Move Forward Counseling, LLC

12/24/2025

Tips for managing boundaries alongside holiday family traditions from our partner practice, Heartwell Therapy, LLC.

(www.heartwellpa.com: Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, and online mental health therapy for couples, families, and relationships in PA)

Are you stuck wondering what the “right” thing to do is? Please know you’re not the only one feeling this way. The most important question to ask yourself is simple: What do I actually want and feel comfortable with? Your well-being matters, and giving yourself permission to honor your needs isn’t selfish—it’s healthy. Read the article: "When family wants one thing and you need another." https://heartwellpa.com/when-family-wants-one-thing-and-you-need-another/

In the article, you'll read about:

🫸Acknowledging that family can be good at pushing our buttons.
🫸Being honest about your feelings is about taking care of yourself.
🫸Holding steady in your decisions means your boundaries are being honored.
🫸and more!

12/23/2025

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

12/21/2025

No Waitlist: Maggie believes therapy is a space where you can feel supported in navigating life’s challenges while discovering tools to adapt, overcome, and live more fully. Her goal is to help you feel empowered to create meaningful change and find peace within yourself and your relationships.

Maggie Myers, a Master's in Clinical Social Work Intern Therapist, is available now in person in York, PA, and online across Pennsylvania.

Book Now / Immediate Availability: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/maggie-myers/

Maggie Myers' full bio, including her other specialties and a list of her therapeutic techniques, can be viewed on her website page.

12/19/2025

No Waitlist: Jessica is fully committed to your health and well-being. She values creating a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. She understands that reaching out for support can be a big step, and she is here to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment.

Jessica Nicolet, LAPC, NCC, is available now in person in Lancaster, PA, and online across Pennsylvania.

Book Now / Immediate Availability: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/jessica-nicolet/

Jessica Nicolet's full bio, including other specialties and a list of her therapeutic techniques, can be viewed on her website page.

12/18/2025

🧠 Nervous About Starting Therapy in Pennsylvania? You’re Not Alone.

💬 Your first counseling session doesn’t have to feel intimidating. At Move Forward Counseling, we understand the fear of the unknown—and we’re here to guide you through it step by step.

✨ From filling out simple paperwork to building trust and setting goals—you’re never expected to “have it all together.” Therapy is a process, not a performance. And your very first session is about creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. 💚

In this compassionate guide, you'll discover:
✅ What happens before, during, and after your first therapy visit
✅ What you'll talk about (hint: you set the pace!)
✅ How confidentiality works in Pennsylvania
✅ What teletherapy looks like if you're doing it online
✅ A simple checklist to feel prepared
… and why it’s okay to show up just as you are. 💛

📍 Whether you're in Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Lehigh Valley, or anywhere in PA — we’re here when you’re ready.

📖 Read the full guide: https://moveforwardpa.com/what-to-expect-first-counseling-session-pennsylvania/

🔁 Share with someone who might need this. www.moveforwardpa.com/blog

💬 Have a question? Drop it below or message us privately.

12/14/2025

No Waitlist: Regardless of what brings you to therapy, Amanda's goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can build confidence, learn new skills, and connect more deeply with your authentic self. Together, you’ll explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and find both therapeutic and practical ways to support your growth and well-being.

Amanda Richardson, a Master's in Clinical Social Work Intern Therapist, is available now in person in Lebanon, PA, and online across Pennsylvania.

Book Now / Immediate Availability: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/amanda-richardson/

Amanda Richardson's full bio, including other specialties and a list of her therapeutic techniques, can be viewed on her website page.

12/13/2025

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.

12/12/2025

No Waitlist: Julia is committed to walking alongside you, helping you dive into your struggles, discover new perspectives, and emerge with greater confidence and readiness to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you have struggled with past trauma, work stressors, relationship issues, or serious mental illness, Julia Litman, LCSW, is ready to work together with you to overcome your struggles.

Julie Litman, LCSW, is a licensed therapist available now in person in downtown Lancaster and online across Pennsylvania.

Book Now / Immediate Availability: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/julia-litman/

Julia Litman's full bio, including other specialties and a list of her therapeutic techniques, can be viewed on her website page.

12/10/2025

Holiday-survival tips in a blog from MFC's partner-practice, Heartwell Therapy, LLC, which offers counseling for couples, families, and relationships.

💚❤️The post-divorce holidays can still hold moments of light — even in a season of change. Surround yourself with support, embrace new traditions, and honor where you are. You deserve joy, too. ✨

If you’re a parent, honesty matters. Be open with your children about your feelings, and offer them space to share their own. It’s natural to want to “hold it together” for your kids, but during major life transitions, authenticity can be just as important as stability. You’re modeling what it looks like to go through hard things — without hiding emotions.

It’s okay to talk about the hard parts of the situation, as long as you also make room for the positive possibilities ahead. Here are some helpful questions you and your children can reflect on together as you plan for the holiday season:

⭐Where is the silver lining?
⭐What is something exciting to look forward to in this new season?
⭐What do you want to experience this holiday season?

These conversations can help everyone feel more connected, understood, and hopeful. Read Heartwell Therapy, LLC's Surviving the Holidays Post-Divorce blog and learn more about:

👉Being Open
👉Creating Your New Normal
👉Setting Boundaries
👉Surrounding Yourself With Support

Read the Blog: https://heartwellpa.com/surviving-the-holidays-post-divorce.

For co-parenting, family, and divorce counseling, visit www.heartwellpa.com. For individual therapy, visit our partner practice, Move Forward Counseling, at www.moveforwardpa.com.

12/10/2025

No Waitlist: Richard believes that people learn through experiences. Healing may come as much through a new perspective as a healthy experience of something new. Utilizing experiential and cognitive approaches allows us to explore and overcome the challenges you are facing, and Richard Hale, LPC, is accepting new clients to support your healing process in person in York, PA, and online across Pennsylvania.

Book Now / Immediate Availability: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/richard-hale

Richard's full bio, including other specialties and a list of his therapeutic techniques, can be viewed on his website.

12/07/2025

Let's make the process a whole lot easier.👉Open Enrollment comes around just once a year, and it’s your chance to switch health insurance plans. If therapy is something you value—whether you’re in it now or think “future me might want this”—this is the perfect time to choose a plan that actually helps you get the care you want.

If you are asking yourself how you can make the open enrollment process easier with the best insurance benefits for mental health therapy in 2026, view MFC's new blog post, which is a guide to approaching open enrollment and tips for choosing the right health insurance plan for 2026: https://moveforwardpa.com/open-enrollment-how-to-choose-the-best-insurance-for-therapy-in-2026/

12/05/2025

Watch MFC Founder and CEO Alison Pidgeon, MA, LPC, share her vision to provide excellent mental health care for the community and to create a great place for her staff to work. She shares how she and her dedicated leadership, licensed therapists, and administrative teams have continued to strive to serve a diverse community where people feel equal and live freely without stigma related to mental health treatment since 2015.

Watch the 3-minute video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4vjBkKQB6w.
Learn more about Move Forward Counseling at www.moveforwardpa.com.