Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates

07/29/2025

🧠 Strong Mind = Strong Game -- Therapy Tips 🏆

Mental performance isn’t just for the pros—every athlete can benefit from training the mind. Whether you're managing pressure, coming back from injury, or working on consistency, therapy tools can help strengthen your game from the inside out.

👉 Therapy Tip of the Day:

Practice Visualization Before Competing -- Mental imagery is a powerful technique used by elite athletes to sharpen focus and enhance performance.

Try this:

Before a game or practice, sit quietly and visualize yourself succeeding—making the shot, crossing the finish line, executing the routine

Engage your senses: imagine what you see, hear, feel, and even smell

Rehearse your actions as clearly and confidently as possible

✅ Research shows that mental rehearsal activates the same brain pathways as physical practice, improving skill performance and confidence.

📖 Want more tools like this?

Read our blog: Strong Mind, Strong Game – Why Mental Health Matters for Athletes:

🔗 https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/strong-mind-strong-game-why-mental-health-matters-for-athletes/

Ready to start training your mind? Review our therapist bios and book your session online today:

🔗 https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/meet-our-therapists/

📝 Disclaimer: This tip is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or challenges, please consult with a mental health provider.

07/25/2025

Summer Can Be Joyful — and Overwhelming
Summer break is often portrayed as a relaxing, joy-filled time for families — vacations, sunshine, freedom from routine. But for many primary caregivers, it’s a season that brings a different kind of stress.

You’re not just trying to create memories — you’re managing schedules, childcare, meals, sunscreen, sibling arguments, vacation logistics, and back-to-school prep that somehow starts mid-July. And all of this often lands on the shoulders of the parent or caregiver most responsible for daily life management.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone — and your stress is valid.

Feeling overwhelmed this summer? Learn how primary caregivers can manage stress, balance routines, and care for their mental health.

07/24/2025

Therapy That Fits Your Life 🧠💬

Looking to start—or return to—therapy, but need sessions after business hours? We’ve got you covered!

We have limited evening appointments available (5 PM or later), offered both in-person and via telehealth.

💻✨ Check available times and schedule online today: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/tctca5861/appointments/availability/

Take the next step—on your time.

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Expert therapy in Minneapolis–St. Paul. In-person & virtual sessions. Start your path to healing with compassionate Minnesota therapists.

07/24/2025

Your Mental Health is Part of the Game

Whether you’re on the court, in the gym, or hitting the field, you know how much effort it takes to compete. But being an athlete isn’t just about muscle and hustle—your mind plays a huge role, too.

When you’re stressed, anxious, or burned out, it affects your focus, reaction time, and even how well your body performs. Mental health isn’t a side issue. It’s part of your training.

Click below to read more.

Mental health is just as important as physical strength. Learn how athletes are boosting performance and wellness by taking care of their minds too.

07/23/2025

Trauma affects more than just your memories — it impacts your emotions, your relationships, and your sense of safety. Whether you’ve experienced a single distressing event or endured years of chronic stress, trauma can leave lasting effects on your mind and body.

But healing is possible. And one powerful, evidence-based approach is EMDR therapy.

Click below to learn more

Heal from trauma with EMDR therapy—a proven approach that helps reprocess painful memories without reliving the distress.

07/22/2025

🧀 The Swiss Cheese Model of Self-Care 🧠✨

One self-care strategy isn't meant to do it all — and that's perfectly okay.

Think of self-care like Swiss cheese. Each "slice" is a strategy: therapy, rest, nutrition, boundaries, movement, connection, creative outlets, etc. Each has its strengths and its holes — but when layered together, they offer real protection against burnout, stress, and emotional overload.

Layered self-care might look like:

• Going to therapy weekly 🛋️
• Saying no to an extra project at work 🙅‍♀️
• Moving your body with a walk or stretching 🚶‍♂️
• Reaching out to a friend just to check in 📞
• Turning off notifications before bed 📵
• Journaling to process emotions 📖
• Taking your meds and staying hydrated 💊💧
• Getting 7+ hours of sleep consistently 😴

Each one helps fill the gaps the others can’t. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s consistency and variety.

What’s one layer you’re adding to your care stack this week?

Need help starting your self-care journey?
Contact us: 612-202-8703
www.twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com

07/22/2025

Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Whether you’re supporting a partner with a chronic illness or an aging parent, the emotional toll is real. Caregivers often give so much to others that they lose sight of their own well-being.

Over time, this can strain even the strongest relationships. What starts as an act of love may turn into exhaustion, resentment, or isolation.

https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog-caregiving-relationship-challenges/

Explore how caregiving impacts relationships and ways therapy can help you reconnect, cope, and set boundaries with love.

07/21/2025

Let’s be honest: life can feel a lot sometimes. One minute you’re vibing with your friends or zoning out to your favorite playlist, and the next, your brain is spiraling, your heart feels heavy, or you’re stuck overthinking everything. If that sounds familiar—you’re not alone.

We’re Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling, and we want you to know that your mental health matters. Not just in a “self-care Sunday” kind of way, but in a you deserve to feel better, not just survive the week kind of way.

https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/mental-health-is-real-and-so-is-your-healing/

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07/18/2025

Need a last-minute therapy session? We’ve got your back. 💬✨

Life gets busy—we get it. If therapy slipped your mind, don't worry. We have openings next week and would love to support you!

✅ In-person or telehealth
✅ Flexible times
✅ Most insurance accepted

📅 Grab a spot now: Schedule Now
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💛 Questions? Call us at 612-202-8703

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