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Birch Counseling

We promote the growth and development of our clients. We offer a safe and compassionate environment where confidential matters can be explored.

Our mission at Birch Counseling is to promote the growth and development of our clients. Life can be hard, and everyone gets stuck from time to time. We offer a safe and compassionate environment, in which confidential matters can be discussed and explored. Counseling can be helpful if you:

Feel sad and unmotivated much of the time
Spend a lot of time worrying
Get nervous in situations where others seem to be at ease
Are concerned about your use of alcohol or drugs
Can’t stop gambling or shopping
Spend a lot of time thinking about food, or feel you have lost control over eating
Are concerned about a family member
Would like to get along better with partner
Are uncertain about whether you should save or leave a relationship
Have been abused sexually, emotionally or physically
Need to process a concern that you feel needs professional guidance
The goal of Birch Counseling is to gain a thorough understanding of the problems you bring to us. We listen without judgment, and help you look at problems from a multitude of perspectives. We help you to “see different” and develop the skills you need to outgrow your problems.

10/21/2025

"Tolerance is not about agreeing with another perspective or abandoning our own principles; rather, it’s about fostering respectful connections with others, even when we disagree."

How will you choose to practice tolerance today?

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10/17/2025

Need to talk, but don't have a therapy appointment?

That's okay. Come see us at our walk-in clinic in Minnetonka.

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10/14/2025

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Birch Counseling family tree, Ally Helleksen!

We are thrilled to have Ally join us and look forward to seeing her support the community. Ally has experience in stress management, substance use, depression, family of origin challenges, life transitions, and much more. You can learn about Ally in the blog below.

Welcome, Ally!

Ally values working with individuals using a person-centered, individualized and nonjudgmental approach to mental health care. She is passionate about mental health care and utilizes a mind-body approach to wellness, regularly acknowledging the role our nervous system holds and how it impacts our em

10/10/2025

This World Mental Health Day, it is important to shine a light on mental health.

Here are a few topics resonating right now:

1. Breaking the Stigma Around Seeking Help

2. Self-Care as Everyday Medicine

3. Men's Mental Health and Community Building

4. Addressing Specific Conditions Like Anxiety and Depression

5. The Role of Digital Wellness and AI

Get involved and read more below:

As we dive into Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) from October 6-12, it's a timely reminder that mental health isn't just a buzzword—it's a vital part of our shared well-being. This year's theme, inspired by organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), focuses on reducing ...

10/08/2025

OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is often trivialized. We joke about having it, focus on the neat and tidy desk of our co-workers, or casually throw it around as a stereotype.

It is time to more clearly understand what OCD is and put an end to the harmful language.

Thanks to Nessa Javinsky for this recent post.

The Misconception of OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often trivialized as a quirky need for order—like arranging pencils neatly on a desk. Phrases like “I’m so OCD” or “You’re so OCD” are tossed around casually, reducing a complex mental health condition to a cutesy stereoty...

10/01/2025

A new month has arrived. What will you do this month to prioritize your mental health or that of your team members?

09/29/2025

Grief comes to us all and has no set timeframe or steps to "get over it".

Understanding grief can help us promote well-being.

Experiencing my grief has motivated me to share information on how it impacts our emotional systems and tools to help navigate it and empower our overall capacity for pleasure.

09/26/2025

"Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no greater investment." ~ Stephen Covey

How will you add patience and invest in yourself today?

09/24/2025

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Sometimes it feels that we are just going through the motions. Nothing we do can help pull us up and get us excited about the world around us.

In this recent post, Christa Surerus describes this as high-functioning depression.

Learn what it is and how to spot it in your own life.

If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions—smiling at work, keeping up with friends, hitting deadlines—but inside, you're drowning in emptiness, you're not alone. This is the reality of high-functioning depression, a term gaining traction but not an official clinical diagnosis. It...

09/23/2025

Take a minute to let someone know that they are doing a great job!

A little praise or word of encouragement can go a long way.

09/22/2025

"Life will always bring challenges, but you have a choice: let them define you or rise above them." Christa Surerus

What is one small step you will take today towards a goal that excites you?

Our lives are filled with unexpected twists, setbacks, and opportunities. We all know people who have been shaped by hardship, some enduring falls so painful they defy words. Some refuse to surrender to the pain of defeat. They live on their own terms and push forward despite setbacks. Their streng

09/18/2025

It's a jungle out there.
Be cautious in today's dating world.

Dating can be a rollercoaster—full of surprises, uncertainty, and sometimes, downright disappointment. But trust me, you’ll be thankful this story didn’t happen to you. My friend lived through this wild encounter, and yes, it’s all true. The Shoe Store Spark She walked into her favorite shoe...

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4150 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley, MN
55422

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Monday	7am - 9pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 9pm

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+16122567941

Website

http://www.birchcounseling.com/

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Our mission at Birch Counseling is to promote the growth and development of our clients. Life can be hard, and everyone gets stuck from time to time. We offer a safe and compassionate environment, in which confidential matters can be discussed and explored. Counseling can be helpful if you: 1. Feel sad and unmotivated much of the time 2. Spend a lot of time worrying 3. Get nervous in situations where others seem to be at ease 4. Are concerned about your use of alcohol or drugs 5. Can’t stop gambling or shopping 6. Spend a lot of time thinking about food, or feel you have lost control over eating 7. Are concerned about a family member 8. Would like to get along better with partner 9. Are uncertain about whether you should save or leave a relationship 10. Have been abused sexually, emotionally or physically 11. Need to process a concern that you feel needs professional guidance

The goal of Birch Counseling is to gain a thorough understanding of the problems you bring to us. We listen without judgment, and help you look at problems from a multitude of perspectives. We help you to “see different” and develop the skills you need to outgrow your problems.