Foundations of Self Counseling

Foundations of Self Counseling Pittsburgh based counseling practice. Primary focus on experiences of anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions and more. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!

Treatment approach rooted in cognitive, somatic and mindfulness approaches.

I know therapy is working when __________.How do you finish that sentence? Last week I shared about unseen influences, t...
03/31/2026

I know therapy is working when __________.

How do you finish that sentence?

Last week I shared about unseen influences, this one stood at to me when I was thinking about ideas for my reel. Working with people, sometimes it’s easy to rush ahead into “the work” overlooking the work starts with slowing down.

That process can be uncomfortable for a lot of reasons, it’s when we start to see patterns and continue to engage with them…only we start to understand that’s what we don’t want anymore. So the same topics emerge week after week, and the conclusion emerges that it’s not working.

This is what therapy feels like sometimes, it’s messy.

Leaving therapy and feeling not great? It’s not uncommon and assumptions live on that therapy equates to feeling better right away. Therapists are committed to not doing harm; but that doesn’t mean we can provide quick fixes to alleviate symptoms immediately.

So what ~should~ therapy feel like?

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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

03/24/2026

Unseen influences expand beyond therapy but here are a few ideas about the way it shows up in the counseling space. Trying to explain the experience of rapport can be difficult to conceptualize, but when it’s working we can feel it!

We know that a solid working relationship in therapy contributes to improved outcomes. What do you think about unseen influences? Do you think you can see some of these concepts?

You can read more about Unseen Influence and other examples on my blog. Link in my bio to sign up to receive updates!

Mental Health • Therapy • Unseen Influence •Blog

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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

Unseen Influences // a new blog post🧡 you can sign up for my blog updates and soon-to-be newsletter thru the link in my ...
03/23/2026

Unseen Influences // a new blog post
🧡 you can sign up for my blog updates and soon-to-be newsletter thru the link in my bio.

Often, we navigate our daily lives without fully understanding how unspoken societal norms influence our decisions and behavior. These hidden forces shape how we perceive ourselves, from our career choices to our relationships. Social expectations, ingrained through cultural beliefs and reinforced by community practices, can subtly yet powerfully mold our self-awareness.

Mental Health • Blog • Self Observation
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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

03/18/2026

BTS happenings as a clinical supervisor. Last week I shared about trauma stewardship in the realm of clinical supervisors, here’s a bit more about what it actually means.

Stewardship allows there to be an owner of the experience, entrusted to those who are supporting the work of another. This exists outside of the therapy space as well, helping us all to access the collective experience of being a human being.

Whether you’re supporting a new generation of clinicians, or radiating kindness to the person crossing the street next to you, stewardship reminds us that it’s a collective process. We all can contribute to another.

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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

Winters final rinse here in Pittsburgh. A fresh snow fall this morning reminds us to slow down and receive the nourishme...
03/17/2026

Winters final rinse here in Pittsburgh. A fresh snow fall this morning reminds us to slow down and receive the nourishment from winter. It’s easy to rush ahead to the warmth and brightness of spring, instead invite yourself to pause with the stillness of winter a final time. ❄️

Therapist • Mental Health • New • Perspective • Blog

This and more musings on my blog, you can sign up for blog updates and my soon to come newsletter in the link 🔗 in bio
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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988

🟠🟠🟠Some rainy day musings on trauma stewardship. As many up and coming therapists are reliant on their supervisors in va...
03/11/2026

🟠🟠🟠Some rainy day musings on trauma stewardship. As many up and coming therapists are reliant on their supervisors in various ways, we can offer an incredible impact on their development of self care practices and preservation through urgency. 🟠🟠🟠

Therapist • Mental Health • Clinical Supervisor • Urgency
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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988

03/02/2026

Shared in my stories on Friday. Relevant to continue the conversation on stewardship and supporting safer spaces for therapy and other types of helping services. Entering a career in helping fields comes with a big responsibility 💟

• Trauma Stewardship • Mental Health • Therapy • Training • Supervision

02/27/2026

More on why I’m sharing about consultations, helping to build literacy around therapy helps others find what their looking for. Knowing that you CAN ask questions, you CAN be curious, it helps to support a stronger therapeutic relationship…the cornerstone of how therapy works!

Strong, early established alliance is strongly linked to reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD. The relationship can hold corrective experiences, different from what you may experience in other types of relationships.
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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? I’m accepting new clients and new graduates seeking supervision to work with in multiple states! Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

mental health • therapist • new • literacy • questions • consultations • counseling • therapy

The more you know about what to expect the more you can come prepared for a consultation or intake! What do you think? A...
02/27/2026

The more you know about what to expect the more you can come prepared for a consultation or intake! What do you think? Are there questions you would want to ask?
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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? I’m accepting new clients and new graduates seeking supervision to work with in multiple states! Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

02/25/2026

These are just a few examples of questions that you could ask a therapist, taking advantage of free consultations allows for a great fit! An opportunity to see clarification and get curious about the things that are most important to you. What else would you wanna know from a therapist? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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Do I seem like your vibe for a therapist or clinical supervisor? Want to dig in more about my approach? I’m accepting new clients and new graduates seeking supervision to work with in multiple states! Check out my website for more information and to book a consultation!
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

Mental health • Therapist • Consultation • New • questions

After posting yesterday, I thought it’d be helpful to share more. Navigating the process of finding a therapist is simpl...
02/19/2026

After posting yesterday, I thought it’d be helpful to share more. Navigating the process of finding a therapist is simpler when you can filter out the noise and find reliable info. What are your thoughts? Leaving them in the comments 💭
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.
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Interested in connecting more? Click the link 🔗 in my bio to find out more. ☀️

Therapist • Finding a Therapist • Vibe • Therapy • New

02/18/2026

Finding a good fit for a therapist is important, these helpful tips can help you slow down and consider: What’s most important to you right now about starting therapy?
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Content is not intended to replace treatment or provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the national su***de lifeline at 988.

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