Council for Relationships

03/09/2026

Run. Walk. Show up for mental health.

The Miles for Mental Health 5K returns April 26. Bring your friends, family, and teammates and help support counseling for Veterans, youth, and families across our region.

Register today: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

03/03/2026

Racial trauma affects how people experience safety, trust, and connection in therapy.

In her new blog, CFR Staff Therapist Dr. Martha S. Rinehart explores how racial trauma shapes the therapeutic relationship—and how White clinicians can show up with greater awareness, humility, and accountability.

Read Racial Trauma in Therapy here:
https://councilforrelationships.org/racial-trauma-in-therapy/

Dr. Martha S. Rinehart, PhD, LMFT, is a staff therapist at Council for Relationships who helps individuals and couples navigate identity, relationships,

02/25/2026

New at CFR: Dr. Karen Levinson, PhD. If college stress, anxiety, or big life changes feel overwhelming—or your relationship keeps having the same fight—you don’t have to sort it out alone. Dr. Levinson offers adult individual + couples therapy in University City and online in 40+ states. Schedule a free 15-minute consult: https://councilforrelationships.org/therapist/karen-levinson-phd/

02/19/2026

Strong relationships don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention. 💬 For a limited time, our Gottman-based Relationship Checkup is just $89 for 3 sessions. Invest in your connection today: https://councilforrelationships.org/rcu/

02/18/2026

Identity can feel layered, complicated, and deeply personal. During Black History Month and beyond, those reflections often feel even more present.

In her new blog, Identity Resolutions for Complex Identities, CFR Staff Therapist Sarah Bowman explores how strengthening self-connection can support multiracial individuals, adoptees, and anyone navigating intersecting identities. Give it a read.

Identity tends to shift as life changes. Stress, new relationships, and major transitions often bring old questions back to the surface. Questions about

02/17/2026

When stress starts to affect sleep, work, or relationships, support can make a real difference.

In our February Therapy Newsletter, we’re highlighting therapists currently accepting new clients, free 15-minute consultations, and upcoming groups and workshops. At Council for Relationships, you work with experienced clinicians who collaborate to help you feel more steady, more confident, and more connected.

Get matched today: councilforrelationships.org/therapy-psychiatry

02/10/2026

If you’ve been putting therapy off because of cost, this is your sign to explore your options. CFR offers low cost therapy across PA & NJ locations and online, with sessions starting as low as $20 based on income. Learn more and get started: https://councilforrelationships.org/therapy-psychiatry/low-cost-therapy/

02/09/2026

We’re excited to reveal the official 2026 Miles for Mental Health 5K + 1-Mile Walk race design—created by the incredible Amberella! This is year three of her bringing our race shirts to life, and we’re so grateful for her continued support of Council for Relationships. 💜 Join us on April 26 to run, walk, and show up for mental health in our community.

Can’t make it? You can still support Veterans, families, and youth by purchasing the official 2026 race shirt: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

01/30/2026

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