Mindfully Active

Mindfully Active MA offers quality services with relatable counselors.

Swipe through and explore what makes art therapy so special.
12/08/2025

Swipe through and explore what makes art therapy so special.

It’s really common for college students to feel extra stressed this time of year. Between cumulative exams, final projec...
12/04/2025

It’s really common for college students to feel extra stressed this time of year. Between cumulative exams, final projects, and a growing list of deadlines, the pressure can feel nonstop. Many students share that it’s hard to manage their time without feeling completely overwhelmed, especially while trying to take care of themselves, too.

One helpful DBT strategy for managing this stress is the PLEASE skill, which stands for: Physical illness, L (balanced) Eating, Avoiding mood-altering substances, Sleep, and Exercise. It may sound simple, but the basics matter, a good meal, enough rest, and movement can make a real difference in how our minds handle stress. While studying is important, taking care of your body is just as important.

Allison works with young adults navigating the stress, anxiety, and demands of college life, helping them find balance and healthier ways to cope during busy seasons like this one.

Remember, you are not your grades..

Therapy isn't forever.Our goal is to provide support for lasting change and give you the tools that you can use outside ...
12/02/2025

Therapy isn't forever.

Our goal is to provide support for lasting change and give you the tools that you can use outside of session with us. We want to see you grow and flourish without us.
..but we'll always be here if you need us (fyi we probably miss you anyway)

We won't let you win, Cyber Monday!Tip: Create a list of what you need BEFORE you start shopping & scrolling and try not...
12/01/2025

We won't let you win, Cyber Monday!

Tip: Create a list of what you need BEFORE you start shopping & scrolling and try not to navigate from it. Yes, there are deals but there is also a lot of strategic marketing to get you to buy things that you really don't need right now. Try to be selective and stay within your budget.

We always get asked what is art therapy..Sometimes what shows up in the art surprises us. In therapy, those small detail...
11/25/2025

We always get asked what is art therapy..
Sometimes what shows up in the art surprises us. In therapy, those small details matter. A color that feels heavier than expected, a symbol that keeps reappearing, or an image that feels different once it’s finished.

Art making helps people notice what words might miss. It gives space for feelings to take shape before we fully understand them. Together, we can slow down and explore what’s really being expressed.

At Mindfully Active, the focus isn’t on making perfect art. It’s on connection, reflection, and letting the creative process guide the conversation.

There’s a moment after something big happens, loss, trauma, a breakup, a diagnosis, when you realize life isn’t going ba...
11/25/2025

There’s a moment after something big happens, loss, trauma, a breakup, a diagnosis, when you realize life isn’t going back to how it was before. You're waiting to feel like yourself again, but that version of you doesn’t quite fit anymore.

The new normal. The space where you’re still trying to figure things out, grieving, adjusting, trying to connect, yet feeling tired from keeping it all together.

Self-care isn’t optional, it’s what allows you to keep going.Leann has noticed a growing theme among clients lately: peo...
11/21/2025

Self-care isn’t optional, it’s what allows you to keep going.

Leann has noticed a growing theme among clients lately: people are exhausted. They’re giving everything to their families, jobs, and relationships while running on empty themselves.

Self-care isn’t elaborate plans or luxury, t’s about learning to refill your cup in ways that actually matter. Simple, intentional, small acts.

It’s learning to:
- Love yourself again
- Find what genuinely interests you
- Rest (and accept that you need it)
- Build coping tools that actually work for you
- Discover peace that belongs to you, not what others expect

We can’t give what we don’t have. Taking care of yourself is the foundation for how you show up everywhere else.

Leann helps clients rebuild that connection to themselves, learning how to slow down, rest, and find balance in a way that lasts.

A group that will make a lasting difference.DM us if interested
11/18/2025

A group that will make a lasting difference.

DM us if interested

We hear these themes from kids and parents all the time: worries that show up as sleepless nights, stomachaches, overthi...
11/17/2025

We hear these themes from kids and parents all the time: worries that show up as sleepless nights, stomachaches, overthinking, or school stress. These aren’t just “phases.” They’re signs a child might be carrying more than they can express.

In therapy, we work together to help kids name what they’re feeling, understand where it’s coming from, and build tools that actually help in real life, in class, with friends, and at home.

✨ What we often see:
- Trouble sleeping or stomachaches tied to anxiety
- Perfectionism and constant overthinking
- Struggles staying focused or test anxiety
- Feeling “put on the spot” in class
- Friendship challenges and social withdrawal

How we help:
- Teaching coping tools for stress and anxiety
- Building self-regulation through breathwork, grounding, and creative art prompts
- Supporting confidence, communication, and healthy friendships
- Using play, art, and CBT-based activities to explore emotions
- Helping kids shift from “I have to be perfect” to “I can keep trying”
- Partnering with parents to carry these skills home

Small changes in the therapy room often lead to big shifts in everyday life: calmer mornings, better focus, and kids feeling more confident in who they are.

You don't have to use art in session, but if you wanted to... we've got you covered.Sign up is quick & easy - text, call...
11/14/2025

You don't have to use art in session, but if you wanted to... we've got you covered.

Sign up is quick & easy - text, call, email, virtual form 📲

Figuring out how to split holidays once you’re married or starting your own family traditions can feel overwhelming at t...
11/11/2025

Figuring out how to split holidays once you’re married or starting your own family traditions can feel overwhelming at times. You’re trying to honor where you came from, while also building something new that feels right for you both.

How can you and your partner find a balance that doesn’t leave either of you stretched thin or resentful?
Try sitting down before the holidays talk through things like:
- Which traditions actually mean something to each of you (not just the ones done out of guilt or habit).
- What parts you could blend, like rotating Thanksgiving between families, or hosting one holiday that combines both sides.
- Which ones you want to start fresh, like your own quiet Christmas Eve at home or a New Year’s Day breakfast that’s just for your little family.

For some couples, it helps to literally map out the year, circle the major holidays and write next to each: “this family,” “that family,” “ours,” or “undecided.” Revisit it every year and see what worked. Even this may stir up emotions within your relationship, compromise is key.

When it comes time to set those boundaries, small changes in language make a big difference. Instead of, “We’re not coming this year,” try, “We’ve decided to start a new tradition at home this year, but we’d love to come for brunch next weekend.” You can honor both your family and your sanity. It’s normal if parents or siblings get emotional when traditions shift, it’s their way of adjusting, too. Just stay grounded in what feels healthy for your relationship and your new family.

This season, start new traditions.
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People love the word self-care, but what does it actually mean? Let us help you move that buzz word into actual action t...
05/07/2025

People love the word self-care, but what does it actually mean? Let us help you move that buzz word into actual action that aligns with what you need.

We’ll explore how and when to incorporate self-care into your routine, create a plan for accountability, and identify both the type and amount of self-care you need to help manage your symptoms.

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329 East Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ
08205

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+16093650778

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