“There Isn’t One Right Way to Be”: A Conversation with Brynne Pass
Request Appointment Which therapist is right for me? “There Isn’t One Right Way to Be”: A Conversation with Brynne We sat down with Brynne to talk about the things that shape the way they show up as a therapist. Our conversation wandered through couples therapy, autism, meaning-making, identity, communication, and the expansive possibilities that emerge […]
The Quiet Kind of Hope
Request Appointment Which therapist is right for me? The Quiet Kind of Hope As BreAnna begins her time as a therapist at Northern Edge Counseling in Duluth, we wanted to introduce you to the person behind the therapist. We talked about resilience, community, thrillers, hiking, and the quiet hope she carries into every conversation. Before […]
What High-Functioning Burnout Really Looks Like
What High-Functioning Burnout Really Looks Like Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like continuing to show up every day while feeling increasingly disconnected from yourself, your relationships, and the things that once mattered. Learn how high-functioning burnout develops and how therapy can help you reconnect with what makes you feel alive. […]
Why “Fixing” Your Anxiety Doesn’t Actually Create Happiness
Why “Fixing” Your Anxiety Doesn’t Actually Create Happiness A trauma-informed perspective about anxiety and its relationship to happiness, joy, love, and contentedness. As a therapist offering anxiety therapy in Duluth, MN, there’s a theme that shows up in the therapy room all the time. It usually starts with something really honest and vulnerable, like: “I […]
Why Generic ADHD Hacks Don’t Work (And What Actually Might)
ADHD in Adults: Why Generic Hacks Don’t Work (and How Therapy Can Help) If I’ve heard anything on repeat from folks with ADHD, it’s this: a list of generic “productivity hacks” just isn’t f***ing helpful. Maybe the person who handed you the list had lovely intentions, and that’s grand. But when we look at what’s […]
What Is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)?
What Is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)? If you’ve been hearing more about psychedelic therapy lately, you’re definitely not alone. The conversation around mental health is shifting, and loads of people are curious about new approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy or medication. One of those approaches is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, or KAP. At Northern Edge Counseling, […]
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session: A Helpful Guide to Ease Your Mind Blunt but honest opinion: Starting therapy can be a daunting step in your healing journey. I mean you’ve paged through all of the therapist profiles from your city, you’ve figured out how to fit 60 minutes into your weekly work […]
Why the Pain is Important
More often than not, I embody a used car saleswoman rather than a clinical psychotherapist. I spend a lot of my day asking clients to sit with the very feelings, thoughts, and experiences that they’ve spent a lot of their life avoiding. I try to outline the benefits of doing so, add some humor, console […]
Ending the “Fixer” Cycle
Ever noticed how you end up being the ‘fixer’ in almost every circle you’re in? The one everyone relies on, turning to you whenever chaos brews? This pattern shows up regularly with the folks that spend time in my office, and if I’m being honest, it’s a familiar story in my own life from time […]
Your Needs Are Not a Burden
If there were a handbook I gave to anyone starting their own therapy (or even just thinking about it), the title of this article would head the first page. It’s something that I wish every therapy client knew and could hold true both inside and outside of the therapy room. And in case it’ll get […]
