Compassionate, Evidence-Based Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Life Transitions
When You’re Tired of Holding It All Together Alone
Therapy for people who appear to have it all together—while quietly feeling like they’re barely holding on.
Specializing in anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, emerging into adulthood, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, and persistent feelings of shame, self-doubt, and inadequacy that keeps people feeling “never good enough”.
Virtual therapy provided throughout Pennsylvania and New York.
Flexible evening and weekend sessions available.
Mindful Counseling & Mental Wellness is an in-network provider with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna, for eligible plans.
Coverage varies by individual plan. Prior to your first session, benefits will be verified to determine eligibility, copay, deductible, and any out-of-pocket responsibility.
Clients are responsible for all fees not covered by their insurance plan.
Support & Healing with Flexible Virtual Mental Health Therapy
Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Worth, Trauma, PTSD, Domestic Abuse/Relationship Issues, Communication Difficulties, Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents, Difficult Life Transitions, Difficulties with Healthy Boundary Setting, Chronic Guilt & Shame, & Stress Management.
You may look like you have it all together on the outside—capable, driven, responsible—but inside, it feels like you are constantly barely holding yourself together.
You push through anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion, often telling yourself that you should be able to handle things better.
Maybe you have spent years being the strong one, the responsible one, the one who keeps it together—while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you really are beneath it all.
Maybe you find yourself in a relationship which you are no longer happy in and you need support to navigate your next steps.
You may find that as an adult, things are coming up from your childhood that you are ready to address.
Or, maybe you’re a young adult in college, entering the workforce, or unsure of your next life move, realizing that the transition into adulthood can feel especially heavy.
Suddenly, you’re expected to be independent, confident, and “have it all figured out”.
The pressure to succeed, make the right choices, and meet societal expectations can feel relentless—especially in today’s world—leaving you questioning yourself, comparing your path to others, and wondering why this stage of life feels so hard.
For many people, these patterns didn’t start in adulthood. They began in childhood—growing up in homes where emotions were ignored, unpredictable, or unsafe, where you learned to stay small, stay hyper-aware, and took on responsibilities far too early. Maybe you had parents with expectations that felt heavy and suffocating, leading to feelings of inadequacy and failure.
Even now, those early experiences may still shape how you relate to yourself and others, leaving you stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, or difficulty trusting or being attentive to your own needs.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, untangle these patterns, and begin understanding yourself with compassion instead of criticism.
You don’t have to keep surviving on autopilot or carrying everything alone.
You don’t have to figure out how to navigate the world alone.
Healing is not about fixing what’s broken—it’s about connecting with yourself, and developing a more grounded, authentic way of living—without having to pretend you’re fine when you’re not.
Flexible evening and weekends available to accommodate college students and working adults
Reaching out does not commit you to therapy—it’s simply a place to ask questions and see if this feels like a good fit.
Reasons People Seek Therapy
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Some people seek therapy because emotions feel confusing, muted, overwhelming, or hard to name. Therapy can help build emotional awareness and understanding without judgment.
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Big emotional reactions, rapid mood shifts, or feeling easily overwhelmed can be exhausting and frustrating. Therapy offers tools to better understand emotional responses and develop steadier ways of coping.
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Whether romantic, familial, or platonic, relationship challenges are one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Support can help identify patterns, improve communication, and strengthen connection.
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Many people seek therapy to cope with complicated family relationships—such as boundary struggles, enmeshment, estrangement, or long-standing conflict. Therapy provides a space to untangle these dynamics safely.
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Chronic stress related to work, caregiving, finances, or daily responsibilities can quietly erode well-being. Therapy can help reduce overwhelm and build sustainable coping strategies.
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Loss isn’t limited to death. People seek therapy for miscarriages, infertility, relationship endings, identity loss, or unspoken grief that doesn’t always receive understanding or space elsewhere.
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The emotional impact of infertility, pregnancy loss, or complex reproductive decisions is often underestimated. Therapy offers validation, support, and space to process grief, uncertainty, and hope.
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Some people seek therapy to better understand their relationship with substances—whether they’re questioning habits, reducing use, or exploring what the behavior may be coping for. Therapy is supportive, not punitive.
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Many clients come to therapy after being told—or telling themselves—that they feel too deeply. Therapy reframes sensitivity as information rather than a flaw.
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Therapy isn’t only for addressing problems. Many people seek therapy to deepen self-understanding, strengthen emotional resilience, and live with greater intention and authenticity.
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Even when life appears “fine,” many people seek therapy because they feel chronically tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. Carrying responsibility, expectations, or unresolved stress for long periods can quietly take a toll.
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Some people come to therapy after noticing they keep ending up in the same situations—relationships that feel unfulfilling, familiar conflicts, or self-sabotaging cycles—without fully understanding why.
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Therapy can help when saying no feels uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or impossible. Many people seek support to learn how to protect their time, energy, and emotional well-being without feeling selfish.
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Not all trauma is obvious or dramatic. Therapy is often sought to explore how past relationships, childhood experiences, or long-standing emotional wounds continue to shape reactions, beliefs, or self-worth in the present.
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Major changes—starting or ending a relationship, becoming a parent, career shifts, relocation, or loss—can unsettle even the most capable individuals. Therapy offers a place to process change and regain stability.
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Many people seek therapy not because anxiety is constant, but because it lingers beneath the surface—showing up as overthinking, tension, perfectionism, or difficulty relaxing.
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Some people come to therapy because they feel numb, unsure of what they want, or disconnected from their emotions. Therapy can help reconnect with inner experiences and restore a sense of meaning or direction.
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Struggles with expressing emotions, handling conflict, or feeling understood in relationships are very common reasons people seek therapy—even when relationships are otherwise healthy.
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Sometimes there’s no clear reason at all—just an internal knowing that life could feel more grounded, more authentic, or less heavy. That awareness alone is a valid reason to seek support.
““Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
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Therapy is not only for moments of crisis.
It is a space for mental health support, healing from past experiences, navigating life stress, strengthening relationships, and personal growth.
Meet Your Therapist
Stacy Cannavino, LCSW, C-DBT, Founder of Mindful Counseling and Mental Wellness, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist who provides evidence-based therapy to adults of all ages & and young adults transitioning into adulthood, throughout Pennsylvania and New York via secure online sessions. With over a decade of extensive clinical experience, Stacy integrates clinical expertise with a deeply compassionate, human-centered approach to healing.
Throughout her journey as a therapist, Stacy has worked with individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. Each person she has had the privilege to support has shaped her understanding of the human experience, reinforcing her belief that healing is not linear and that growth unfolds uniquely for each individual. She views therapy as a sacred, collaborative space—one rooted in safety, trust, and non-judgment—where clients are encouraged to show up as they are.
Stacy is deeply passionate about walking alongside her clients as they move through periods of transition, emotional pain, and self-discovery. Her work focuses on helping clients reconnect with themselves, cultivate emotional awareness, and releasing patterns that no longer align with who they are becoming. Through skill-building, insight, and mindful presence, she supports clients in raising their internal awareness and living in greater alignment with their values—creating meaningful, lasting change that extends beyond the therapy room.
Many people I work with have shared that it can feel hard to trust a therapist who feels like a blank slate. I believe trust grows through real connection. While therapy is always centered on you, I show up as a genuine, present, and authentic human—grounded, compassionate, and engaged. My goal is to create a space where you don’t feel alone in the work, but supported and understood as we move through it together.
I often leave sessions feeling deeply grateful for the trust my clients place in me and honored for the opportunity to walk alongside them in their healing.
Outside of therapy, I very much value reflection, growth, and meaningful connection. These values guide how I show up in my work and how I walk alongside clients—steadily, respectfully, and with care.
Mindful Counseling & Mental Wellness, is committed to providing inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive mental health care. Therapy services are offered in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space that honors all identities, including race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationship structures.
Every client deserves to feel safe, respected, and welcomed in therapy. The foundation for my approach comes from compassion, collaboration, and honoring each individual’s lived experience.
Discrimination, hate, or bias of any kind has no place in this practice.
If you feel we may be a good fit and you are curious about how therapy can benefit you personally, reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
