Ashley Rosenstein, MA, LPC, LCDC

09/26/2025

The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the Administration’s recent announcement on autism.

Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust and distracts from real scientific progress.

02/20/2025

🌱 Navigating Political Change with Mental Health in Mind 🌱

Political shifts can stir up stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. As we face changing times, it's crucial to prioritize our mental health and well-being. Here are a few tips to help you maintain balance:

✨ Stay Informed, But Set Boundaries
Stay connected to the news, but know when it's time to step back. Limit your exposure to negative or overwhelming coverage to avoid burnout.

💬 Talk About It
Engage in open, respectful conversations with friends, family, or a counselor. Sharing your thoughts can ease the emotional load.

🌿 Practice Mindfulness
In times of uncertainty, mindfulness can help you stay grounded. Whether through deep breathing, meditation, or taking a quiet walk, find ways to center yourself.

💪 Focus on What You Can Control
While we can’t change the world overnight, focusing on personal growth, setting boundaries, and taking small actions can empower you during uncertain times.

🤝 Seek Support
If political changes are impacting your mental health, remember it’s okay to ask for help. Whether through therapy, support groups, or personal networks, support is available.

Let’s care for our mental health as we navigate these times together. 💙

10/23/2024

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10/10/2024

Happy World Mental Health Day! 🧠🌏

Make time today to prioritize your mental health and well-being, you deserve it!

Explore APA's latest resources on mental health: https://at.apa.org/6757bf

10/04/2024

With October being DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH I would like to take a moment to share some important resources for individuals experiencing intimate partner violence or domestic violence.

● National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

● Loveisrespect: Offers support, information, and advocacy to young people affected by dating abuse.
Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Text: Text LOVEIS to 22522

● National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): Works to end domestic
violence by providing resources, advocacy, and education.
Website: NCADV https://ncadv.org/

● Women Law Project: WLPis a nonprofit public interest legal organization working to defend and advance the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people in Pennsylvania and
beyond.
Women’s Law Project https://www.womenslawproject.org/

● Find Help: Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. FindHelp https://www.findhelp.org/

● Law Help: Legal Aid and other Low-Cost Legal Help: https://www.lawhelp.org

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) throughout our nation. SAMHSA is committed to addressing the prevention of gender-based violence and the treatment, support, and recovery of survivors: samhsa.gov/gender-based-violence-behavioral-health

09/26/2024

September is National Recovery Month. 💜 We observe this to increase public awareness of mental health and addiction recovery. COMMUNITY and CONNECTION are important for anyone, but are essential for those in recovery. One small thing we can do this month is reach out to a friend in recovery and ask them to join us in an activity that is supportive of their recovery! 🎳🎥🍛🏈🏋‍♂️

09/24/2024

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. According to the CDC over 49,000 people completed su***de in the United States in 2022. That is one death every 11 minutes. Su***de is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for su***de and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about su***de. For more information, visit https://go.nih.gov/cw9p2vx

09/09/2024