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Kalina Counseling Services

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Kalina Counseling Services

Our group therapy practice provides in person and online individual therapy, couples therapy, and s*x therapy.

We offer unique, online counseling sessions using the HIPPA compliant telemedicine platform, Simple Practice. It truly simulates a virtual private office session. All you need is a computer, smart phone, or tablet with web cam and a private space where you can talk freely. We work with individuals experiencing a range of mental health symptoms, substance abuse issues, stressful life circumstances, or those simply looking to improve themselves. We work with couples to improve overall relationship satisfaction and communication. We work with families to re-structure family dynamics and improve family functioning. We are ready to start helping you make positive changes in your life!

03/28/2026

The tide always knows when to turn. 🌊

No matter how far it stretches out, it never forgets its way back. And in many ways, neither do you.

There are seasons when you may feel distant from yourself—pulled away by stress, pain, or uncertainty. But just like the tide, there’s a natural rhythm within you that knows when it’s time to return, reset, and begin again.

Growth isn’t always linear. Sometimes it’s about trusting that your turning point will come.

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure of how to find your way back, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Working with a therapist can help you reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and move forward with intention.

✨ When you’re ready, reach out and take that step toward your next chapter.

03/27/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Stress happens—but how you respond to it can make all the difference. Here are a few mindful ways to support your mind and body:

🌿 Practice deep breathing to calm your nervous system
🏃‍♀️ Exercise regularly to release built-up tension
😴 Get enough sleep to restore your energy
💬 Stay connected with people who support and uplift you

Small, consistent steps can create real change over time.

If stress feels like it’s taking over, you don’t have to manage it alone. Working with a therapist can help you build healthy coping strategies and feel more in control of your life.

✨ Take the first step—reach out and invest in your well-being.

03/26/2026

Self-respect isn’t about being harsh, cold, or disrespectful to others. It’s about recognizing something deeper: you are allowed to take up space, set boundaries, and honor your needs—without guilt.

You can be kind and self-respecting.
You can be compassionate and firm.
You can choose yourself without putting others down.

Self-respect is awareness. It’s the quiet confidence that says, “I deserve to be treated well—including by me.”

If you’re struggling to build that inner foundation, you don’t have to do it alone. Working with a therapist can help you reconnect with your worth, set healthy boundaries, and show up more fully as yourself.

✨ Ready to start? Reach out and take that first step toward honoring yourself.

03/25/2026

Look at you… showing up for everyone else with the exact words your own heart has been longing to hear. The comfort, the reassurance, the patience—you give it so freely.

Don’t forget: you deserve that same kindness, too. 🤍
Speak gently to yourself. Hold space for your own feelings. You are just as worthy of care as the people you support every day.

If you’ve been pouring from an empty cup, it might be time to refill. Working with a therapist can help you learn how to give yourself the compassion you’ve always given others.

✨ You don’t have to do it alone. Reach out, start the conversation, and take that first step toward your own healing. We're ready for you!

03/24/2026

Growth was never about how far you got—it was always about how much you learned along the way. Every setback, every pause, every small step forward shaped you into who you are becoming. Progress isn’t linear, but it is meaningful. 🌱

If you’re ready to understand your journey on a deeper level and turn your experiences into real growth, working with a therapist can make all the difference. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

✨ Take the next step—reach out and start your healing journey today.

03/23/2026

Change is hard—there’s no way around it. It can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, even scary. But real, lasting change doesn’t usually happen all at once… it happens in small, steady steps. 🌱

A tiny shift in your routine.
A new thought you challenge.
A choice to show up differently than you did yesterday.

These small changes might not feel like much in the moment—but over time, they build resilience, confidence, and a life that feels more aligned with who you’re becoming.

You don’t have to navigate change alone. 💛 A therapist can help you process the discomfort, stay grounded, and create realistic steps forward that actually stick.

✨ If you’re ready to start making meaningful changes, reaching out is a powerful first step. We're ready for you!

03/22/2026

“Of course it is happening inside your head… but why on earth should that mean it is not real?” ✨— Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Our thoughts, memories, fears, and emotions may not always be visible to others, but that doesn’t make them any less real. The struggles happening in your mind deserve care, attention, and compassion. Your inner world matters. 💛

You don’t have to minimize what you’re feeling just because others can’t see it. If your thoughts or emotions have been feeling overwhelming, confusing, or heavy, talking with a therapist can help you explore them in a safe and supportive space.

You deserve support for what’s happening inside your mind, too. Reach out today to connect with a therapist. 🌿

03/21/2026

Your past experiences and memories are part of the path that led you here. Every moment — the joyful ones, the painful ones, the confusing ones — helped shape who you are today. 🌿

It can be tempting to want to throw away the difficult chapters of your story. But those experiences hold lessons, strength, resilience, and growth. They are pieces of your journey, not something you have to erase.

Instead of discarding your past, consider learning from it, understanding it, and integrating it into the person you are becoming. Your story matters — every chapter of it.

If you’re finding it difficult to make sense of your past or carry certain memories, working with a therapist can help you process them in a safe and supportive space. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Reach out today to start your healing journey. 💛

03/20/2026

Spring Equinox is here 🌱✨ The days are getting longer, the puddles and spring rain are on their way, and soon the world will be blooming again. Just like the seasons shift, we can too. Spring is a reminder that fresh starts are possible — a time to clear out the heaviness of winter and make space for growth, healing, and new beginnings.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a reset, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Working with a therapist can help you process the past season and step into this new one with clarity and intention. 🌷

Ready to start your fresh chapter this spring? Reach out today to schedule a session.

03/19/2026

Letting someone go is rarely easy. Healing doesn’t happen all at once — it happens in small, compassionate steps. 💔➡️🌿

Ways to begin letting go:

✨ Acknowledge their absence. Accept that things have changed, even if it’s painful.
💧 Let yourself grieve. Your feelings are valid and deserve space.
🤍 Be gentle with yourself. Healing isn’t linear, and some days will feel heavier than others.
🕊️ Practice forgiveness. Not always for them — sometimes for your own peace.
🌱 Be thankful for what you learned. Even difficult relationships can teach us something about ourselves.

One day, you may think of them again… and the memory won’t hurt the way it once did. That’s what healing can look like.

If you’re struggling to move forward, working with a therapist can provide support, guidance, and a safe place to process your emotions. You don’t have to carry it alone. Reach out today to begin your healing journey. 💛

03/18/2026

When we experience stress or trauma, our nervous system tries to protect us. One way it does this is through survival responses. These reactions aren’t character flaws — they’re protective strategies your mind and body developed to keep you safe. 💛

The four common trauma responses:

⚔️ Fight – responding to a threat with anger, control, or confrontation to regain a sense of power.
🏃 Flight – escaping the threat through overworking, perfectionism, staying busy, or physically leaving situations.
🧊 Freeze – feeling stuck, numb, disconnected, or unable to act when overwhelmed.
🤝 Fawn – prioritizing others’ needs, people-pleasing, or avoiding conflict to stay safe.

Everyone’s nervous system responds differently, and many people experience a mix of these responses depending on the situation.

Healing is possible. Working with a therapist can help you understand your trauma responses, build new coping skills, and create a greater sense of safety within yourself.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Reach out today to start your healing journey. 🌱

03/17/2026

Feeling burned out? Sometimes the cure isn’t doing more — it’s allowing yourself to pause. 🌿

A few gentle remedies for burnout:
📚 Reading a good book and letting your mind wander somewhere new.
🎶 Listening to your favorite music and giving your nervous system a moment to breathe.
🌬️ Getting some fresh air and reconnecting with the world outside your to-do list.
⏸️ Taking a real break… because everything else can wait.

You don’t have to carry the pressure to do it all, all the time. Rest isn’t a reward — it’s a need.

If burnout has been weighing on you, working with a therapist can help you slow down, reset, and find healthier ways to care for yourself while navigating life’s demands.

You can do everything later. Right now, take care of you. 💛 Reach out today to connect with a therapist.

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Two Harbors, MN

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 8pm
Thursday	8:30am - 8pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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+12185957997

Website

http://www.kalinacounseling.com/

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Hello and welcome! I’m Ashley Kalina the owner and founder of Kalina Counseling Services, LLC. I provide online individual, couples, and family counseling services. I offer unique, online counseling sessions using the HIPPA compliant telemedicine platform, iCouch. It truly simulates a virtual private office session. All you need is a computer with web cam and a private space at home or elsewhere so you can talk freely. I work with individuals experiencing a range of mental health symptoms, stressful life circumstances, or those simply looking to improve themselves. I work with couples to improve overall relationship satisfaction and communication. I work with families to re-structure family dynamics and improve family functioning.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and my Master of Arts in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of South Florida. I also hold a graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of South Florida. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MT 3409) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH 15590) with the state of Florida.

I was born and raised in Minnesota and very much incorporate that “Minnesota Nice” attitude into my work with clients. I want you to always feel welcome and supported by our therapeutic relationship. Helping others is my passion in life and I look forward to helping you create positive changes in your life!