Posts by Lauren Robbins

What is Selective Mutism? Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder which may lead to an expressed social dysfunction. The functioning of a child with mutism is connected with complete…

Variation and uniqueness are truly evident in the way each of us experiences grief. For some, it often feels heavy, and we may be hesitant to let ourselves move through…

A common question among many parents is: “how do I set limits with my child?” It can be a difficult experience determining what limits you have and when and where…

Hello, my name is Lindsey Jalivay, and I am an intern at the Eagan Wild Tree location. I am currently studying to become a licensed therapist through UW-Superior, where I…

There are lots of ways that music can be beneficial to our mental health. Music is a great tool for coregulation; it can help with stress management and even help…

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…