Cabot Psychological Services, PLLC

06/02/2020

05/13/2020

Cabot is incredibly excited to welcome McKenzie Arbeiter, our new administrative assistant! Someday you will get to see this lovely face greet you at our front desk. Can't wait! Welcome, McKenzie!!

01/15/2020

10/08/2019

One of our all-star clinicians, Stephanie Martin, MA, LMFT, is doing some very exciting intensive couples retreats for relationships that need a quick boost. Read about them here: https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/intensive-couples-therapy-retreat.html

04/07/2019

04/03/2019

We are so excited to welcome Libby Dunnigan, MSW, LICSW, to Cabot's location in Edina. Libby works with children, teens and adults, and brings excellent training and skills to her practice. Welcome, Libby!

https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/libby-dunnigan.html

Libby Dunnigan has a particular interest in working with children and adolescents as well as working with anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, parent coaching, life transitions, and stress management.

03/04/2019

Cabot is thrilled to welcome Cynthia Conrad to our Edina office. She brings kindness, wisdom and compassion to her clients and colleagues. Welcome, Cynthia!

https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/cynthia-conrad.html

07/02/2018

A quick cartoon to highlight the services Cabot provides. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/Ic7Y5maA_WY

Cabot Psychological Services is a small group practice with offices in Edina and Minneapolis. www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com 952-831-2000

01/15/2018

Perfectionism can rear its ugly head in many harmful ways. Here's an article that helps unravel the phenomenon, with a great thought from Brene Brown near the end: https://www.rewire.org/living/perfectionism/

Perfectionistic tendencies have long been associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety and even su***de, all of which are also on the rise.

06/06/2017

The irony in this post is thick, as this video talks through the dangers of too much social media, specifically Facebook. Give it a view: https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/facebook-phenomenon.html

Dr. Amanda Mulfinger discusses the Facebook Phenomenon and shares some tips on how to mitigate its effects. She is a licensed psychologist and also the owner of Cabot Psychological Services, a group therapy practice in Edina.

03/17/2017

This article has some great insights, and it actually explains the science behind a lot of the ideas therapists discuss with their clients. Worth the read! http://theweek.com/articles/601157/neuroscience-reveals-4-rituals-that-make-happy

From the most important question to ask yourself to the awe-inspiring power of physical contact...

01/30/2017

A lot of people are dealing with anxiety, fear, and worse right now. Here are some thoughts about how to respond effectively to those feelings.

Dr. Amanda Mulfinger discusses strategies on how to productively cope with fear, anger and uncertainty in today’s charged political climate.

01/26/2017

Meditation is a practice that's helpful for almost everybody. In this video, Dr. Mulfinger walks you through the basics to get you started on a simple meditation practice. https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/meditation-basics.html

Dr. Amanda Mulfinger shares her thoughts on how to use meditation in your daily routine. She is a licensed psychologist and also the owner of Cabot Psychological Services, a group therapy practice in Edina.

01/14/2017

Deep breathing is one of the best ways to counteract anxiety. Dr. Amanda Mulfinger walks you through how to do it in this video. Give it a view, and consider making it part of your every day. https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/deep-breathing.html

12/28/2016

Feeling the annual New Year's pressure to make resolutions? Think again--they're not for everybody. And if they are for you, there are simple ways to have more resolution success. Read on... https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/new-year-s-resolutions.html

The latest article from Dr. Amanda Mulfinger discussing how January 1st is just another day, and you aren’t likely to become an entirely new person in 2017, all because you’ve made the perfect new year’s resolutions.

12/20/2016

Winter Solstice--the shortest day of the year. It's upon us, and it reminded me of an article I wrote last year about the importance of morning light (and meditation). It's a re-post, but it seems timely right now, and I still recommend a morning walk (even in the dark) to anybody struggling with mood issues in the winter. https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/shedding-some-light-on-mental-health.html

The latest blog from Dr. Amanda Mulfinger on the possible benefits of morning exercise and meditation.

12/09/2016

Cabot Psychological Services is pleased to have two new clinicians on staff. Daniel Mrotek, MA, LPCC, joined us in October and sees clients in the evenings and on weekends. Read more about him here: https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/daniel-mrotek.html

Richard Scanlon, MA, LP, came onboard in November, and has hours throughout the week. You can learn more about Richard here: https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/richard-scanlon.html

12/08/2016

It's holiday shopping time, which can mean over-spending. Here's an article from US News & World Reports that quotes Dr. Amanda Mulfinger, with some tips on keeping the spending down: http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/2016-12-06/5-ways-youre-wasting-money-during-the-holidays

Gift cards, social media, rushing – the financial traps are everywhere.

11/29/2016

Amanda Mulfinger, PhD, LP, was recently profiled by FSLocal about Cabot. Read here: http://blog.fslocal.com/cabot-psychological-services-behind-the-business-amanda-mulfinger/?fb_ref=jAtf4Na2bW-Facebook&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=ShareButton&utm_campaign=GetSocial

With a focus on providing a warm, welcoming space, Amanda and her team of clinicians at Cabot Psychological Services are committed to high quality work and providing mental health services for her community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We interviewed Amanda and spoke about how she started the business...

11/21/2016

It's almost Thanksgiving, which means it's almost time for the Thanksgiving feast! Read for some ideas on how to make this week's main meal less stressful: https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/thanksgiving-dinner-it-s-just-a-meal.html

The latest blog from Dr. Amanda Mulfinger about Thanksgiving and ways to rethink the meal part of the day.

11/15/2016

Dr. Mulfinger shares her experience with behavior change as she tries to break a bad habit--drinking diet soda: https://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/breaking-a-bad-habit.html

The latest blog from Dr. Amanda Mulfinger about working through the stages of change to break a bad habit. In this case, it was about giving up diet soda and living healthier.

11/11/2016

This election, and its outcome, has been extremely stressful for many people. If you or someone you know/love/care about is experiencing post-election anxiety, this article has some great suggestions and thoughts that may help: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/11/how-to-cope-with-post-election-stress/507296/

Many people are fearful and anxious about what President Trump could mean for America. Psychologists weigh in on how to manage that anxiety and move forward.

11/07/2016

If you're feeling stressed about tomorrow's election, you certainly aren't alone: http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-election-stress-disorder-20161104-story.html

Are you suffering from election stress disorder?

11/06/2016

Love it or hate it, we're setting our clocks back tonight. See if this helps you avoid some of the pitfalls of "falling back": http://abcnews.go.com/Health/tips-fall-back-daylight-saving-time/story?id=20752113

With time, your body will adjust to the time change on its own. But here are a few ways to help it along.

10/31/2016

Happy Halloween! Here are some ideas to make dealing with all that candy a little less scary: http://www.cabotpsychologicalservices.com/fears-around-halloween-candy.html

The latest blog from Dr. Amanda Mulfinger about taking away the fears around Halloween, weight gain, eating too much candy, overeating, out of control eating, too much candy and leftover candy