Birch Counseling

11/07/2025

We know that when life gets overwhelming, you need immediate support, not appointments that get scheduled weeks or months in advance.

You can find that support in our Birch Counseling Walk-in Clinic.

Learn more in this recent blog post by Christa Surerus.

Life can throw challenges our way that feel like too much to handle. Whether it’s the weight of constant worry, the strain of major life changes, or the struggle to navigate relationships, everyone feels stuck at times. At Birch Counseling Walk-In, we’re here to offer a safe, compassionate space...

11/05/2025

Good Morning.

You've got this. Make it a great day.

11/05/2025

Men...you’re not alone.

We see how unspoken expectations, like “be tough” and “deal with it”, can keep so many men stuck and isolated. The reality? Men account for about 75 % of su***de deaths globally.

It’s time to break the silence.

👍 Talk to someone you trust.
🧠 Consider professional support—not a weakness, just another way to get help.
👥 Connect with other men and build a network.

Your mental health matters. Not because you’re fragile, but because your strength includes the choice to reach out.

If you’re in the Twin Cities area, our walk‑in clinic in Minnetonka makes it easy. You don’t have to wait.

Share this with a guy in your life: friend, dad, brother, coworker, who might benefit from hearing this. It might make the difference.

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In 2025, mental health conversations are gaining momentum, yet men’s mental health often remains overlooked. Despite growing awareness, societal expectations and stigma discourage men from addressing their emotional struggles. This blog explores why men’s mental health matters, the unique challe...

10/21/2025

"Tolerance is not about agreeing with another perspective or abandoning our own principles; rather, it’s about fostering respectful connections with others, even when we disagree."

How will you choose to practice tolerance today?

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10/17/2025

Need to talk, but don't have a therapy appointment?

That's okay. Come see us at our walk-in clinic in Minnetonka.

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10/14/2025

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Birch Counseling family tree, Ally Helleksen!

We are thrilled to have Ally join us and look forward to seeing her support the community. Ally has experience in stress management, substance use, depression, family of origin challenges, life transitions, and much more. You can learn about Ally in the blog below.

Welcome, Ally!

Ally values working with individuals using a person-centered, individualized and nonjudgmental approach to mental health care. She is passionate about mental health care and utilizes a mind-body approach to wellness, regularly acknowledging the role our nervous system holds and how it impacts our em

10/10/2025

This World Mental Health Day, it is important to shine a light on mental health.

Here are a few topics resonating right now:

1. Breaking the Stigma Around Seeking Help

2. Self-Care as Everyday Medicine

3. Men's Mental Health and Community Building

4. Addressing Specific Conditions Like Anxiety and Depression

5. The Role of Digital Wellness and AI

Get involved and read more below:

As we dive into Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) from October 6-12, it's a timely reminder that mental health isn't just a buzzword—it's a vital part of our shared well-being. This year's theme, inspired by organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), focuses on reducing ...

10/08/2025

OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is often trivialized. We joke about having it, focus on the neat and tidy desk of our co-workers, or casually throw it around as a stereotype.

It is time to more clearly understand what OCD is and put an end to the harmful language.

Thanks to Nessa Javinsky for this recent post.

The Misconception of OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often trivialized as a quirky need for order—like arranging pencils neatly on a desk. Phrases like “I’m so OCD” or “You’re so OCD” are tossed around casually, reducing a complex mental health condition to a cutesy stereoty...

10/01/2025

A new month has arrived. What will you do this month to prioritize your mental health or that of your team members?

09/29/2025

Grief comes to us all and has no set timeframe or steps to "get over it".

Understanding grief can help us promote well-being.

Experiencing my grief has motivated me to share information on how it impacts our emotional systems and tools to help navigate it and empower our overall capacity for pleasure.

09/26/2025

"Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no greater investment." ~ Stephen Covey

How will you add patience and invest in yourself today?

09/24/2025

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Sometimes it feels that we are just going through the motions. Nothing we do can help pull us up and get us excited about the world around us.

In this recent post, Christa Surerus describes this as high-functioning depression.

Learn what it is and how to spot it in your own life.

If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions—smiling at work, keeping up with friends, hitting deadlines—but inside, you're drowning in emptiness, you're not alone. This is the reality of high-functioning depression, a term gaining traction but not an official clinical diagnosis. It...