Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling LLC

03/06/2026

Poor Bumi had one too many treats for rolling over🤦🏼‍♀️🤢😂 (iykyk)

02/27/2026

Running a private practice is a lot of work. But it’s mine. And I chose this. And I love it 🤘🏼✨💕

02/20/2026

How I connect with teens in therapy often surprises parents.

It usually doesn’t start with worksheets or structured interventions. It starts with relationship.

Research consistently shows that therapeutic alliance is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes in adolescent therapy. When teens feel safe, seen, and like they have some ownership in the space, engagement increases significantly.

Sometimes that looks like them teaching me a TikTok dance.
Sometimes it looks like them helping choose fidgets or comfort items for the office.

Those moments are not distractions from the work. They are the work.

When teens feel psychologically safe, they talk more openly. They regulate more effectively. They build trust faster.

Therapy does not have to feel clinical to be clinically effective.

If you’ve been thinking about getting your teen connected to therapy, we do currently have some openings.

Kim, a therapist on our team, is accepting new evening clients in Pennsylvania!

You can fill out our contact form here to get started:

https://momhcounseling.net/new-client-contact

02/17/2026

I know people probably wonder, or at least I imagine they do, why I have “toys” in my therapy room… or why there are so many fidgets even though I work primarily with teens and young adults.

Here’s why.

Emotional regulation means being able to stay calm enough to think, talk, and problem-solve. But many clients walk into therapy already overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally activated.

Sensory tools help bridge that gap.

When hands are busy, the nervous system settles. Heart rate slows. Muscles relax. Defenses lower.

Only then can we access conversation, coping skills, and deeper emotional work.

So while it may look like play on the outside, it is actually nervous system support on the inside.

This is also one of the reasons I will sometimes recommend access to sensory tools or fidgets within a student’s academic setting through a 504 Plan or IEP when appropriate. Regulation needs do not disappear when a child walks into a classroom. In fact, that is often where support is needed most.

Learning how to regulate emotions is just as important as learning how to talk about them. And regulation skills practiced in therapy often carry over into school, sports, and home life as well.

If you are located in Pennsylvania and looking to get connected, Kim at our office is currently accepting new clients. You can learn more or submit a request to book here: https://momhcounseling.net/new-client-contact

02/06/2026

Bo and I wanted to share a little update 🐾✨

Over the next couple of months, you may notice construction workers around the property and in the suite below us. We’re doing some behind-the-scenes maneuvering because… we’re expanding 💛

I’m still staying right in my cozy little cubby, but we’re officially growing into the suite next door. If all goes as planned, we’re hoping to be ready for spring… but as with any construction project, timelines can always shift a bit.

This additional space will allow us to begin offering therapy groups, as well as non-therapy groups focused on community building, friendships, connection, and getting off our phones for a bit… especially for teens and young adults who are craving more in-person spaces.

Thank you all for your patience while we navigate a little dust and noise along the way.

Bo keeps telling the construction crew he accepts pup cups as tips for supervising… even though he’s not actually doing any work 🐶

— Brooke & Bo Bear

01/22/2026

Therapy with teens does not have to look serious to be effective.
At Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling, it looks like trust, autonomy, creativity, and being taken seriously as a whole human.

In the video I mention three things that sometimes surprise parents, so I want to explain them a little more:

1. Teens get a say in what we talk about and who is in the room.

This is about autonomy and emotional safety. When teens feel they have choice, they feel respected. That respect builds real trust. Therapy is one of the few places where they get to practice having a voice without being managed or corrected. It teaches boundaries, communication, and self advocacy in a way that feels safe and empowering.

2. Sometimes we color. Sometimes we swear.

Coloring helps regulate the nervous system and makes it easier to talk about hard things without feeling interrogated. Swearing is not about being inappropriate. It is about allowing real emotional expression instead of forcing teens to sanitize how they feel in order to be taken seriously.

We also talk about time and place. Especially with younger clients. Learning when language is appropriate and when it is not is part of emotional and social development. The therapy room is a space where big feelings can come out honestly, while still understanding that different environments have different expectations.

3. We get messy on purpose and practice not doing it right.

So many teens live under constant pressure to perform and be perfect. Doing things imperfectly on purpose teaches flexibility, self compassion, and resilience. It shows them that mistakes are safe and that their worth is not tied to performance.

And yes, sometimes we are not talking about what was written on the intake. Especially if it was said in front of your teen.
That is normal. Therapy often starts with safety before it moves into problem solving. When teens feel emotionally safe, the deeper work shows up more naturally and lasts longer.

My approach is grounded in evidence based practices, clinical ethics, and developmental psychology.
It just happens to look more human than clinical.

At Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling, teens deserve a space where they can be honest, imperfect, and fully themselves without performing or being managed.

If you are looking for support, I am currently operating from a waitlist, but we do have another therapist accepting new clients in the evenings. You are always welcome to fill out our new client contact form here:
https://momhcounseling.net/new-client-contact

12/25/2025

When people talk about the “mental load,” they’re describing the invisible planning, anticipating, and emotional labor that often falls on one person — and research shows it disproportionately impacts women, especially during the holidays.

That said, this isn’t everyone’s experience. Not every woman, not every family, and not every relationship fits this pattern — and many men carry mental load in very real ways too.

This video is speaking generally, not universally.

The goal isn’t to criticize — it’s to give language to something many women quietly experience.

To the women who see themselves in this: I see you.
You’re allowed to be tired and grateful at the same time 🎄✨🫶🏼☕️

12/16/2025

✨ Big News from Mind Over Matter Holistic Counseling! ✨

I’m thrilled to share that Kim Howe, M.S., LPC, NCC is joining us and will be seeing clients starting January 2026!

Kim brings a relatable, grounded, and growth-focused approach to therapy and is passionate about supporting teens (14+) and adults through things like:
💛 anxiety & overwhelm
💛 ADHD & executive functioning
💛 school stress & life transitions
💛 identity development, grief, & self-confidence

She has limited evening availability on Wednesdays, which many folks have asked about — and I’m so glad we can offer that! More hours will be added throughout the year!

Learn more about Kim, her approach, and who she works with here:
https://momhcounseling.net/about-kim

If you’ve been on the waitlist or know someone looking for support, now is a great time to take a look 🤍

12/16/2025

11/26/2025

🌿 Winter Wellness Giveaway feature: Two Twenty-Two Brow & Lash Studio

One of my favorite Mechanicsburg spots — Two Twenty Two — is part of our Winter Wellness Giveaway! Brows, lashes, sugaring, and the sweetest humans running it. 💛

Giveaway runs until Dec 19. Still plenty of time to enter!

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Cozy self-care + local love. The perfect combo. 🫶✨