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As a teenager in rural Minnesota, Anyssa A. found a therapist to help her deal with the mental health challenges she faced then. She remembers thinking, “Wow, this is a job? This is so cool!” Today, she is on track to becoming a therapist herself. Being a volunteer receptionist at Walk-In is an important role… continue reading

Mental health professionals: If you counsel anyone who has problem chemical use, join us July 25 at 3 pm on Zoom for a training that will enhance your practice. “Understanding the Range of Interventions in Chemical Abuse Treatment.” https://www.eventbrite.com/…/understanding-the-range-of… $20, $10 for students. 2 CEUs. Current and former Walk-In volunteers attend for free.

When Tara P. meets with a client to provide them with free counseling at Walk-In, she is warm and empathetic. Her friendly, supportive manner might surprise those who know Tara from her service in the U.S. Marine Corps. “When I was there, I was voted the meanest sergeant. Now I’m much more sunshiny,” she says with… continue reading

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this year we were able to give the Mental Health Diversity Award to five candidates. They are early career professionals who are seeking licensure and who are committed to diversity-informed therapy. They come from a range of backgrounds and will be pursuing licensure in Social Work and Marriage… continue reading

During April, we invited friends and supporters to send messages of thanks to the volunteers who make our work possible. Volunteer professional counselors, as well as volunteer receptionists, give generously of their time to provide free, no-appointment, anonymous counseling to the community. Thank you to everyone who sent a message! Here are some of the… continue reading

For each Spanish speaker seeking help at Walk-In Counseling Center, Rebecca L. offers a warm and welcoming presence – and a wealth of counseling experience. With an LPCC counseling license and Spanish honed by 3 ½ years in the Dominican Republic with the Peace Corps, Rebecca is committed to helping all Walk-in clients, particularly those… continue reading

Presented by Emily Krekelberg Training Description: With low commodity prices, high debt loads, and challenging weather in recent years, farmers are experiencing a high amount of stress. It can be challenging to know how to approach someone under a lot of stress, especially if we don’t have a lot of understanding about their perspective. In… continue reading

In-person counseling resumed January 6 during some clinics at our house at 2421 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. All Monday, Wednesday and Friday early afternoon clinics (1-3 pm) are accessible in person and virtually. The full virtual clinic schedule is continuing as before. For the schedule and instructions, click here. Please help spread the word about… continue reading

Glenn Hirsch says he decided to study psychology when he was in community college, “trying to figure myself out… I was having some mental health issues at the time.” That interest turned into a fruitful career, which currently includes being president of the board at Walk-In Counseling Center. Originally from Los Angeles, Glenn decided to he… continue reading

Many thanks to Lisa Borneman, DSW, MSW, LICSW, for presenting a training on trauma informed care on Dec. 13! Watch our website or sign up for our newsletter to get notices about upcoming trainings. Trainings are free for Walk-In volunteers. All others may attend for a nominal fee.