Category: Blog

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

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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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What to Expect at Your First Counseling Session in Pennsylvania: A Compassionate Guide for New Clients

December 17, 2025

This article was written to provide comprehensive information about what to expect when starting therapy in Pennsylvania. The content has been reviewed for accuracy by

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Open Enrollment: How to Choose the Best Insurance for Therapy in 2026

December 3, 2025

Open Enrollment: How to Choose the Best Insurance for Therapy in 2026 A quick guide for current Move Forward Counseling clients, or people making insurance

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CBT vs DBT vs ACT for Anxiety Full Comparison Guide

November 26, 2025

CBT, DBT, or ACT: Which Therapy Is Best for Anxiety? When you’re living with anxiety, searching for the right therapy can feel like one more

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7 Proven Ways to Manage Anxiety Today: A Self-Help Guide

November 10, 2025

Coping Strategies for Anxiety You Can Start Using Today This article was written to provide information about anxiety therapy in Pennsylvania and is not a

The Complete Guide to Anxiety Therapy in Pennsylvania

October 9, 2025

This article was written to provide comprehensive information about anxiety therapy in Pennsylvania and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The content has

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