Hope Counseling, LCSW, PLLC

Hope Counseling, LCSW, PLLC I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in mental health, chemical dependency, and trauma therapy.

🌿 Now Scheduling With Alexa — Sessions Begin in February! 🌿We are excited to share that Alexa Urbaniak, MSW Intern, is n...
01/13/2026

🌿 Now Scheduling With Alexa — Sessions Begin in February! 🌿
We are excited to share that Alexa Urbaniak, MSW Intern, is now opening her schedule and will begin seeing clients starting February 2026!

If you or your child are ready to build new coping skills, communication skills, parenting strategies, or simply want a supportive space to grow, Alexa brings a warm, engaging, and skills‑based approach to her work with children and families.

Alexa especially enjoys working with school‑aged children and early adolescents (ages 7–14/15). She is comfortable using play, art, and skills‑based interventions, making sessions both supportive and developmentally appropriate. While this is her preferred age range, she is open to working with children of any age and is eager to continue learning and growing as a clinician.

✨ What Alexa Offers:
• A warm, safe, and non‑judgmental space
• Play‑ and art‑based interventions
• Support with emotional regulation
• Tools for navigating stress, anxiety, and life transitions
• A compassionate listener who meets kids where they are

If you’re interested in scheduling with Alexa for February, feel free to reach out — we’re excited to support your family’s goals this year.

01/12/2026

🌿 When Is It Time to Talk to a Counselor?

Most people don’t wait because things are “bad enough.” They wait because they’re trying to hold everything together on their own. But counseling isn’t about failing — it’s about choosing support, clarity, and growth.

Here are a few signs it might be time to reach out:
• You feel overwhelmed more days than not
• You’re carrying stress, grief, or worry that doesn’t seem to lift
• You’re noticing changes in sleep, mood, or motivation
• You’re navigating a transition and don’t want to do it alone
• You’re tired of repeating the same patterns and want something different
• You simply want a space that’s yours — to breathe, reflect, and heal

You don’t need a crisis to deserve support. You don’t need a diagnosis to start healing. Sometimes the most powerful step is simply saying, “I don’t have to do this by myself anymore.”

If you’ve been thinking about counseling, consider this your gentle nudge. Your story matters, and support is here when you’re ready.

01/10/2026

🌿 Looking for Low‑Cost Counseling Options? 🌿

Hope Counseling currently has openings for short‑term therapy with our Master’s‑level interns. This is a great option for anyone seeking affordable, supportive, and accessible mental health care.

Our interns are closely supervised and offer:
• Low‑cost sessions
• In‑person or telehealth appointments
• A warm, safe, and non‑judgmental space
• Support for all ages and a wide range of concerns

If you’ve been thinking about starting counseling or returning to it, this can be a meaningful and budget‑friendly way to begin.

✨ Message us to schedule or learn more. We’d be happy to help you get started.

🌿 Welcome, Intern Tamie! 🌿Hope Counseling is excited to welcome Tamie, our newest Master’s‑level mental health intern jo...
01/10/2026

🌿 Welcome, Intern Tamie! 🌿

Hope Counseling is excited to welcome Tamie, our newest Master’s‑level mental health intern joining us from Fredonia State.

Tamie is passionate about creating a warm, safe, and unbiased space where clients feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and emotions. Her therapeutic style centers on earning trust, offering empathy, and supporting clients in exploring their feelings at a pace that feels right for them.

Her clinical focus includes working with individuals of all ages and in all areas of need. Tamie’s goal is to help clients utilize coping strategies, deepen self‑understanding, and find meaningful ways to navigate life’s challenges.

She incorporates cognitive therapy, gestalt therapy, and strength‑based practices, offering clients multiple pathways to cope with their thoughts and emotions. Her approach reflects her commitment to meeting each person with compassion, curiosity, and respect.

Outside of her clinical work, Tamie enjoys reading and spending time with her family and pets, grounding practices that mirror the warmth she brings into the therapy room.

We’re thrilled to have her on our team and look forward to the care and insight she’ll bring to our community.

✨ Join us in welcoming Tamie to Hope Counseling!

01/08/2026

🌿 Short‑Term, Reduced‑Rate Counseling Now Available With Our Interns! 🌿

As part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of clinicians, Hope Counseling is now offering short‑term, reduced‑rate sessions with our supervised Master of Social Work interns.

This is a wonderful option for individuals or families who:
• Want to build new coping or communication skills
• Need support navigating stress, anxiety, or life transitions
• Prefer a brief, focused counseling experience
• Are looking for an affordable way to begin therapy
• Want their children to learn emotional regulation, problem‑solving, or social skills in a supportive environment

Our interns bring fresh perspectives, strong academic training, and a genuine passion for helping clients grow. They work closely with licensed clinicians to ensure high‑quality, ethical, and developmentally appropriate care.

By choosing to work with an intern, you’re not only receiving meaningful support — you’re also helping emerging clinicians strengthen their skills, confidence, and professional identity. It’s a partnership that benefits everyone.

If you’re interested in short‑term, reduced‑rate counseling for yourself or your child, reach out to begin scheduling. We’re honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

🌿 Welcome, Alexa Urbaniak — Our New MSW Intern! 🌿Hope Counseling is excited to welcome Alexa Urbaniak, our newest Master...
01/08/2026

🌿 Welcome, Alexa Urbaniak — Our New MSW Intern! 🌿

Hope Counseling is excited to welcome Alexa Urbaniak, our newest Master of Social Work Intern. Alexa joins us with a strong academic foundation, currently completing her MSW at Lancaster Bible College after earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from SUNY Fredonia.

Alexa brings a collaborative, client‑centered therapeutic style, creating a space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. She works from strengths‑based and cognitive behavioral perspectives, believing deeply that a safe, non‑judgmental relationship is the heart of healing.

✨ What Alexa Offers Clients:
• A compassionate, attentive listener
• A safe space to process life’s challenges
• Tools to navigate emotions and build healthier patterns
• Support in developing insight, coping skills, and confidence

✨ Her Preferred Approaches:
Strengths‑based work, person‑centered therapy, CBT techniques, and supportive talk therapy — all designed to help clients recognize their strengths, understand the connection between thoughts and behaviors, and move toward meaningful change.

Alexa is especially passionate about supporting youth, individuals navigating life transitions, and those experiencing stress or anxiety. Her commitment is rooted in empathy, professionalism, and meeting clients exactly where they are.

Outside of her clinical work, Alexa enjoys helping run a vintage store, spending time outdoors with her dogs, and being with friends. She brings warmth, humility, and genuine enthusiasm to our team.

đź’› We are thrilled to have Alexa join Hope Counseling and look forward to the impact she will make as she grows in her role as a future clinician.

01/06/2026

✨ Hope Counseling Announcement
Hope Counseling continues to grow as a learning hub for those pursuing their Master’s in mental health counseling and social work. We’re committed not only to serving our community, but also to supporting the next generation of clinicians as they develop their skills with compassion, intention, and high‑quality supervision.

We’re excited to share that two new interns will be joining us for the Spring 2026 session.

Working with an intern can offer many benefits:
🌿 Increased availability and flexible scheduling
🌿 A fresh, current perspective grounded in the latest research
🌿 Lower‑cost sessions for those without insurance or with limited coverage
🌿 A collaborative experience supported by licensed clinicians

If you’ve been considering starting therapy or returning to it, this may be a wonderful opportunity to connect.

Are you interested in working with one of our interns this spring?
We’d love to support you on your healing journey.

01/05/2026

✨ What You Need to Know About Mental Health, Counseling, and the Healing Journey

Mental health isn’t about “fixing” what’s wrong with you — it’s about understanding your experiences, your patterns, and the parts of you that learned to survive. Counseling isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a commitment to growth, clarity, and emotional freedom.

Here are a few truths worth remembering as you walk your healing path:

🌿 Healing takes time.
There’s no quick fix. Your nervous system needs consistency, compassion, and patience.

🌿 You don’t have to hit rock bottom to seek support.
Therapy is for anyone who wants to understand themselves more deeply or live with more intention.

🌿 Old habits were once coping skills.
They may not serve you now, but they helped you survive then. Healing honors that truth while learning healthier pathways.

🌿 You’re allowed to outgrow versions of yourself.
Growth often means letting go of patterns, relationships, or beliefs that no longer align with who you’re becoming.

🌿 Progress isn’t linear.
Some days you’ll feel strong. Other days you’ll feel tender. Both are part of the journey.

Counseling offers a safe space to explore, unlearn, rebuild, and reconnect with yourself.
Your healing doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be yours.

Here’s to choosing yourself, one step at a time. ✨

01/04/2026

✨ Happy National Trivia Day!
Here’s a mental‑health fact you might not know:

🧠 Trivia: The brain is wired to notice negative experiences more strongly than positive ones — a survival instinct called the negativity bias.
But here’s the good news: with practice, we can retrain our minds to notice safety, connection, and small moments of joy.

So today, in honor of National Trivia Day, take a moment to name one thing that felt good, comforting, or grounding.
It’s a tiny act, but it helps your brain build healthier pathways over time.

Small steps. Real change. 🌿✨

01/03/2026

✨ Weekend Recovery Mode
After all the holiday gatherings, emotions, schedules, and expectations, this weekend is a much‑needed pause. The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be overwhelming — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

This is your reminder that recovery is part of the season too.
Resting doesn’t mean you’re behind. Slowing down doesn’t mean you’re unmotivated. It simply means you’re human.

Take this weekend to breathe, reset, and let your nervous system settle.
A quiet moment. A warm drink. A deep breath. A little space to come back to yourself.

Here’s to gentle recovery and easing into the new year with intention, not pressure. 🌿✨

01/02/2026

✨ Day 2 of 2026
The new year is still fresh, and this is the perfect moment to pause and reflect. Before we rush into goals or routines, it’s worth asking ourselves:

What am I looking forward to this year?
What am I hoping for?
What truly matters to me right now?

Reflection is the foundation of any meaningful journey. When we understand what we value, what we’re craving, and what we’re ready to release, our plans become more aligned and our steps more intentional.

Here’s to a year shaped not by pressure, but by clarity — a year where we move with purpose, hope, and a deeper understanding of what’s important. 🌿✨

01/01/2026

✨ As the new year begins, I’m reminded that healing isn’t just about letting go of old habits — it’s about learning new, healthier pathways that honor who we’re becoming.

We don’t wake up on January 1 magically transformed. Change happens in the quiet moments: the pause before reacting, the choice to rest instead of push, the decision to speak kindly to ourselves, the courage to try something different even when the old patterns feel familiar.

This year, I’m choosing intention over autopilot, compassion over criticism, and growth over comfort. Not perfection — just a steady commitment to doing the inner work that leads to real, lasting change.

Here’s to a year of healing, learning, and walking new paths with clarity and courage. 🌿✨

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Jamestown, NY
14701

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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