Unleashed Counseling

04/10/2026

Congratulations to our Pet Employee of the Month!! April's award goes to Adora 🌸

04/08/2026

Our director and founder, Annalisa Smithson, LPC, NCC, just got a new toy 🎮

But this one comes with an interesting mental health connection.

There’s research suggesting that visually engaging games like Tetris may help reduce intrusive memories after a distressing event.

The idea is that your brain has limited capacity for visual processing. Because Tetris heavily uses that system, it may “compete” with the formation of vivid mental images, making those intrusive memories less intense.

This seems to be most relevant shortly after something distressing happens.

That said, this isn’t a cure or a replacement for therapy. It’s one small tool, not the whole toolbox.

Still, we’re always interested in the unexpected ways people find relief.

Have you ever had a “surprising” coping tool?

04/07/2026

Check out what the team at Unleashed Counseling® are reading for fun 📚

04/01/2026

The Supreme Court’s decision raises serious concerns about the safety of LGBTQ+ youth.

Conversion therapy has been widely condemned by organizations like the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association because it is linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality.

At its core, it sends the message that something about a person needs to be “fixed,” which can be deeply harmful.

As mental health professionals, our role is to create spaces where people feel safe, supported, and accepted for who they are, not changed.

03/31/2026

Today, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility and our trans clinicians and clients 🏳️‍⚧️

03/30/2026

We are so excited to be part of the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Health Fair tomorrow 😁

We hope you have a chance to stop by and meet our incredible therapist Kait, her therapy dog, Adora, and take the quiz to find your perfect therapist!

03/29/2026

“Hi frens… it’s Clover!

Guess what?? I heard the results of the big social media vote… and I won!

I did a little happy wiggle when the humans told me.”

Clover has officially taken over as our March newsletter writer — and she had some thoughts to share 🍀

One of our favorite lines from this month:

“Spring doesn’t rush. It shows up slowly.
I think people are a little like that too.”

If you want to read the rest of Clover’s newsletter (including her very important advice), you can check it out here:

Hi frens… it’s Clover! Guess what?? I heard the results of the big social media vote… and I won! I did a little happy wiggle when the humans told me. Benji said it counted as a victory dance, but I think it was mostly just excitement. Thank you for voting for me. I feel very honored. But I als...

03/19/2026

We’re honored to share that Unleashed Counseling — led by our owner and founder, Annalisa Smithson, LPC, NCC — was recognized this week as a women-owned business by Jamila H. Winder at the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Being part of this community means everything to us. As a women-owned practice, we’re proud to show up every day to support individuals, families, and young people with compassionate, inclusive care.

We’re especially grateful to serve a community that values mental health!

Thank you to Jamila Winder and the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners for this recognition. And thank you to our clients and community for trusting us to be part of your lives.

We’re excited to continue growing and serving our community in Pennsylvania and beyond 💛

03/17/2026

Spring is right around the corner 🌱

This time of year has a way of reminding us that growth rarely happens all at once. When we cultivate something new, we often discover unexpected joy along the way.

Over the past year, our director and founder, Annalisa Smithson, LPC, NCC, discovered a new love for tending to plants. She shared that she was feeling low this winter and reached out to her doctor and family for support. With their encouragement, she started focusing on getting more light (with the help of a therapy light) and trying a few hobbies like dancing, art, and gardening.

She told us, “I've been doing all those things and feeling so much better.”

And this beautiful spider plant is one of the results.

As we welcome the start of spring, we’re curious:

🌿 What is something new you’d like to cultivate this year?

Maybe it's:
• a new hobby
• a healthier routine
• more time outside
• stronger boundaries
• or something just for yourself

Share in the comments — we’d love to hear what you’re growing this season.

03/10/2026

Pro tip from Clover and Benji:

Bask in the sunshine ☀️

Vitamin D plays a role in our mood and mental health, and the sun is one of the best sources of of it!

03/09/2026

Congratulations to our Pet Employee for the month of March!

Adler hopped in at a close second behind his brother last month, so we all agreed he deserved to be celebrated this month.

You can meet Adler and his brother Beck at our Pottstown location.

Comment below if you know who Beck and Adler were named after!

03/02/2026

Benji has been writing our newsletter for a while now…

And while he continues to do great work as our Chief Officer of Barketing, we’re wondering if it’s time to let another member of the Unleashed animal team take over the newsletter.

Do you want to hear from one of the other animals on our team?

React to this post to cast your vote for who you’d like to see “write” the next newsletter:

👍 Benji
❤️ Clover
🤗 Beck & Adler
😡 Donut
😮 Sam
😢 Adora
😂 Penny

(We promise no animals will be forced into unpaid labor)

We’ll announce the winner next week!