Sometimes we understand exactly why we feel the way we do and still can’t seem to change it. You may know that you’re safe now but still feel your body tense in certain situations. You may understand where a relationship pattern came from and still find yourself repeating it. Or you may have talked about […]

If you’ve ever looked into therapy for trauma, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the term EMDR. Maybe another therapist recommended it, you’ve heard someone talk about their experience with it, or you’ve seen those four letters listed on a therapist’s profile and wondered what they actually mean. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization […]

Hi, I’m Leah, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Growing Together Counseling & Healing. Growing Together is right in the middle of another season of growth, and it felt like a good time for a reintroduction. Whether you’ve been connected with us for years or you’re just finding your way here, I […]

Have you ever laid down to go to sleep only to find your mind suddenly replaying conversations, planning tomorrow’s schedule, worrying about the future, or revisiting something that happened years ago? If so, you’re not alone. One of the most common things people say in therapy is, “I just wish my brain would stop thinking.” […]

When many people picture someone starting therapy, they imagine a major life event, a divorce, a panic attack, overwhelming depression, or a traumatic experience. While therapy can absolutely be a vital source of support during life’s hardest moments, you don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from it. In fact, many of the people […]

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, honor the progress that has been made, and recognize the work that still remains. At Growing Together Counseling & Healing, Pride Month is also an opportunity to reaffirm something that guides our work year-round: everyone deserves access to mental health care that is affirming, […]

If you’ve heard of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), you may already know that it is an evidence-based therapy approach used to help people process trauma, anxiety, distressing memories, and other emotional challenges. But what makes ART different from traditional talk therapy? One of the unique aspects of ART is that it recognizes that difficult experiences […]

You care about your relationships, you want connection and you want to communicate well. And yet, the moment conflict starts, something happens. Maybe your mind goes blank. Maybe you suddenly feel exhausted. Maybe you stop talking altogether, leave the room, dissociate, or tell yourself there is “no point” in trying to explain how you feel. […]

In recent weeks, many of us in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area have been watching events unfold that are unsettling, confusing, and deeply stressful. A surge in federal immigration enforcement, dramatic confrontations in our neighborhoods, and the death of a community member have left many feeling anxious, heartbroken, and unsure how to make sense of it […]

The new year often arrives with a lot of noise. Messages about becoming better, doing more, fixing what is wrong, or finally figuring it all out can feel loud, especially if you are already tired, stretched thin, or still carrying things from the year behind you. At Growing Together, we like to offer a different […]