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 […]

At Growing Together, we believe that true healing begins when people feel seen, safe, and supported exactly as they are. That’s why authenticity isn’t just a buzzword for us, it’s the heart of how we practice therapy. But what does authenticity in therapy actually look like? And why does it matter? Why Authenticity Heals Most […]

Stress is a natural response to change, challenge, or perceived threat. In small doses, it can sharpen our focus and help us navigate difficult situations. However, when stress becomes chronic, especially during major life transitions, it can have serious consequences for both our mental and physical health. The Hidden Toll of Stress Prolonged stress can […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to breaking silence, reducing stigma, and opening up conversations around our emotional and psychological well-being. But mental health awareness isn’t just something we observe once a year. It’s a vital, ongoing invitation to understand ourselves and others more deeply. At its core, mental health awareness means recognizing […]