Slate Therapy

09/25/2025

It's the feeling that a temporary storm is the entire weather forecast.
Your brain is tricking you into believing that temporary sadness, anger, or anxiety is a permanent part of who you are.

In that moment, your rational mind knows it will pass, but your emotions have you convinced this is your new normal.

The key is to acknowledge the feeling without letting it become your whole world. And if you need extra support, we're here to help → slatetherapy.com

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...

09/22/2025

Sometimes the scariest part of starting therapy is the fear of being judged. It's easy to worry that your therapist will think you're overreacting, "crazy," or that your problems aren't serious enough to be there.

Take it from a clinic full of therapists with countless sessions of experience: we are real people, we've heard it all, and we genuinely admire the patients who choose to see us.

09/17/2025

Social anxiety can make even simple things feel impossible. That feeling before you go to a group event. That voice in your head telling you to just stay home. The constant pressure to say the "right" thing or have the perfect post online. Now imagine facing all of that while also navigating your teenage years.

It's a real and exhausting cycle. Adolescent Therapy isn't about forcing them to be extroverted. It's about working on a toolkit to manage those anxious thoughts and feelings, so you can feel more in control and live life on your terms: slatetherapy.com/adolescent-therapy

At Slate, we have providers who specialize in providing developmentally-sensitive therapy for adolescents 13 years and older. We offer individual therapy for adolescents as well as family sessions involving their caregivers as appropriate. We have expertise working with adolescents struggling with,....

09/15/2025

This is one of the most painful and common emotions I see. While divorce is a difficult and undesirable outcome, it doesn't define who you are. Instead of saying, "I failed at marriage," try reframing your story: "I went through a challenging experience that taught me a lot about myself and what I truly need in a partner." Your story is about growth, not defeat. Acknowledge the effort you put in, the compromises you made, and the strength it took to navigate those challenges.

This challenging chapter can give you the courage to start a new one. Practice radical self-compassion by treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would a dear friend.

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...

09/12/2025

Meet Bryce Wood, MS → As one of our newest team members, his work is rooted in the exploration of the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Bryce's therapeutic approach is grounded in CBT and incorporates aspects of Psychodynamic and Person-Centered theories.

During his time in the Air Force, Bryce worked closely with Tactical Air Control Party special warfare members, and earlier in life, he competed in baseball and played rugby in high school. These experiences shaped his interest in the field of sport and performance psychology.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Theory and incorporates aspects of Psychodynamic and Person-Centered theories. Foundational in my work with clients is the exploration of the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As my clients develop an increased under...

09/10/2025

Every action, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. This narrative change is also about you. It's about fostering empathy and compassion for those who are struggling.

Remember: talking about su***de doesn't make it more likely to happen; it helps people feel seen and supported.

Let's make an effort to listen without judgment, offer a hand, and guide each other toward help. Together, we can change the narrative.

09/05/2025

Meet the modern paradox: we're more connected than ever, with friends just a swipe or click away; yet, sometimes, all that scrolling can make us feel more alone than ever while still being "surrounded".

In this article, we examined the role of social connections in mental health and strategies for fostering meaningful relationships.

Let’s face it, making friends is hard and has become more complicated with social media and the internet. Social media, dating apps, among others can be powerful tools to making new connections but can also make us feel like we are simultaneously surrounded by people and yet so alone. At Slate The...

09/02/2025

While we're absolutely here to help you navigate conflicts, couples therapy is actually a super powerful space dedicated to deepening connection, and truly understanding each other on a whole new level.

We help you move beyond the everyday squabbles to uncover what makes your connection unique. It's about rediscovering that initial magic, building stronger bonds, and creating a relationship that feels more supportive, joyful, and fulfilling.

Ready to turn up the volume on your connection? Visit 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

08/29/2025

We stand with our community as we will undoubtedly feel the ripple of this tragedy across our lives and the lives of all of our clients. No one here needs to carry anything alone.

08/28/2025

Meet the newest addition to our team, Dr. Dayspring Goforth, our Postdoctoral Fellow! Dr. Goforth believes that while change can feel slow or winding, it's always possible as we discover new freedoms in how we choose to live. Her approach is all about cultivating curiosity and patience as you explore your emotional world, guiding you to understand your "stuck points" and chart a path toward a more meaningful life.

When she is not in the office, you'll find her tucked away in a coffee shop or cherishing time outdoors with her family.

Although it doesn’t always feel like it, change is possible. It may not be the kind of change we imagined, and the path may be slower or more winding than we hoped. Change can be frustrating and elusive, but it happens as we discover new freedoms—the freedom to choose differently than we.....

08/25/2025

Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs happen when we stop fighting who we are and simply allow ourselves to accept who we are. ✨

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...