Verus Ridge Counseling

11/16/2025

Hi, Dear Friends!

We are so excited to annouce that Katee Rook, LSW, has joined the Verus Ridge Team! She is a warm, caring person and seasoned clinician, with years of experience in the social work field helping children and families.

Check out our staff page at www.verusridgecounseling.com to read more about her and inquire about scheduling an appointment!

10/24/2025

Hi, Friends!

Just wanted to share a quick update--we are now in network with Capital Blue Cross! If you are a self-pay client with us and have this insurance, please update your insurance information with Veronica at 717-899-0104. Thanks and have a lovely weekend! 🍁🍂🎃

10/19/2025

Ways to practice body and mind regulation—tree stand edition! 🪾🍁🍂

Mindfulness and grounding are common therapeutic techniques that can be used to root yourself if you’ve been feeling anxious, stressed, or dissociative (having trouble staying connected to reality and the present moment).

While in the tree stand today, I connected with my senses and felt gratitude for this time to be alone in nature.

I grounded myself by hearing the sounds of the leaves falling in the wind, noticing different bird calls and identifying them, and looking for any animal movements or sounds that I could find! I noticed a slight chill in the air, smelled the aromas of trees and autumn leaves, noticed the variety of fall colors, and felt the stability of my tree stand underneath me.

Your 5 senses are always there for you as a quick and easy way to redirect anxious thoughts and reconnect to what is happening in the present.

Gratitude, simply noticing beautiful things and grasping onto a sense of thankfulness for people, places, circumstances, or things big and small, gives our brains a dopamine boost and helps us remember there are always good things, even amidst the hard things.

I’m so thankful for this grounding time in the woods today, and for each of you.

Do you have a place or activity that helps you connect with a sense of inner peace and gratefulness? If so, I’d love to hear about it in the comments! ❤️

10/19/2025

Ways to practice body and mind regulation—tree stand edition!

Mindfulness and grounding are common therapeutic techniques that can be used to root yourself if you’ve been feeling anxious, stressed, or dissociative (having trouble staying connected to reality and the present moment).

While in the tree stand today, I connected with my senses and felt gratitude for this time to be alone in nature.

I grounded myself by hearing the sounds of the leaves falling in the wind, noticing different bird calls and identifying them, and looking for any animal movements or sounds that I could find! I noticed a slight chill in the air, smelled the aromas of trees and autumn leaves, noticed the variety of fall colors, and felt the stability of my tree stand underneath me.

Your 5 senses are always there for you as a quick and easy way to redirect anxious thoughts and reconnect to what is happening in the present.

Gratitude, simply noticing beautiful things and grasping onto a sense of thankfulness for people, places, circumstances, or things big and small, gives our brains a dopamine boost and helps us remember there are always good things, even amidst the hard things.

I’m so thankful for this grounding time in the woods today, and for each of you.

Do you have a place or activity that helps you connect with a sense of inner peace and gratefulness? If so, I’d love to hear about it in the comments! ❤️

10/13/2025

Hi, All!

We are excited to share a specialty that Tori offers to clientele in Pennsylvania and Maryland! If you know of an athlete looking for specialized counseling for help with challenges on or off the field/court, please reach out!

09/11/2025

This was such a wonderful day and an honor and privilege to be a part of! So grateful to the Chamber for inviting me to speak on the topic of mental health and to be encouraged and uplifted by the other speakers and each other! If you didn’t get to attend this year, keep an eye out for next year! I left feeling so refreshed and with a full heart. ❤️

09/04/2025

Hi, Friends! I wanted to share that Veronica will be speaking at the Chamber of Commerce's Dare to Dream Women's Conference, which will be taking place next week, September 10th! Veronica will be speaking about nurturing the mind, body and soul to care for our overall wellness as women. If you're interested in attending, the forms and info are attached below! We would love to have you join us for a day of community, encouragement, and self care!

08/15/2025

Norman has availability for individual and couples counseling! He is available via telehealth Mondays and Thursdays from 9-5, and in person appointments on Tuesdays from 11-8, and Wednesdays from 9-4. Give us a call at 717-899-0104 or email me at veronica@verusridgecounseling.com to request an appointment 😊

08/07/2025

07/24/2025

Today is the last day to vote! Please consider voting for us in the mental health category 😊💚

Daily through July 24th

07/20/2025

Hi everyone! It’s that time of year for our local Sentinel Readers’ Choice Awards. Verus Ridge was nominated again for best mental health practice. We would love your support by clicking the link to vote for us daily now through July 24th ☺️

Daily through July 24th

05/31/2025

Hi, Friends!

The time has come for Verus Ridge to welcome a receptionist/billing staff to our team. The job description is attached. Please feel free to share with friends who would be a good fit!