Slate Therapy

11/26/2025

The ability to truly hear another person is a cornerstone of strong family relationships. Effective listening goes far beyond simply being quiet or nodding your head. It’s a deliberate, active process that validates the speaker and strengthens the foundation of your connections.

Ready to gain this relationship superpower? Here are three practical tips and start strengthening your listening muscles! 🏋️

11/24/2025

As therapists, we see so many exhausted couples trying to carry their partner's emotions, happiness, and entire well-being on their own shoulders. That's an impossible, unsustainable job!

Here’s the critical difference:
✅ Responsible TO your partner means showing up with empathy, communicating honestly, and supporting them through their struggles. This is the act of being a loving partner.
❌ Responsible FOR your partner means feeling like you have to control their mood, fix their pain, or change their behavior to feel okay yourself. This breeds resentment and actually prevents them from building emotional resilience.

We can support you in building healthy, loving boundaries that will set you for success → slatetherapy.com/couples-therapy

Couples therapy can break unhelpful patterns and enable partners to work together to create new ways of communicating and relating that enables both partners to feel more heard, supported, and connected. Slate is a psychology, therapy, and consulting clinic based in Edina, MN, offering telehealth se

11/21/2025

It’s completely normal for disagreements with close family members to feel intense, but they don't have to escalate into a war zone. The key is shifting your goal from trying to win the argument to trying to connect with them.

⏸️ Hit pause: Call a 10-minute time-out when emotions run high. This models self-control.
❤️‍🩹 Focus on feeling by validating their emotion first: "I see you're angry. Tell me more about that."
👐 Remove blame from the equation by expressing yourself with "I" statements such as "I feel stressed when..."

This shift prioritizes your relationship over the disagreement itself.

I believe that individuals seeking support and healing from mental health disorders benefit from a place where they can be fully heard and provided with the space and safety to tell their stories. I also enjoy working collaboratively with individuals to determine how they will sustain positive chang...

11/18/2025

You've heard the rumors... That therapy is only for crisis, or that therapists just nod and listen, or that they always bring up your childhood. Time to set the record straight!
Therapy offers a proactive space to build coping skills, gain clarity, and invest in your most important relationship: the one with yourself.

If you’ve ever considered therapy but hesitated, we've prepared a list debunking 10 common therapy myths → slatetherapy.com/newsletter

Don't let common myths stop you from seeking help. Sign up for our newsletter and receive our myth-busting guide, backed by years of patient experience and science-driven approach.

11/14/2025

So many of us spend our days just "treading water," moving from one stressor to the next until we suddenly feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. It’s easy to live on auto-pilot and wonder, "How did I even get to this point?"

At Slate, we specialize in helping you slow down, examine patterns that aren't working, and understand where they come from. Learn more → slatetherapy.com/adult-individual-therapy

We collaborate with each individual to create change that ultimately allows for more connection, balance, and fulfillment. Slate is a psychology, therapy, and consulting clinic based in Edina, MN, offering telehealth services, individual adult and couples therapy, and sports psychology. Contact us t

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we pause to honor all the brave individuals who have served our country. Your dedication and courage have made an impact that lasts far beyond your time in uniform.

We also recognize that service often comes with unique mental health challenges. Whether you're navigating a tough transition, dealing with trauma, or simply adjusting to civilian life, your mental well-being is paramount.

To all our veterans: thank you for your service.

11/06/2025

The mind-body connection is a dynamic interaction where mental and emotional states influence physical health and vice versa. Just like doctors telling you that your mood can influence your immune system or how exercising can improve your mood, mental health has been shown to directly impact how our body functions

Keep reading:

The mind-body connection is a dynamic interaction where mental and emotional states influence physical health and vice versa.

11/04/2025

We know society holds a lot of outdated beliefs about what "toughness" looks like, but the truth is, emotional courage is the truest source of power. Every year, Men's Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a vital reminder that prioritizing your well-being is the ultimate definition of strength for every human being.

To celebrate and spread awareness, we asked our male therapists what they wish every fellow man knew, and we put their top insights into this post.

10/29/2025

Sometimes the best way to keep our minds clear is by checking in with ourselves, just like we check things off our to-do list. ✔️

At the top of that list is choosing to do at least one thing for yourself. It could be a walk, preparing a cozy meal, or watching a favorite show. Choose something just for you and treat it as important as any task.

And remember: this exercise is not about perfection or ticking every box. Focus on showing yourself some compassion and notice how these moments add up over time.

10/27/2025

Such a brave question to ask, and that is the (very important) first step! You don't have to hit "rock bottom" to know it’s time for a change. It’s often a quiet voice inside that starts to ask, "Is this working for me anymore?" That voice is worth listening to.
While there’s not one definitive, correct answer, it might be time to seek help when:
⚠️ You’re thinking about it all the time
⚠️ This habit is affecting your relationships
⚠️ You’re hiding it from even the people closest to you
⚠️ You’ve actively tried to cut back and can’t
⚠️ It's keeping you from doing the things you love, pursuing your goals, or being the person you want to be

If any of this resonates, it’s a sign that support could bring new possibilities and a path to freedom.

My approach to therapy is connective and relational, rooted in empowerment and collaboration with the client. In our work together, clients see themselves more clearly through curiosity, compassion, and humor. Within the therapeutic space, I incorporate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (...

10/23/2025

Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Or just looking for a space to truly understand yourself?

Therapy offers a confidential and supportive environment dedicated entirely to you. It's not just for when things are falling apart; it's a powerful tool for personal growth, self-discovery, and building resilience for whatever life throws your way.

In this space, you can gain clarity, learn new coping skills, and process thoughts and emotions with the guidance of a professional → slatetherapy.com/adult-individual-therapy

We collaborate with each individual to create change that ultimately allows for more connection, balance, and fulfillment. Slate is a psychology, therapy, and consulting clinic based in Edina, MN, offering telehealth services, individual adult and couples therapy, and sports psychology. Contact us t

10/20/2025

As therapists, we often look for resources that truly resonate with the core of the healing process, and Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" is a top recommendation from our Doctoral Intern, Bryce Wood, MS.

This isn't just a book; it's a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Frankl, a psychiatrist and survivor, profoundly illustrates that even in the most unimaginable, challenging circumstances, hope can be found.

Why is this so powerful? Because hope is a vital aspect of healing. It's the engine that drives us to take the next step, to persist in therapy, and to rebuild after trauma.

Slate is a psychology, therapy, and consulting clinic based in Edina, MN, offering telehealth services, individual adult and couples therapy, and sports psychology. Our team of professionals strives to respond to the strain and upheaval in our clients’ lives with the same constant, steadfast, resp...