The Counseling Collective LLC

04/02/2026

03/31/2026

Meet the team!

Michele Fry MA LPC specializes in grief and loss counseling and supporting those with trauma. She offers spirituality integrated care for older teens and adults. Michele also enjoys working with couples using the Gottman Method for Couples.

You can read more on our website about Michele and the other clinicians here who support those processing loss, dealing with trauma and those who support couples.

03/23/2026

Britt is back!!!!

Britt has returned from maternity leave and is accepting new clients. She works with kids, teens, adults and couples and specializes in body image/disordered eating. She offers spirituality integrated care.

You can read more about working with Britt on our website. Or, fill out our Schedule Appointment form on our website today to get started.

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03/18/2026

Several of our skilled clinical therapists offer evening sessions at both our downtown Lancaster and East Petersburg offices.

You can read more about each of them on our website or fill out our Schedule Appointment form on our website to get started with therapy now!

03/16/2026

Do you think a therapy office looks like a sterile Doctor’s office?

Not the case at The Counseling Collective! Think more of what a living room looks like and that’s the feel we strive for here. We want you to feel comfortable and at ease….pillows and blankets and fidgets and plants and soft lighting.

Are you ready to talk to someone? We are here - Learn more on our website about how we can help you.

03/12/2026

Truth:
You have to give therapy more than just a session or two.

Are you ready to commit to feeling better? We can help!

Our therapists see clients in person at our downtown Lancaster and East Petersburg locations, or online for any PA resident. We help kids, teens, adults, and couples, with appointments from 7am-7pm and weekends! Reach out today to get scheduled.

03/09/2026

Meet The Team!

Alyssa Strausser MS LPC loves to crochet, bake and cook. She also enjoys spending time outdoors when the weather is warmer, going walking, fishing and kayaking.

Alyssa is DBT informed, as are several other clinicians at our practice. You can learn more about DBT on our website!

03/02/2026

“When we think of our current relationships, we may often wonder why we feel safe and connected in some, but in others, we feel anxious or distant. Sound familiar? This idea of the way we connect, or sometimes struggle to connect, with others often traces back to a concept known as attachment styles. These patterns are how we relate to others in society, influenced early in our childhood, that continue to shape our relationships within adulthood.

The good news you ask? Having some clarity of your attachment style can not only help you build healthier connections, but also feel more empowered in your relationships and shift away from generational patterns…”

Read the rest of the blog below!

When we think of our current relationships, we may often wonder why we feel safe and connected in some, but in others, we feel anxious or distant. Sound familiar? This idea of the way we connect, or sometimes struggle to connect, with others often traces back to a concept known as attachment styles

02/27/2026

We are locally owned and invested in our local Lancaster county community as a trusted mental health partner for over 8 years.

With expert mental health professionals, we are here to help you or your loved one with a variety of issues. Learn more on our website today!

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02/26/2026

Meet the team!
Megan Youtz MS LPC specializes in grief and loss counseling, particularly supporting bereaved parents after the loss of a child. She works with adults navigating illness, and also supports caregivers and healthcare workers. Megan also enjoys working with Couples!
You can read more about Megan and the other clinicians here who support those processing loss, dealing with illness, and those who support healthcare workers/first responders, and couples on our website.