Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center THWC is rooted in evidence-based integrative care honoring the mind body & spirit to support each person’s unique life journey.

Every practitioner is trained in a strength-based approach committed to helping build resilience and restore balance.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING OUR EMAIL SYSTEM
07/29/2026

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING OUR EMAIL SYSTEM

🌍 Nelson Mandela Day | July 18“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we hav...
07/18/2026

🌍 Nelson Mandela Day | July 18
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” — Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela’s legacy reminds us that meaningful change often begins with the choices we make every day—how we treat others, how we show up for our communities, and how willing we are to take action when something matters.

Today, we honor his life by remembering that each of us has the ability to make a positive difference. A small act of kindness, offering support, volunteering, speaking up, or simply helping someone feel seen and valued can create a ripple far beyond what we may realize.

At Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, we believe that individual well-being and community well-being are deeply connected. When we lead with compassion, create connection, and care for one another, we help build healthier communities for everyone. 💚

How will you make a difference today?

📞 570-904-7363
📧 [email protected]
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🌿 National Simplicity Day | July 12Life can feel full—full schedules, full inboxes, full minds, and endless things compe...
07/12/2026

🌿 National Simplicity Day | July 12

Life can feel full—full schedules, full inboxes, full minds, and endless things competing for our attention.

Today is a reminder that simplicity isn’t about doing nothing or giving up what matters. It’s about creating more space for what does.

Slow down. Let go of what no longer serves you. Be present for the small moments. Focus your energy with intention. Make time for the people who matter.

Sometimes, simplifying our lives gives us more room for peace, clarity, rest, and genuine connection. 💚

What’s one thing you could simplify to create a little more space in your life?
At Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, we’re here to support your mental wellness—mind, body, and spirit.

📞 570-904-7363
📧 [email protected]

07/11/2026

Occupational therapy is one more way we can support the whole person—not just what someone is feeling, but how those challenges show up in everyday life.

We’re excited to offer clients practical, hands-on support that can work alongside counseling and help make daily life feel more manageable. Sometimes the next step isn’t more insight—it’s figuring out how to put that insight into practice. 🌿

We’re so glad to have Jennifer Casal, MS, OTR/L, bringing this additional layer of care to our clients and community.

🌿 Please Join Us in Welcoming Jennifer Casal, MS, OTR/L, to Our Practice!With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer brin...
07/08/2026

🌿 Please Join Us in Welcoming Jennifer Casal, MS, OTR/L, to Our Practice!

With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer brings a warm, compassionate, and highly practical approach to occupational therapy. Her work focuses on helping children, adolescents, and adults better understand and organize their minds, bodies, daily routines, and environments so they can navigate everyday life with greater confidence, independence, and ease.

Occupational therapy can be an incredibly valuable complement to mental health care. While counseling often focuses on thoughts, emotions, experiences, and relationships, OT can help clients put skills into action in their everyday lives by addressing the ways their nervous system, attention, routines, environment, and daily demands affect how they feel and function.

Jennifer may be a great fit for clients who experience challenges with:

🌿 Sensory processing and regulation — feeling easily overwhelmed by noise, crowds, clothing, touch, transitions, or other sensory experiences

🌿 Executive functioning — difficulty with focus, organization, planning, time management, task initiation, or completing daily responsibilities

🌿 Emotional and nervous system regulation — developing practical, body-based strategies to recognize and respond to overwhelm, stress, and dysregulation

🌿 Daily routines and self-care — creating more manageable and supportive routines around sleep, hygiene, meals, school, work, and other everyday responsibilities

🌿 Environmental supports — making thoughtful changes to home, school, or work spaces to reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional well-being

🌿 Confidence and independence — building the foundational skills needed to participate more fully in meaningful activities and daily life

We are thrilled to expand our holistic, mind-body approach through occupational therapy and to offer another way for clients to receive practical, individualized support that complements their mental health care.

💙 Jennifer is currently in network with Highmark and Aetna and is also accepting self-pay clients for occupational therapy services.

Please join us in giving Jennifer a warm welcome to the team! 🌿

🌿 We’re excited to share that we are now offering occupational therapy!Occupational therapy is a natural addition to our...
07/07/2026

🌿 We’re excited to share that we are now offering occupational therapy!

Occupational therapy is a natural addition to our mental health services, helping clients with the everyday challenges that can affect how they feel and function—from sensory regulation and executive functioning to daily routines, self-care, and independence.

We’re so pleased to welcome Jennifer Casal, MS, OTR/L, who brings 20 years of experience and works with children, teens, and adults.

Jennifer is currently in network with Highmark and Aetna and is also accepting self-pay clients. We’re excited to have her on our team and to offer this additional support to our clients and community! 🌿

To make an appointment or find out if services are covered by your insurance, please email [email protected] or call 570-904-7363

💼National Workaholics Day💻    In a world that often celebrates being busy, it's easy to believe that working longer and ...
07/05/2026

💼National Workaholics Day💻
In a world that often celebrates being busy, it's easy to believe that working longer and harder, means achieving more.

But here's the reminder we all need: Burnout isn't a badge of honor, and it's not a measure of how successful we are.

Healthy productivity isn't about doing everything—it's about doing what matters while protecting your well-being.

Today, challenge yourself to:
✔️ Set realistic deadlines.
✔️ Take breaks throughout the day.
✔️ Leave work at work when you can.
✔️ Prioritize sleep, movement, and meaningful relationships.
✔️ Remember that saying "no" is sometimes saying "yes" to your health.

You deserve a life that's balanced—not just busy.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or struggling to disconnect from work, support is available. Therapy can help you build healthier boundaries and create lasting balance.

💚 At Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, we're here to support your mental wellness—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
💬 What's one boundary that has improved your work-life balance?

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center! ❤️🤍💙As we celebrate with family, friends, and...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center! ❤️🤍💙
As we celebrate with family, friends, and community, remember that freedom can be emotional, psychological, and spiritual - it also means giving yourself permission to slow down, reconnect, and care for your wellbeing independent of all the pressures and expectations around you.

This Fourth of July, we encourage you to:
✨ Be present and enjoy meaningful moments.
❤️ Spend time with people who help you feel supported and valued.
🎆 Celebrate safely while prioritizing both your mental and physical health.

Whether today is filled with excitement or quiet reflection, know that your mental health matters—not just today, but every day.

We wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day!
💙 What is one way you're taking care of yourself this holiday weekend?

Big News for Mental Health Care in Pennsylvania! 🎉The Pennsylvania House has passed SB 604, and it is now headed to the ...
07/02/2026

Big News for Mental Health Care in Pennsylvania! 🎉

The Pennsylvania House has passed SB 604, and it is now headed to the Governor's desk. Once signed, Pennsylvania will become the 40th state to join the Counseling Compact.

What does this mean for our clients?

💙 Greater continuity of care. If you relocate, attend college, or spend extended time in another participating state, you may be able to continue working with your trusted counselor instead of starting over (subject to compact rules and eligibility).

💙 Improved access to care. The compact expands access to licensed counselors, helping address provider shortages and making it easier for people to receive the support they need.

💙 A stronger mental health profession. By increasing counselor mobility across participating states, the compact strengthens the workforce, encourages collaboration, and helps improve access to quality mental health care.

At Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center & Counseling Solutions, we believe mental health care should be accessible, consistent, and centered around each client's needs. The Counseling Compact is an exciting step toward making that vision a reality.

💜 PTSD Awareness Day – Not All Wounds Are VisiblePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or...
06/27/2026

💜 PTSD Awareness Day – Not All Wounds Are Visible

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While many people associate PTSD with military service, it can affect anyone—including survivors of accidents, abuse, violence, natural disasters, medical trauma, grief, or other deeply distressing experiences.

PTSD can impact thoughts, emotions, sleep, relationships, work, and daily life. It may show up as intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, avoidance, or feeling constantly on edge. These responses are not signs of weakness—they are the mind and body's attempt to cope with overwhelming experiences.

Today, on PTSD Awareness Day, we honor the strength of those living with trauma while helping reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Healing isn't always linear, and every person's journey is unique, but no one has to walk that path alone.

At Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, our trauma-informed clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, supportive environment. Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or looking for additional support, we're here to help.

📞 Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our counseling services.

💜 What is one way you care for yourself during difficult times? Share below—we'd love to hear from you and help inspire others.

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228 S Main Avenue
Scranton, PA
18504

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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