Northern Cities Therapy

Northern Cities Therapy Northern Cities Therapy provides individual, couple, family and group therapy to all ages. Northern Cities Therapy has TWO locations, Elk River and St. Francis.

Northern Cities Therpay also provides therapy/counseling services virtually to clients who prefer to participate in telehealth services. Call 763-438-4971 to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists. Learn more about on our website;
www.northerncitiestherapy.com

✨️Our St. Francis office started working on community Puzzle in our lobby in the Fall and it was such a hit we have kept...
04/23/2026

✨️Our St. Francis office started working on community Puzzle in our lobby in the Fall and it was such a hit we have kept it going. We are almost done with our most recent puzzle...now to decide what Puzzle will be next⁉️🤩🧩

Happy Easter to all those celebrating today 🐰✝️🥚💐
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all those celebrating today 🐰✝️🥚💐

04/02/2026

DBT Skills. The truth about emotions : DBT.
Dialectics - always more than one way of looking at a situation.

Reflection on the "Truth" About Emotions:

Emotions are not meant to be understood in isolation; they exist as intersections, complementing and contrasting to create the fullness of human experience.

This chart illustrates that truth—how our feelings overlap to form something deeper and more meaningful.

Take bittersweetness, for example—the union of joy and sadness.

It reminds us that the most cherished moments in life are often tinged with a touch of sorrow, as if to say: this matters enough to hurt.

Joy and sadness do not negate each other; instead, they coexist to give depth to our experiences.

Anticipation, a mix of anxiety and excitement, embodies the thrill and uncertainty of the unknown. It reminds us that stepping forward often requires holding fear in one hand and hope in the other.

In grief, we find love and loss entwined.

Grief is not simply pain—it’s the evidence of how deeply we’ve cared.

To grieve is to acknowledge the value of what was, and to let that love live on in a different way.

Resilience emerges where peace meets uncertainty, teaching us that strength is not found in the absence of doubt but in the ability to find calm within it.

Each emotional pairing here reminds us that our feelings are not static or simple.

They are dynamic, layered, and interconnected—mirroring the complexity of life itself.

Embracing this truth allows us to see emotions not as challenges to overcome, but as guides to understanding ourselves and the world around us.

** How to read a venn diagram
The centre area does not represent "results in". It shows how or where the two "differing/opposing" sides can overlap and show similarity.••



04/02/2026

April, but lets make it more connected.
We’re leaving behind the habits that pull us away from each other and choosing small, intentional moments that actually bring us closer.
Now to the part you’re here for, how do we do that?
Well, we made something to help you do it.
This month’s Love Notes is a 30-day digital reset challenge designed to help you move from distraction to connection. We’ll send you one small prompt each day. Simple, realistic, and easy to stick with (we're talking low effort).
If you’re ready for more of the INS and less of the OUTS, this is for you.
Get the 30-day reset here 💙 https://bit.ly/4g0CwVT

✨️We wanted to share some pictures of the beautiful Bald Eagles we have been admiring over the last month outside our El...
03/09/2026

✨️We wanted to share some pictures of the beautiful Bald Eagles we have been admiring over the last month outside our Elk River office window 🥰🦅

❤️💜🤍Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Northern Cities Therapy 💖💟💞
02/14/2026

❤️💜🤍Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Northern Cities Therapy 💖💟💞

✨️Free event sponsored by Anoka County open to all ages! Please share this with others to spread the word and get more ...
01/30/2026

✨️Free event sponsored by Anoka County open to all ages! Please share this with others to spread the word and get more information out about the risks of Fentanyl.

01/25/2026

No matter what you're experiencing, if you need someone to lean on for confidential support, 24/7/365 confidential support is always available for mental health and substance use.

💙 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

01/09/2026

Today is Minnesota Quitter’s Day! 🚭 Instead of giving up on New Year's resolutions today, we’re encouraging Minnesotans to keep quitting commercial to***co.

Quitting is hard to do alone, but you don’t have to.

Quit Partner provides 🆓 tools and support designed to help you quit your way.

Why connect with Quit Partner today? 🤔
✅ Customized Support: Their coaches help you create a personalized plan that fits your life to help you stay quit for the long term.
✅ Free Resources: Access free phone coaching, text, email, and live chat support, as well as quit medications like patches, gum, or lozenges for those 18+.
✅ Progress, Not Perfection: Most people need 8 to 10 tries to quit for good—every attempt is progress toward success.

Don't let today be the day you give up. Let it be the day you get the support you deserve!

👉 Visit QuitPartnerMN.com or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get started for free.

12/25/2025

The Minnesota Warmline is OPEN on Christmas Day.

If today is difficult, overwhelming, or lonely, know that our peer specialists are here to offer a safe, confidential connection. Reaching out is an act of self-care.

Call 855-WARMLINE, text “Support” to 85511, or chat at mentalhealthmn.org. We wish you peace, and we're here if you need us. 🎄

From all of us at Northern Cities Therapy we wish you a Christmas filled with joy, peace and love.Merry Christmas! 🎄
12/25/2025

From all of us at Northern Cities Therapy we wish you a Christmas filled with joy, peace and love.

Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/23/2025

You're not alone this holiday season. 💙

If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or going through a tough time, the 988 Lifeline is here for you 24/7. Whether you call, text, or chat, compassionate support is always available.

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231 Main Street NW Suite 1
Elk River, MN
55330

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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