Category: Blog

Mental health and counseling blogs to help you keep learning and growing outside of sessions.

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The Truth About Grief No One Talks About

May 1, 2026

Grief Doesn’t Go Away—It Waits….What Happens When You Don’t Process Grief? “What Happens When You Don’t Process Grief?” was written by MFC therapist Darlene Oliver,

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A Parent’s Journey: Making Sense of Your Feelings When Your Child Comes Out

April 16, 2026

Growing Through the Unexpected: Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Child This article was written by Sarah Lathrop, LAPC (she/her), an experienced clinician specializing in support to LGBTQIA+

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Stop Chasing Happiness: Start Loving Your Values

April 9, 2026

This article was written by Lilly Knopic, LPC, NCC, an experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 2007.

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Is Online Therapy Right for You? A Clinical Guide to Efficacy, Insurance, and Results in PA

March 5, 2026

When you are navigating the heavy weight of anxiety or the crushing “survival mode” of burnout, the thought of adding a commute to your schedule

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Think You’re Bad at Mindfulness? Think Again.

February 18, 2026

Mindfulness Isn’t a Quiet Mind – It’s a Focused One This article was written by Dr. Kim Millhimes, PsyD (she/her), an experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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If Trauma Has Changed How You Think, CPT Can Help You Heal

February 4, 2026

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

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Feeling Fear, Self-Doubt and Uncertainty from Change? How Motivational Interviewing Can Help

January 21, 2026

Finding Your Motivation: A Gentle Approach to Change This article was written by Hully M. Hoover, M.Ed., LAPC (she/her), an MFC licensed therapist with more

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Why ERP Might Be the Anxiety Game-Changer You’ve Been Looking For

January 15, 2026

Why ERP Might Be the Anxiety Game-Changer You’ve Been Looking For This blog was written by MFC-licensed therapists Dr. Susan Moses, PsyD, and Darlene Oliver,

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Need to Build a Kinder Relationship With Yourself? How IFS Can Help

December 30, 2025

Need to Build a Kinder Relationship With Yourself? How IFS Can Help Article developed by Move Forward Counseling licensed therapists Bethany Mittelman, LPC, and Megan Saul, LPC.

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How to Choose the Right Therapist in Pennsylvania (Complete 2026 Guide)

December 24, 2025

This article was written to provide comprehensive information on choosing the right therapist in Pennsylvania. The content has been reviewed for accuracy by the leadership

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