Lighthouse Counseling LCSW

Lighthouse Counseling LCSW Healing begins with connection 💛
Lighthouse Counseling | Integrative psychotherapy
Serving New York in-person & via telehealth

A little about the human behind the therapist chair. 🤍I’m endlessly curious about people—why we do what we do, what’s un...
09/01/2026

A little about the human behind the therapist chair. 🤍

I’m endlessly curious about people—why we do what we do, what’s underneath the patterns we can’t seem to change, and what happens when we replace judgment with curiosity.

I believe in science. I believe in intuition. I believe behavior makes sense when we understand the context. And mostly, I believe we’re all just humans trying to understand ourselves and each other a little better.

So, hi. I’m Savannah. Therapist, mom, overthinker, deep-feeler, and lover of a little woo-woo. ✨

You can take accountability while offering yourself grace.Own it. Repair what needs repairing. Learn from it.And then of...
08/28/2026

You can take accountability while offering yourself grace.

Own it. Repair what needs repairing. Learn from it.

And then offer yourself the same compassion you'd give someone you love.

Making mistakes isn’t a failure of character. It’s part of being human. 🤍

Many women with ADHD grow up believing they're "too much" or "not enough."Too talkative.Too emotional.Too forgetful.Too ...
08/17/2026

Many women with ADHD grow up believing they're "too much" or "not enough."

Too talkative.
Too emotional.
Too forgetful.
Too scattered.
Too intense.

So they learn to apologize—for taking up space, needing accommodations, asking for reminders, or simply having a brain that works differently.

But what if those apologies aren't about who you are... they're about years of trying to fit into expectations that were never designed with neurodivergent minds in mind?

Understanding your ADHD isn't about excusing every challenge. It's about replacing shame with self-understanding.

You deserve support, not constant self-criticism.

Which of these have you found yourself apologizing for the most?

Behavior is communication. The more we understand what's driving it, the more effective—and compassionate—our response b...
08/11/2026

Behavior is communication. The more we understand what's driving it, the more effective—and compassionate—our response becomes.

This doesn't mean every behavior is acceptable. It means that lasting change comes from addressing the root cause, not just the symptom.

Especially for many neurodivergent children, understanding the why behind the behavior can be the difference between constant power struggles and helping them build the skills they actually need.

✨ Curiosity is often more powerful than control.

What behavior changed completely once you understood what was underneath it?

Not to ignore the hard things.Just to remind your brain that they aren't the only things.Five things.That's it.Maybe the...
07/06/2026

Not to ignore the hard things.

Just to remind your brain that they aren't the only things.

Five things.

That's it.

Maybe they're tiny.

Maybe they're ordinary.

Maybe they're exactly what your nervous system needs.

This month is all about noticing the magic in your life.

Comment one if you'd like.

When we're stressed, burned out, anxious, or constantly surviving, our brains become excellent at scanning for danger.Wo...
06/30/2026

When we're stressed, burned out, anxious, or constantly surviving, our brains become excellent at scanning for danger.

Wonder isn't gone.
Joy isn't gone.
Beauty isn't gone.

They're just harder to access.

Healing isn't always about adding more.
Sometimes it's about creating enough safety to notice what's already there.

What's one tiny moment of magic you've noticed lately?

As many of you know from the gazillion times I've posted them, the office's baby birds have been born. THAT is magic.

At Lighthouse Counseling, we believe that everyone deserves a space where they can show up as they are—without judgment,...
06/15/2026

At Lighthouse Counseling, we believe that everyone deserves a space where they can show up as they are—without judgment, without needing to hide parts of themselves, and without having to earn acceptance.

You are welcome here.

Not because of who you love.
Not despite who you are.

Just as you are. 💚

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month.

Let's talk special interests. 💚For many autistic people, special interests can be a source of joy, comfort, connection, ...
06/11/2026

Let's talk special interests. 💚

For many autistic people, special interests can be a source of joy, comfort, connection, regulation, and genuine excitement. They can help with learning, recharging, coping with stress, and feeling more aligned with Self.

One of my favorite things about special interests is seeing people light up when they talk about them.

That level of curiosity, passion, and enthusiasm is something worth celebrating.

So this is your invitation to geek out a little. This is a safe space to infodump.

👇 What's your special interest right now?

Not every coping skill works for every nervous system.Take deep breathing, for example. While it can be incredibly regul...
06/08/2026

Not every coping skill works for every nervous system.

Take deep breathing, for example. While it can be incredibly regulating for some people, others may notice that slowing down and focusing on their breath actually makes them more aware of their racing heart, tight chest, or physical anxiety symptoms. For someone with panic attacks, that increased awareness can initially make anxiety feel worse—not better.

Or consider journaling. Many people find it helpful to process emotions on paper. But for someone with ADHD, sitting down to organize thoughts into coherent sentences can feel overwhelming, frustrating, or even impossible when their brain is already overloaded. What works as a release for one person may feel like another task on an already overflowing to-do list.

The goal isn't to force yourself to fit the coping skill.

The goal is to find coping skills that fit you.

Your nervous system isn't failing because a popular coping skill didn't work.

It may just be telling you that it needs something different.

👇 What's a coping skill everyone seems to love that just doesn't work for you?

WE'RE HIRING 🤍Lighthouse Counseling LCSW is growing.We're looking for compassionate therapists who values authentic conn...
06/01/2026

WE'RE HIRING 🤍

Lighthouse Counseling LCSW is growing.

We're looking for compassionate therapists who values authentic connection, meaningful clinical work, and being part of a supportive team.

If you're a clinician who believes healing happens through safety, collaboration, and genuine human connection, we'd love to connect with you.

What We Offer:

✨ Competitive compensation
✨ Paid supervision
✨ Flexible scheduling
✨ Paid time off
✨ Paid holidays
✨ CEU reimbursement/professional development support
✨ Administrative support so you can focus on clinical work
✨ Beautiful, calming office space in Montgomery, NY
✨ Hybrid opportunities available
✨ A practice culture that values both client care and clinician well-being

We're Looking For:

🦋 LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or limited permit clinician
🦋 Warm, compassionate, client-centered approach
🦋 Passion for trauma-informed and affirming care
🦋 Interest in collaboration and professional growth

📍 Montgomery, NY
💻 Telehealth opportunities available throughout New York State

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

Address

102 Ward Street , Unit 1
Montgomery, NY
12549

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 4pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18452620311

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