Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling LLC

09/24/2025

✨ Unlock the power of mindset in every arena.
Just published: “The Nine Mental Skills of Successful Athletes” - skills you can train, whether you’re competing, presenting, or just navigating life.

Which mental skill do you feel is your strength right now? 💪

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09/15/2025

✨ Honored & grateful ✨

Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling has been named Simply the Best Counseling Office on the West Shore by Harrisburg Magazine.

This recognition reflects the clients who trust me with their journeys, the humans who continue to cheer us on, and Bo Bear - who brings something so unique into the room that words can’t quite capture. What began as a journey I never fully planned, has grown into more than I could have dreamed of 🌱🐾🫶🏼

09/15/2025

Back in the office after a little getaway ✨🐾
We’ll be catching up on calls, emails, and new client contacts this week. Thank you for your patience as we get settled back in!

09/12/2025

❓ Caregivers, have you ever wondered why your teen keeps one earbud in or spends extra time in their room?

At first glance it can feel disrespectful, rude, or like they are pulling away from the family. But often it is not rejection.

✨ It is not even personal.
✨ It is regulation.
✨ It is skill use.

🚪 Time in their room may look like avoidance, but it is often their safe place to breathe, reset, and come back calmer.

🎧 One earbud with regulating music can give the nervous system a steady anchor. It helps lower overwhelm and actually makes it easier to stay engaged instead of shutting down.

🌱 For those who have never struggled with anxiety, sensory overload, or a neurodivergent brain, these behaviors may look rude from the outside. But for many kids and teens, they are coping strategies that allow them to participate more fully.

And I’ll be honest with you — I am a full adult, I am neurodivergent, and I still use the one earbud technique on a weekly basis 🤷🏼‍♀️

💭 How can you shift your mindset or perspective the next time your child reaches for these tools?

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P.S. I am still out of office until Monday, September 22. I’ll be catching up on notes, letters, consultations, intakes, emails, and schedule requests for current clients. Thank you for your patience.

📱 A brand-new business phone line is coming soon - stay tuned!

08/22/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🐾 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐢’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐢, 𝐨𝐟𝐟!’ 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝟖𝟕 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 😂🙈. 𝐇𝐞’𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐀𝐃𝐇𝐃 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 - 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤! 🤪✨

08/19/2025

Sleepy day at the office 🐶💤

These past two weeks (and the next one!) have been the busiest of the year. If I’m a bit delayed in responding, it’s my ADHD brain running in overdrive - the two of us (me + my brain) are doing our best to keep up with the chaos 📚💛

08/08/2025

Today is the last day to enter the giveaway!!!!

08/08/2025

✨ Community Spotlight ✨

At Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling, we love celebrating people who pour their time, talent, and heart into making a difference. Today, we want to shine a light on Chad Divel of Vivid Skin Tattoo for volunteering his incredible artistic skills to support the York SPCA. If you know Chad or follow the York SPCA, feel free to tag them so they can see the love🫶🏼🐾

Chad recently created two stunning pieces of artwork for a fundraiser benefiting the York SPCA—and when I first saw the portrait of Bo, I genuinely thought they had just sent me the same photo back. I had a full moment of, “Okay… this has to be a joke.” But then I looked closer—and it was a drawing. The detail is absolutely mind-blowing.

I’m sharing the original reference photos alongside Chad’s work so you can see just how insanely talented he is. It’s truly something special.

The York SPCA is doing important, heartfelt work every single day for animals in need. We know firsthand the joy and healing our animal companions bring, so this mission is especially close to our hearts at Mind Over Matter.

🐾 And if you’ve ever thought about adopting or fostering — this weekend is the perfect time.

🏡 Clear the Shelters, THIS WEEKEND — the York SPCA needs our help more than ever.
📅 Saturday & Sunday, August 9–10 | 10 AM–2 PM
🐶 Meet adoptable pets
💙 Find your new best friend
🏠 Help make space for more animals in need

📸 Scroll to see Chad’s incredible portraits and the original photos — you’ll understand why I was so thrown at first!

08/01/2025

🎉✨ ONE YEAR GIVEAWAY ✨🎉
Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling is officially ONE YEAR old!

To mark a full year since opening my practice, I’m teaming up with one of my favorite local wellness spots - The Remedy For You (right off Union Deposit Rd in Harrisburg) - for a giveaway rooted in growth, gratitude, and holistic healing 💛

Not only are their services incredible, but the atmosphere is next-level cozy… soft lighting, peaceful music, and thoughtful little treats. If you’re lucky, you might even leave with a chocolate Meltaway bar or a mini Bundt cake after your session.
Jen (the owner) is basically the queen of post-massage kindness - it’s warm, intentional, and genuinely unforgettable.

As a therapist who believes in whole-person care - mind, body, and soul - this felt like the perfect way to celebrate 🌀

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💆‍♀️ Massage, facials, and bodywork aren’t just luxuries - they’re evidence-based tools for:
✔️ Lowering cortisol
✔️ Improving sleep
✔️ Releasing stored tension
✔️ Reconnecting to safety in your body

It’s not just self-care - it’s part of the healing process 🌿

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🏆 TWO WINNERS will receive:

💛 Prize 1 - A $125 gift card to The Remedy For You

💛 Prize 2 - A $100 gift card to The Remedy For You + a luxury wellness bundle of goodies.

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📲 How to enter:
✅ Like + Share this post
✅ Follow/Like Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling + The Remedy for You on Facebook
✅ Tag 2 friends in the comments who could use a little extra peace right now 🌼

📅 Giveaway closes: Midnight on August 8th.
🎉 Winners contacted on August 11th.

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🌱 This year reminded me that healing rarely looks how we expect it to.
Sometimes it’s slow.
Sometimes it’s soft.
Sometimes it’s misunderstood entirely.
Kind of like a dandelion - written off as a w**d, but turns into something we make wishes on.

🐾 From Day 1, Bo Bear has been the soul of this space - part emotional support, part lovable chaos. He makes people laugh, leans in when they cry, and reminds us we’re not alone. (Also, he demanded to be included in this post).

Thank you for showing up - for me, for Bo, for this space, and most importantly, for YOU 💛
Here’s to Year Two 🥂

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📬 Winners will be contacted directly by Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling.
🎁 Gift cards + wellness bundle will be picked up at The Remedy For You.

07/23/2025

We’re (mostly) back in the office!
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After a little summer break, we’re back… at least for now.
There’s a strong chance we’ll take one more week off in September.
You know… for mental health (and also because rest is part of the work) 🧠✨

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Bo Bear is back on the therapy couch.
Bumi is still in training.
And recently, we’ve been working with our trainer Emily again - not just for the pup, but for Bo too 🐶📚

Even the most well-behaved dogs (NOT saying Bo is well-behaved🤣) benefit from a refresher.
Sometimes they need to relearn skills, unlearn habits, or just be reminded of what they already know.

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🤔 Would you call Bo a failure for needing a little support?
🤷‍♀️ Would you say something’s “wrong” with him because he needed help relearning how to focus or regulate his anxiety?

Of course not.
Because we understand:

🌀 Growth is ongoing
📉 Skills fade and come back
🧩 Context matters
🔁 Nothing is linear
✅ And being “well-trained” once doesn’t mean we never need help again

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But how often do we judge ourselves for those same things? A lot🧐

How often do we come back to therapy and think:

“Why do I still need this?”
“Shouldn’t I be past this by now?”
“Did I do something wrong?”
“Does this mean I’ve failed?”

💬 The answer is no!!!!!

You didn’t fail.
You’re not broken.
You’re learning.
Relearning.
Growing.
Responding to a new season, an old wound, a fresh challenge.

🌱 That’s not failure. That’s being human.

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We’re all still learning.
Even Bo Bear 🐾💙

Huge thanks to Emily Leiby for walking alongside us from the start -
and shoutout to her sweet dog Kahlúa for modeling confidence and cute tricks like it’s her full-time job 🐕✨

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🛋️ Back in the office.
🐾 The dogs are back too.
💬 And healing isn’t linear - you never have to do it alone.

06/23/2025

🌿 Out of Office Reminder 🌿

Hi everyone! Just a quick note to let you know that I’m currently out of the office this week and will be returning mid-next week. If you’ve reached out and haven’t heard back—or notice a slower response time—that’s why. I appreciate your patience and understanding!

✨ Taking intentional time off is an important part of caring for our mental health. Research shows that breaks from routine reduce stress, prevent burnout, and support emotional regulation. According to the American Psychological Association, even short time away can improve sleep, mood, and overall well-being.

I always encourage clients to listen to their limits and make space for rest—and I try to practice what I preach 💚

In the meantime, here’s a little joy from my car ride crew this week: Bo, my certified therapy dog, and Bumi, our in-training pup, tagging along for some quality downtime. They’re not answering emails either 🤣🐾

☀️ Stay cool out there in this heat wave—hydrate, rest, and be gentle with yourselves.

Looking forward to reconnecting soon!
— Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling 🌱

06/13/2025

🕯️ We remember. We honor. We say their names.

On June 12, 2016, 49 lives were stolen during Latin Night at Pulse Nightclub, a beloved LGBTQIA+ space in Orlando.

It was supposed to be a night of joy, dance, and community.
Instead, it became the deadliest attack on LGBTQIA+ people in U.S. history.

💔 Most of those lost were young, Latinx, and q***r—intersections of identity that are too often targeted by hate and ignored by mainstream remembrance.

Pulse was more than a club. It was a sanctuary.
A place where people could feel safe, seen, and free.

Their loss is not just a tragedy—it's a reminder that Pride is still a fight.
A reminder that q***r spaces are sacred, and that safety is not yet guaranteed for everyone in our community.

We also hold space for the survivors—many of whom were physically wounded, and many more who still live with deep emotional and psychological scars. The trauma of that night will last a lifetime, and they deserve our continued care, attention, and advocacy.

This Pride Month, we honor the memory of the 49.
We hold space for the survivors.
We fight for a world where LGBTQIA+ lives are protected, valued, and celebrated—not just tolerated.

📚 Learn more & remember their names:

onePULSE Foundation – onepulsefoundation.org
Human Rights Campaign – hrc.org
LGBTQ+ History Timeline – glsen.org