Move Forward Counseling, LLC

01/29/2026

Tomorrow is our winter luncheon and networking event! If you didn't get a chance to sign up for the event, click the link to get an early invitation to the next one, planned for April 24, 2026.

This is your opportunity to build relationships with other providers while enjoying a complimentary lunch sponsored by the Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI). If you are looking for a way to connect and be part of a larger in-person therapist community, we'd love to see you there!

Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/QgH8FcY1FXbmTXCs6

Details on how to sponsor lunch for a future networking event, along with an opportunity to donate to a local non-profit at the January 30th event, are outlined in the RSVP form.

Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI), the January 30th Lunch Sponsor, employs adept licensed clinicians, board-certified psychiatrists, and compassionate administrative staff with diverse experience in their respective fields. From certified individual specialists and systemically-oriented couple/family therapists to expert testing psychologists and board-certified psychiatrists, each mental health professional will take their time working with you toward the best outcome possible. To learn more about our January 30th Lunch Sponsor, visit https://www.papsychotherapy.org/

Questions? Write to getstarted@moveforwardpa.com.

01/25/2026

7 Therapist-Backed Ways to Calm Anxiety—No Appointment Needed
💬 “Why does my heart race for no reason?”
💬 “I just want the anxiety to stop, but I don’t know how…”

If you've ever had thoughts like these, you’re not alone.

We hear them every single day—and as therapists, we know how real, exhausting, and overwhelming anxiety can feel. 😞

Here’s the truth:
You can find relief—and you don’t have to wait for your first therapy session to start healing.

We've put together 7 simple, powerful coping strategies used by real clients in real therapy sessions—and you can start practicing them today:

1. Deep Breathing: Reset your nervous system with a simple inhale-hold-exhale technique.
2. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding: Reconnect with your senses and bring your mind back to now.
3. Journaling: Get the racing thoughts out of your head and onto paper.
4. Move Your Body: Even a 10-minute walk can burn off adrenaline and calm your mind.
5. Reduce Caffeine & Screen Time: Too much of either can mimic anxiety symptoms.
6. Challenge Anxious Thoughts: Learn to reframe fear with facts (a CBT classic).
7. Build a Calming Routine: Better sleep, mindful habits, and small daily rituals protect your peace.

These tools are simple, but not “soft”—they work.
And if your anxiety still feels bigger than your toolbox, that’s OK too.
💛 At Move Forward Counseling PA, we offer online and in-person therapy across Pennsylvania—accessible, judgment-free, and insurance-accepted.

👉 https://moveforwardpa.com/7-proven-ways-to-manage-anxiety-today-a-self-help-guide/
You don’t have to stay stuck in fear.
You deserve to feel grounded, calm, and in control again. 🌱

✅ Share this post to help someone who may be silently struggling.
💬 Comment below: Which of these 7 strategies have YOU tried, or want to try?

01/23/2026

✨ Feeling stuck or unsure about change? ✨
If part of you wants change and another part feels unsure, you’re not alone. Motivational Interviewing (MI) meets you where you are and helps you move forward at your own pace. 🌱

Read the blog: www.moveforwardpa.com/blog to learn how MI is often used to support people dealing with things like:

🌿Anxiety or depression

🌿Substance use or habit changes

🌿Big life transitions or lifestyle shifts

🌿Career stress or burnout

🌿Relationship concerns

It’s also a great approach for teens and young adults. Because MI respects independence and choice, it helps teens explore their own values and motivations rather than making them feel like they’re being told what to do. Learn more - read the article: https://moveforwardpa.com/overcoming-fear-self-doubt-and-uncertainty-with-motivational-interviewing/

At Move Forward Counseling, we use Motivational Interviewing to help you explore your goals, values, and motivation—without pressure or judgment. 💬💛

👉Book an appointment or learn more about our Motivational Interviewing specialized licensed therapists in PA at www.moveforwardpa.com/contact.

This article was written by Hully M. Hoover, M.Ed., LAPC (she/her), an MFC licensed therapist with more than 33 years of dedicated service in public education, trained and experienced in Motivational Interviewing to help individuals overcome the roadblocks to change. Book with Hully in person in State College or online from anywhere in PA https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/hully-hoover/.

01/18/2026

Starts February 2026: Request a free 15-minute meeting to help you decide whether this group support is right for your individual needs. Refer your healthcare patients, mental health clients, family, colleagues, and friends to this online intensive focused on perinatal mental health. MFC has openings for new participants in its six-week program. Learn more, refer or register anyone in Pennsylvania at https://moveforwardpa.com/session-formats/groups/.

How to learn more and the costs for the program can be found on the MFC Anchored Motherhood: Emotional Support for the Mother You’re Becoming page at https://moveforwardpa.com/session-formats/groups/.

Perinatal mental health was an original specialty at Move Forward Counseling when we were founded in 2015. Learn more about Counseling for Mothers across PA online or in person at https://moveforwardpa.com/services/counseling-for-mothers/.

6-Week Therapy Program Focused on Perinatal Mental Health
✨ What’s included:
✔️ Weekly group + individual therapy (all online)
✔️ Expert support from a licensed therapist
✔️ A compassionate community of moms
✔️ Weekly educational videos + journal prompts
✔️ Real tools for healing postpartum anxiety & depression

01/17/2026

Looking for a way to break free from patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of worry and avoidance?
For people with OCD, intrusive thoughts—called obsessions—can feel like a broken record that won’t turn off. These thoughts are distressing and often come with a surge of anxiety. In an attempt to calm that anxiety, the brain urges the person to perform a compulsion—a ritual or behavior that seems like it will help.

Unfortunately, the relief is temporary. The brain quickly learns that the only way to reduce anxiety is to perform the compulsion again… and again. Over time, this becomes a vicious cycle. Anxiety increases. Compulsions become more time-consuming. Daily life shrinks.

Learn why avoidance makes things worse (even when it feels helpful) and how to start freeing yourself from fear-driven behaviors, including social anxiety, by reading MFC's blog "Why ERP Might Be the Anxiety Game-Changer You’ve Been Looking For" www.moveforwardpa.com/why-erp-might-be-the-anxiety-game-changer-youve-been-looking-for

This blog was written by MFC-licensed therapists Dr. Susan Moses, PsyD, and Darlene Oliver, LPC. Inquire into ERP therapy with them or another ERP-specialized and anxiety therapist at www.moveforwardpa.com/contact.

View Susan's bio: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/dr-susan-moses/

View Darlene's bio: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/darlene-oliver/

01/15/2026

👉Looking for medication management or psychiatry? 👀 MFC co-locates with providers to provide more convenient access, both in-person and online, across PA. We welcome new and existing clients to contact Cognitive Behavior Institute or Trilessence directly to book psychiatry services.

MFC offers outpatient mental health therapy in the same office space and online across Pennsylvania, along with our partner practice, Heartwell Therapy, LLC.

⭐Book Now!💻📲
Cognitive Behavior Institute www.papsychotherapy.org
Trilessence www.trilessence.com
Move Forward Counseling (individuals age six and older) www.moveforwardpa.com
Heartwell Therapy (couples, families, relationships) www.heartwellpa.com

Are you a medication management and/or psychiatry practice INTERESTED IN CO-LOCATING WITH AN OUTPATIENT THERAPY PROVIDER? Check out our website and learn more about our other six therapy offices (Lancaster, York, Hershey, Lebanon, Lancaster Downtown, Lehigh Valley). Write to getstarted@moveforwardpa.com.

Do you have extra space at your psychiatry practice that we might consider bringing our therapist into for co-location somewhere in PA? Contact us to explore possibilities: getstarted@moveforwardpa.com.

Mental Health Outpatient Therapy - A Private Practice
In-person: Lancaster, Lancaster Downtown, Emmaus (Lehigh Valley), Lebanon, Hershey, Pittsburgh, York, State College, and online across PA. We welcome people aged six+ in PA. Established in 2015. 💙

01/11/2026

Starts Sunday, January 18, 2026: Request a free 15-minute virtual or phone meeting to determine whether this group setting is right for you. Secure your spot now for eight weeks of sessions, starting on January 18, 2026, that include group talk therapy, psychoeducation, diverse perspectives, and group facilitation by an MFC-licensed therapist.

Participants will explore topics related to social and emotional well-being, self-expression, and developing a healthy mindset to handle psychological stressors—60-minute sessions. Inquire about the cost. Learn more: https://moveforwardpa.com/session-formats/groups/

Experience supportive connections every Sunday for 8 weeks, designed for LGBTQIA+ adults with disabilities. Enjoy engaging activities, discussions, and a safe space to share and grow together in a welcoming environment. An MFC licensed therapist will lead sessions.

If individual support is needed, you can also inquire into therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults with disabilities at MFC, including https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/justin-tapp/, who is available online across PA or in-person at our Pittsburgh therapy office. MFC has a team of over 65 licensed therapists, many that are specialized to counsel members of the disability and/or LGBTQIA+ communities.

01/08/2026

Immediate Openings: CBI now offers psychiatry/med management services alongside MFC's Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh outpatient therapy team, bringing easier access to medication management & psychiatry services for new and existing clients - in person and online (from anywhere in Pennsylvania).

Book with Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI) at papsychotherapy.org or Move Forward Counseling (MFC) at moveforwardpa.com.

Family, couples, and relationship online therapy is also available in Pittsburgh and across PA via our partner-practice, www.heartwelltherapy.com.

Licensed counselors providing therapy online and in-person across Pennsylvania. Schedule an appointment today.

01/05/2026

This is one of the only conferences in the country specializing in children, adolescents, and transition-age youth. The conference is geared toward parents, caregivers, mental health professionals, educators, and students. Designed for a broad audience, this dynamic event creates a space where voices are heard, perspectives are shared, and solutions are explored together.

Register to attend, receive CEs, exhibit, or sponsor at https://www.namikeystonepa.org/events/youth-mental-health-conference.

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s annual Youth Mental Health Conference is taking place on Friday, February 6, 2026, at The Westin Pittsburgh.

Please stop by our table if you are there! Check out MFC’s Valerie McNicholl, LCSW, Chief Operating Officer, presentation on “Combating Rising Rates of Loneliness and Isolation in Gen Z.”

01/04/2026

Starts January 18, 2026: Request a free 15-minute virtual or phone meeting to determine whether this group setting is right for you. Secure your spot now for eight weeks of sessions, starting on January 18, 2026, that include group talk therapy, psychoeducation, diverse perspectives, and group facilitation by an MFC-licensed therapist.

Participants will explore topics related to social and emotional well-being, self-expression, and developing a healthy mindset to handle psychological stressors—60-minute sessions. Inquire about the cost. Learn more: https://moveforwardpa.com/session-formats/groups/

Experience supportive connections every Sunday for 8 weeks, designed for LGBTQIA+ adults with disabilities. Enjoy engaging activities, discussions, and a safe space to share and grow together in a welcoming environment. An MFC licensed therapist will lead sessions.

If individual support is needed, you can also inquire into therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults with disabilities at MFC, including https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/justin-tapp/, who is available online across PA or in-person at our Pittsburgh therapy office. MFC has a team of over 65 licensed therapists, many that are specialized to counsel members of the disability and/or LGBTQIA+ communities.

Groups meet to provide education and psychoeducation on topics related to mental health and wellness skills building.