Posts by Lauren Robbins

In August 2023, this beautiful house came across our radar and we knew that we loved it before we had even toured it. Turns out, it would become the fourth…

Have you ever struggled with your own thoughts? Maybe you get a lot of mind chatter. Maybe your thoughts are intrusive or upsetting. Maybe you have some self-judgment about your…

When I opened the first Wild Tree Psychotherapy office on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, MN in 2015, I was taking both a personal and a professional leap of faith. I was…

Most people have experienced times when attempts to resolve a disagreement only seems to make the problem worse. During these times, it seems that no matter what is said, how…

Happiness, joy, excitement, satisfaction, peace… the list goes on and on of emotions that have the ability to make us feel good when we experience them. For many people, we…

“Love rests on two pillars: surrender and autonomy. Our need for togetherness exists alongside our need for separateness.” ― Esther Perel   Engaging in a romantic relationship can provide connection,…

Parents generally anticipate developing a strong attachment following the arrival of their baby; however, birthing and non-birthing parents may in fact struggle to feel an early bond. This can bring…

I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about boundaries, which as a therapist, I absolutely love to hear. I hear it in my sessions, on TV, social media, school,…