The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is often filled with glad tidings of great cheer. For some, however, these last few weeks of the year are anything but merry. Experiencing that hopeless holiday feeling for any reason may even be the reality for you or someone you know. Here, we will look at […]
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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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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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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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Depression can be horrible. It can be relentless. It can be overwhelming. And, most importantly, it can be defeated. Most people who beat depression do not, and can not, do it alone. The work is hard and requires the willingness to be open to new and different perspectives. Depression tends to prevent us from being able to accept new perspectives when we isolate ourselves from…
Laurie Grengs has become an integral part of her community by providing counseling and therapy services to clients for nearly four decades. The impact that she has had on countless people’s lives is unmistakable and significant. She works closely with clients who are managing such conditions as depression, substance abuse, anger management issues, and many others. One area of focus that has become increasingly important to a large number of her clients is retirement counseling.
Finding the right treatment for depression can seem like a difficult undertaking. Often, someone who is in the midst of a depressive episode can feel a level of confusion about where to turn for relief. How do you find a therapist in the Blaine, Andover or Ham Lake MN area who understands what you are feeling both mentally and physically
Laurie Grengs is a licensed therapist who provides therapeutic counseling services with care, sensitivity, expertise, and wisdom. If you have been considering working with a therapist to sort through and process issues from your past or present, Laurie can help. She is highly qualified, and has more than 35 years working with clients to use the power of love to help you achieve your needs and desires, improve your relationships and confront the challenges you face
Understanding depression is often not easy. In fact, if your understanding of depression comes from other people’s descriptions of it, from the media, or from movies and TV, you may not see the full spectrum of symptoms and difficulty it can cause. The fact is, depression may look and feel different than you have been taught. Depression can
Life can be difficult, complicated and challenging. There is no denying that. We all struggle with a variety of issues, sometimes from our past, sometimes from a current relationship and other times because of some sort of trauma. Finding a path forward is not always easy. Partnering with an experienced therapist can very often go a long way to helping you address these issues and find the joy that you deserve. Laurie Grengs is a licensed therapist with more than thirty five years of experience helping people just like you. Her reputation is built on her being an insightful therapist, a compassionate listener, and a facilitator of greater well-being. Located in Coon Rapids, Laurie will help you utilize the power of love to help you address your needs, improve your relationships, and confront the challenges you face.