Move Forward Counseling, LLC

09/23/2025

It was a beautiful day to sponsor the Food Truck Alley and to say farewell to summer in Emmaus, PA! Thank you for hosting Emmaus Main Street Partners and Lehigh Valley Chamber.

09/22/2025

MFC spent an amazing day building community with a network of central PA su***de prevention advocates and survivors on September 20th in York County, hosted by Building Bridges For Brianna.

Learn more about next year's event or how to support this impactful York County-based nonprofit organization, whose work extends throughout central PA. https://bb4bpa.org/

Thank you to MFC's therapists, Rebekka Matthews and Kim Millhimes, for hosting our sponsorship table and building community with other service providers and su***de prevention advocates. They offer mental health therapy services in-person in York County and online across Pennsylvania. Meet the York County team: https://moveforwardpa.com/office/york/

09/19/2025

Feeling nervous about what YOU should bring to therapy? 👉 The answer, we promise, is nothing. Just be yourself. 🫶 Watch (1-minute video) to learn about the freedom to be yourself in a Move Forward Counseling session. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and confidential space where you can express yourself and build the skills that will help you move forward.

09/16/2025

Su***de Loss Support Group in Lebanon County, PA (Free/In-Person)

💙 You are not alone. 💙

Losing someone to su***de brings a unique kind of grief—one that can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming. Our Su***de Loss Support Group is a safe and compassionate space to come together, share, and heal. 🌿✨

🗓 Meets: 3rd Thursday of each month
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30 PM

For more info or to register:
📧 SPTF@communityhealthcouncil.com
🌐 communityhealthcouncil.com

09/13/2025

Join MFC next year! LION (Living In One Neighborhood) Bash is the annual block party that strives to create a community for both long-term and short-term residents in the Borough of State College. This event offers an educational opportunity for new and returning Penn State students, as well as current Borough residents. There is food, music, and fun for residents of all ages. Become an exhibitor!

Learn more about the event:
https://downtownstatecollege.com/event/lion-living-in-one-neighborhood-bash/ or Downtown State College.

Ask about mental health counseling services from Alyssa Madigan, LPC, or another State College therapist (offering online and in-person counseling sessions): https://moveforwardpa.com/office/state-college/

Thank you to Valerie McNicholl, LCSW, COO, and Alyssa Madigan for hosting Move Forward Counseling's table at this year's LION Bash.

09/11/2025

🌺 Looking for a weekend wellness event to get creative and relax? 🪴Register for a rejuvenating morning of hula hoops, yoga, chiropractic insights, style tips, succulent planting, mindful coloring, chair massages, and more on Sat, Sept 20th, 10-1pm at 226 N Arch St, Lancaster. The event is hosted by the Inspire Wellness Collective.

Snag tickets for $20 at https://lnkd.in/eN5BFc5e. Let’s Fall into wellness together

09/10/2025

Last Saturday, MFC reflected on our incredible growth journey as a women-founded, owned, and led business offering a safe space for mental health outpatient therapy in PA. Cheers to our dedicated clinicians, admin team, and leadership for working together, often remotely, across the state to support eight offices and 65 therapists.

MFC's team spirit and values-based approach to services have been the backbone of our success and our ability to welcome EVERYONE in PA to a safe space for therapy. Our founder and CEO, Alison Pidgeon, LPC, has led our B-Corp-certified business on a mission to empower people to improve their lives through excellent therapy services.

Learn more: https://moveforwardpa.com/our-mission-vision-and-values/.
About us: https://moveforwardpa.com/about/.

09/09/2025

The world has changed dramatically in recent years, and with it, the way we access mental health care. For many, therapy has moved from a physical office to a digital screen. This shift has raised an important question: Is online therapy actually as effective as sitting down with a therapist in person?

If you’ve been wondering this, you’re not alone. Many people are asking the same questions, especially those in Pennsylvania looking for a convenient way to get support without sacrificing quality. This article will explore the effectiveness of virtual therapy, compare it to in-person counseling, and provide Pennsylvania-specific information to help you decide what’s right for you.

Read the article: https://moveforwardpa.com/blog.

09/08/2025

Has a chronic illness made it harder to feel like yourself? Has your illness affected your mood, energy, or relationships? Chronic pain and illness significantly impact our mental health, often leading to conditions like depression and anxiety. Professional therapists utilizing specialized therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be key components in helping people cope with chronic pain and improve your quality of life.

Many of MFC's over 65 licensed therapists specialize in counseling for chronic pain and illness, including Theresa Gaffney, LAPC. https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/theresa-gaffney/.

Visit our website to view all of our therapists and reach out to scheduling to request to be matched with a therapist who can help you develop coping skills at www.moveforwardpa.com.

We wish you well in your pain and illness management and welcome you to connect with us related to the mental health aspect of your condition.

09/07/2025

💜🩵MFC is looking forward to seeing everyone at the Mental Health America of Lancaster County conference! 💜🩵

09/05/2025

We look forward to the event, The Hershey Partnership - Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce!

09/04/2025

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for new clients. Erin also counsels for eating disorders, gifted youth and adults, life transitions, OCD, ODD, sexual abuse, spirituality, trauma, and more. Read Erin Murphy's, LPC, full bio of specialties & techniques at https://moveforwardpa.com/therapists/erin-murphy/.

Erin has training in DBT, CPT, IFS, EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and somatic learning. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II). She counsels teens, young adults, and adults. She welcomes everyone, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals, in person in Hershey or online across Pennsylvania.