VanWert Counseling & Wellness, LLC

VanWert Counseling & Wellness, LLC Welcome! We're so glad you found your way here. We’re a holistic Counseling & Wellness team dedicated to supporting you through life’s challenges.

We offer Therapy, Massage, Reiki, & Special events. Virtual & in-person sessions available.

It's never, ever, too late to say "I've had enough, I want something different now." & there are many who will stand wit...
01/29/2026

It's never, ever, too late to say "I've had enough, I want something different now."

& there are many who will stand with you while you build it 🖤

There’s a difference between being kind and being self-abandoning.If you’re constantly:▪️Initiating▪️Accommodating▪️Over...
01/28/2026

There’s a difference between being kind and being self-abandoning.

If you’re constantly:

▪️Initiating
▪️Accommodating
▪️Over-explaining
▪️Giving the benefit of the doubt
▪️Adjusting your needs to keep peace
▪️Forgiving without apologies

…while the other person doesn’t reciprocate, that’s not “being considerate.” That’s over-functioning. You don't need to stop being considerate, you need to stop over-giving access to people who don’t value it.

Family therapy isn’t just for “big" problems.It's not about pointing fingers. It’s about understanding patterns, strengt...
01/28/2026

Family therapy isn’t just for “big" problems.
It's not about pointing fingers.

It’s about understanding patterns, strengthening bonds, and creating a home environment that feels safe and supportive for everyone involved.

We're here to offer your family a powerful space for growth, understanding, and connection, especially when family dynamics feel tense, stuck, or misunderstood. 🫂

With that being said, we are so pleased to introduce our newest clinician Sarah Millay, our Family Therapist, who also has a strong focus on working with children and families impacted by autism. 🧩💙

For more info or to book a free consultation:
📞 570-209-9873
📧 Info@vanwertcounseling.com

01/28/2026

Free table is stocked up today!

From a Marriage/relationship therapist: Watching what you say in a fight really matters. Words don’t just disappear once...
01/27/2026

From a Marriage/relationship therapist: Watching what you say in a fight really matters. Words don’t just disappear once the argument is over. You can be honest about your feelings without being cruel about them.
Emotional safety is built in the moments we’re most upset.

When you’re productive in a balanced way, your brain gets little hits of dopamine. Not the chaotic “scrolling for 3 hour...
01/26/2026

When you’re productive in a balanced way, your brain gets little hits of dopamine. Not the chaotic “scrolling for 3 hours” kind but the earned kind. 😌

Finishing something, even small, tells your brain:
"I can do hard things and I’m capable"...and that builds confidence and momentum.

It also reduces anxiety.
A lot of stress comes from vague, floating tasks in your head. When you take action, even tiny steps, your brain shifts from “threat mode” to “problem-solving mode.” That alone can calm your nervous system.

There’s also structure.
Humans do better with rhythm and predictability. When you know what you’re focusing on, you’re less likely to spiral or overthink.

Efficient productivity isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what matters with clarity, then actually stopping. 💙

Let’s be honest… coffee has gotten a lot of us through some things.Bad days? Coffee.Overstimulated? Coffee.Existential d...
01/24/2026

Let’s be honest… coffee has gotten a lot of us through some things.
Bad days? Coffee.
Overstimulated? Coffee.
Existential dread before 9am? Definitely coffee.

And while caffeine is great for giving you energy, focus, and the illusion that you have your life together… it doesn’t actually process your feelings. It just helps you feel them faster. 😅

So yes — keep the latte.
But maybe add a therapist to the routine too.

Because healing + caffeine > caffeine alone.
And you deserve support that lasts longer than your espresso shot 🤍

Give us a call or text today 🩷
570-209-9873
Info@vanwertcounseling.com

"A lot of people grew up around apologies that were rushed, performative, or used to shut the conversation down. So when...
01/21/2026

"A lot of people grew up around apologies that were rushed, performative, or used to shut the conversation down. So when your partner says “sorry” and then expects you to be fine, your body may not feel soothed at all. It may feel alone. It may feel like nothing actually changed.
An apology is a start. Repair is the part that creates safety."

01/21/2026

What are the top 10 reasons people start therapy?

Most people don’t start therapy because something is “wrong.”
They start because something feels heavy- and they don’t want to carry it alone.

✨ Anxiety or constant overthinking
✨ Feeling sad, numb, or disconnected
✨ Stress, burnout, or feeling overwhelmed
✨ Relationship challenges or communication struggles
✨ Life changes or new chapters
✨ Past experiences that still linger
✨ Grief or loss
✨ Struggles with self-worth or identity
✨ Big emotions that feel hard to manage
✨ A desire for growth, healing, or deeper self-understanding

🌱 Therapy isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about supporting you, right where you are.

Dissociation is a mental response where your mind temporarily disconnects from thoughts, feelings, memories, your body, ...
01/17/2026

Dissociation is a mental response where your mind temporarily disconnects from thoughts, feelings, memories, your body, or your surroundings.
It’s a protective coping mechanism, not a flaw...it's your brain’s way of helping you get through overwhelming or unsafe experiences. ❤️‍🩹

What dissociation can feel like...

▪️People experience it differently, but common signs include:
▪️Feeling numb, detached, or “far away”
▪️Feeling like you’re watching yourself from the outside
▪️The world feels dreamlike, foggy, or unreal
▪️Losing track of time or feeling on autopilot
▪️Trouble remembering parts of conversations or events
▪️Feeling disconnected from your body or emotions

Dissociation often shows up during high stress, anxiety, panic, trauma reminders, conflict, or emotional overload, especially when your nervous system feels it can’t fight or flee.

Why dissociation happens ⬇️
When your brain perceives danger (emotional or physical), it activates survival responses:
▪️Fight
▪️Flight
▪️Freeze
▪️Fawn
▪️Dissociate

Dissociation is common in people with:
▪️Anxiety or panic disorders
▪️Trauma or PTSD
▪️Chronic stress or burnout
▪️Childhood emotional invalidation
▪️High-conflict or unsafe environments
▪️Children of parents who struggled with substance abuse
▪️Children of domestic violence

Again, this response once helped you survive. The goal isn’t to “get rid of it,” but to teach your nervous system that you are safe now. If you're tired of feeling like you're just surviving the days...it might be time to seek extra support on how to manage dissociation or any trauma response. We're here to help. 🖤

To all of our parents,Your children don’t need a perfect parent; they need a present one... & here you are. 🤎 Showing up...
01/17/2026

To all of our parents,
Your children don’t need a perfect parent; they need a present one... & here you are. 🤎 Showing up on hard days counts more than perfection.

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Carbondale, PA
18407

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