Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center

Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center We treat a broad range of mental health issues but have specialized programs for eating disorders, d

Water’s Edge Counseling & Healing Center (WECHC) was founded with the vision of a safe, confidential, homelike environment where individuals can come for help on their journey of healing. We treat a broad range of mental health issues but offer specialized treatment programs for eating disorders, depression, anxiety and trauma for both adolescents and adults.

Holidays often center on food, which can feel overwhelming. Here are gentle strategies to help you feel supported at the...
12/09/2025

Holidays often center on food, which can feel overwhelming. Here are gentle strategies to help you feel supported at the table this year.

5 Ways to Reduce Food Anxiety
🎄Breathing
🎄Grounding
🎄Buddy system
🎄Affirmations
🎄Stepping away

The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also bring increased focus on food, appearance, and comparison. If body ima...
12/05/2025

The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also bring increased focus on food, appearance, and comparison. If body image feels harder this time of year, you’re not alone. Your worth has never been and will never be measured by your reflection.

Here are three gentle ways to support yourself:
1️⃣ Notice the thought, don’t judge it
Instead of “Why am I thinking this?” try, “This is a tough body image moment.” Naming it reduces its power.
2️⃣ Shift from appearance to appreciation
Ask: What has my body done for me today?
Maybe it helped you laugh, hug someone you love, or simply breathe through a hard moment.
3️⃣ Protect your peace
Unfollow triggering accounts, mute body-focused conversations, and give yourself permission to
step away when needed. Boundaries are care.

Remember: your body is not a holiday project.
You deserve kindness, rest, and belonging exactly as you are.

Save this reminder & share with someone who needs a gentle nudge this season.

Today, we pause to reflect on what matters most: connection, kindness, and gratitude.This Thanksgiving, remember: 💜 Grat...
11/27/2025

Today, we pause to reflect on what matters most: connection, kindness, and gratitude.

This Thanksgiving, remember:
💜 Gratitude is powerful — noticing even small joys can boost your mental and emotional well-being.
💜 Self-care matters — it’s okay to set boundaries, take breaks, and prioritize your mental health.
💜 You’re not alone — reach out, share your appreciation, and stay connected with those who support you.

From our hearts to yours, we hope your day is filled with warmth, reflection, and meaningful connection.

As November comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the little and big things that brought light to ...
11/25/2025

As November comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the little and big things that brought light to our lives this month.

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it’s a practice that strengthens resilience, nurtures connection, and shifts our mindset toward positivity.

Take a moment today:
1. Reflect on one thing you’re grateful for from this past month.
2. Share it with someone you care about.
3. Carry this practice forward into the holiday season.

Even small moments of gratitude can have a big impact. Thank you for joining us in making November a month of mindfulness, connection, and appreciation.

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect:What’s one thing you learned about yourself this year...
11/18/2025

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect:
What’s one thing you learned about yourself this year?

Maybe it’s a strength you discovered, a challenge you overcame, or a habit that helped you grow. Whatever it is, acknowledging it can boost self-awareness, resilience, and confidence.

Take a moment to write it down, share it with someone you trust, or sit with the thought. Every lesson is part of your journey.

Save this post as a reminder to celebrate your growth; you deserve it.

Practicing gratitude isn’t just a feel-good habit; it actually rewires your brain to focus on the positive. Quick Facts:...
11/11/2025

Practicing gratitude isn’t just a feel-good habit; it actually rewires your brain to focus on the positive.

Quick Facts:
1. Gratitude activates areas of the brain linked to reward, motivation, and emotions.
2. Regular gratitude practice can reduce stress and anxiety while boosting overall well-being.
3. Journaling or reflecting on what you’re thankful for strengthens positive neural pathways, making it easier to notice everyday joys.

Start small: write down 3 things you’re grateful for today, even tiny moments count.
👉 Save this post as a reminder to practice gratitude daily!

The holidays can bring joy, but also stress. Setting boundaries is key to protecting your well-being while staying conne...
11/04/2025

The holidays can bring joy, but also stress. Setting boundaries is key to protecting your well-being while staying connected.

3 Tips to Stay Grounded:
1. Know Your Limits – Decide in advance what feels manageable and communicate it clearly.
2. Communicate with Compassion – Use “I” statements to express your needs without blame.
3. Give Yourself Permission to Rest – Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish; it helps you show up fully.
Remember, you can care for others and care for yourself.

👉 Save this post for a reminder during stressful gatherings, or share with someone who could use it.

Gratitude is more than saying “thank you”; it’s a mindset that can shift how we see the world. Join us this November as ...
11/01/2025

Gratitude is more than saying “thank you”; it’s a mindset that can shift how we see the world. Join us this November as we take 30 days to slow down, reflect, and celebrate small moments of joy, growth, and connection.

Hope is Real. Help is Here.Let’s break the silence and create space for honest conversations about mental health.Is ther...
10/28/2025

Hope is Real. Help is Here.

Let’s break the silence and create space for honest conversations about mental health.
Is there someone you know might be struggling, your check-in could make all the difference.
💛 Ask how they’re really doing.
💛 Listen without judgment.
💛 Remind them they’re not alone.

If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, free, 24/7, and confidential.

Feeling overwhelmed? Journaling can help you process emotions, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself.Keeping a reco...
10/21/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Journaling can help you process emotions, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself.

Keeping a record of your thoughts and feelings can help:
🖊️Reduce anxiety
🖊️Break obsessive thought cycles
🖊️Improve awareness and perception
🖊️Regulate emotions
🖊️Encourage mindfulness
🖊️Even boost physical health

Here are three prompts to get you started:
🖊️ What’s something that’s been weighing on me lately?
🖊️ What would I tell a friend going through this?
🖊️ What’s one thing I can do today that would help me feel better?

You don’t need to be a writer, just be real. Your journal is your space to express yourself and breathe through it.

Fall brings change, so can our moods. We experience seasonal changes due to the reduction of natural sunlight, which dis...
10/14/2025

Fall brings change, so can our moods. We experience seasonal changes due to the reduction of natural sunlight, which disrupts our body's natural circadian rhythm and influences the production of crucial brain chemicals like serotonin (mood) and melatonin (sleep).

Here are four signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder (SAD):
🍁Feeling listless, sad, or down most of the day, nearly every day
🍁Having low energy and feeling sluggish
🍁Having problems with sleeping too much
🍁Experiencing carbohydrate cravings, overeating, and weight gain

As temperatures drop and daylight fades, it’s common to experience emotional changes, from low energy to increased anxiety or sadness. Here are a few gentle ways to support your mental health this fall:
🍁Soak in the sunlight when you can
🍁Get outside and move your body
🍁Keep a regular sleep routine
🍁Talk it out or journal your thoughts

Change is constant, your emotional health doesn’t have to weather it alone.

The journey to recovery starts here. Explore our comprehensive care levels: individual or group therapy, and IOP. “I wou...
10/07/2025

The journey to recovery starts here. Explore our comprehensive care levels: individual or group therapy, and IOP.

“I would just like to offer my appreciation to the Water’s Edge team for putting together a well-rounded program that offers space, opportunity for learning, guidance, and encouragement. The opportunity to learn skills, implement them, and practice them, and receive feedback was invaluable.” -Recent IOP Graduate.

We're here to support you every step of the way. Do you have questions or would you like more information? Call us at 952.898.5020

Address

14551 Judicial Road Ste 100
Burnsville, MN
55306

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19528985020

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