The Counseling Collective LLC

03/18/2026

Several of our skilled clinical therapists offer evening sessions at both our downtown Lancaster and East Petersburg offices.

You can read more about each of them on our website or fill out our Schedule Appointment form on our website to get started with therapy now!

03/16/2026

Do you think a therapy office look like a sterile Doctor’s office?

Not the case here at The Counseling Collective! Think more of what a living room looks like and that’s the feel we strive for here. We want you to feel comfortable and at ease….pillows and blankets and fidgets and plants and soft lighting.

Are you ready to talk to someone? We are here - Learn more on our website about how we can help you.

03/12/2026

Truth:
You have to give therapy more than just a session or two.

Are you ready to commit to feeling better? We can help!

Our therapists see clients in person at our downtown Lancaster and East Petersburg locations, or online for any PA resident. We help kids, teens, adults, and couples, with appointments from 7am-7pm and weekends! Reach out today to get scheduled.

03/09/2026

Meet The Team!

Alyssa Strausser MS LPC loves to crochet, bake and cook. She also enjoys spending time outdoors when the weather is warmer, going walking, fishing and kayaking.

Alyssa is DBT informed, as are several other clinicians at our practice. You can learn more about DBT on our website!

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

“When we think of our current relationships, we may often wonder why we feel safe and connected in some, but in others, we feel anxious or distant. Sound familiar? This idea of the way we connect, or sometimes struggle to connect, with others often traces back to a concept known as attachment styles. These patterns are how we relate to others in society, influenced early in our childhood, that continue to shape our relationships within adulthood.

The good news you ask? Having some clarity of your attachment style can not only help you build healthier connections, but also feel more empowered in your relationships and shift away from generational patterns…”

Read the rest of the blog below!

When we think of our current relationships, we may often wonder why we feel safe and connected in some, but in others, we feel anxious or distant. Sound familiar? This idea of the way we connect, or sometimes struggle to connect, with others often traces back to a concept known as attachment styles

02/27/2026

We are locally owned and invested in our local Lancaster county community as a trusted mental health partner for over 8 years.

With expert mental health professionals, we are here to help you or your loved one with a variety of issues. Learn more on our website today!

DiscoverCounselingCollective.com

02/26/2026

Meet the team!
Megan Youtz MS LPC specializes in grief and loss counseling, particularly supporting bereaved parents after the loss of a child. She works with adults navigating illness, and also supports caregivers and healthcare workers. Megan also enjoys working with Couples!
You can read more about Megan and the other clinicians here who support those processing loss, dealing with illness, and those who support healthcare workers/first responders, and couples on our website.

02/19/2026

The faces behind the scenes! These ladies are our fabulous administrative team, the ones who respond to calls and emails from inquiries and new clients, take care of billing, and run the back end of things for the clinical team.

We can focus on providing therapy because of all that they do for us and our clients!

02/17/2026

Our 8 week spring DBT workshop is enrolling now!

It will be Tuesdays 11:30-2pm weekly starting March 17 at our East Petersburg location.

02/11/2026

"When someone you trust deeply breaks that trust, it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. Your mind may feel like it is spinning, and everything around you can start to seem strange or unreal. You might try to talk with your partner about what happened, hoping they will understand your pain. But instead, your emotions may be brushed aside or minimized. You may hear things like, “It’s not that big of a deal,” or “You’re overreacting.” When this happens, you can start to doubt your own feelings and thoughts. You may wonder if you are the problem or if you are imagining things. Slowly, you begin to lose trust in yourself.

You may also feel constantly on edge, watching for signs of what your partner might do next. You might check their phone, social media, or other resources more than you ever have before. You might feel suspicious, anxious, or scared, even if you were never this way in the past. As everything changes, it may feel like you no longer recognize yourself—or your partner.
All of these reactions are common. In fact, they are normal responses to something called betrayal trauma..."

Read the rest of the blog below.

Britt is returning from maternity leave - She has availability for new clients starting in March! She sees clients at our East Petersburg location as well as online for PA residents and sees kids, teens, adults, and couples.

When someone you trust deeply breaks that trust, it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. Your mind may feel like it is spinning, and everything around you can start to seem strange or unreal. You might try to talk with your partner about what happened, hoping they will underst