MCS Welcomes New ED
Posted: November 18th, 2011

Metropolitan Counseling Services welcomes it’s new Executive Director, Karla Daniels! We are all very pleased and excited that Karla has joined the staff at MCS. Welcome Karla! Our outgoing Executive Director, Kathie Thodeson, recently sat down with Karla to talk with her about joining MCS. Please click here to read more and get to know Karla..

Staff Announcement
Posted: August 5th, 2011

With 15 stable years of operation and growth in place – the bulk of it under her leadership – MCS Executive Director, Kathie Thodeson, has announced her resignation, effective June 8, 2011.  Serving in this position since 2002, Kathie has agreed to remain actively involved with the organization through December 2011. Click here to read more…

MCS Has Arrived!
Posted: June 22nd, 2011

Our move is complete but we still need your support.  Please help make the new MCS house a home by making a gift – of any size – today. Click hear to learn more…

New Group at MCS!
Posted: June 8th, 2011

We are very excited to announce that MCS is now offering a DBT Skills Training Group. This twelve week group will cover Core Mindfulness Skills and Distress Tolerance Skills. Please click here for more information..

We’re Moving!
Posted: April 18th, 2011

The need has grown…our space has not.  Metropolitan Counseling Services has chosen its new home. It’s a great fit – larger than our old space, and right down the road from our current location. Would you help us with a little heavy lifting?

ACE Study Insights
Posted: April 18th, 2011

It has become increasingly evident that childhood abuse and neglect are major factors in the development of virtually all types of mental health problems, ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder to depression to anxiety to some psychotic disorders. But what you may not know is that childhood trauma is also a major factor in the development of leading causes of death in adults. In her latest blog post, Kathy Steele highlights the findings.  Click here to read more…

MCS is co-sponsoring Dare to Dream
Posted: March 28th, 2011

MaleSurvivor launches Dare to Dream: a local initiative for male survivors of sexual abuse

Atlanta, GA (April 16, 2011)

Dare to Dream will provide male survivors with a safe and comfortable environment to join others in lifting the veil of secrecy and shame from their experience. The program will feature the screening of a film or television program with relevant subject matter, a facilitated panel discussion, and an opportunity to learn about local resources and support groups.For more information follow this link; www.malesurvivor.org

Student Mental Health
Posted: February 7th, 2011

A recent survey indicated that mental health has seriously declined in college students. We should ask why, because mental health difficulties can follow people the rest of their lives without proper treatment, leaving a trail of suffering. Kathy Steele talks about when and how to help in The Mind Blog. Click here to read more…

Tragedy in Tucson
Posted: January 21st, 2011

Get expert insights and mental health news in The Mind Blog – Metropolitan Counseling Services’ new blog! Click here to read Kathy Steele’s 1st post..

Season of SADness
Posted: January 11th, 2011

Post-holiday blues? Winter woes? Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) by clicking here.