Branch Above Counseling

04/27/2026

Thank you to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association for putting together another great conference! It was another fun year of role-playing and watching each group's growth and skills on full display!

Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association program is specifically designed to incorporate the following experience areas: career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education, and leadership experience.

04/08/2026

Today I had the privilege of seeing Kelly Friesen of Friesen Holistic Services LLC and Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting present to Law Enforcement Officers at Anoka County Sheriff's Office about supporting individuals on the Autism Spectrum. So thankful for the meaningful, practical, personal, and compassionate insight!

As a clinician who serves the first responder community, I deeply value opportunities like this to bridge gaps between mental health and the community systems!

02/21/2026

Thank you to the League of Minnesota Cities and the Eden Prairie Police Department for putting together a great Peer Support Training this week with wonderful speakers sharing their stories, experience, and knowledge!

12/17/2025

If you have experienced the loss of a child or have a loved one who has, please join us for our Child Loss Support Group in a space to sit with others who understand a pain that words often can’t touch. Come as you are—quiet, grieving, remembering, or simply surviving.
You are not alone in this. 🤍 Please reach out with any questions or concerns, or to RSVP that you will be joining us.

11/23/2025

Thank you to Marie Ridgeway & Associates and Washington County Sheriff's Office for offering such valuable training. Your insight, experience, and passion for supporting law enforcement shine through in everything you do. I’m grateful for the tools gained and for the partnership in serving those who protect our communities.

11/08/2025

Thank you to Dr. Matt Stiehm at Blue Line Therapy for putting together another amazing Law Enforcement Wellness Summit, including presentations by Dr. Dennis Conroy from The Justice Clearinghouse, Rachel from Peterson Counseling and Consulting, LLC, Dakota County Sheriff's Office Deputy Lucas Martin, Kalee Browne of Kalee Browne Counseling and Consulting, Shannon Seibel of Atlas Counseling, Tricia Donelan of Lived It, Lambers Fisher of Lambers Fisher MFT, and Chris Prochut of talk2endstigma.com. It was great to see other resources, including Code 4 Mental Health Support for the Frontline Workers with Life Development Resources, Enthea, LE-AST Services, Psychotherapy and Healing Associates, COPLine, and Chateau Health & Wellness.

09/21/2025

Thank you to the Minnesota Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy, Kurt Wical at Minnesota Couple Therapy Center, and Renee and Anne at Evolve Therapy for an excellent week of training! It was great connecting with fellow clinicians!

04/10/2025

A gentle reminder to unplug, ground yourself, slow down, and assess what is most important in life. "Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. Cultivate your mind with positivity." - Buddha

02/19/2025

Remembering and honoring fallen heroes Paul Elmstrand, Adam Finseth, Matt Ruge, their family members, and the law enforcement community.

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/special-reports/burnsville-shooting/family-fallen-burnsville-first-responders-share-stories/89-a7dde85b-f47a-4047-b260-0c08217689b7?fbclid=IwY2xjawIivwZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaCxDfYgAdhDgQdEXIfcgA80P90dBsko-IRrkymeHR2zcF4tB9peN8pxRQ_aem_Y_1YY6fDNvZ7wOf3mAEVRw

The widows and mother of the three Burnsville first responders who died in the line of duty one year ago are opening in an interview with KARE 11.

01/23/2025

Thank you to Peterson Counseling and Consulting, LLC, LE-AST Services, and Adler Graduate School for creating an amazing training opportunity to serve the Law Enforcement community.

12/15/2024

Thank you Thumbs Up for a wonderful holiday open house! Breanna from Bridging Hope Counseling presented some great information on mental health during the holidays 💗🎄 So proud to be part of an amazing community!