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Moving Forward Therapy, LLC

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Moving Forward Therapy, LLC

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Mental health counseling for all ages and diagnoses. Clinically licensed for over 12 years and excited to provide services to my local community!

Located inside the North Main Therapy Center.

10/31/2026

🎃🖤Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spook-tacular Halloween filled with treats, laughter, and a little extra magic! Have fun making memories and enjoy all the festivities! 🧡👻

10/29/2026

✨A MONTH OF UNLEARNING

Over the past month, we've talked about:

🧠 Mental health myths
❤️ People-pleasing
🌱 Boundaries
💭 Guilt
🗣️ Saying no
❤️ Relationships
🌱 Taking care of yourself

And maybe the biggest takeaway is this:

*You don't necessarily need to become a completely different person.*

Sometimes mental health growth is about noticing the patterns that aren't serving you anymore…

…and learning a different way to respond.

Small changes can create meaningful shifts over time. 🌱

And I'd love to hear from you:

**What would you like to see more of next month?**

👇
**Anxiety | Self-esteem | Relationships | Burnout | Emotional regulation | Something else**

Your answers will help shape what we talk about next!

10/26/2026

A little personal update! 🤍 I got married this past weekend and am so excited for this new chapter of life!

At some point, I’ll be changing my last name, but rest assured, nothing is changing with the business! You can still expect the same great service, care, and dedication you’ve always known. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you!🤍

10/23/2026

✨ Friday Reflection
Healthy relationships don't require one person to constantly ignore their own needs to keep the relationship comfortable.

Healthy boundaries can actually create more clarity.

A boundary doesn't automatically mean a relationship is failing.

Sometimes it means you're learning how to have a healthier relationship within it.

10/21/2026

🌱 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: THE YES/NO/MAYBE CHECK-IN

Before automatically saying yes to something, pause and ask:

1. Do I WANT to?

Not “Should I?”

Not “Will they be upset if I don't?”

Do I actually want to?

2. Do I HAVE THE CAPACITY?

Do I have the time, energy, emotional bandwidth, or resources?

3. Does this FIT MY VALUES AND PRIORITIES?

Is this something that fits with what matters most to me right now?

If you're still unsure…

PAUSE.

You don't have to turn every request into an immediate yes or no.

Sometimes “Let me think about it” is the healthiest answer.

🌱 Which question do you think you need to ask yourself more often?

10/19/2026

🧠 Myth Monday
This can be a really difficult belief to let go of—especially if you're used to keeping the peace.

But someone being upset doesn't automatically mean you made the wrong choice.

10/16/2026

✨ Friday Reflection
Have you ever finally said no…

…and then immediately thought:

“Was that too harsh?”

“Did I hurt their feelings?”

“Should I have just said yes?”

“Maybe I should apologize.”

If so, you're not alone.

When you've spent a lot of time prioritizing other people's needs, setting a healthy boundary can feel uncomfortable—even when it's appropriate.

Guilt doesn't always mean:

“I did something wrong.”

Sometimes guilt simply means:

“I'm doing something differently than I'm used to.”

You can feel uncomfortable and still follow through.

You can care about someone and still have limits.

You can feel guilty and still decide that your boundary matters.

🌱 Have you ever set a healthy boundary and then immediately felt guilty about it?

10/14/2026

🌱 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Sometimes we know we need a boundary, but when the moment comes, we don't know what to say.

Here are three simple phrases to practice:

1. “I won't be able to do that.”

You don't have to provide a 10-minute explanation.

2. “I need some time to think about it.”

You are allowed to pause before making a decision.

3. “I'm not comfortable discussing that.”

You can decide what you're willing to talk about.

Remember:

A boundary doesn't have to be long to be clear.

You don't have to convince someone that your boundary is reasonable before you're allowed to have one.

🌱 Save this post for the next time you need a little help finding the words.

10/12/2026

🧠 Myth Monday
What makes setting boundaries difficult for you?

10/09/2026

✨ Friday Reflection
If you're used to keeping everyone happy, someone else's disappointment can feel incredibly uncomfortable.

Someone can be disappointed with you without you having done something wrong.

Their feelings are real.

Your feelings are real, too.

You are allowed to make choices based on your needs, your capacity, and your values—even when someone else wishes you had chosen differently.

💭 How comfortable are you with letting someone be disappointed without immediately trying to fix their feelings?

Address

5065 N Main Street
Joplin, MO
64801

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+17728280750

Website

https://movingforwardtherapyllc.janeapp.com/

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