We have reached that time of year when temperatures drop and the dark of night arrives earlier every day. As a result, you may also notice a change in your mood or energy level. Here, we explain why the transition to winter affects the mind and body and offer some things you can do to […]
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October is Emotional Wellness Month. As such, we wanted to take some time to consider what it means to be emotionally well. We also thought it might help to offer ideas for how to measure your feelings and tips to improve your overall emotional health. Keep in mind that because everyone processes emotions differently, there […]
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Everyone has bad days, and it is common to sometimes feel unhappy or gloomy. If those feelings of hopelessness persist, it may be time to seek support and guidance. Among other services, Laurie Grengs Counseling offers depression counseling for those who believe their behaviors and feelings may be symptoms of depression. September is National Suicide […]
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The start of a new school year can create feelings of anxiety for children and parents. Here, we offer ideas to lessen those back-to-school blues.
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Today, technology and communication seem to go hand in hand, which can be a double-edged sword. The same cell phones and gadgets that keep us connected to far-away family and friends are conversely the very things that strain our personal associations. When staying connected has you feeling disconnected, it is important to seek a balance […]
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Summer is the second most popular time of year for weddings, with 30 percent of couples exchanging vows during the warmer months. If you are saying “I do” this season, consider establishing a marriage game plan so that you know what to expect before taking your vows. At Laurie Grengs Counseling, many of our clients […]
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At Laurie Grengs Counseling, we receive calls every day from people asking about our services. Many of the calls concern marriage or couples therapy. We welcome those inquiries and are grateful for the opportunity to provide guidance. Below we have answered a few common questions about couples counseling to open the lines of communication and […]
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Laurie Grengs is a licensed psychologist who serves the community of Champlin, MN. For more than thirty-five years, she has offered her therapeutic and counseling services to local individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical expertise covers everything from depression and anxiety to substance abuse, anger management, and many other issues that get in the way of our living healthy, happy and meaningful lives.
What sets Laurie Grengs apart from other licensed psychologists in the area is the priority she places on empathizing with her clients.
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Families are complex. There are likely as many kinds of family stresses and concerns as there are individuals who make up families. Even families who appear to be fully functional and healthy to outside observers could probably use the occasional reset that is offered by family therapy. As issues in our society become more intense, more and more families could benefit from the help of a qualified family therapist like Laurie Grengs.
The most effective couples therapy can require hard work on the part of the couple, and there may be times when it feels like it is not worth the effort. This is due to the enormous complexity of relationships. If you have sought individual therapy in the past, you likely know that making sense of your own issues can be very difficult because your own life is so complex. Making progress in therapy with your relationship partner is not merely a matter of adding one more person to the equation; it can add a significant complexity to the therapy process.