Ryan J. McGinnis Counseling Services

Whoever you are, wherever you’ve been, help is available to you. Call and schedule an appointment today. Like our page for details or visit us at ryanjmcginnis.com

Men, when we isolate ourselves because that’s what men do, we are conceding and surrendering to the very thing that is holding us prisoner: That no one cares about how you feel. That your worth is dependent upon what you can provide.

Gen Z’s trinity of behaviors they won’t tolerate is: Toxic Abusive Manipulative ... Learn it.

I want to say: Bros, learn to trust again - but I can’t suggest people run towards what has hurt them I also want to say: Be the kind of friend this guy needs, the kind of friend you need - but it’s wrong to ask people to pour from an empty cup.... So I’m left wondering what to say to this that won’t seem cliche.

Whoever you are, wherever you’ve been, help is available to you. Call and schedule an appointment today. Like our page for details or visit us at ryanjmcginnis.com

I’ve extended my daily limit of clients to accommodate the influx of scheduling requests for next week. I wonder if it has to do with the election

This Patreon page has helped to serve many a veteran over the years. Before the pandemic, I was dividing the funds monthly between two individuals, both shut-ins, to meet them at their homes. Since the shutdown I’ve been meeting one individual biweekly for lunch. This is typically the only time they leave their home. Just wanted to say thank you to past and present donors for making this work possible!

If you keep getting the exact same feedback, I guess it’s time to include it in your marketing... Ryan J. McGinnis Counseling Services: No Bull S___t.

I’m moving out of my current office space at the end of the month. Looking at 3 different places: Two are right off a major bypass not far outside the city. One is in Lititz and, as lovely as it is, feels like a far commute given its lack of proximity to a major highway. ... I have to say though, I’d love to stay within walking distance of Rachel’s Cafe and in the city. I’d have to guess at this point I’ve eaten hundreds, maybe thousands of crepes. I’ve made some of the best friends imaginable here. Conducted lots of business here. Have loads of memories of the staff helping with a fundraiser, asking me how I am by name or how my day’s going... the list goes on. So if anyone has the hookup within a block or two of this location let me know! And congrats to Susquehanna Sustainable Enterprises for getting so big so quick and needing my old office space. It’s been a hoot renting space from you hippies!

My friends send me memes like this on the reg. Always predicated on the idea that their problems are so burdensome they’ll destroy their counselor. Nope. Just.... no. In almost a decade I’ve felt a lot of things with a lot of people but burdened or defeated hasn’t been one of them. I still think these are hilarious though.

Just as women are not rehabilitation centers for men, men are not ladders out of poverty for women. Partnership is preferable to relational dependency.Just as women are not rehabilitation centers for men, men are not ladders out of poverty for women. Partnership is preferable to relational dependency.

Things you are NOT:

I’m a very serious individual, but lately I’ve enjoyed the low hanging fruit of #dadjokes (a joke that becomes apparent). So, here’s the first of many...

...when it feels like your choices are between being lonely or getting hurt in a relationship.

WATCH UNTIL THE END! If you’ve worked with me you know I have a lot of colorful expressions to illustrate various points. Example: Emotional Constipation ... Well, if you’re feeling emotionally constipated, here’s an illustration of what counseling is like:

We tend to find what we’re looking for. If you’re looking for catastrophe as a means of preventing it, guess where you’re steering your life?