Crossroads Counseling Centers, Inc.

09/17/2021

A common saying, “Time heals all wounds”.

Also some research shows that people adjust and heal emotionally in about the same amount of time whether they get counseling or not.

Healing does come through acceptance and adjustment in most situations, but we are here to help the long-term healing to be the best possible.

If you break a bone, there is a crucial amount of time to get it set and casted in order to help it heal PROPERLY. The bones will heal no matter what, but proper attention at the right time helps to bring about the most ideal healing long-term.

When the bone is set and casted properly, the healing process commences, and a calcium ring or band forms around the cracked area so that that bone is actually stronger than it was before the break occurred. This is not always the case if it is not properly set and casted, but it will still heal, just not in the best manner.

Also the bone that heals properly will not break in that same spot because of its now being stronger.

That’s what we’re here to do, to help commence a healing process that sets things to heal in the right direction guided by the Great Physician.

God bless!
Dan

06/25/2021

We’ve got a brilliant new therapist on staff! You may know her as “the intern” for the past 9 months, but since finishing up her MA Counseling program at Bethel University, we are so excited to welcome Rebecca “Becca” Gardner to the team!

Head over to our website and/or Instagram to learn a little more about the most exciting new addition!

www.crossroadscounselingcenters.com

06/08/2021

It’s normal to have a hard time with change. It was hard going into lockdown and many are experiencing emotional difficulties coming out of it. Here are some tips to help you navigate your feelings in a healthy way as you walk through this period of time.

05/31/2021

Eccles 3:1-15

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There is an appointed time for everything,

and a time for every affair under the heavens.
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A time to give birth, and a time to die;

a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant.
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A time to kill, and a time to heal;

a time to tear down, and a time to build.
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A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
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A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather them;

a time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces.
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A time to seek, and a time to lose;

a time to keep, and a time to cast away.
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A time to rend, and a time to sew;

a time to be silent, and a time to speak.
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A time to love, and a time to hate;

a time of war, and a time of peace.
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a What profit have workers from their toil?
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I have seen the business that God has given to mortals to be busied about.
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b God has made everything appropriate to its time, but has put the timeless* into their hearts so they cannot find out, from beginning to end, the work which God has done.
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c I recognized that there is nothing better than to rejoice and to do well during life.
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Moreover, that all can eat and drink and enjoy the good of all their toil—this is a gift of God.
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I recognized that whatever God does will endure forever; there is no adding to it, or taking from it. Thus has God done that he may be revered.
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* d What now is has already been; what is to be, already is: God retrieves what has gone by.

05/18/2021

IT IS NORMAL TO FEEL ANXIETY AS THINGS RE-OPEN AND RESTRICTIONS ARE RELAXED.

This is a normal reaction to change. We’ve heard reports that the relaxing of restrictions is making people feel how they felt a year ago when the restrictions were first put into place.

Fear. Anxiety. Out of control. Life changing decisions. Even anger and despair. Sometimes we even feel paralyzed.

Did you know excitement and anxiety function the same in your brain and body? This tells us it is all about how we perceive the emotion we are experiencing. Are you experiencing distress (extreme anxiety)? Are you experiencing eustress (normal psychological stress that is beneficial for the experiencer)? Are you experiencing excitement? Maybe you’re feeling a little bit of all three at the same time?

Again normal. However, if you’re realizing that your distress is interfering with your life, work, and/or relationships, please give us a call and get an appointment set up with one of our many experienced therapists! We’d love to walk alongside you during this exciting reopening time!

05/12/2021

With Governor Walz releasing his plans to Reopen MN, we at Crossroads wanted to update you with our plans moving forward!

Key points:
- Social Distancing will resume
- Offices and Lobby area will continue to be sanitized regularly
- Mask wearing will be at the discretion of the client
- Most providers are returning to in person hours AND will continue to provide teletherapy

We look forward to continuing to walk alongside you as our world opens up!

02/24/2021

We are now offering the ability to view online statements through the client portal!

This new and exciting feature will give our clients the ability to access their statements on a weekly basis, review, and pay through their personal account on our online client portal. We have also added the ability for our client's to message our Crossroads Providers and edit appointments through their portal account as well!

Upon initially enabling this feature, all clients currently registered with Client Portal will have this set to yes, they will receive an email when a statement is available in the Client Portal.

We are so excited to provide easier access to your financial statements, pay off your accounts, managing your appointments, and increasing ease of communication with Crossroads providers!

12/10/2020

For all therapist applicants!!
Please view this video first.
For further inquiry, my email:
danielsnelson@outlook.com

12/04/2020

We at Crossroads have seen first hand how the pandemic has affected the people surrounding us. Increased stress, anxiety, and depression are all common reactions to how life has rapidly shifted in the past 10 months.

We have noticed our youth getting hit particularly hard. They are feeling the effects and stress of the world around them, but are not developmentally able to make sense of it on their own.

So, we have created this informational guide for caretakers to help navigate the affects on the mental health of their children and teens due to the pandemic. It is evidence based, faith filled, and full of practical ideas on how we can help our kids and teens make sense of and cope with the changing world around them. Simply click the link and give it a look!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAEPLmgUQ6w/tmh0NieI48KAFwRUPtUH7Q/view?website #2:covid-0-18-a-guide-on-children-and-teen-s-mental-health-during-a-pandemic-for-their-parents

An awesome Wattpad book cover designed in Canva by Brooke Elizabeth.

11/17/2020

Are you feeling like you need someone to talk to, but are a little nervous about teletherapy? This post is for you!

Give us a call at 320.214.8558 and we can answer any questions!

09/15/2020

A new Staff Spotlight is up on our instagram, !!

Go check it out and get to know our Accounting and Billing Specialist, Cathy Welker!

07/31/2020

If you follow us on here, be sure to follow our Instagram too. On Fridays we do counselor spotlights on all of our counselors on staff. We hope it helps you get to know us, before you even make a call to schedule an appointment!

This week we highlighted Rachel Keller, MA!

07/29/2020

Are you anxious about wearing a mask? Have you suffered from anxiety in the past, and are now experiencing even more anxiety about wearing a mask? Are you normally a pretty relaxed person, who is all of the sudden experiencing anxiety about wearing a mask? Do you have troubles breathing while wearing the mask? Do you have racing and/or intrusive thoughts while wearing a mask?

If you could answer yes to any of the above questions, you may benefit from counseling that includes systematic desensitization to mask wearing.

Systematic desensitization is a form of counseling that slowly exposes the client to more anxiety stimulating situations while simultaneously teaching relaxation exercises. This helps us be able to undertake more anxiety provoking situations, while feeling less anxiety, aka wearing a mask for longer periods of time with less anxiety.

Since masks aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, you deserve to feel safe and comfortable while wearing one. Please contact Crossroads to get an appointment set up with Dan Nelson, Barb Nelson, or Kathryn Lichty today!!
>>>320.214.8558

07/27/2020

Head on over to our Instagram to check out our latest Counselor Spotlight on Backy Sarsland, LGSW!

07/23/2020

Crossroads will be fully complying with Executive Order 20-81, known as Minnesota’s Mask Mandate.

Thank you for continuing to choose Crossroads as we all navigate through these unprecedented times.

More information can be found about this mandate at the following link:

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/facecover.html

As of July 25, 2020, per the Governor's Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses, unless alone. Additionally, workers are required to wear a face covering when working outdoors in situations where social distancing can...

07/10/2020

Happy Friday! You know it’s time for another counselor spotlight... this week we highlight Kathryn Lichty! Head over to our Instagram page for more info on Kathryn!

07/04/2020

Happy Independence Day from us at Crossroads! God Bless America!

07/03/2020

Head on over to our Instagram () to check out this weeks spotlighted counselor, Ginny Backman LICSW!