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River Pines Counseling

Clients: adults & couples. Specialties: healthcare providers, pet owners, leaders, first responders, EMDR, art therapy, Gottman couples. In-person Stillwater MN.

Insurance: UHC, UMR, UBH, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Medica, Health Partners. MN & WI Telehealth.

01/19/2026

High-performing leaders often overlook their own stress thresholds until they hit a wall.

Leadership coaching helps you recognize early signs of overload, interrupt burnout patterns, and build decision-making skills rooted in clarity rather than urgency.

Sustainable leadership grows from internal steadiness, not constant output.

River Pines Counseling | Executive Coaching Support

Relevant Research:
Chronic stress impairs working memory, emotional regulation, and decision-making (American Psychological Association, 2023).

01/16/2026

Growth is not about doing more. It is about doing differently.
Reflect on what feels sustainable, not impressive.

01/14/2026

If you spend your days caring for others, you deserve care too.
Burnout and compassion fatigue are real — and treatable.
Your strength doesn’t disappear when you rest; it refuels.

01/13/2026

✨ Provider Highlight: Clare at River Pines Counseling ✨
Clare offers a safe, supportive space where clients can explore both past and present challenges with honesty and care. She values accountability and thoughtfully challenges clients to take what’s discovered in therapy and apply it to everyday life—creating meaningful, lasting change.
Clare supports adults and couples navigating:
• Stress
• Anxiety & depression
• Parenting challenges
• Relationship concerns
• Grief and pet loss
She draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Art Therapy, TF-CBT, DBT, and Pet Loss & Grief Therapy, allowing sessions to be tailored to each client’s unique needs.
💚 Areas of Expertise:
Grief | Anxiety & Depression | Trauma | Relationship Issues | Art Therapy
📍 Client Population: Adults & Couples
If you’re looking for a therapist who combines compassion with gentle accountability, Clare may be a wonderful fit.

Book here: https://www.riverpinescounseling.com/contact

01/12/2026

You don’t have to reinvent yourself in January.
Small, steady steps create lasting change.
Choose one gentle habit at a time.

01/09/2026

A new year does not require a new version of you, but it may invite deeper support.

At River Pines Counseling, we offer trauma-informed, compassion-focused care for individuals, couples, teens, and families. Whether you are navigating stress, anxiety, grief, relationship patterns, or major life transitions, our therapists provide grounded, evidence-based support tailored to your needs.
Therapy is a place to slow down, understand your emotions, and build sustainable wellbeing. If you are ready to begin or return to therapy this year, we are here to help.
River Pines Counseling | Individualized Therapy

01/08/2026

Before you jump into new goals, try this grounding ritual:
3 deep breaths
1 intention for today
1 moment of stillness
You don’t have to start fast — just start with awareness.

01/05/2026

“Not Resolutions — Intentions”
Resolutions focus on fixing yourself.
Intentions focus on supporting yourself.
This year, try asking:
💭 “What do I want to feel?”
🌿 “What nourishes me?”
🌙 “What’s one small thing I can do to care for myself?”
Your healing doesn’t need to be loud — just consistent.
We can help you create the consistency | River Pines Counseling

01/02/2026

The New Year can bring a lot of pressure — resolutions, perfection, “new year, new you”… and the quiet fear of not keeping up.
But intention-setting is different.
It’s slower. Softer. More human.
Research shows that people stick with goals more effectively when they’re aligned with internal values rather than outside expectations (American Psychological Association, 2023). Intentional goals help regulate stress, support motivation, and create meaningful change without burnout.
You don’t have to reinvent yourself this year.
You don’t have to hustle to be “better.”
You don’t need a complete life overhaul on January 1.
Instead, you can ask:
- What matters most to me right now?
- What do I want to feel more of?
- What do I need less of?
- What tiny step feels supportive — not stressful?
If you’re craving a more gentle, grounded approach to the year ahead, our newest blog walks you through how to set compassionate, intention-centered goals that honor your mental health and real life.
Read the full post on our website.

https://www.riverpinescounseling.com/blog/how-to-set-intentional-goals

River Pines Counseling | Stillwater, MN

12/29/2025

Reflect, Don’t Regret
Instead of asking, “Did I do enough this year?” try working through these prompts.
Reflection helps us release pressure and invite presence.

12/22/2025

When we pause to reflect, we can see our growth more clearly.
Every small step counts.

Look back with grace — you’ve done more than you realize.
River Pines Counseling | End of Year Support

12/19/2025

Pause Before You Push Forward
Therapy is a gift you can give yourself this season. A mental health check-in can help you close the year with intention and compassion.

River Pines Counseling - Serving MN & WI

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Stillwater, MN
55082, 55083

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://riverpinescounseling.com/

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