Grace Harman LPC

I first became intrigued with the counseling field as one of my mom’s is a psychologist, and I remember being fascinated by what she shared with me about her clients as a child. As a longtime dancer and naturally sensitive person, I loved the idea of helping people process their experiences using movement, and thought I had made dance therapy up. Turns out, this is an actual profession! When I was privileged to complete a summer dance/movement therapy internship during college, I knew I had arrived at what I was meant to do.

There are many books, but Losing a Parent: Passage to a New Way of Living by Alexandra Kennedy and On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers are two of them. Other books that focus more directly on loss/transition and trauma are Taming the Tiger by Peter Levine and The Smell of Rain on Dust: Grief and Praise by Martin Prechtel.

I embody a warm and caring presence, always attentive and non-judgmental in my approach. My style is relatable and patient, creating a comfortable and genuine atmosphere. More than just listening, I'm committed to truly sitting with you, processing your thoughts and feelings together. Ensuring we're in sync, I offer validation and, when necessary, gently challenge you to foster growth. My direct and honest guidance allows you to identify and explore your concerns, leading us towards meaningful insights and resolutions. Together, we'll navigate your journey with understanding and empathy.

• Pennsylvania, Licensed Professional Counselor, PC016600

My expertise and love of helping people through grief, trauma and life transitions was really honed as a result of my own experience of profound loss during my first year of graduate school. My first job out of grad school was as a transitional counselor. I worked with young adults in a residential home and supported them in emotional regulation as well as building independence and self responsibility for their own lives. Following that I worked at a non profit with children and adult survivors of domestic violence. The focus of my work was in helping people process their abuse and build the internal safety that would make it possible to live the lives they wanted. In 2021 I founded my own grief coaching business, and have worked in such diverse settings as a private practice and as a recreation therapist with individuals with incarcerated individuals with severe mental illness.