Family Guidance Center

01/26/2026

We are closing our office due to the inclement weather. Your clinician will reach out and switch you to a virtual appointment or reschedule you for in-person for another time. Everyone stay safe and warm!

01/20/2026

TONIGHT between 9:00PM and 8:00AM our phones may be temporarily unavailable. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

01/19/2026

It's National Popcorn Day and our wellness committee is taking care of our staff! What's your favorite popcorn?? Pickle flavor? Kettle corn? Let us know in the comments. Also look out for deals - many movie theaters are giving free popcorn today to celebrate.

01/15/2026

💚 Calling All Community Champions! 💚

Are you passionate about mental health wellness and making help accessible for all??

We are preparing for our 8th Annual Mind Your Health Community Event, and inviting local businesses and organizations to partner with us as sponsors!

This free, family-friendly event brings our community together to celebrate mental wellness, reduce stigma, and connect families with supportive resources—all while enjoying games, food, music, and fun for all ages. 🌟

Help us make our largest event each year a success and improve the lives of our community!!

01/14/2026

Affirmation of the week

“I am capable, resilient, and growing stronger every day.”

Even small steps toward self-care are steps in the right direction. 💪

01/08/2026

Just a little reminder for anyone who needs to see this today

01/06/2026

We welcome Lauren Smith, LPC to Family Guidance Center. She brings years of experience and is also a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). She has advanced training and certification in trauma treatment and is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Lauren specializes in working with adults and adolescents over the age of 14. She utilizes a trauma informed approach with all her clients and specializes in working with individuals with PTSD, history of abuse and trauma, history of domestic violence, grief and loss, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, struggles with parenting, chronic illness, relationship challenges, and stress management. She uses an eclectic, trauma informed approach to help clients to meet their personal goals and experience meaningful changes in their lives.

We are so excited to have her as part of our team!! Call intake at (610) 374-4963 option #2 to get started with Lauren!

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Thank you for making 2025 an amazing year for Family Guidance Center!

12/22/2025

A reminder of our hours this week. Happy Holidays, from our family to yours.

12/19/2025

At our Christmas event, United Way of Berks County Ready, Set, Read Program also attended and gave out free books to attendees.

We extend our sincere gratitude to United Way of Berks County for their generous support and continued partnership. Your investment in our work plays a vital role in strengthening mental health services and expanding access to care for individuals and families throughout our community.