Justine Beneski Counseling, LLC

04/16/2026

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Today is World Semicolon Day.

A semicolon represents a pause, not an end. In mental health, it’s a symbol of choosing to continue your story, even when it feels heavy.

For those struggling with eating disorders, this message matters deeply. Su***de rates among people with eating disorders are significantly higher than the general population:

About 1 in 3 people with anorexia and 1 in 4 people with bulimia or binge eating disorder have attempted su***de.

People with anorexia are 18x more likely to die by su***de.

People with bulimia are 7x more likely to die by su***de.

Behind every number is a person who deserves support, understanding, and hope.

Today, and every day, we stand with those who are struggling. Your story isn’t over.

04/15/2026

Come see us at the Health & Wellness Fair held by the Junior League of Scranton!

✨ Vendor Spotlight ✨

We’re excited to welcome Justine Beneski Counseling, LLC to the Health & Wellness Fair! Stop by her table to ask questions!

Show them some love in the comments!

04/09/2026

You may or may not know but it's COUNSELING AWARENESS MONTH! We want to take a minute to shout out some other awesome practices in our larger NEPA area that we enjoy collaborating with:
Justine Beneski Counseling, LLC
VanWert Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Dr. Bree Riley & her clinicians at Riley Counseling

And cannot forget a mentor like practice when I had the idea to grow: Six Ten Counseling.

We appreciate you all year round!

04/03/2026

This one hits… 🤍

We compare our real life to someone else’s highlight reel all the time.

But what you’re seeing isn’t the full picture.
It’s a window. Carefully chosen moments. The good angles. The sunny parts.

Meanwhile, you’re living your whole story — the stress, the doubts, the hard days, the growth no one sees.

Of course it feels unfair.
You’re comparing your storm to someone else’s sunshine.

But here’s the truth:
Everyone has their own storms. You just don’t see them through the glass.

So instead of asking, “Why is their life better?”
Try asking, “What do I need right now?”

Come back to yourself.
Your pace. Your path. Your life.

You’re not behind. You’re just seeing clearly ✨

04/02/2026

Happy National Counseling Awareness Month!✨

03/31/2026

Rainbow Alliance is proud to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility! We honor the joy, strength, and resilience of our trans and non-binary community. Your visibility matters. Today and every day, we stand
in solidarity.

03/30/2026

03/29/2026

Cognitive distortions are those sneaky thought patterns that convince us something is true, even when it’s not.

Maybe some of these sound familiar:
🤦🏻‍♀️ “I always mess things up.” (overgeneralizing)
🌋 “If this goes wrong, everything will fall apart.” (catastrophizing)
🙇🏻‍♀️ “They didn’t text back, so they must be upset with me.” (mind reading)

These thoughts can feel automatic, loud, and very real, but they’re NOT facts. 💭🙅🏻‍♀️✅

The goal isn’t to eliminate these thoughts. It’s to notice them, question them, and gently create space for a more balanced perspective.

Your thoughts are powerful, but they’re not always accurate.

03/21/2026

Have you been contemplating if therapy is right for you?

Honestly, there are so many reasons that one may decide to start therapy, and any are valid.

Whether it’s your first time coming to therapy, you’re looking to restart, or you’re looking for a better fit — we would love to support you.

👉🏼 Korren is currently accepting clients for *virtual* therapy. She makes it her goal to create a safe and warm environment for those she works with.

🙌🏼 She works with children, adolescents, and adults

🫶🏼 Eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, athletic concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors and transitions

👍🏼 BCBS/Highmark, Geisinger (commercial), Aetna and Cigna; self pay and sliding scale options

03/20/2026

This is an amazing resource and opportunity for teens to gather in a safe environment🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Q-Club offers a safe space at the Valley Community Library for ages 12-17 to chat, create art, hang out, and build community. This is a place where we encourage teens to come as they are and embrace who they want to be by building self confidence in finding community and seeing themselves reflected in media. Allies, friends, and support buddies are all welcome! Registration is required. Snacks will be provided by our partners at QueerNEPA.
📅 March 23
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
🔗 https://lclshome.org/event/q-club/

03/20/2026

Spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be🪻🌷🌦️