Abound & Flourish Counseling

04/21/2026

Check out our conversation with licensed mental health therapist, Ryanne Mellick’s on her podcast, “What Brought You Here Today.”

She was kind enough to bring us on and hold space for exploring the impact of operation metro surge and how we can continue to navigate this as individuals and a community.

Listen here and be sure to explore the other mental health topics she covers:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0u2SZpHF0Ng6FyMSqWre7N?si=fQqZ9YH8TnmiSBhUeWctAQ&pi=FYPBS6_tQLaRo&t=210

Podcast Episode · What Brought You Here Today? · April 20 · 38m

03/30/2026

7 trainings, 2.5 years, 240 hours of learning, and so much appreciation with these friends & colleagues.

The most recent trip for was long and full of new insights (and knitting). The things that landed with me the most are that deep healing happens in relationships, it is always an honor to be and have an empathic witness, and to keep trusting my intuition.

It’s hard to put into words what Somatic experiencing is. but I can share that it’s helped me feel more present day to day, changed my relationship with so many emotions, deepened my connection with others, and continue to take action gainer the patriarchy and oppressive systems.

I’m truly excited to get back to work, reconnect, and share what I’ve learned 💗

03/26/2026

The biggest horror was the fluorescent lights.

We made it through advanced 2 of somatic experiencing! Six long days full of all the feels, cackles, and the sweetest friends 💗

11/05/2025

Hi from the new Minneapolis location 👋🏻

We’ve got lots of fun shops and restaurants near us including a knitting shop, a tattoo shop shop, a thrift shop, the rose gardens, peace park, and sooo many good eats. Let us know what your favorite places are in uptown and follow along for more updates.

10/31/2025

A haunted house but it’s just (neuro-spicy edition) 🏚️

What’s in your haunted house?

10/28/2025

A haunted house but it’s just c-ptsd version 🎃

10/23/2025

Dusting this bad boy off before the holidays

10/17/2025

Cheers to three years 🎉

Today officially marks 3 years of Abound & Flourish Counseling! It’s been a beautiful ride full of laughs, tears, radical acceptance, and feeling all the feels.

Celebrating and remembering today that we’re standing in the places we once hoped to be. So much gratitude and appreciation from absolutely amazing clients, consultation groups, other badass therapists, mentors, and loved ones.

No matter where you’re at today, I hope this can be a reminder that your younger self is probably in awe of you and that it’s okay to slow down and enjoy moments of ease.

10/10/2025

Exciting News!!!

Abound & Flourish Counseling is moving! 🚚💛

For the past four years, I’ve been so grateful to have shared space at , a space filled with warmth, creativity, and inclusivity. It’s been a beautiful home for Abound & Flourish, and I’ve witnessed so much healing, growth, and laughter within those walls. Leaving the Lino Lakes community is a deeply bittersweet decision.

Over the past year, I’ve been leaning into my own somatic work and found that moving closer to home will help me honor balance, rest, and the energy it takes to show up with presence in my sessions.

To everyone I’ve connected with in Lino Lakes, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It’s been an honor to walk alongside you in your healing journey. I’m looking forward to continuing this work and welcoming clients in Minneapolis soon.

09/21/2025

When your favorite couples therapist and trauma therapist collab

11/06/2024

For many marginalized communities, today feels like shock trauma—a sudden, painful reminder of how quickly safety and rights can feel fragile. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know that your reaction is real and valid. Take things slow, honor what you’re feeling, and remember that you’re not alone in this.

Shock trauma is a type of trauma that happens when we experience something sudden, intense, and overwhelming—something that feels like “too much, too fast.” It disrupts our sense of safety and throws our nervous system into a state of fight, flight, or freeze. Unlike other stressors, shock trauma hits hard and makes it difficult to process or cope right away.

Because it happens so suddenly, shock trauma can leave us feeling numb, anxious, or on high alert. Our body can get “stuck” in a survival response, struggling to return to a calm and balanced state. Healing from shock trauma often involves allowing the body to release pent-up energy and gently reconnecting with feelings of safety.