Room to Grow Therapy and Consulting LLC

08/04/2026

When someone is navigating distress, one size does not fit all. While standard emergency lines (like 988 or local mobile crisis teams) play a critical role in immediate medical stabilization, fear of system involvement or loss of autonomy can cause some individuals to suffer in silence rather than reach out.

​Non-carceral and peer-led resources provide an essential alternative: spaces where individuals can speak openly about suicidality, trauma, or distress without fear of involuntary police dispatch or commitment.

​Swipe through to explore a list of non-carceral hotlines, warmlines, and peer-support networks (compiled by THRIVE Lifeline).

​🔹 Standard Crisis Care (988 / 911 / ERs): Ideal when immediate physical safety or medical emergency intervention is needed.
🔹 Non-Carceral / Peer Lines: Ideal for non-coercive, identity-affirming emotional support and crisis processing rooted in mutual aid and consent.

​Having access to the full spectrum of care allows individuals to make informed decisions about their own safety and well-being.

07/24/2026

Our brains love to find what they are looking for...even when it hurts us.

If you read the attached graphic, you’ll see how our internal filters can accidentally trap us in loops of anxiety or self-doubt. It’s not your fault; it’s just neurobiology doing its job a little too well.The good news is that awareness is the very first step to changing that filter.

What is one "red car" (negative thought or worry) your brain has been hyper-focusing on this week?

06/09/2026

You asked, we answered 💳 We now accept CareCredit to help make therapy more accessible. Visit our custom link to see if it’s a good fit for you and explore available options.

https://www.carecredit.com/go/FAA189/

05/19/2026

Free ADHD resource!

Mastering Adult ADHD Workshop (FREE)Sharing a free, practical resource for your clients (and for anyone in your circles) who are navigating adult ADHD. I’m excited to officially launch a FREE, skills-focused workshop for adults with diagnosed or suspected ADHD (self-diagnosed welcome).

Thursday, May 2112:00–1:00 pm CSTLive on Zoom (link provided after registration)

What we’ll cover:
Improving focus & reducing distractibilityh
Task initiation (getting started) + follow-through
Breaking big projects into manageable stepsPlanning/prioritizing + building an “external brain” system
Reducing procrastination, overwhelm, and last-minute scrambling

Bonus: If you can’t attend live, register anyway — a recording will be emailed the next day to everyone who signs up.I’ve heard so many patients say: “Medication helps, but I’m still struggling to actually get organized.” This workshop is designed to bridge that gap with concrete strategies you can start using right away.

Register here: www.adhdallianceofmn.com/workshops

05/17/2026

This is a short video from the Dove Real Beauty Sketches project, a social experiment that explores self image and how differently we tend to see ourselves compared to how others see us.

In the video, a forensic sketch artist draws two portraits of the same person. First based on the individual’s own description of their face and then based on a stranger’s description. The differences between the two sketches are often striking, with the self described images typically appearing more critical, harsh, or distorted compared to how others perceive the same person.

This experiment highlights an important concept in mental health. Our internal self image is not always an accurate reflection of how we are seen by others. Factors such as anxiety, depression, past experiences, and low self esteem can significantly shape how we perceive ourselves, often amplifying perceived flaws while minimizing strengths.
We share this as a reminder that self perception can be influenced by internal narratives that are not always aligned with reality and that how you see yourself is only one perspective, not the full picture.

76 likes, 3 comments. "Dove Real Beauty Sketches"

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can bring many emotions.
For some, it’s a day of celebration and connection. For others, it may carry grief, longing, estrangement, infertility, loss, complicated relationships, trauma, or the ache of what never was. We want to honor all of those experiences today.

We also recognize that “mothering” extends far beyond biology or traditional roles. It lives in the people who nurture, protect, encourage, advocate, listen, show up, and help others heal. Some of the most meaningful mothering figures are grandparents, siblings, friends, foster parents, mentors, teachers, partners, therapists, neighbors, or chosen family.

Today, we celebrate the strong women and nurturing figures who have shaped us, and the ways many of us offer that same care to others every day, whether or not we are mothers ourselves.

Wherever this day finds you, we hope you make space for your experience with gentleness and compassion. 💜

05/08/2026

04/30/2026

What if therapy wasn’t only about what feels hard, but also about what’s already strong?
The VIA is a free, research-based tool that helps identify core character strengths such as curiosity, perseverance, kindness, honesty, humor, or leadership.

While therapy often focuses on reducing symptoms and understanding patterns, lasting change also comes from recognizing strengths and learning how to use them intentionally in daily life.

When you understand your strengths, it can help you:
• Navigate stress with more flexibility and resilience
• Build coping strategies that actually fit who you are
• Increase motivation and follow-through in goals
• Improve relationships and communication
• Feel more grounded in identity and meaning

This also helps us as clinicians support you more effectively. Knowing your strengths gives us a clearer picture of how you naturally cope, what motivates you, and what approaches are most likely to be effective for you. It allows us to tailor therapy so it feels more aligned, practical, and empowering rather than one-size-fits-all.

For example, someone high in curiosity may benefit from experiential learning and trying new coping skills, while someone high in honesty may respond well to direct insight and reflection. Your strengths help guide the direction of treatment.

If you’re curious, you can take the VIA assessment for free and bring your results into session. It often becomes a useful starting point for building on what already works rather than focusing only on what doesn’t.