Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates

11/24/2025

Therapy can be a place to be seen, heard, and supported — just as you are. Yet, many LGBTQIA+ people face barriers to help. Everyone deserves affirming support and you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Call Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates today at 612-202-8703 or visit our website: https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/

11/21/2025

How Your Pet Can Support You During the Holidays

If your clinician is out for the holidays, your pet can be an amazing source of comfort and grounding:

1️⃣ Sensory grounding – Spend 60 seconds noticing the texture of their fur, the sound of their breathing, or the warmth of their body.

2️⃣ Mood reset – Take a short walk, play for a few minutes, or simply sit with them. Pets naturally help regulate our nervous systems.

3️⃣ Routine anchor – Keep their feeding, walk, or play schedule steady. Their routine can help stabilize yours, too.

Don’t have a pet? Try other grounding techniques, such as:

☑ Naming five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear
☑ Deep breathing exercises or a short meditation
☑ A mindful walk, stretching, or movement break
☑ Journaling or noting three things you’re grateful for
☑ Listening to calming music or nature sounds

Your pet—or these small routines—don’t need words to help you stay grounded. 💛🐾

https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/

11/20/2025

Looking to start therapy before heading into the holiday season? Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates has you covered.

Immediate in-person & virtual options for kids, teens, adults, couples & families — most insurance accepted.

Expert therapy in Minneapolis–St. Paul. In-person & virtual sessions. Start your path to healing with compassionate Minnesota therapists.

11/19/2025

Marissa Smith, LMFT has a few immediate openings for teens and adults navigating ADHD and neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life transitions and more. Marissa is highly experienced and dedicated to helping her clients thrive. Reach out to Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates today to get started


https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/therapist/marissa-smith/

11/18/2025

This , we're reminding all caregivers with loved ones experiencing a mental health condition: don't forget to practice self-care too.

If you're a caregiver in need of support, NAMI Support Groups are here for you. Learn more about how to connect with others who share your lived experience at nami.org/supportgroups

11/18/2025

🍂As we move through November, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients. Thank you for trusting us with your growth, your challenges, and your well-being.

Your courage, openness, and commitment inspire us every day. We are honored to support you and grateful for the trust you place in us.

From all of us at Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates, thank you.

11/18/2025

✨ Meet Taegan Schwalbe — your guide through the messy, beautiful journey of growth and healing. With a warm heart and a sharp mind, she helps adults and teens build resilience, navigate change, and rediscover who they really are. 💬 Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or just ready for a reset — Taegan’s got space for you. Therapy doesn’t have to be boring — it can be bold, hopeful, and real. Let’s do this together. 💪

https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/therapist/taegan-schwalbe/

11/15/2025

Introducing Kate Shields Stenzinger, LAMFT—the therapist who brings warmth, creativity, and connection to every session. She works with kids through play, teens navigating big feelings, adults seeking clarity, and couples rebuilding connection. Kate has a remarkable way of helping people feel safe, understood, and empowered. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly meets you where you are, Kate is the one families trust.

11/14/2025

Let me introduce you to someone absolutely special: Tania Milton, a warm, skilled, culturally-aware clinician — and she’s now accepting new telehealth clients at Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates. Learn more here: https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/therapist/tania-milton/

11/11/2025

Every long-term relationship goes through uneven seasons — times when one partner feels more invested, more patient, or more attuned than the other. Sometimes this imbalance is temporary, the natural ebb and flow of two people navigating stress, parenting, work, or personal change. Other times, it begins to feel like a pattern: one partner reaching, the other retreating.

If you’ve been feeling that tension, take heart. Disconnection doesn’t always mean disinterest or decay. It can also signal that something deeper needs attention — individually or together.

Learning how to strengthen emotional connection can help couples rebuild closeness, restore trust, and create balance without placing all the responsibility on one partner. Click below to learn more.

When connection feels one-sided, learn ways to rebuild trust, improve communication, and create balance in your relationship.

11/11/2025

🧡 This November, our gratitude extends to all who have served. On Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of those who have protected our freedoms. Thank you for your service—today and every day. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

🌟 Taegan, Kate, and Tania – Accepting New Clients! 🌟

All three clinicians support anxiety, depression, and other challenges. Highlighted below are some of the areas they specialize in (click on images for links to full bios):

💬 Taegan Schwalbe, Psychotherapist: Adults, adolescents, & couples | Trauma, grief, relationship stress, life transitions, OCD, panic disorder

💬 Kate Shields Stenzinger, LAMFT: Children, teens, adults, & couples | Stress, burnout, career/family transitions, chronic illness, child-centered play therapy

💬 Tania Milton, LPCC: Adults | Stress, trauma, relationships, workplace & life challenges

In-person and online appointments are available, with day & evening times. Most insurance plans accepted.

Appointments are filling quickly — click the link below to reserve your preferred time online today (or call us at 612-202-8703)
https://www.therapyportal.com/p/tctca5861/appointments/availability/

Looking for someone else? Browse all our clinicians here: https://twincitiestherapyandcounseling.com/meet-our-therapists/

✨ Take the first step toward support today!