951 Main St., Honesdale PA 18431
Phone: 570-280-6321 Fax: 272-216-8433
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives."
Bessel van der Kolk
New Client Inquiries
New Client Inquiries!
We’re excited to welcome you to Northern Light Counseling! To begin your journey with us, please contact us using the link below and provide the necessary information. Once submitted, we will send you all required forms electronically and set you up in our secure client portal for easy access to your records and appointments.
Click the link below to get started—we look forward to supporting you!
Established Clients: Connect W/ Us Through The Client Portal
SimplePractice Client Portal
Our SimplePractice Client Portal is a secure and user-friendly platform designed to streamline your therapy experience. Through the portal, you can easily schedule appointments and communicate with your therapist—all from the comfort of your own home. Additionally, you can complete necessary paperwork and review billing information at your convenience. Your privacy and ease of use are our top priorities, and the portal is equipped with encrypted security features to protect your sensitive information.
Clinical Counseling In The Cave
A peaceful setting where healing begins.
Our clients have the unique option to receive outpatient mental health services in our serene Himalayan Salt Cave — a space intentionally designed to foster relaxation, emotional safety, and nervous system support.
As you recline in the softly lit cave and breathe in the salt-infused air, your body gently shifts out of a stress response and into a state of calm. The environment activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you move from “fight or flight” into a grounded, restorative state known as “rest and digest.” This supports deeper emotional regulation and helps create a sense of safety and openness during sessions.
Therapy in the Salt Cave offers:
- A calm, sensory-safe setting for emotional processing
- Gentle support for nervous system regulation
- A non-clinical, nurturing space that feels safe and grounding
This experience may be especially helpful if you’re:
- Seeking a more holistic or peaceful setting for outpatient therapy
- Feeling anxious or unsure about starting counseling
- Healing from past negative therapy experiences
- Needing a little extra care and comfort in your healing journey
We truly believe this experience can transform the way you view therapy.
Sandtray Therapy
What is sandtray therapy?
Sandtray therapy has been recognized for its power since the 1930s, but recent advancements have shed light on why it is so effective. With the advent of fMRI technology, we can now explore how our brains process information. Research shows that the brain first processes images before attaching words and linguistic meaning. This aligns with our developmental experience— we naturally process visual images much earlier than we do language.
Consider this: have you ever encountered a picture that deeply impacted you, both physically and emotionally, yet found it difficult to express those feelings in words? This happens because our brains initially process information through images and visuals. This information is handled by the right side of the brain before it can be translated into words on the left side. Sometimes, these visual impressions may not always make their way to the verbal part of the brain.
The right side of the brain is where early trauma, feelings, and emotions are processed. It’s often the key area we explore in therapy. By expressing your world through sandtray therapy, you reveal deeper aspects of yourself that can accelerate our understanding and, ultimately, your healing process. This approach not only helps me gain valuable insights into your experiences but also supports a more effective and quicker path to recovery.
Here are photos of sandtrays created during sessions at Northern Light Counseling. Clients have the opportunity to capture their sandtray creations with a digital camera, ensuring their work is preserved exactly as intended.
Consent was obtained for all sandtray photos displayed.
Now Offering School-Based Therapy!
