A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT I am so excited that I have a new office! I have been decorating it and making sure it is comfortable, cozy, and calming for clients to feel that they are in a safe environment. Today, I finally found the wall art I have been looking for and an area rug, and the place is coming together. With the new office and new company name, I had to give my website a new look as well. I have been non stop in front of the computer but

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT “To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.”- Anatole France I am going to do my best to post daily quotes of inspiration and motivation. I think it helps people think about what they need to set forth for the day, week, or any time of the near future and reflect on themselves. When I was looking for books of motivation, it is impressive how many religious texts and theological writings were around and less n

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida for a while now; however, I relocated to Pennsylvania, and my licensure has been a complicated process. I had reciprocity in Pennsylvania, with my license, and sent all of my documents, but it seemed that I frequently needed to have other things completed for the full process. I’m not blaming it on anyone, on Florida, or Pennsylvania, but it was an undertaking t

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT When people think of eating disorders, they typically think of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. However, many people struggle with compulsive overeating and/or binge eating. Mandy is a beautiful woman who is sharing her story and struggles of how she got help and thrived. I met her on Instagram and feel like we have become friends, even though we never met in person. Mandy identifies in her story when she needed help and

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Happy Halloween! This time of the year people dress cute, friendly, sexy, and scary. It’s the time for you to act wild and crazy and have fun but most of all- collect lots of candy. As a child, I remember the thrill was to see who could collect the most candy in their bag. However, being outside going door to door can be a safety risk as well. Here are some safety tips to follow. Remember… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE! S Swords,