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The Intersection of My Path as a Client and Therapist
Last week, I shared a bit about my personal journey during the pilot episode of UnBoxed Healing: DePathologize This! My own mental...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Resources for Trans Youth and Their Advocates
In a world where misinformation about gender-affirming care is prevalent, access to trustworthy resources has never been more important....

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Resources for Trans Youth and Their Advocates
In a world where misinformation about gender-affirming care is prevalent, access to trustworthy resources has never been more important....

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Mindless Mindfulness
Sometimes our mind can feel so busy that traditional mindfulness practices like meditation or breathwork can feel out of reach. ...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Mindless Mindfulness
Sometimes our mind can feel so busy that traditional mindfulness practices like meditation or breathwork can feel out of reach. ...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Body
I hear from at least one client daily about how disconnected they feel from their body. Like we're just a head walking around without...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Body
I hear from at least one client daily about how disconnected they feel from their body. Like we're just a head walking around without...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 30, 20253 min read


How Different Types of Sound Affect the Brain and Body
Sound is deeply somatic. Vibrations from music can modulate heart rate and influence breath rhythms, making it a potent resource for...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 16, 20253 min read


How Different Types of Sound Affect the Brain and Body
Sound is deeply somatic. Vibrations from music can modulate heart rate and influence breath rhythms, making it a potent resource for...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Resources for Brainspotters by Brainspotters
One of the most inspiring things about the Brainspotting community is the creativity that flows through it. From handcrafted pointer...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Resources for Brainspotters by Brainspotters
One of the most inspiring things about the Brainspotting community is the creativity that flows through it. From handcrafted pointer...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Exploring the Gentle Power of Psycholytic (low-dose) Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
The term psycholytic comes from Greek: psyche (soul) and lytic (dissolving). Coined by Dr. Ronald Sandison, a pioneer in LSD-assisted...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
May 19, 20252 min read


Exploring the Gentle Power of Psycholytic (low-dose) Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
The term psycholytic comes from Greek: psyche (soul) and lytic (dissolving). Coined by Dr. Ronald Sandison, a pioneer in LSD-assisted...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
May 19, 20252 min read


"Little t" Traumas Aren't so Little
When we hear the word ' trauma' , many of us think of catastrophic events such as natural disasters, assaults, and war. But trauma isn’t...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
May 2, 20253 min read


"Little t" Traumas Aren't so Little
When we hear the word ' trauma' , many of us think of catastrophic events such as natural disasters, assaults, and war. But trauma isn’t...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
May 2, 20253 min read


Recognizing Hypoarousal in a Hyperaroused World
In the landscape of trauma therapy, the conversation often revolves around the symptoms of hyperarousal — racing thoughts, panic attacks,...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Recognizing Hypoarousal in a Hyperaroused World
In the landscape of trauma therapy, the conversation often revolves around the symptoms of hyperarousal — racing thoughts, panic attacks,...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Psychedelics in Therapy
Historical Context and Modern Revival Psychedelic-assisted therapy emerged as a promising field in the 1950s and 1960s, with researchers...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Mar 30, 20256 min read


Psychedelics in Therapy
Historical Context and Modern Revival Psychedelic-assisted therapy emerged as a promising field in the 1950s and 1960s, with researchers...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Mar 30, 20256 min read


Self-Brainspotting with a Body Resource
The Body Resource in Brainspotting is a powerful technique that can help you cultivate a sense of inner calm and groundedness. Inspired...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Mar 11, 20252 min read
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