When Words Aren’t Enough New Summer Creative Expression Group Do you ever feel like something is going on inside you but you just can’t find the words for it? You’re not alone. Creative Expressions Group Some experiences are simply too difficult to put into words. ... Read More
EMDR with Children: How Play, Safety, and the Brain Work Together to Heal Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most well-researched and effective therapies for trauma in adults. But what’s less known, yet equally powerful, is how EMDR helps children... Read More
In today’s political climate, anxiety is no longer an occasional response to major events. For many people, it has become a chronic presence in daily life. Constant news updates, social media exposure, political polarization, and uncertainty about the future can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted,... Read More
At Metropolitan Counseling Associates, art therapy has been integral to our clinical practice for over two decades. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s effective. Again and again, we’ve seen how meaningful healing and self-discovery often begin where words fall short. For many clients, particularly... Read More
June is a natural time of transition. School years wrap up, routines shift, and the longer light invites us into new rhythms. But even welcome changes can feel unexpectedly disorienting. Why? Because something is ending, even if we’re excited about what’s ahead. As therapists, students,... Read More
What to look for, and why it matters Group therapy can be one of the most powerful tools for personal growth, connection, and healing. But not all groups are created equal. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, recovering from trauma, working on interpersonal skills, or simply looking... Read More
The Gut-Brain Connection: When Your Body Is Talking, Listen. Why does your stomach hurt when you’re stressed? Why do anxiety and GI issues show up together so often? Here are six key facts to help you understand how your gut and brain are connected, and... Read More
7 Signs Your Teen May Need More Than Just Support Adolescence is a time of big emotions, new pressures, and major changes. It’s normal for teens to struggle sometimes, but when everyday stress turns into something more, therapy can make all the difference. Here are... Read More
Rebecca Kullback LCSW-C What is Dissociation? Dissociation is a psychological response in which individuals feel disconnected from their memories, emotions, thoughts, body, or even their sense of identity. This phenomenon occurs as the brain instinctively “shuts down” emotional processing to shield itself from overwhelming or... Read More
Feeling safe is essential for exploration, learning, and connection. In fact, curiosity and play depend on feeling safe. Whether we are children discovering the world around us or adults considering new ideas and experiences, safety creates the foundation for growth. When we feel secure, our... Read More