Move Forward Counseling, LLC

02/22/2026

🌿Watch some of MFC's therapists personally welcome YOU 🫶 to our counseling services. 🛋️ Learn why 👉EVERYONE 👈 is welcome at Move Forward Counseling from the people who are available now to support you in mental health and wellness. 💗

💻 View this welcome video by our own therapists on MFC's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ldq7_d1HJ1g?si=i4lCpQ6YSGAe_Vew,

🎥 View more videos by MFC and our partner-practice, Heartwell Therapy, LLC, that include a little humor, mental health education, therapist resources/ideas 🧠, and more about our dedicated staff and services on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/-PA

02/20/2026

No waitlist: Several of our 65 licensed therapists have openings for new clients across Pennsylvania. Book virtual sessions now www.moveforwardpa.com/contact or view therapist bios (for full lists of specialties and techniques), including the following therapists who have immediate openings.

Sarah Lathrop, LAPC: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/sarah-lathrop
Katie Carmoni, LCSW: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/katie-camoni
Angela Miller, LCSW: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/angela-miller
Margaret Roberts, LPC, LMFT: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/margaret-roberts

Your out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific plan. We participate with the following major providers in Pennsylvania:

Aetna
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Capital Blue Cross
Eliance Health Solutions (Preferred Health Care)
Employer EAP from Move Forward Counseling
Evernorth (formerly CIGNA)
Geisinger
Highmark Blue Shield
Independence BC (Highmark)
Life Solutions EAP
Optum
Populytics (Highmark)
Quest / Quest EAP
United Behavioral Health / Optum
United Healthcare UHCI UBH
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Note: While we participate in these plans, we currently do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Due to federal regulations, we cannot accept self-pay from clients holding these insurances.

Schedule an appointment with our licensed therapists in Lancaster, York, Hershey, Pittsburgh & online across PA. Confidential, compassionate.

02/20/2026

NO WAITLIST: 👉Immediate openings for counseling for grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, stress, life transitions, family estrangement/cut-off, relationships, and more. Megan specializes in the unique stressors of motherhood and other caregivers. She is also experienced and specialized in grief counseling, particularly for those coping with the loss of a child, family members, and other loved ones.

She is trained in strengths-based, trauma-informed, DBT-informed, and CBT therapies. Megan Leinbach, LWS, offers in-person therapy sessions in Lebanon, PA, and only to anyone in Pennsylvania.

NO WAITLIST: Book appointments now or read Megan's full biography, including all her specialties and techniques, at https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/megan-leinbach.

For men and women aged 13 and older, inquire about IMMEDIATE openings for mental health therapy in Lebanon, PA, and online across Pennsylvania.

Schedule an appointment with our licensed therapists in Lancaster, York, Hershey, Pittsburgh & online across PA. Confidential, compassionate.

02/19/2026

MFC has office space established and invites medication management and psychiatry service providers to reach out about co-locating at any of our offices in Hershey, York, Lebanon, and Lancaster. Not sure if this would be a good fit for your business?

Schedule a virtual meeting with our CEO, Alison Pidgeon, LPC, to learn more. MFC has already established co-location partnerships at other offices, and we welcome the opportunity to explore what that could mean for your practice.

Write to getstarted@moveforwardpa.com to schedule a conversation with us.

We are www.moveforwardpa.com.

02/18/2026

✨ Serotonin: Your Brain’s Built-In Chill Button ✨ (Also known as: The Mood Manager You Didn’t Know You Had 😉)

Ever have one of those days that just feels… slightly more manageable?
That’s not magic. That’s brain science doing its best. 🧠💛

Serotonin is one of your brain’s key chemical messengers. Think of it as your natural mood balancer working quietly behind the scenes to help you:

🌤️ Keep your mood steady
😌 Feel calmer and more emotionally regulated
😴 Sleep better
🎯 Stay focused
🍽️ Support healthy digestion

In other words?
👉 Low drama, higher vibes.

When serotonin levels are balanced, it can feel easier to handle stress, think clearly, and move through the day without everything feeling overwhelming. When levels are off, mood, sleep, and energy can take a hit.

The good news? Your brain and body are constantly working to regulate and support you. And small daily habits — like consistent sleep, movement, sunlight, nourishing food, and meaningful connection — can all play a role in supporting healthy serotonin levels. 🌞🚶‍♀️🥗💬

If you’re curious about the science behind it, this Cleveland Clinic article explains serotonin in a friendly, easy-to-understand way: 🔗 Serotonin: What It Is, Function & Levels (Cleveland Clinic) https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22572-serotonin?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Not magic. Just your brain doing its best. 💚

Mental health therapy for health and wellness can help you set goals for staying focused, sleeping better, feeling calmer, regulating your emotions, and maintaining steadier mood. To inquire about counseling for mental health and wellness, visit www.moveforwardpa.com.

Thank you to Rebekka Matthews, LSW, one of MFC's health and wellness specialized therapists in person at our York office and online across PA for helping create today's "What is it? Wednesday" post. https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/rebekka-matthews/

02/16/2026

Wintertime blues can come and go each winter season, and we're resharing this article from February of 2020 to offer guidance on how to create change, evaluate your perspective, and be present in gratitude, even for the little moments this winter, to help you through feeling stuck, like you've stopped caring. https://lnkd.in/gnKJxnRe.

And of course, if you are having trouble getting unstuck, a licensed mental health professional can help you develop a motivational plan that works for your life. Ask MFC how we can help. www.moveforwardpa.com

02/15/2026

Megan provides a compassionate space to explore challenges such as grief & loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, caregiver stress, life transitions, family estrangement/cut-off, and the unique stressors experienced by mothers and caregivers. She offers specialized support in grief counseling, particularly for those coping with the loss of a child or sibling.

She is trained in strengths-based, trauma-informed, DBT-informed, and CBT therapies. Megan Leinbach, LWS, offers in-person therapy sessions in Lebanon, PA, and only to anyone in Pennsylvania.

No Waitlist: Book appointments now or read Megan's full biography, including specialties and techniques, at https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/megan-leinbach.

02/14/2026

Last Saturday, MFC enjoyed networking with youth mental health advocates from across PA at the 2/6/26 event, held in the Pittsburgh area this year. Learn more about next year's event, hosted by NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, visit namikeystonepa.org/events/youth-mental-health-conference.

Thank you to MFC's Valerie McNicholl, LCSW and COO, for presenting and hosting our exhibitor table. Reach out to getstarted@moveforwardpa.com to learn more about her presentation on "Combatting Rising Rates of Loneliness and Isolation in Generation Z." Valerie is available to present at your business or event on the subject of loneliness.

02/11/2026

NO WAITLIST: Immediate openings for therapy: anxiety, women’s issues, body image, self-esteem, boundary setting, ADHD, attachment issues, developmental disabilities, relationship problems, gifted adults, grief, health & wellness, infidelity, LGBTQIA+, life transitions, OCD, support after bariatric surgery, and trauma.

Clarissa's techniques and training include ACT, Trauma-Informed, CBT, and MBCT.

Clarissa Shirk, LSW, offers in-person therapy sessions in State College and online across PA.

Read Clarissa's full biography of specialties and techniques at https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/clarissa-shirk.

Schedule an appointment with our licensed therapists in Lancaster, York, Hershey, Pittsburgh & online across PA. Confidential, compassionate.

02/08/2026

If you’ve ever felt stuck in negative thoughts after a traumatic experience, you’re not alone — and it’s completely understandable. Trauma has a way of leaving not just emotional memories, but lingering beliefs about ourselves and the world. The good news? There are effective therapies designed to help you work through those thoughts, and one of the most well-known is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Read the MFC blog "If Trauma Has Changed How You Think, CPT Can Help You Heal" to help you break it down for you and to learn about the role of patterns.

Read the blog: www.moveforwardpa.com/if-trauma-has-changed-how-you-think-cpt-can-help-you-heal

Article written by Move Forward Counseling’s licensed therapists, Erin Murphy, LPC, and Renee Austin, LPC. Book an appointment with them or another CPT-trained therapist today by contacting MFC at www.moveforwardpa.com/contact.

View Erin's bio: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/erin-murphy/

View Renee's bio: https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/renee-austin/

02/06/2026

Some clients need therapy during evenings and weekends—that's when they can actually attend—but most practices either can't support those hours, or the backend paperwork and billing, which is often completed during evenings and weekends, makes offering those hours unsustainable for therapists.

MFC is now offering a path forward for evenings and weekends by inviting clinicians to apply for our 👉"Evening & Weekend Therapist"👈 openings.

Learn about the payment per hour, locations, virtual or hybrid schedule options, and more on our Greenhouse Job Board at https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/moveforwardcounseling/jobs/4111088009

To learn more about Move Forward Counseling as a private practice, visit www.moveforwardpa.com.

We currently have about 65 licensed therapists across eight offices in PA and an online team that serves the entire Commonwealth. However, we are turning clients away now for evening and weekend appointments. Join our team!

Virtual

02/05/2026

A little bit of humor for mental health therapists to enjoy. View "When an adult therapist meets a child therapist" (13-second video) on the MFC YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/j9yt5_Moauk?si=WYzFCRfYkqAL_kLt.

View more fun, staff informational, and educational videos from MFC and our partner-practice, Heartwell Therapy, LLC, by visiting our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/-PA