Katherine Fritsch, LLC

Katherine Fritsch, LLC I provide in person and telehealth mental health services to those who live in MN. You can find me at Wellness Matters Mental Health in Park Rapids, MN.

I focus in trauma, addiction, EMDR, and facilitating women's groups. I grew up in the Twin Cities, MN, metro area. My life experiences taught me to learn how to manage all sorts of personal and professional struggles. I learned to work through, not to push through, to gain a purposeful life. I've worked in the for-profit and not-for-profit industries for 18 years. I spent many of those years in ma

nagement and I am aware of the stress "daily grind" caused by fast paced jobs. Now, add work challenges to attenpting to balance a personal life at the same time... I found true stress. I understand the challenge of not feeling "good" and stating "I feel fine." Life stressors can trigger relationship issues, including the relationship with self, dealing with past and current traumatic situations, grief and loss, and the fear of the unknown. Struggles can try to rule our lives. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I firmly believe that as challenging as life is we have the ability to live our best lives. If you need assistance in sorting out your challenges, contact Wellness Matters Health and check out if there is a therapist who can assist you to be your best.

If you feel stuck because you are suffering with past experiences, maybe this is the moment to start living in the prese...
05/21/2026

If you feel stuck because you are suffering with past experiences, maybe this is the moment to start living in the present and feel connected to life, to your life. If you have unresolved trauma, please take a moment and reach out for support.

Trauma is complex and confusing. Can trauma alter one's sense of time? What other signs of trauma should I recognize?

Acceptance, of course, is a key to coping with traumatic loss. Sometimes we forget that we accepted the loss a day after...
05/14/2026

Acceptance, of course, is a key to coping with traumatic loss. Sometimes we forget that we accepted the loss a day after we accepted the loss. That doesn't seem fair! Sometimes visualizing a boat that is anchored can be a lovely visual when feeling conflicted by trauma. The little boat is safe and set, and yet, we notice the boat has rhythmic movement in this anchored state. Finding our anchor in acceptance, noticing the feelings, connection, and participating in actions that are in our control may help to manage and move forward with the trauma.

How can I tell if I have suffered a traumatic loss. What signs to people exhibit when they have experienced a traumatic loss?

I appreciate the kind words that Wellness Matters is posting/sharing. I feel fortunate to be involved in a mental health...
05/09/2026

I appreciate the kind words that Wellness Matters is posting/sharing. I feel fortunate to be involved in a mental health clinic and community that encourages personal growth in clinicians fully knowing that this increases the care I and we can provide to incredible clients. Thank you!

Trauma has a sneaky way of showing up uninvited… kind of like that one relative who says, “I’m just stopping by for a minute” and stays for 4 hours. 😅

Do you:
💭 Experience flashbacks?
😳 Startle easily?
🚫 Avoid certain people, places, or situations?
😔 Struggle with feelings of shame, anxiety, or “not being good enough”?

Sometimes our brains hold onto painful memories like a junk drawer that never gets cleaned out. Those unprocessed experiences can keep our nervous system stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze” mode long after the event is over.

That’s where EMDR therapy comes in. 🧠✨
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a healthier way so they no longer feel like they’re happening *right now*. Think of it as helping your brain finally file things in the correct folder instead of tossing them all over the mental living room. 📂

Wellness Matters therapist Kat Fritsch specializes in trauma therapy, substance use, relationship building, shame, communication, codependency, and finding hope again. ❤️ EMDR services are available both in-person and through telehealth.

And sometimes? We don’t even realize our current struggles are connected to past trauma.

Stay tuned for next week’s blog post exploring signs of traumatic loss. 💡 The Wednesday blogs for the remainder of May and June will be on the subject of trauma and trauma therapy.

If you’re ready for support, call or text our Intake Coordinator at 📱 218-616-1276. Click on the link below to learn more about Kat and the other therapists at Wellness Matters. https://wellnessmattershealth.com/about-us/

Katherine Fritsch, LLCHello! let's talk blended families. Red flags - this is one part of the blog that makes me think "...
05/01/2026

Katherine Fritsch, LLC
Hello! let's talk blended families. Red flags - this is one part of the blog that makes me think "Yes!" Please notice red flags. So often we won't notice the red flags flying. If your gut says read this or your gut says a friend needs to read it, please share.

Where can I get information and help dealing with blended family issues that are red flags? How do I help my family work through issues?

Relationships worth keeping and growing are often complicated. If you are about to be part of a blended family, you may ...
04/23/2026

Relationships worth keeping and growing are often complicated. If you are about to be part of a blended family, you may want to consider speaking to a therapist about the beauties and distinct difficulties that are a blended family.

How do I deal with my new stepchildren and blended family? Where can I get help with navigating remarriage and my newly blended family?

Sure, regret is a natural emotion, and I don't know anyone who wants to feel regret. It is a challenging feeling to mana...
04/16/2026

Sure, regret is a natural emotion, and I don't know anyone who wants to feel regret. It is a challenging feeling to manage while in the middle of or even after a divorce is finalized. This is an opportunity to notice self-compassion and discover how to get personal needs met. Perhaps regret can motivate to gain healthy support and show the possibility of personal growth.

What should I do if I regret getting divorced? What if I am still in love with my ex spouse after getting a divorce?

Grief is not uncommon in life, but rarely is it welcome. Complicated grief is not a stranger to divorce. Often divorce i...
04/02/2026

Grief is not uncommon in life, but rarely is it welcome. Complicated grief is not a stranger to divorce. Often divorce includes a myriad of uncomfortable emotions. The desire to hide and isolate might sound enticing and that might be THE moment to spend time at a grief group. Your story is unique, you are unique, but a grief support group understands that you are not alone. A good support system might be very helpful. Some might even call it self-care.

Complicated grief occurs when you experience long-lasting symptoms that make it feel impossible to move forward. Wellness Matdters can help!

I like this post! I admit reading it made me feel a little tense due to the reminder that parental alienation is real. I...
03/26/2026

I like this post! I admit reading it made me feel a little tense due to the reminder that parental alienation is real. It might not be your situation, but maybe someone you know is feeling this pressure and might be thinking "what do I do?" and "Do I say something?" Separation and divorce are difficult enough, if you read this and it assures you that you are doing right by the children or that what is happening is harmful, I say congratulations for taking the time to read it.

Parental alienation is complicated and the best thing one can do is accept support in working through the situation and identifying options

The definition of family looks pretty different when separating or divorcing, and the definition of successful coparenti...
03/21/2026

The definition of family looks pretty different when separating or divorcing, and the definition of successful coparenting doesn't change much if the goal is prioritizing children. I like the last section of the blog because it might feel like a checklist of what you already do and or what you might want to add to your successes as a parent who does the coparenting work.

How do I cope with and manage joint custody and support my children as they transition to living in two separate homes

There is little that is simple or easy when learning how to co-parent in a divorce. The section about schedules and flex...
03/12/2026

There is little that is simple or easy when learning how to co-parent in a divorce. The section about schedules and flexibility makes sense. Perhaps the importance of structure with a little give when needed can be a reminder that keeping the children a priority is one way to be a good parent.

Co-parenting strategies: Keeping Children at the Forefront during Divorce. How to I help my kids through divorce?

The pain and grief experienced due to the loss of miscarriage or an infant death is important to acknowledge. If you are...
10/11/2025

The pain and grief experienced due to the loss of miscarriage or an infant death is important to acknowledge. If you are grieving this very unique pain and loss of a child or are helping someone who is, perhaps this post can assist.

Losing a baby is heartbreaking. Infant loss and grief. How to I grieve the loss of my child. Navigating grief after infant loss.

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