us, we welcome you to connect and learn how we can help.

📞 Schedule an appointment: 888-870-1775
🌐 Visit: www.ardentcenter.com

06/15/2023

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05/09/2023

Please read our new blog:

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04/13/2023

Please read our new blog about money:

Our beliefs about money - that is our psychology of money - affect how we live our lives, our mental health and our relationships. Learn better approaches.