Songbird Counseling Services with Jennifer Baney

06/18/2026

So grateful for opportunities to collaborate with other professionals in this wellness space. Thanks to Olivia’s House for coming down to visit me - always a good conversation!

At Olivia's House, we are always looking for ways to strengthen our adjunctive therapy network. Time spent with dedicated professionals like Jen, of Songbird Counseling in Gettyburg, helps us do just that. 💙

We were especially excited to learn more about her recent work supporting law enforcement officers and their families, a community that often faces unique challenges and stressors. Building relationships with trusted partners helps us better understand the resources available throughout our region and ensures that families can access the support they need, when they need it most. Thank you, Jen, for your continued friendship, partnership, and commitment to helping others heal, grow, and find hope.

06/01/2026

Today, Songbird Counseling Services celebrates 5 years of providing outpatient therapy services to Gettysburg and surrounding areas!

To say running a private practice is always easy would be a grossly unfair statement. Insurances can be complicated, the work can be emotionally taxing, and even the scheduling can be complicated (hello summer schedules! 🙃)

However, I remain humbled by the privilege to walk alongside those seeking regulation, resolution, and repair. It is an honor every hour, of every day, to be part of client’s journeys.

So to the community that welcomed me 5 years ago, to the colleagues that have supported me, and to the all of the clients that have allowed me to walk beside them over the past 5 years - thank you! ✨

And the art therapist in me had to include a picture, so here’s the artwork from the office entrance with a little motivation for all of us on this Monday:
☀️Stay positive
💪Work hard
💫Make it happen

05/14/2026

Check out the Mental Wellness Day at the Market in Gettysburg this weekend! 🌞

Local agencies will staff tables with information!

Several wellness activities will be available including yoga and art-making! 🧘‍♀️🎨

Visit 10 of the vendors/activities to be entered into the raffle for great prizes! 🍿🎞️⛳️🏌️🎨🖼️💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Organized by the Behavioral Health Taskforce as part of Healthy Adams County. 💚

05/13/2026

““The Mental Wellness Day at the Market provides a convenient opportunity to learn about and explore local resources to support mental health needs.” said Jen Baney, local therapist, and chair of the Behavioral Health Task Force for HAC. “The day intentionally incorporates wellness events such as art and yoga so that everyone can reflect on their own aspects of wellness and identify how to better engage in their own self-care.”

Join Healthy Adams County this Saturday for Wellness Day at the Market!

https://gettysburgconnection.org/healthy-adams-county-offers-mental-wellness-day-at-adams-county-farmers-market-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwVERFWARwtyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEePrsnCIygciAMPe8cEYZxW90FvXCq1MJGxMcsvDsgVWDgkFdZQSwr0FbmZ4g_aem_kCwH-i-0_zF9lBgryIk53A

Healthy Adams County (HAC) will be partnering with local agencies to host Mental Wellness Day at the Adams County Farmers Market on Saturday May 16 from 8:00

01/25/2026

With the GASD snow closure for tomorrow, the office will also be closed.

If you had a scheduled session for Monday January 26, Jennifer will be in touch about telehealth options.

Stay safe, and enjoy the snow!

Due to snow accumulation, road conditions and forecasted temperatures, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡. In addition, all extracurricular activities are cancelled.

This will be a traditional snow day, thus there will be no K-12 instruction.
There will be no make-up day for students, as the district will still meet state requirements for instructional hours.

Facilities department members should report at the direction of their supervisors.

Be safe, and have a great day, Warriors. ❄

11/19/2025

Tuesday Thoughts 💕

I don't know where you are right now. Not physically, but emotionally. I don't know what is on your plate or what you are dealing with or what you are feeling. I don't know how heavy the world feels or what is scary or exciting.

But I do know this - you matter.
You are so important.
You are valuable and wonderful.
You are needed.

You bring joy.

You are enough.

You make a difference.

So instead of clenching onto all the emotions or feeling like a tightly wound spring, I just want you to dare to take a breath and to let go.

Just a bit.

To get that breath.

And in the breath, in the inhale, breathe in truth and peace and comfort and joy.

Love,
Rachel


words by Rachel Marie Martin

10/30/2025

Please note that my counseling email was hacked this morning and an email was sent out with a fake pdf link.

If you received this, please delete as it is not from me.

I apologize for any inconvenience.

10/03/2025

Mental health is a complicated picture that is impacted by a variety of other aspects. I spent part of the day at the Healthy Adams County Forum to determine what the goals for the Behavioral Health Task Force will be for the next 3 years. It’s an ambitious process given the amount of stress the residents in this county are under - food insecurity, housing concerns, substance use, financial anxiety and mental health concerns continue to rise. Grateful to the folks who continue to turn out to pave a path forward…we are certainly stronger as a team.

09/22/2025

🌿 Preparing with Purpose and Care 🌿
Resources, Guidance, And Support For Every Step Of The Journey
Join us for a free event offering resources, guidance, and support for every step of life’s journey.
📅 September 23, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Nicarry Meeting House, Cross Keys Village, New Oxford, PA
Learn about legal & financial planning, Medicare, home care, hospice, and more.
🎁 Door prizes & a light lunch included!
Let’s prepare with compassion, purpose, and peace of mind

09/19/2025

The community has been deeply impacted this week after a senseless act of violence caused three law enforcement officers to lose their lives and two other law enforcement officers to be seriously wounded.

Since then, the community has leaned into each other, offered support, and created various ways to give back and share both gratitude and grief. There have been poignant and valuable rituals, services, and vigils that surely provide both individual movement towards healing and improved sense of community.

In so many ways, the community is engaging in healthy and helpful strategies to manage the natural distress that these types of experiences cause. In the event that any community members find themselves in need of additional clinical support, here is a link for local therapy providers:

https://www.healthyadamscounty.org/media/rhcid31b/complete-bh-guide-use-to-make-revisions-june-2025-2.pdfge

Please continue to take care of yourself, of each other, and seek support if needed.

💙