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.
Not sure how to undertake a project you’ve always wanted to do, or feeling unsure about which direction your company should take? Have you finally decided to take your relationship to the next level but don’t know where to begin? Regardless of what your personal or professional goals are, expert life coaching from The International Center for the Attainment of Love and Joy located in Coon Rapids, MN is here for you. As it can be hard to find a good life coach, it is important to trust someone with life experience and credentials to guide you through the next chapter in life.
If you have been struggling —a childhood trauma, for example, or depression or anxiety as a result of losing a job—you could benefit by finding someone to talk to. Laurie Grengs is a licensed therapist who has been helping people for nearly four decades to work through untold numbers of issues. She has dedicated her life to helping people in the Coon Rapids area understand their place in the world and providing support, guidance and tools to find their way forward.
There is no doubt that we are making strides in the right direction regarding mental health in our country. Public figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, and many others are taking the initiative to create foundations advocating for mental health issues and reducing, if not eliminating, the stigma that has long been attached to mental health. As these efforts improve the climate around mental health, more individuals will surely feel more comfortable about seeking help.
We may look back on this time in history and identify it as one of the most stressful periods in history for our society. When our lives are further complicated by issues that occur in our personal lives, we may feel overwhelmed by the combination of stressors. If you live in Coon Rapids, finding help in navigating the stress is only a phone call away. Laurie Grengs is a Coon Rapids-based counselor who has helped many individuals, couples, children and adolescents in her thirty-five-year career.