JKF Counseling Services, LLC

The office is closed for the rest of the week due to a death in the family. All clients are being rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding.

THE OFFICE IS CLOSED AUGUST 22nd and AUGUST 23rd!

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Who made the rules? Forget other people’s timelines.

It’s never too late to fall in love 💓, to dream 💭, to find yourself 🔍, or to tap into a greater purpose for your life✨

In the words of Mary Oliver this is your “one wild and precious life.” Never let someone else decide what you can and cannot do.

And in the words of the inimitable Oprah Winfrey, “Listen to the whispers of your heart before they become a roar.”

(Ditch the timeline that you think your life should be following. Trust that everything is unfolding as it should.-Michelle Maros)

I’m happy to announce that I will be an independent contractor with Garnet Educational Services. I am providing telehealth counseling services for students at cyber schools in Pennsylvania!

This will be in the daytime hours and will not impact evenings at the office or current daytime clients. This is just in addition to my current schedule. I will still offer daytime and evening hours by video or in the office.

I will be announcing a new and exciting venture for the practice soon! Big things in store as I begin my tenth year in business!

As we head into a holiday week here in the US, it felt like a good time to share this article on The FAC's Blog: Navigating Tense Allergy Discussions During the Holidays

My hope is that all of you have incredibly supportive and understanding families and friends, who are willing to make safe adjustments to recipes and navigate inclusion without skipping a beat!

But the reality is that even in supportive families and friend groups, there still may be tough conversations about the management of food allergies and allergic conditions.

As such, this article offers practical tips for navigating three tense food allergy-related discussions at (or while preparing for) holiday gatherings with family and friends. Visit The FAC's blog to read it: https://buff.ly/3RfyIpW

🗨️ What useful tips would you share about navigating food allergies during holidays and gatherings with family and friends?

Happy 4th of July!

The office is closed until 7/10/24

Really hard to believe I’ve had my office open for ten years. As a solo practitioner in private practice - this means a lot. I was the FIRST counseling office in Munhall. I saw a need in our community - not everyone wants to travel to squirrel Hill, Oakland or Shadyside for counseling. Decided to quit my part time counseling job and just dive in and start this after seeing an office for rent sign. I remember when my phone didn’t ring for weeks and I was worried I made a mistake and it wouldn’t grow.

Here I am now - turning down clients at times or having a wait list. Ive served almost 500 people. I’ve had contracts with school districts, major Pittsburgh employers and most major insurances and EAPs are accepted. I’ve done trainings and groups. At times I thought of hiring but then decided I’d rather just be solo.

If you are in need of services please call the office at 412-559-9907. Looking into fall daytime hours are mainly what’s available.

THE OFFICE IS CLOSED FROM JULY 4th - JULY 9th.

We will open up on 7/10.

✨ Remember, progress is progress, no matter how small.

Just a reminder that the office is closed until June 3rd! Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!

Celebrate by exploring others' Stories of Hope and consider sharing your own: 988lifeline.org/stories.

Help your clients reduce their anxiety by focusing on the present moment in a meaningful, nonjudgmental way through their senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell with this practical and engaging exercise.

Get your FREE downloadable copy here: https://bit.ly/3UNqszE

The office will be closed for vacation from May 27th through June 3rd.

I am a food allergy counselor!

Food Allergy Counseling is a therapy niche that continues to grow as more individuals and families express the need for support. Whether it's to help you manage food allergy anxiety, navigate grief, or work through the overwhelm of food allergy parenting, licensed mental health professionals can help.

While it's often still beneficial to work with mental health professionals who don't have a deep understanding of food allergies, working with ones that do makes a huge difference. Having a solid understanding of IgE-mediated food allergies and the psychosocial impacts of living with food allergies helps them meet you where you're at and more effectively help you with your therapeutic goals.

Here are five of *many* possible therapy goals that food allergy-informed therapists help food allergic individuals and families work towards.

🗨️ What food allergy-focused therapy goals would you add to this list?

❤️ and share to let people know that food allergy-informed therapists are out there to support them!

🌐 And visit the food allergy-informed therapist directory on The Food Allergy Counselor's website to locate one in your state: buff.ly/3mYToXq

THE OFFICE IS CLOSED FROM MAY 27TH - JUNE 3RD. PLEASE TAKE NOT AND MAKE WNY APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THEN.

The office - a cozy livingroom feel

The office has some daytime openings. Evenings are full at this time. If interested in counseling please call 412-559-9907 or email [email protected]

Whatever your reason for seeking support, the 988 Lifeline is here to help. Connect with us. There is hope. Call or text 988 or chat with us online at 988lifeline.org/chat.