Children's Counseling Center of Hershey

08/19/2025

🌟 Welcome Our New Therapist! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Case Melton, LAMFT to the Children’s Counseling Center of Hershey team! 💙

Case is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and families. He brings a warm, supportive approach that helps kids feel safe, understood, and empowered.

🎲 Play Therapy is one of the many ways Case connects with children—using play to help them express feelings, process experiences, and build coping skills. He also incorporates family systems, solution-focused strategies, and emotion-focused therapy to support lasting growth and healing.

We are thrilled to have Case join our practice and expand the services we offer to children and their families!

👉 Did you know? Case also provides counseling for adults and couples - visit hersheycounseling.com to learn more about his adult services.

06/02/2025

🌞 FREE Webinar for Parents & Professionals! 🎓
Topic: Summer Activities, Routines & Behavior: Strategies for Kids with ADHD

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 17 | ⏰ 1:00 PM ET

Summer break can be overwhelming for families of children with ADHD. Unstructured time, changes in routine, and behavioral challenges can add stress—but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Join this free webinar from ADDitude Magazine to learn practical, evidence-based strategies for creating structure, reducing stress, and helping kids thrive during the summer months.

🎯 You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to build flexible but effective summer routines
✔️ Creative activity ideas that support behavior regulation
✔️ Tools to manage emotional ups and downs
✔️ Ways to make summer more enjoyable for the whole family

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or clinician, this session offers valuable insights to support children with ADHD in the months ahead.

👉 Register here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/summer-activities-routine-behavior-adhd-kids

📌 Please share with families or colleagues who may benefit. Let’s help kids with ADHD enjoy a more balanced and successful summer!

Summer activities and routine help kids with ADHD stay off screens and regulate their emotions. Learn how to set behavioral boundaries here.

01/10/2025

We’re so grateful for the Central PA community and the trust you place in us to be part of your mental health journey. 💛

As we welcome 2025, we hope everyone had a joyful New Year and that the start of this year has been a positive and hopeful one for you and your loved ones. 🌟

This week, we’re reflecting on what makes us grateful. What’s one thing you’re thankful for today? Share below and spread the positivity! 🌻

12/10/2024

🌟 Employee Spotlight! 🌟

We’re excited to highlight Lauren Elicker, LSW and Ally Hickey, LPC as CCCofH’s certified ADHD Specialist Providers! ✨

As certified ADHD providers, Lauren and Ally are equipped with specialized knowledge and skills to offer tailored, evidence-based support for individuals with ADHD. Their expertise allows them to help clients navigate the challenges of ADHD with effective strategies for success. 🧠💡

We’re proud to have them as part of our team, providing expert care to help clients thrive! 🌟

Lauren and Ally are ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) through Evergreen Certifications.

11/21/2024

📅 Today is Children's Grief Awareness Day 💙

Today, we honor and support children and families facing the difficult journey of grief. Losing a loved one is incredibly hard, and children often need extra understanding and support to navigate their feelings. Remember, no child should grieve alone.

For support, Highmark’s Caring Place is a fantastic resource offering counseling and group support for grieving children and families. To learn more, visit: [Highmark’s Caring Place](https://www.highmarkcaringplace.com).

You can also find information on Children's Grief Awareness Day and ways to get involved at [ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay.org](https://www.childrensgriefawarenessday.org).

We’d also like to highlight a compassionate resource by our own Dr. Danielle Newkam—her book, “Ruff Ruff Remi Sitka the Safe Sidekick.” This heartwarming story introduces Remi, a lovable dog who helps children understand and express their emotions. It’s a great companion for young readers navigating loss. 📘❤️

👉 Get the book on Amazon: [Ruff Ruff Remi Sitka the Safe Sidekick](https://www.amazon.com)

Grief is a unique journey, especially for children, but resources like these can help make a meaningful difference. Let’s come together today to remind families that support and understanding are always available.

11/10/2024

🎉 **Employee Spotlight!** 🎉

We’re excited to highlight our talented therapist, Lucero "Lucy" Eberly, for successfully completing the EMDR program through Monoca Training Center! 🌟

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy technique that helps children and adolescents process and heal from trauma and distressing memories, fostering healing and resilience. 🧠💖

For children and adolescents, EMDR can be especially helpful because it doesn’t require them to talk about every detail of the trauma. Instead, EMDR helps them work through tough feelings safely, building confidence and emotional resilience over time. ⏳

Lucy’s dedication to expanding her skills is inspiring, and we’re so lucky to have her on our team! 👏

👉 Learn more about EMDR: [www.emdria.org](https://www.emdria.org)

10/17/2024

🗓 Join Us for a Special Storytime Event! 🐾📖

We’re excited to invite you to a fun Meet & Greet event featuring the lovable therapy dog, Remi, and the amazing "Feelings Lady," Dr. Danielle Newkam, as she reads her heartwarming book, "Ruff Ruff Remi"! 🐶✨

🗓 Date: October 28th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1371 Sand Hill Rd, Children's Counseling Center of Hershey

Bring the whole family to meet Remi and enjoy a special reading with Dr. Newkam, perfect for kids and parents alike! No RSVP needed, but please arrive by 6 PM to join the fun!

👇 See flyer below for more details.

09/22/2024

🍁 CCCofH Therapy Dogs made an appearance last weekend at the Hershey Federal Credit Union Fall Festival. 🍁

Dogtors, Remi and Minnie, provided some excellent "therapy" to the festival guests! And even treated the famous Coco of the Hershey Bears!

Alliance of Therapy Dogs
Hershey Bears
Hershey Federal Credit Union

08/26/2024

🤩 🧠 Taking NEW clients for testing and evaluations! 🧠 🤩

We now offer comprehensive evaluations for both ✨children and adults✨ including assessments for:

- ADHD
- Autism
- Neuropsychological evaluations
- Psychological evaluations
- Gifted testing
- Psychoeducational testing

Our assessments are self-pay only, allowing us to provide a more personalized and comprehensive evaluation experience for our clients, free from the restrictions and limitations often imposed by insurance companies. ⏳Our process is streamlined with prompt scheduling and quick report turnaround times, ensuring individuals won’t have to wait months for an appointment or their final report.⌛️

✨Our providers, Dr. Danielle Newkam and Dr. Sierra Brown, look forward to helping you with your assessment needs at our Hummelstown location at 1371 Sand Hill Dr.✨

Thank you for considering us for your testing and evaluation needs.

Feel free to fill out the form below to start the process! 👇

The following questions are intended to gather information so that we can determine eligibility for services through CCCofH.

07/24/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that the Children's Counseling Center of Hershey is now offering comprehensive testing and evaluation services! 🧠✨

Visit our website to learn more about how our specialized assessments can support your child's unique needs: https://cccofh.com/testing-and-evaluation-services/

Children’s Counseling Center of Hershey is proud to now be offering a variety of testing services! Our seasoned psychologists Dr. Brown and Dr. Newkam provide the following assessments below.…

07/02/2024

🌞 Summer Tips for Supporting Your Child's Mental Health! 🌞

Summer is in full swing, and it's a great time for fun and relaxation, but it can also bring new challenges for our kids. Here are a few tips to help support your child's mental health during the summer months:

Maintain a Routine: While it’s tempting to let schedules slide, keeping a consistent routine helps children feel secure and balanced.

Encourage Outdoor Activities: Fresh air and physical activity are great for mental well-being. Plan family outings, nature walks, or even simple backyard games.

Stay Connected: Make time for your child to see friends or family. Social connections are vital for emotional health.

Limit Screen Time: Encourage other activities like reading, arts and crafts, or playing with toys that stimulate creativity and reduce screen dependency.

Practice Mindfulness: Introduce simple mindfulness exercises. Deep breathing, yoga, or quiet time can help children manage stress.

Remember, we're here to support you! If you have concerns about your child's mental health, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at the Children's Counseling Center of Hershey.

🌟 Hope you are having a happy, healthy summer! 🌟