Grounded Minds Sanctuary

10/04/2025

Let me be clear-this post is coming from a SOBER CURIOUS person. I’m not sober because I “need” to be. I’m not a person to be considered in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse. I chose sobriety because that’s what best benefits me and my family right now and I’ve maintained abstinence for 1 year, 1 month and 9 days at this point.

Will I ever have a drink again? Maybe. Maybe not. I’m not really concerned about making a “final” decision or slapping a label onto this lifestyle, but here is why I am “sober curious”:

I choose to stay abstinent because I want to feel good in my body. I want my energy to be vibrant. I want my mood to be stable. I want my mental health to be consistent. I want to be present. I value my health. I LOVE the woman I am becoming and I don’t want the darkness of what alcohol and drugs has put me through (whether by my own vices or by dealing with a loved one struggling with addiction) to interfere with that.

08/06/2025

Healing is not linear! Try doing one small thing a day to help you ride the wave of your healing journey 🌊

Small steps are still steps!

07/11/2025

Hi everyone!
As some of you may know I own a private practice called Grounded Minds Sanctuary. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of PA and offer individual mental health counseling sessions for adults and teenagers. I am so proud to announce that I will be starting a mama‘s support group! This group is for you if you are in a mother role and looking for the support of other women. The group aims to give you a safe space to process anything you have going on in all things motherhood and build community 🩷 please reach out via my website or email if you’re interested in joining! here’s some info:

Cost: $15 per session

Location: telehealth (babies CAN join so childcare does not have to be a barrier!

When: Tuesdays at 4 (although I’ve been talking with some mamas and I’m open to choosing a different time on Tuesdays if it works better for the collective). Groups are held weekly.

Group participants: we need about four women to get the group started and groups will cap off at 10 to allow everyone the time and space they need to share. If there is more than 10 women interested, I am definitely able to open up another time slot for a second group!

How to contact me: dana.groundedminds@gmail.com

A safe space to heal and grow; virtual mental health services