Mental Health Workers Unite to Beat Overload

A group of counselors in North Huntingdon has opened a shared office to fight the heavy workload many therapists face.

They call it Mind & Body Collective, and it started last year after two partners bought a building on Clay Pike.

The space now hosts 14 professionals, from licensed counselors to speech therapists, all working together.

Why It Matters

Mental‑health crisis: A recent report says 62 million adults have a mental illness, but almost half do not get treatment.
Rural shortage: Rural areas especially lack enough workers, and the shortage is expected to rise by 2038.
Therapist burnout: In private practices counselors often see ten clients a day and earn only about $20 an hour. They also pay a big share of their income to the practice, which can lead to burnout and high turnover.

Shared model: Each therapist keeps most of their earnings and pays only a small rent for the office.
Better supervision: The shared model gives counselors better supervision and lighter caseloads.
Flexible hours: It also lets them set their own hours, helping prevent stress and improve the quality of care they give.

If you want to learn more or join, call 724‑755‑3020 or email [email protected].