Forward Motion Counseling

08/27/2025

I am opening doors for more eating disorder treatment for adults. A huge part of being a therapist is knowing yourself, your strengths, and what your calling is. I am sending a huge thank you to the for guidance on this work over the years and helping me feel ready to help more people as this mental health crisis grows.
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As always, I am wanting a better world for all bodies. This recent blog captures a glimpse of how I got here.~Maria♥️
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08/19/2025

Maria went on vaca and had to wear a funny helmet. Impossible to not make therapy memes out of it. Also, banana boat rides do not disappoint! 😂😭💀
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07/31/2025

Therapy 🤝 poetry!
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I often use poetry to express feelings and I support clients in doing the same form of expression. It’s like a dance my brain wants to do when it doesn’t know how to say something and when the words fall into place just right, it’s an ensemble. 🪄✨🥰
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So yes, I write for me and I write for you, because writing unites us and can be the language you maybe need to hear at just the right moment.
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In a world where bodies are highly politicized/criticized in certain societies and starved in others like Gaza, I write to remind us of the world we live in where we are all a part of nature and that our bodies are vessels to experience the wonders of this earth. This juxtaposition is not lost by me and should not be by anyone in the therapy or medical fields. ALL humans have the right to nourishment.
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Take what you need and maybe write if you want to. 💕💕
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07/09/2025

GLP-1 meds, also known as weight loss drugs, have been a hot topic for a while. As a therapist who uses a HAES®️approach, I’ve got some observations. What’s happening in the therapy space? So much grief related to these drugs. 😣😣
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Now I know there are success stories. This post is for the disenfranchised. For those who might feel they can’t put a name to this grief or talk about what these feelings are.🫶🫶
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Naming it gives it less power over you and weight stigma already holds way too much damn power. 💓💓
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What did I miss? Let’s talk about it in a world that forces us to stay silent about your mental health. ❤️‍🩹👇
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Remember IG is not therapy and this is a super nuanced topic. Reach out for support or with questions!
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07/01/2025

What’s better than one therapist being trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?? That’s right…TWO!! 🥳🥳
We love ART, especially for trauma that our clients are facing. ART takes clients on a somatic or body sensation journey that talk therapy can’t access, which can be incredibly healing for people who need to work through trauma. 🦋 🫶
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Evelyn has limited online availability-reach out for an appt or to ask us about ART! 😍
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You can also read Maria’s most recent blog about ART and what it can be helpful for besides trauma and check out our website for more info at the 🔗 in bio. ♥️
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06/23/2025

Last week my dad died somewhat unexpectedly after a hospitalization that led to hospice care. ❤️‍🩹

There is an important connection between my dad and my business that is worth sharing: my dad was an outdoorsman. He took me and my brothers fishing and to hunting camps. It didn’t matter that I was a girl to him. He also took extraordinary care of our property and gardens; he taught me how to garden. He would laugh in amazement at my ability to climb tall trees fearlessly, and this reinforcement taught me I could do anything I set my mind to. I believe he instilled in me a sense of appreciation for nature and respect for the land. It’s not a coincidence that my business is largely outdoors because I grew up outdoors. He shared it with me and it’s everything I want to share with you. 🌲 🌼 🐦 🎣 🥾
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Here’s to making meaning out of loss. 🕊️ 💓
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06/13/2025

Quick Announcement: Putnam Pride is tomorrow, 6/14!! Unfortunately we can no longer be there due to a family emergency and we are sad to miss out on our amazing community. We are supporting from a distance!! What does this mean?

•As a sponsor of Putnam Pride, we’re committed to supporting the mission of equality and inclusion for ALL people in our community and beyond! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

•We are committed to providing gender affirming mental health care and advocacy work! 🥰🥰

•We will always do our best to accommodate a sliding scale fee when needed or make referrals to in-network therapists for you or someone you know.

•Lastly, we 🧡you! Since Forward Motion Counseling has been in business, we haven’t missed Putnam Pride. Every year is an opportunity to see old and new friends. We are so proud of the hard work puts out every year to make everyone feel loved and appreciated. We’re wishing all our friends the best day! 🌈 💖

06/03/2025

Hey, Putnam County & neighbors! What are you doing on Juneteenth?!
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I hope you can join me, , Black Heritage Events PC, and our community in celebrating the end of slavery along with refreshments, entertainment, speakers, & some amazing raffles! One of our raffles this year is a signed copy of ’s book! You don’t want to miss it! 📖🤎
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Come find me at our mental health table where I’ll have resources and will be promoting BIPOC providers-yes some of them work with kids and yes they take insurance! I’ll also have resources provided by ready for you! 🙌🎉
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It’s going to be a fun day with sweet treats from , beverages from , and food provided by !
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Come gather, learn, and celebrate in solidarity. You can go to the 🔗 in bio or scan the barcode for tix at eventbrite. This event is FREE! See you there! 🥰
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05/28/2025

Hey Friends!! Putnam wants to see you at Putnam Pride on 6/14! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Come find me at our table to learn about our services. I’ll also be accepting donations for our local Juneteenth event in Putnam County. If you make a donation, you’ll enter the raffle to win a tote bag and a copy of Sonya Renee Taylor’s My Body Is Not An Apology workbook! 💜 I’ll have other free goodies at the table so don’t miss it!
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There are amazing sponsors, speakers, & vendors as always. Come join us all in community 🥰 🙌🎉
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Stay tuned for more info on Juneteenth and follow for local event info!
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05/24/2025

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The Cultural Arts Coalition is dedicated to developing an accessible and affordable performing arts venue and cultural center for the Village of Brewster, the Town of Southeast, and surrounding areas. Music, Theater, Education, Art and more!

05/13/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out the 🔗 in bio to read my latest newsletter that includes mental health resources, upcoming community events, and my recent blog ICYMI! 🗞️🤩
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05/11/2025

We see you this Mother’s Day! 🥰🌸🌷🌻
We will always recognize the hard work moms do every day and the inequity stacked up against them! We also recognize that this day is not easy for everyone.❤️❤️
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No matter how you are spending the day, we see the sun is shining in NY and hope you get out there 🌞
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