Emily Pagone, Author at Authentic Growth Wellness Group

May 28, 2025

Burnout Isn’t Just in Your Head: Stress Management Therapy Helps

When Stress Turns Physical: Signs You’re Burning Out (and How Stress Management Therapy Can Help) You’ve got deadlines, dishes, and four hours of sleep—again. Burnout doesn’t look like “giving up.” It looks like pushing through exhaustion until your body starts

May 27, 2025

Why Play Therapy Works: The Science Behind Healing Through Play

Understanding Play Therapy: A Child’s Path to Emotional Healing When kids can’t say it with words, they show it through play. If you’re the parent of a young child navigating emotional or behavioral struggles, chances are you’ve seen big

May 26, 2025

IFS Therapy Changed My Life—Here’s What It Is and Why It Works

How IFS Therapy Helped Me Heal Inner Conflict and Find Emotional Clarity Ever feel like there’s a war going on inside your head? One part of you wants to stay calm, while another lashes out. A piece of you

April 11, 2025

5 Signs Your Teen Might Be Struggling with Anxiety

Is It Just a Phase? 5 Signs Your Teen May Be Struggling with Anxiety They Say They’re “Fine”—But You’re Not Convinced.One-word answers. Closed bedroom doors. Sudden tears—or total shutdown. If your teen seems “off” lately, you’re not alone. As

April 10, 2025

Talk to a Therapist About Postpartum—Here’s When It’s Time

Postpartum or Just Overwhelmed? How to Tell When It’s Time to Talk to a Therapist You’re sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, and barely recognize your own reflection. Everyone says it’s “just part of being a new mom”—but what if it’s more than

April 9, 2025

Break Free from the Past with Trauma Therapy in Hinsdale

Why You’re Still Haunted by Past Relationships (And How Trauma Therapy in Hinsdale Can Help) You’ve moved on—or at least, you think you have. But somehow, the same patterns keep showing up. The emotional walls. The sudden anxiety. The

March 19, 2025

Breaking Free from Depression This Spring: Counseling Near You

Regain Hope This Spring with Counseling Near You Spring symbolizes new beginnings, yet for many, depression makes it hard to embrace change. If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained or stuck in sadness, you’re not alone. Seeking support from a

March 18, 2025

Managing Stress with IFS Therapy and Group Support in Glen Ellyn

Managing Stress for a Fresh Start: IFS Therapy and Group Support in Glen Ellyn Stress can feel overwhelming, leaving us stuck in patterns that drain our energy and peace of mind. Whether it’s work, relationships, or past experiences, the

March 17, 2025

Helping Teens Set Mental Health Goals This Spring in Glen Ellyn

Helping Teens Set Positive Mental Health Goals This Spring: Support in Glen Ellyn Spring brings fresh starts and new opportunities, but for many teens, change can feel overwhelming. With shifting routines and growing expectations, finding balance isn’t always easy.

February 28, 2025

Moving Beyond Trauma in 2025: The Benefits of EMDR Therapy in Glen Ellyn

Clear Your Mind & Heal from Trauma: The Benefits of EMDR Therapy This 2025 Trauma has a way of lingering—affecting thoughts, emotions, and even physical health. Whether it stems from childhood experiences, a recent traumatic event, or chronic stress,

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Author: Emily Pagone