The Branch Above Counseling

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!

11/15/2024

Thank you to Michael and Mathew with Traverse Counseling & Consulting for the informative training today to support individuals and families experiencing divorce and working within the court systems.

10/25/2024

Greatly looking forward to attending the MN Law Enforcement Wellness Summit and connecting with Law Enforcement community members.

As part of the event, the Minnesota Law Enforcement Wellness Summit is conducting state and national research on mental health

10/10/2024

So excited to be a part of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) training and to utilize the skills with clients.

10/09/2024

Are you a parent of a fifth-grade, middle-school, or high-school student who would enjoy time carved out to focus on mindfulness and yoga? Check out Thumbs Up event on October 14 @ 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm.

See details for Elk River - Yoga & Mindfulness on the Thumbs Up event calendar.

07/30/2024

If you are looking to support an organization that provides community support for family violence through advocacy and education check out Rivers of Hope. They have an upcoming Color Walk & Run on August 17th in Big Lake.

Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence