Handinhand Counseling Services

Handinhand Counseling Services HandinHand Counseling Services is dedicated to promoting Hope, Health and Healing to individuals, fa

HandinHand Counseling is a group practice dedicated to helping you manage depression, anxiety, trauma and relational issues. All of our clinicians are licensed professionals with the experience necessary to meet your unique needs.

Daisy Lampkin fought for justice right here in Pittsburgh and understood something profound: you can't heal if you're no...
02/22/2026

Daisy Lampkin fought for justice right here in Pittsburgh and understood something profound: you can't heal if you're not free.

This week of "Reclaiming Our Narrative" honors Daisy Lampkin, a Pittsburgh civil rights leader whose life's work reminds us that social justice and mental health are inseparable.
Born in Reading, PA in 1884, Daisy Lampkin spent most of her life organizing right here in Pittsburgh. She was a national field secretary for the NAACP, a founder of the Pittsburgh Courier's "Double V Campaign," and a tireless advocate for voting rights, fair housing, and economic justice.
Ms. Lampkin knew what we know at HandinHand: trauma doesn't just live in individual bodies—it lives in systems. And healing requires both personal support and systemic change.
Her legacy teaches us:
✨ Advocacy is a form of care for yourself and your community
✨ You can't separate mental health from social conditions
✨ Liberation is both internal and external work
✨ Community organizing is community healing
Daisy Lampkin showed up for Pittsburgh. She organized, she fought, she built coalitions, and she refused to accept that dignity was negotiable.
As we reclaim our narrative, we remember: healing happens in therapy rooms, but it also happens in movements, in organizing, in the fight for justice.


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Dr. Kenneth B. Clark didn't just study psychology—he used it to dismantle segregation.This week in our "Reclaiming Our N...
02/15/2026

Dr. Kenneth B. Clark didn't just study psychology—he used it to dismantle segregation.

This week in our "Reclaiming Our Narrative" series, we honor Dr. Kenneth B. Clark, whose groundbreaking "doll test" studies revealed the psychological damage of segregation on Black children.
His research was cited in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case (1954), helping end legal school segregation in America. Dr. Clark showed the world that separate could never be equal—not just legally, but psychologically.
His legacy reminds us:
✨ Research can be activism
✨ Our mental health is inseparable from our social conditions
✨ Understanding trauma is the first step to healing it
Dr. Clark proved that psychology could be a tool for liberation. His work paved the way for culturally responsive mental health care and the understanding that healing must address systemic harm.

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Valentine's Day is here, but honestly, at HandinHand, we're in a committed relationship with self-love all year long.And...
02/14/2026

Valentine's Day is here, but honestly, at HandinHand, we're in a committed relationship with self-love all year long.

And unlike your crush, self-love actually texts back.

Real self-love isn't buying yourself flowers (though do that if you want). It's:
❤️ Saying "no" and not writing a 3-paragraph explanation
❤️ Letting yourself rest without feeling lazy
❤️ Unfollowing people who stress you out
❤️ Eating lunch without also answering emails
❤️ Being kind to yourself when you mess up

Try this: Set a timer for 2 minutes. During that time, just breathe and don't do anything productive. No phone. No multitasking. Just you, existing.
Did that feel awkward?...That's how we know we need more of it.
You're worthy of love, your own love, every single day. Not just on February 14th

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02/13/2026

Is your teen struggling with stress, peer pressure, or big emotions they don't know how to handle?

You're not alone. And more importantly, your teen doesn't have to figure it out alone.
Our TEEN Summit group is back, and we're enrolling now for the next cohort. This isn't your typical "talk about your feelings" group. It's where teens build real skills, find their people, and learn how to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

NEW: We're splitting into age-appropriate groups!
📍 Ages 11-13 cohort
📍 Ages 14-18 cohort

This means your teen gets support tailored to exactly where they are developmentally, with peers facing similar challenges.

In this 5-minute video, our clinician Johnnie breaks down:
✨ Who TEEN Summit is for
✨ What your teen can actually expect
✨ Why group therapy works differently (and better) than you might think

Start date will be determined once enrollment is complete—so the sooner you reach out, the sooner we can launch!
Watch the video, then contact us if TEEN Summit feels like the right fit for your teen. Spots are limited in each cohort.

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Dr. Joy DeGruy gave a name to what many of us have always felt: Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome."Reclaiming Our Narrative"...
02/09/2026

Dr. Joy DeGruy gave a name to what many of us have always felt: Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome.

"Reclaiming Our Narrative" honors Dr. Joy DeGruy, author, researcher, and the voice behind Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS). Dr. DeGruy's work connects the dots between centuries of trauma and the mental health challenges Black communities face today. She teaches us that our struggles aren't individual failures—they're adaptive responses to multigenerational trauma.
Her work shows us:
✨ Trauma doesn't end when the event ends—it lives in our bodies and communities
✨ Healing requires acknowledging the full scope of what happened
✨ We can break cycles once we understand them

Dr. DeGruy's research gives us language for our pain and a roadmap for our healing. She reminds us that understanding our history is essential to shaping our future.


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Dr. Joy DeGruy gave a name to what many of us have always felt: Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome."Reclaiming Our Narrative"...
02/09/2026

Dr. Joy DeGruy gave a name to what many of us have always felt:

Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome.

"Reclaiming Our Narrative" honors Dr. Joy DeGruy, author, researcher, and the voice behind Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS).
Dr. DeGruy's work connects the dots between centuries of trauma and the mental health challenges Black communities face today. She teaches us that our struggles aren't individual failures, instead adaptive responses to multigenerational trauma.
Her work shows us:
✨ Trauma doesn't end when the event ends. It lives in our bodies and communities.
✨ Healing requires acknowledging the full scope of what happened.
✨ We can break cycles once we understand them.
Dr. DeGruy's research gives us language for our pain and a roadmap for our healing. She reminds us that understanding our history is essential to shaping our future.


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Today marks the beginning of Black History Month time, a to celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of B...
02/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month time, a to celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of Black people throughout history and today.

At Hand in Hand Counseling Services, we honor this month by recommitting to our North Star: We strive for a world where trauma no longer dictates the present experiences of Black people, allowing us to shape our own narrative.

Black history is not just a collection of stories from the past. It's alive in every client who walks through our doors choosing healing. It's present in every community member who breaks generational cycles. It's embodied in every person who says, "My story doesn't end with what happened to me."

This month, we celebrate:
The strength it takes to prioritize mental health in a world that hasn't always made space for our healing
The courage to rewrite narratives that were never ours to carry
The power of community care and collective liberation
The ancestors who survived so we could thrive

Remember...you are not defined by trauma. You are defined by your resilience, your joy, your complexity, and your right to tell your own story.

As we move through Black History Month, we're reminded that healing is an act of resistance. Therapy is an act of reclamation. And choosing you is the ultimate act of self-love.

We are honored to serve our community and to walk alongside you as you shape the narrative you deserve.

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We’re celebrating one of our own! Please join us in congratulating Johnnie Geathers, HandinHand clinician and community ...
12/22/2025

We’re celebrating one of our own!

Please join us in congratulating Johnnie Geathers, HandinHand clinician and community changemaker, on being nominated for the 2025 Goodwill Power of Work Awards – Innovation Award.

Johnnie was recognized for his work through HandinHand Counseling Services and the creation of TEEN Summit; a program he launched in 2023 to give teens a safe, empowering outlet to build social skills, express themselves creatively, and strengthen coping and anger-management skills.

This nomination speaks to what we already know:
✔️ Vision matters
✔️ Consistency matters
✔️ Showing up for young people matters
We’re proud of the heart, innovation, and intention Johnnie brings to his work every day; and grateful to Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania for seeing and honoring it.

👏🏽 Way to represent, Johnnie. This is impact in action.

12/18/2025

There's no "right way" to grieve during the holidays. Stop comparing your process to anyone else's.

12/17/2025

Grief doesn't take a holiday break just because everyone else is celebrating...here's what you can do.

12/08/2025

Five Minutes Can Save Your Therapy...

Take 5 minutes this week to check your insurance. It could be the difference between continuing therapy or having to stop.

November is National Gratitude Month 🌿At HandinHand Counseling, we know that gratitude isn’t just a feel-good practice; ...
11/12/2025

November is National Gratitude Month 🌿

At HandinHand Counseling, we know that gratitude isn’t just a feel-good practice; it’s a grounding one.

In a world that constantly demands more from us, taking a moment to pause and name what’s good helps regulate our nervous systems, shift perspective, and strengthen connection.

This month, we’re inviting you to lean into simple moments of gratitude:
✨ A deep breath before the next task
✨ A client’s small step forward
✨ A coworker’s check-in when you needed it most
✨ The chance to start again, even after a hard day

Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard things, but it does remind us we’re not moving through them alone.

💛 What are you grateful for today?

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