MDS Counseling Services, LLC

06/04/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Being able to live authentically is linked to better mental health outcomes, greater self-esteem, and stronger overall well-being. This Pride Month, we celebrate the courage it takes to be yourself and the communities that help make that possible.

MDS Counseling Services, LLC
Be authentically you.

06/04/2026

Reflection can be a powerful tool for growth — when it’s done in a healthy, balanced way.

Here are 5 ways to reflect without getting stuck in negative thinking:
🧠 Tune into your experience
Take a moment to pause and notice your thoughts and feelings. Writing them down can help you process what you’ve been through.
⚖️ Look at both the good and the hard
Don’t focus only on what went wrong. Reflect on your wins, growth and what you handled well, too.
🔍 Step back and get perspective
Seeing the full picture — not just one moment — can help you better understand what really happened and how you responded.
🔄 Shift your thinking
Challenge harsh or critical thoughts. Ask yourself what’s actually true and how you’d speak to a friend in the same situation.
💛 Allow yourself to feel
Tough emotions are part of the process. Let them be there without judgment — they don’t last forever.

Reflection isn’t about criticizing yourself — it’s about learning, growing and moving forward with more clarity. ✨

05/20/2026

04/01/2026

MDS Counseling Services Statement

MDS Counseling Services stands with the American Counseling Association (ACA) and its message following today’s Supreme Court ruling. We share in the deep concern over the overturning of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy.

The evidence is clear: conversion therapy is harmful, discredited, and not supported by science. Its risks to the mental health and well-being of clients are well documented.

At MDS Counseling Services, we remain committed to providing ethical, evidence-based, and affirming care to all individuals. We stand alongside the ACA and other leading mental health organizations in opposing practices that fall outside these standards and that may cause harm.

02/27/2026

MDS Counseling Services, LLC had a fantastic night at a local breast cancer fundraiser! By the end of the evening we raised more than 20k dollars! This is what happens when communities and small businesses come together for the greater good. 🎀

Thank you to all my clients. Because of you, MDS Counseling is able to continue giving back and supporting the Fort Wayne community.

02/10/2026

Three years ago, MDS Counseling Services began with a simple belief: that people deserve to be seen, supported, and cared for. To the clients who trusted me with their stories, and to the community who believed in the mission—thank you. Your support is the reason I am here, and I am deeply grateful for the past three years of growth, healing, and connection.

02/09/2026

🚶‍♀️📆 Movement plan: A 30-day challenge to a healthier you

Movement doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing to make a difference. This plan helps you create a realistic, personalized movement plan — one that fits your life, your energy, and your goals.

📝 How to use this plan
1️⃣ Set a simple movement goal (like reducing stress or staying active)
2️⃣ Identify your “why” — what matters most to you
3️⃣ Choose movement you actually enjoy
4️⃣ Plan small, doable ways to move each day
5️⃣ Track how you feel before, during, and after
✨ Research shows that consistent, enjoyable movement supports both physical and mental well-being — and even small steps can add up over time.