Puglisi Counseling, LLC

12/15/2025

Progress does not always feel like progress. 🌿

Some of the biggest growth looks boring from the outside.

It is pausing before you react. 🧘

It is recovering faster after a hard day.

It is setting one boundary and sticking to it.

It is getting back up without tearing yourself apart.

If it feels slow, that does not mean it is not working.

Keep going. The change is happening. 💛

12/15/2025

Anger management therapy is not about never getting mad. It is about figuring out what is underneath the anger, learning your triggers, and getting real tools to pause, speak up, and stay in control.

If you are tired of apologizing after the fact, you do not have to do this alone. Reach out and let’s work on it together.

12/15/2025

Anger management therapy is not about never getting mad. It is about figuring out what is underneath the anger, learning your triggers, and getting real tools to pause, speak up, and stay in control. Contact us at 570-766-0772 today.

12/13/2025

Does the weekend stress you out? 📅

It sounds backwards, right? The weekend is supposed to be a break. But instead, there's this pressure to make it count. To be productive. To do something fun. To make plans worth posting about. To finally catch up on everything you didn't have time for all week.

And if you spend Saturday on the couch? You feel guilty. Like you wasted it. Like you should have done more.

Here's what we need to normalize: Rest is a plan. A low-key

Saturday isn't a failed weekend. It's not lazy. It's not wasted time.
Your worth isn't measured by how much you accomplish on your days off. You don't owe anyone an impressive weekend recap.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is absolutely nothing.

If your body is asking for rest, that's not a weakness. That's information. And honoring it isn't giving up. It's taking care of yourself.

So if your weekend plan is pajamas, leftovers, and a Netflix binge? That counts. You're allowed to just be. No performance required 💚

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12/13/2025

Saturday morning hits different when you're anxious. ☕😟

You wake up. No alarm. No rushing. This should feel good, right?
But instead, your chest is tight. Your mind is already making lists.

Everything you need to do. Everything you didn't do last week.

Everything you're behind on. Or maybe it's the opposite, you don't want to do anything at all, and the guilt about that is already creeping in before you've even gotten out of bed.

Saturday morning anxiety is real. And it's telling you something.
Maybe it's saying you're burnt out and your nervous system can't shift gears anymore. Maybe it's saying the pressure you're putting on yourself is unsustainable. Maybe it's saying rest feels dangerous because slowing down means feeling things you've been avoiding all week.

Whatever it's saying, it's worth paying attention to.

Weekends aren't supposed to feel like this. Waking up without an alarm shouldn't immediately trigger dread or guilt. If it does, that's not a character flaw. That's a sign that something needs to shift.

You don't have to figure it out alone. We can help you understand what's underneath the anxiety and find a way forward that doesn't feel so heavy 💚

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12/13/2025

Brain still running at full speed? 🧠⚡

It's late. You're tired. But your mind is doing laps, replaying conversations, planning tomorrow, worrying about things you can't control right now. You just want it to stop, but telling yourself to "just relax" isn't working.

We get it. Racing thoughts are exhausting. But here are three techniques you can try right now, right where you are:

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding 👀
Look around and name: 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste. This pulls your brain out of the worry spiral and back into the present moment.

Box Breathing 📦
Breathe in for 4 counts. Hold for 4. Breathe out for 4. Hold for 4. Repeat. It's simple, but it signals your nervous system that you're safe and it's okay to calm down.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation 💪
Start at your toes. Tense them for 5 seconds, then release. Move up to your calves, thighs, stomach, shoulders, all the way to your face. Tensing and releasing helps your body let go of the physical tension that keeps your mind wired.

These aren't magic fixes, but they can help take the edge off when your thoughts won't quit. And if this is happening night after night?
That's worth talking about. You don't have to white-knuckle your way through sleepless nights alone.

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12/12/2025

"What kind of therapy do you do?" 🤔

Great question. And honestly, the alphabet soup of therapy acronyms can feel confusing. CBT, DBT, EMDR, REBT... what does any of it actually mean?

Here's the plain-English breakdown:

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) 🧠
The most common type. Focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Great for anxiety, depression, and changing patterns that aren't serving you.

REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) 💭
Similar to CBT but zeroes in on challenging irrational beliefs that fuel emotional distress. Helpful if you're stuck in "should" thinking or harsh self-criticism.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) ⚖️
Originally designed for intense emotions and relationship struggles. Teaches skills for managing distress, regulating emotions, and improving communication. Perfect if feelings sometimes feel too big to handle.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) 👁️
Specifically designed for trauma and distressing memories. Uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) to help your brain reprocess difficult experiences. Powerful for PTSD, traumatic events, or memories that still feel raw.

Art Therapy 🎨
For when words aren't enough. Uses creative expression to process emotions, explore experiences, and communicate what's hard to say out loud. No artistic skill required.

And that's just the beginning. We offer a wide array of services beyond these modalities, including play therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and specialized support for kids, teens, and adults.

Here's the thing: You don't need to pick your therapy type before you start. That's our job.

At Puglisi Counseling, we match the approach to what YOU need. Sometimes that's one method. Sometimes it's a combination. What matters is finding what actually helps you move forward.

No cookie cutter therapy here. Just real support tailored to your life 💚

📞 570-766-0772
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Puglisi Counseling provides mental health therapy services throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Online and In-Person Counseling with Licensed Therapists in NEPA.

12/12/2025

You're allowed to be tired. 😮‍💨

Not just physically exhausted. Not just "didn't sleep well" tired.

You're allowed to be tired of being strong. Tired of holding it
together. Tired of being the one everyone leans on. Tired of pretending you're fine when you're not.

You're allowed to be tired of the same problems showing up in different packaging. Tired of starting over. Tired of trying so hard and still feeling stuck. Tired of explaining yourself. Tired of fighting battles no one else can see.

You're allowed to just be tired. Without fixing it. Without a plan. Without immediately pivoting to gratitude or perspective or silver linings.

Sometimes tired isn't a problem to solve. It's just the truth of where you are right now. And that's okay.

Rest isn't something you have to earn. You don't have to wait until you're completely burnt out to give yourself permission to slow down.

If you're tired, we hear you. And we're here when you're ready for support 💚

📞 570-766-0772
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Puglisi Counseling provides mental health therapy services throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Online and In-Person Counseling with Licensed Therapists in NEPA.

12/11/2025

"But what if I see my therapist at Gerrity's?" 🛒

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. In NEPA, everyone really does know everyone. And that can make reaching out for therapy feel... complicated.

We get it. The fear is real:

"What if I run into my therapist at the grocery store?"

"What if someone sees my car in the parking lot?"

"What if word gets around that I'm going to therapy?"

Here's what you need to know about how we protect your privacy:

Confidentiality isn't optional. It's the law 🔒

What you share in therapy stays in therapy. Period. We can't tell your neighbor, your boss, your family, or anyone else that you're even a client, let alone what you talk about.

If we see you in public, we follow your lead 👋

Run into your therapist at Wegmans? They won't approach you or acknowledge they know you unless you do first. Your privacy comes first, always.

Telehealth is an option 💻 Prefer to do therapy from your couch? We offer telehealth sessions. No waiting rooms. No parking lots. Just you, your therapist, and a private video call.

Billing is discreet 📄 Statements and communication are handled professionally and privately. We're not broadcasting anything.

Look, we know small town life means your business can feel like everyone's business. But your mental health? That's yours. And we take protecting it seriously.

You deserve support without sacrificing your privacy 💚

📞 570-766-0772
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Puglisi Counseling provides mental health therapy services throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Online and In-Person Counseling with Licensed Therapists in NEPA.

12/11/2025

Why does everything feel worse at night? 🌙

You made it through the whole day. You kept it together. You handled what needed handling. But now it's bedtime, and suddenly your brain decides it's time for a full review of every worry, regret, and what-if you've been pushing down.

Sound familiar?

Here's why nighttime anxiety hits different: During the day, you have distractions. Work, people, tasks, noise. Your nervous system stays busy. But when things quiet down and your body tries to rest, your brain finally has space to process everything you've been carrying. And sometimes it processes by panicking.

The good news? This is incredibly common. And it's treatable.

Try this tonight: Voo Breathing 🫁

Lie down or sit comfortably. Take a deep breath in through your nose. Then, as you exhale, make a low "vooooo" sound (like a foghorn) until you run out of breath. The vibration stimulates your vagus nerve, which tells your body it's safe to calm down.

Do this 5-10 times. It's simple. It's weird. And it works.

Your anxious brain isn't broken. It's just working overtime. We can help you give it a break

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12/10/2025

"What actually happens in a first therapy session?" 🤷‍♀️

This is one of the most common questions we get, and honestly, it makes total sense. Walking into something unknown can feel intimidating, especially when you're already feeling vulnerable.

So let's pull back the curtain. Here's what your first session at

Puglisi Counseling actually looks like:

Before you get scheduled 📋

You'll fill out some paperwork (we know, not the fun part). It covers the basics: contact info, insurance, what brings you in, and your history. This helps us hit the ground running.

The actual session 💬

Your therapist will introduce themselves and walk you through how therapy works: confidentiality, what to expect, all that important stuff. Then they'll ask about what's going on for you right now.

What brought you in? What's been weighing on you?

This isn't an interrogation. It's a conversation. You share what feels comfortable. Your therapist listens, asks some questions to understand your situation better, and starts getting a sense of how they can help.

No pressure, no judgment ✨

You won't be expected to spill your entire life story or have all the answers. There's no "right way" to do this. Some people cry. Some people crack jokes. Some people are nervous and that's completely okay too.

What happens next? 🧭

By the end, you and your therapist will talk about next steps: how often to meet, what you'll work on together, and what approach might fit best for you.

That's it. No mystery. No tricks. Just a genuine conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

Still have questions? We're here to answer them 💚

📞 570-766-0772
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Puglisi Counseling provides mental health therapy services throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Online and In-Person Counseling with Licensed Therapists in NEPA.

12/10/2025

Still scrolling at 8 PM? 📱

We see you.

Sometimes we pick up our phones because we're genuinely relaxing. But sometimes? We're scrolling because stopping feels harder than keeping going. Maybe your thoughts feel too loud when the distractions stop. Maybe you're dreading tomorrow and scrolling keeps it at bay. Maybe you're just tired of feeling tired, and somehow this feels easier than actually resting.

Here's the truth: The phone isn't going to fix what's keeping you up. The algorithm doesn't care about your peace. It cares about your attention.

What if tonight, you tried something different? Put the phone down. Take three deep breaths. Let your mind wander where it needs to go, even if it's uncomfortable for a minute.

You deserve rest. Real rest. Not just distraction until exhaustion takes over. 💚

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