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 isn’t just common, it’s become chronic and for more and more people, consuming. With constant media exposure, societal polarization, and looming uncertainty about the future, many people report heightened emotional distress tied directly to politics and current events. While we... 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 to explore, learn and play. Whether you’re a child diving into new adventures or an adult exploring new ideas, safety creates the foundation for comfort and curiosity. Our brains can only engage in problem solving, self-expression and creative thinking when we... Read More
The Art of Listening by Rebecca Kullback Ernest Hemingway is often credited with saying: “It took me two years to learn to talk and sixty years to learn to listen.” While this quote isn’t directly found in his works or interviews, we... Read More