Verus Ridge Counseling

09/22/2026

I learned so much from the Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania Business Spotlight this morning. Geli's presentation was, as always, so helpful and full of resources! Did you know that Dementia Friendly Mifflin-Juniata offers free, monthly Memory Cafes for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, families, and friends? Each cafe features a different themed activity and lunch included. If you have a loved one with dementia or know someone who is a dementia caregiver, this could be an excellent way to help them get plugged in with a caring and supportive community.

Our counselors at Verus Ridge are also happy to support people with dementia and their caregivers. If this is you, and you've been feeling alone in it, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for support! 💙

09/11/2026

I'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to present at the annual Women's Conference this week! As usual, this was an encouraging and uplifting day of women empowering and supporting each other! I enjoyed presenting on the functions and circuits of the Autonomic Nervous System and how noticing and naming what is going on in our bodies can lead us back to connection with our authentic selves. We all need a little regulation sometimes, or a lot of times, especially when it's "just another manic Monday!" 😜

I'd also like to thank this lovely crowd of 120 women for being such amazing, attentive participants. It's so fun as a presenter to have such an engaged and supportive audience, and I could see and feel that for the other presenters as well, as they had us all crying, laughing, and even getting us out of our seats for a mini work out! This is truly a special conference, so if you didn't make it this year, keep an eye out next September! 👀

09/10/2026

We enjoyed ourselves at the Overhead Door Health Fair today! It was wonderful to meet so many of their wonderful employees, who were all so good natured! Pictured is our amazing office intern, Isaac, who is offering a fall grief group. For those interested, give the office a call at 717-899-0104 and he will put you on the list and contact you when the group starts!

08/26/2026

Veronica absolutely loved this event last year and is excited to be presenting at the women's conference again this year! It was such an uplifting time of women encouraging each other and enjoying some much needed reflection, relaxation and fun!

There is still time to sign up if you're interested! 🤗

08/11/2026

🎒 New school year. New routines. BIG feelings.

Back-to-school prep usually means school supplies, new clothes, schedules, and getting everyone back into a routine…

But what about the mental and emotional preparation?

A new school year can bring excitement and anticipation—but it can also bring anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, social worries, and the stress of adjusting to change.

💭 “What if I don’t fit in?”
💭 “What if I can’t keep up?”
💭 “What if this year is harder?”

Whether your child is starting kindergarten, heading into high school, or you’re a parent trying to support them through another transition, taking time to prepare emotionally can make the start of the year feel a little more manageable.

✨ Our therapist, Katee Rook, LSW, shares practical strategies for helping kids and families prepare mentally and emotionally for the school year.

Because sometimes the most important back-to-school supplies aren't things you can put in a backpack. 💛

👉 Read the blog: https://verusridgecounseling.com/blogs/back-to-school-mental-health-checklist

07/09/2026

Intro to Clapp Therapy Intensives, Part 3: Why choose an intensive? Who is a good fit?

Many people choose the intensive route because they feel ready to work on something that has gotten in the way of living their life with freedom and purpose.

Maybe OCD has caused so much self doubt and anxiety that they are living from a place of fear and constant overthinking. Maybe a childhood trauma never felt safe enough to process. The stresses of daily life and unforeseen crises can take up space in weekly therapy sessions so that these deeper wounds continue to go untreated.

This is where an intensive can help. Creating purposeful space to do the deeper work, with a therapist devoted to holding that space in a way that feels supportive and attuned to you.

If you’re ready for a free 20-minute consultation to learn more, email me at [email protected] or send me a request at https://www.verusridgecounseling.com/therapy-intensives

07/05/2026

Intro to Clapp Therapy Intensives, Part 2:
What is “intensive” therapy?

Intensive means extended sessions that give more time for us to lean into your goals without having to worry about the time crunch that comes with trying to fit deeper work into hourly sessions.

Clapp Therapy Intensives are tailored to the needs of my client. To figure out what length would work best for you, contact me at [email protected] to inquire about setting up a free 20 minute consultation. From there, we schedule an intake session to plan out your intensive, factoring in breaks for lunch, snacks, walks, yoga—whatever your nervous system needs to feel safe and supported throughout the process.

07/03/2026

Intro to Clapp Therapy Intensives Part 1: Evidence-based treatments Veronica specializes in to help her clients navigate OCD and trauma.

06/28/2026

Hi Friends!

I am excited to share my very first blog post about my journey in the counseling field and what made me take the leap that will forever change my counseling practice. To any clients that used to work with me and have recently reached out inquiring about getting back in for week to week therapy, this blog gives a deeper explanation as to why I am phasing out of that type of counseling. While I remain fully invested in Verus Ridge Counseling, this blog explains how Clapp Therapy Intensives provided a way for me and my nervous system to keep loving this work, and to not feel swallowed up by it. You can read the full blog here: https://www.verusridgecounseling.com/blogs

06/10/2026

I am grateful for psychologists Stacey Gedeon and Julie Radico for creating a platform for important conversations and learning about mental health. This video sheds some light on OCD in hopes of breaking stigma and sharing helpful information about it and treatment. To learn about other important mental health topics, check out their YouTube channel, UndercomplicatingStuff.

Interested in specialized treatment for your OCD? I have availability for therapy intensives utilizing I-CBT and ERP. For more information and to reach out for a consultation, check out https://www.verusridgecounseling.com/therapy-intensives

https://youtu.be/t5mt3ax-G7I?si=Gk0S7yv_layKpROx

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