Mountain View Counseling LLC

11/09/2025

Finding Light in the Winter Months

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, it’s natural to feel your energy shift. Winter can be a time of quiet reflection — but it can also bring feelings of isolation, fatigue, or sadness. If you’ve been feeling a little heavier lately, please know: you’re not alone, and nothing is “wrong” with you.

This season invites us to slow down, rest, and care for ourselves in gentle ways.
✨ Stay connected, even if it’s just a quick call or message to someone you trust.
✨ Find small joys like a cozy blanket, a warm drink, a walk in crisp air.
✨ Remind yourself that just like nature, you are allowed to rest and renew.

Spring will come, but for now, it’s okay to embrace the stillness and nurture yourself right where you are.

If this season feels especially tough, reaching out for support can make a world of difference. You don’t have to carry it alone. 💬💛

11/08/2025

🏔️ Feeling Overwhelmed? Try the DBT TIP Skill!

When emotions feel too intense to manage, your body may actually be in “overheating mode.” The TIP skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps you cool down fast, both physically and emotionally, so you can think more clearly.

T I P stands for:

🧊 T – Temperature
Change your body temperature to activate your calming system. Try filling a bowl with water and ice cubes. Dunk your face and hold for about 30 seconds. Repeating as needed.

🏃 I – Intense Exercise
Do a short burst of physical activity: jump, run in place, or do pushups for a minute or two. This helps burn off stress energy and calm your nervous system.

💨 P – Paced Breathing / Paired Muscle Relaxation
Slow your breathing. Try inhaling for 4 seconds, exhaling for 6. Pair that with relaxing your muscles as you exhale.

✨ These techniques change your body chemistry so your emotions can settle. When you’re calm, problem-solving and communication become easier.

💬 Have you tried any of these before? Which one helps you most when you’re overwhelmed? Share below ⬇️

11/07/2025

What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop effective coping skills.

Originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to support people in finding balance between acceptance and change.

✨ DBT Can Help With:

Emotion regulation and mood swings

Impulsivity and self-destructive behaviors

Anxiety, depression, and stress

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Improving communication and relationship skills

In DBT, you’ll learn practical tools in four key areas:

Mindfulness – staying present and grounded

Distress Tolerance – managing crises without making things worse

Emotion Regulation – understanding and balancing your emotions

Interpersonal Effectiveness – building stronger, healthier relationships

Whether you’re struggling to manage intense emotions or seeking a more mindful way of living, DBT offers a structured path toward greater emotional stability and self-compassion. 💙

If you’d like to learn more about how DBT can support your journey, reach out to us today for more information or to schedule a consultation.

11/06/2025

🌿 Your mental health matters — and you don’t have to face it alone. 🌿

Life can be overwhelming, and reaching out for support is one of the strongest and most courageous things you can do. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, or just ready to make a change, therapy can help you find clarity, healing, and hope. 💚

At Mountain View Counseling LLC, our compassionate team of therapists is here to walk beside you every step of the way. We currently have openings for new clients and accept most major insurances, including Medicaid.

✨ You deserve to feel better. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to heal. ✨

Take the first step today. Your journey toward peace and balance starts with one call. 💬
📞 Contact us at 717-343-7798 or visit www.mountainviewcounseling.info to schedule your brief consultation call or your first appointment.

Mountain View Counseling provides a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment to assist clients on creating their Life Worth Living.

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

Self-love is vital but it's just the start.

11/05/2025

The holiday season can be difficult if you're suffering the loss of a loved one, or are feeling depressed yourself. Text 988 or chat with us online at 988lifeline.org/chat. We're here for you. 💚

11/05/2025

Findhelp.org is an excellent resource! Enter your zip code and find the resource type you are looking for. From food to housing to child care, find help shares local resources from your area.

Search and connect to support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US.

11/05/2025

🌿 Healing Starts with Understanding 🌿

At Mountain View Counseling LLC, we specialize in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through evidence-based, compassionate care.

✨ Services Offered:
💬 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Build emotional regulation, mindfulness, and resilience.
⚡ ADHD Support: Learn strategies to strengthen focus, organization, and self-esteem.
💔 Trauma-Informed Therapy: Heal from the past in a safe, supportive environment.

Whether you’re struggling with big emotions, attention difficulties, or the effects of trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. We’ll meet you where you are and walk with you toward balance, growth, and healing.

💚 Now accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions.

📞 Call 717-343-7798 or visit www.mountainviewcounseling.info to schedule a free consultation.



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Mountain View Counseling provides a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment to assist clients on creating their Life Worth Living.

12/08/2023

From a stroll around the block to a hike in the woods, research shows time spent outdoors acts as a balm for our busy minds. Get outside today: Your brain will thank you for it.

Learn more about the science of creativity: https://at.apa.org/a1b

12/08/2023

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