Northwest Family Counseling

10/17/2026

Making friends is not always easy for children. Some kids want to connect with others but struggle to join a group, understand social cues, manage disagreements, or feel confident around their peers.

These challenges do not mean something is wrong with your child. Social skills develop over time, and some children need extra support as they learn to navigate friendships.

Child counseling can help children practice communication, understand their emotions, manage frustration, and build confidence in social situations. Play therapy may also provide younger children with a developmentally appropriate way to express themselves and work through difficult experiences.

At Northwest Family Counseling, we work with children and families to find support that fits each child's needs.

If your child is having a hard time making friends or feeling comfortable around other children, we are here to help.

10/09/2026

Being single can be a meaningful season of life, but that does not mean it is always easy. Loneliness, dating disappointments, and the pressure to reach certain relationship milestones can leave you questioning yourself or wondering what comes next.

You can want a relationship while still building a fulfilling life today. Counseling can help you develop confidence, recognize relationship patterns, strengthen meaningful connections, and explore how your values and faith shape your hopes for the future.

At Northwest Family Counseling, we believe your worth is not determined by your relationship status. You deserve support as you navigate singleness, grow emotionally, and build healthy relationships.

If you are in the Twin Cities metro area and finding singleness challenging, counseling can offer a supportive place to work through your concerns and move forward with greater clarity.

10/04/2026

Teen depression does not always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like anger, irritability, isolation, declining grades, changes in sleep or appetite, or losing interest in things they once enjoyed.

If you have noticed significant changes in your teenager, it may be time to look beyond typical teenage moodiness. Counseling can give teens a safe place to talk about what they are experiencing and learn healthier ways to manage difficult emotions. Medication options may also be available when appropriate.

Northwest Family Counseling provides compassionate support for teens and families throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Recognizing the signs and reaching out for help can be an important first step.

09/26/2026

When your child starts struggling with school, it can be difficult to know what is behind the change.

Anxiety may show up as stomachaches, trouble sleeping, perfectionism, emotional outbursts, difficulty separating at drop-off, or repeatedly asking to stay home. What looks like defiance or avoidance may sometimes be a child trying to cope with feelings that are simply too big to manage on their own.

Your child does not have to navigate those feelings alone. Counseling can provide a safe, supportive place for children to understand their worries, develop coping skills, and build confidence.

If your child is struggling with school anxiety, reach out to Northwest Family Counseling in St. Michael and Buffalo, MN. We are here to help children and families find a path forward.

09/17/2026

Trauma can continue to affect your life long after an experience has ended. You may notice anxiety, difficulty sleeping, irritability, emotional numbness, trouble trusting others, or a tendency to avoid situations that bring difficult memories to the surface.

You do not have to wait until these struggles become overwhelming before reaching out for support. Therapy can provide a safe, supportive space to understand how trauma is affecting you and develop healthier ways to cope and move forward.

If you are experiencing the effects of trauma and are ready to explore your options, contact Northwest Family Counseling today to schedule an appointment in St. Michael.

09/11/2026

Mental health concerns can affect sleep, relationships, work, school, parenting, and everyday life. When symptoms become difficult to manage, psychiatric care can provide another layer of support.

Michelle Jarman is an Independent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. Her approach is collaborative and individualized, with treatment options based on each person's symptoms, needs, and preferences.

Psychiatric care does not always mean medication. An assessment can help you better understand what you are experiencing and determine what type of support may be appropriate. Michelle also offers online appointments for eligible clients throughout Minnesota.

If you are looking for psychiatric care in the Twin Cities metro, schedule an appointment with Michelle or explore our counseling team to find the support that fits your needs.

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09/03/2026

What does trauma therapy actually look like?

Our newest blog, “Trauma Therapy in the Twin Cities: EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, ART, and Play Therapy,” explores five approaches Northwest Family Counseling offers for helping children, teens, and adults work through the effects of trauma.

The blog explains each therapy in more detail and introduces the therapists on our team who provide these services. If you have been wondering which type of trauma therapy might be right for you or your child, this is a helpful place to start.

Read “Trauma Therapy in the Twin Cities” to learn more about your options and take the next step toward support.

Trauma therapy in the Twin Cities can help children, teens, and adults work through experiences that continue to affect their emotions, relationships, thoughts, and everyday lives. Trauma can result from abuse, neglect, accidents, violence, loss, medical experiences, military experiences, or other o...

08/26/2026

Marriage changes through the years, and every stage can bring new opportunities and new challenges. From preparing for marriage and raising a family to rebuilding trust, improving communication, navigating major life changes, or reconnecting after years together, marriage counseling can provide support along the way.

Our latest blog explores the benefits of marriage counseling at every stage of marriage and how couples can strengthen communication, emotional connection, and their relationship.

Northwest Family Counseling offers marriage counseling with Josiah, Ervin, Amber, Naomi, and Jaressa in St. Michael, Minnesota, Buffalo, Minnesota, and through virtual appointments.

Read the blog to learn more about how marriage counseling can support your relationship at every stage.

Marriage changes over time, and the benefits of marriage counseling can support couples through every stage of that journey. The relationship you build in the early years will not look exactly the same after raising children, navigating career changes, experiencing loss, caring for aging parents, or...

08/20/2026

As the new school year begins, some children and teenagers may need additional support as they adjust to new routines, academic expectations, friendships, and other changes.

In our latest blog, “Play Therapists in Buffalo and St. Michael: Supporting Kids in Their Transition Back to School,” we explore how therapy can become part of a strong support network for children and adolescents. We also share how play therapy can help children express emotions and develop healthy coping skills.

Northwest Family Counseling provides therapy for children and adolescents at our Buffalo and St. Michael offices. Maddie Roehrig and Mary Anderson see children in Buffalo, while Nicole Rohrer and Erin Cornell see children in St. Michael.

Read our latest blog to learn more about supporting your child as they transition into the new school year.

https://northwestfamilycounseling.com/play-therapists-buffalo-st-michael/

08/15/2026

Mental health is connected to how we care for our whole selves.

Northwest Family Counseling’s Transform Your Health program offers an integrated approach to mental health care by bringing together therapy, fitness, and nutrition coaching. Instead of focusing on one area alone, the program supports the connection between your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

For people in the Twin Cities who want to make meaningful changes to their overall wellness, this program provides ongoing support while helping build healthier habits.

Learn more about integrated mental health care and how Transform Your Health can help you take a more complete approach to your well-being.

https://northwestfamilycounseling.com/integrated-mental-health-care-twin-cities/