Forward Motion Counseling

Forward Motion Counseling Forward Motion Counseling supports adults who experience life transitions, trauma, grief, and more.

It’s Earth Day. I’m tired of megalomaniacs taking our earth and living beings away from us. You and I can build gardens,...
04/22/2026

It’s Earth Day. I’m tired of megalomaniacs taking our earth and living beings away from us. You and I can build gardens, create community, clean trash, reduce our carbon footprints…AND governments can do their part to not destroy our one home and the home of beings that don’t have a say in the matter. They can stop the toxic legacy they leave behind with their chemical warfare.
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Climate grief and anxiety is real. It is also extremely political. Our mental health, well-being, survival, and futures are all political. ♥️🌎
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“The earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.”-Chief Seattle, leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes
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04/05/2026

What if movement that feels like play is your ticket to body neutrality and liberation? 🛼🥳🤩

Okay…Winter was a bit brutal this season so we decided to postpone our group until the Spring! We are starting April 10t...
03/12/2026

Okay…Winter was a bit brutal this season so we decided to postpone our group until the Spring! We are starting April 10th!
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We have the same plan to blend the arts with nature and gentle movement outside, creating a space for processing grief and a sense of community.
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Register at the 🔗 in bio! ♥️♥️

We’re wrapping up and I have some thoughts on movement as a walk/run therapist! We are always hearing how great exerci...
02/26/2026

We’re wrapping up and I have some thoughts on movement as a walk/run therapist! We are always hearing how great exercise/movement is for us, to the point that people claim it’s their therapy. Yes, movement can have many benefits, similar to therapy and I highlight those in this blog, but it’s not the same as therapy AND it’s only beneficial when you are nourished. Movement is beneficial when it fits in your life without causing physical, mental, or emotional harm. 💪💪
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Therapists on this side of aisle see how nuanced movement, food, and overall well-being can be. Therapists like me want to help you see how movement can be a coping skill that allows you to live more fully and that this work is intertwined with your relationship with your body, food, and movement. It’s kind of hard to talk about movement or do movement based therapy without talking about your relationship to your body and food, right? 🤔🤔
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There are wonderful fitness coaches out there who understand disordered eating and the need to carefully approach movement for all bodies. Read my latest blog where I share resources on how to find this type of coach. And shout out to and her work as a fitness coach who really gets it!
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If you think you need more help in the disordered eating department, we are here to help!—Maria
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02/23/2026

❄️❄️If you’re looking for hope on this snowy day in the northeast, visit our 🔗 in bio for February’s newsletter!❄️❄️
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I wrote about how powerful women have always been helpers, how your body is designed to support you in movement (when we’re properly nourished), and some other positive news! 🗞️ 💫
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This quarterly newsletter aims to bring you free mental health support, community events, & practice updates!
Love from me to you in your inbox 💌 -Maria
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Happy Galentine’s/Valentine’s! 💕💕💕•••
02/13/2026

Happy Galentine’s/Valentine’s! 💕💕💕
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When Bad Bunny sings “Debí tirar mas fotos,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos,” we can’t help think ...
02/09/2026

When Bad Bunny sings “Debí tirar mas fotos,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos,” we can’t help think about grief, regret, & emotional pain. He goes on to mention physiological sensations, how he is going to cope, and his people who will support him. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 Thank you Bad Bunny for this beautiful piece of art that unites us.
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Our grief group has just a few spots left! Our art prompts are planned and we are sooo ready! But we want to make sure the word gets out and you don’t miss the opportunity to join us.
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We know it’s been frigid outside this winter so although this group does take place outdoors on some sessions, we have the opportunity to go inside at the if it is too cold or if there is inclement weather.
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We start Fri, 2/20 and meet for 8 sessions (every Friday 9-10:30 am). Reach out with any questions! Get more info and register at 🔗 in bio. 🥰
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When I’m not doing therapy, I am often with these lovely people doing community things! Yesterday’s cold MLK celebration...
01/20/2026

When I’m not doing therapy, I am often with these lovely people doing community things! Yesterday’s cold MLK celebration welcomed community members and feelings of unity. Thank you to for coming out and listening to constituents. We needed this. ♥️
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Come be in community on Monday for MLK day. ♥️•Food and monetary donations are welcome. We take care of us!•••
01/14/2026

Come be in community on Monday for MLK day. ♥️
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Food and monetary donations are welcome. We take care of us!
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SO excited for this! Starting our first ever grief support group that blends the outdoors and art therapy!•Lisa is a sup...
01/05/2026

SO excited for this! Starting our first ever grief support group that blends the outdoors and art therapy!
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Lisa is a super skilled licensed creative art therapist with her own practice. She brings her expertise in grief and art therapy to make this group go beyond a traditional talk therapy group!
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I bring my experience as a grief and trauma therapist, along with my specialization in movement based therapy outdoors.
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Fun fact: Lisa and I used to work together at the Alzheimer’s Association! We both bring our humor, life experiences, and utmost appreciation for everyone’s own grieving process. Together we bring you a grief group that can actually be fun, creative, and meaningful. ♥️
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Register at the 🔗 in bio!!

Not pictured: all the treats and Ringo munching on electrical lights. 🫠 •Eva is camera shy but Ringo surely loves to pos...
12/22/2025

Not pictured: all the treats and Ringo munching on electrical lights. 🫠
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Eva is camera shy but Ringo surely loves to pose.
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And Bo is cute as ever! 😻
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We wish you a holiday that is filled with joy, peace, and rest! If you are carrying mixed emotions, know these emotions can all co-exist. 🌟♥️ 🫂
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Evelyn and I are grateful for this great work and looking forward to next year with you! We will be out of office 12/24-1/5. See you in the new year! ☮️❄️
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Read about how an intuitive eating approach made my trip to Italy the very best as I reflect on thoughts an older versio...
11/18/2025

Read about how an intuitive eating approach made my trip to Italy the very best as I reflect on thoughts an older version of me would have had before learning intuitive eating. 🤩🍝🍕🍨
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While this blog might simplify intuitive eating, finding peace is far from simple. For some people, working hard to achieve a sense of neutrality with food, body, and movement is a daily struggle. If this sounds like something you need support with, check out our website and reach out for a consultation! 🔗 in bio!
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1663 Route 22
Brewster, NY
10509

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+18454581301

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