Journey Forward Counseling Services LLC

04/09/2026

There are parts of grief that people don’t always see—
the quiet moments, the ongoing ache, the way life keeps moving while you’re still carrying so much.

This group was created for that space.
A place where you don’t have to explain your grief or minimize it.
A place where others understand.
A place where you can begin to feel a little less alone.

Grief Collective Care Group
Date: May 7 – June 11 | Thursdays
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM

Reach out to learn more or begin the intake process.

07/23/2025

With school starting in less than a month, many parents notice changes in their children’s behavior or want to ensure their child feels supported from all sides as they grow. We’re here to help.

Journey Forward now offers child therapy for kids ages 5 and up. Our therapist, Emma, provides compassionate support for children dealing with anxiety, grief, sadness, school challenges, divorce, and more.

Reach out today to get your child set up with Emma, sessions are available in person or via teletherapy (age-dependent).

Journey Forward Counseling Services, llcHealing involves understanding trauma and grief, recognizing them as fundamental human experiences. It requires facing emotions related to trauma and accepting grief in its many forms. Healing takes time, patience, and self-compassion, supported by therapy and...

06/26/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Smith, LISW to our team!

Emma is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who brings warmth, compassion, and five years of experience supporting children, teens, and young adults through life’s challenges. She’s worked in both school-based and community settings, helping youth and their families navigate emotional and behavioral concerns, as well as trauma.

Emma earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work from Cleveland State University and draws on evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and mindfulness techniques to support healing and growth.

We’re so excited to have her on board!

04/03/2025

📚 Join Our Virtual Menopause Book Club! 🌿

Looking for a space to connect, learn, and navigate menopause with support? Join our six-week virtual book club where we’ll dive into meaningful conversations, share insights, and build community.

📖 Book: The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi
📅 Dates: April 22 – May 27, 2025
🕕 When: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:15 PM (ET)
💻 Where: Online – join from anywhere!

To keep our discussions meaningful and personal, this group is kept small—so seats are limited! Secure your spot today: [https://www.journeyforwardcs.com/registration](https://www.journeyforwardcs.com/registration)

Can’t wait to share this journey with you! 💜

03/29/2025

This Month's Newsletter🌸
In this month’s edition, we invite you to reflect on growth and renewal as we transition into spring. Explore ways to nurture healing, strengthen connections, and create space for positive change. Let this season be a gentle reminder that growth takes time, and every step forward matters.

03/19/2025

Mental Health Reminder

With so much happening in the country right now, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained. Remember, it’s okay to pause and take care of yourself. Whether it’s:

🌸 Taking a few deep breaths
📚 Stepping away from the news for a bit
☕ Connecting with a friend or loved one
🧘‍♀️ Spending quiet time doing something that soothes your mind

Small acts of self-care can help you stay grounded during uncertain times. Be gentle with yourself—you’re doing the best you can. 💙

03/17/2025

Being a woman is Powerful. Exhausting. Beautiful. Complicated.
What’s one thing about being a woman that no one prepared you for? Let’s hear it in the comments—funny, deep, or unexpected. 💬👇

03/12/2025

Hi, Just checking in. How has your self-care been lately?

02/26/2025

Here is a new newsletter I am getting from planned parenthood. They have joined the menopause world.

TBH (To Be Honest) is a monthly newsletter dedicated to learning about our bodies, talking about s*x and relationships, and challenging health inequity and injustice.

02/19/2025