http://www.onwardcounselingrochester.com/

Onward Counseling, 2056 Scott Road NW, Suite 100, Rochester, MN (2026)

08/24/2026

Therapy doesn’t feel “therapy-y” all the time…sometimes only rarely. Every therapist has their stylistic differences, and that’s what makes every single provider sooo dang cool. There are so many ways to find cathartic relief in therapy and sometimes it’s sharing some swears with your therapist when sh*t hits the fan. *And we’re here for it* 👏🏼

The stigma that says therapy is bland, “Staccato”, dry, stiff, uncomfortable, and all “tell me how you feeeeel about that”… ? She doesn’t even go here. The stigma can’t sit with us. ✌🏽

Sincerely,

Your Really Friggin’ Human Therapist(s)

08/17/2026

✨ Meet the newest addition to the Onward crew! ✨

We’re so excited to introduce Emily Hagan— a therapist who believes in progress over perfection, letting clients set the pace, and creating a space where therapy doesn’t have to feel so… therapy-y. 😉

A few important things you should know about her:

🎤 Karaoke go-to: Adele’s All I Ask or Celine Dion’s It’s All Coming Back to Me Now — because apparently we’re choosing EMOTIONAL DAMAGE. 😂

📚 Childhood dream job: History teacher

🎶 Hidden talent: Ukulele + singing (sooo… when’s the Onward talent show?)

🎨 Not-so-hidden struggle: Drawing. Stick figures are apparently where we draw the line.

🎄 Tiny thing that brings irrational happiness: CHRISTMAS. 🎄

😬 Most-used emoji: The grimacing face — which honestly tells us everything we need to know.

🌱 Wellness cliché: Progress, not perfection. Always.

📺 Comfort show: Gilmore Girls because obviously.

And what makes her most excited to practice at Onward?
Being part of a space that feels calm, welcoming, and intentionally designed to support healing — giving clients a place to begin their therapeutic journey with comfort, confidence, and a whole lot less “therapy-y” pressure.

We’re so grateful to have you here, Em! Welcome to the squad! 🤍

08/13/2026

A little preview of another space we curated with a whole lot of intention for a new provider joining our team — because another office means another place for healing, connection, and all the wonderfully human stuff that happens in between.

We believe your space should feel like an extension of your work: thoughtful, welcoming, beautiful, and a little bit you.

There’s something really special about building a business with your heart exposed — pouring passion into the craft, obsessing over the little details, and creating something that feels bigger than just a business.

So yes… we’re collecting healers.
Yes… we’re making turning our offices into “brain & heart spas.”
And yes… we’re going to keep making room for more healing. 🤎

Another little corner of Onward, coming to life. ✨

08/04/2026

You don’t weird us out, you weird us in.

And honestly? That’s where the magic happens.

The best therapy doesn’t happen when you’re polished, composed, or giving us the version of yourself that everyone else gets. It happens when you show up as the real you—the messy you, the uncertain you, the overthinking-you-at-2am you.

The therapy that changes things is built on honesty, vulnerability, and authenticity.

Bring the baggage. We’ll help unpack it.
Bring the red flags. We’ll find the road map.
Bring the parts of yourself you’ve been told are “too much.”
Bring the stories you’ve never said out loud.

And yes, bonus points for tears. 😉

Because tears usually mean we’ve found something worth paying attention to.

You don’t need to impress your therapist.
You don’t need to have the right words.
You don’t need to be “good” at therapy.

You just need to be you.

That’s more than enough for us. 🤍

08/03/2026

Welcome to the squad Jen!!! Jen works with (but not limited to) adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bi-polar, and borderline diagnoses. In addition, she works with elementary and middle school aged kids as well. Check out her bio on our website & fill out a contact form, she has immediate openings starting next week! (With select insurances)

Meet the therapist behind the cozy socks, 90’s country playlists, and questionable navigation skills. 👋😂

✨ Therapy Doesn’t Have to Be “Therapy-y”:
You’ll often find me offering hugs, sitting criss-cross applesauce, tucking my foot under me in my chair, and using a little humor (and occasional sarcasm) to help create a space where you can truly be yourself.

💛 Tiny Things That Make Me Irrationally Happy:
Warm socks, warm food, FlyOver America at MOA, and being in any body of water. Pool, river, lake, ocean, hot tub—I don’t discriminate. Growing up along the Mississippi River in Central Minnesota may have something to do with that.

😂 Most Used Emoji:
😂 or 🤷🏼‍♀️

☕ Wellness Cliché I Actually Believe:
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” No matter how much I resist it some days, I know I need sleep, water, food, and my people.

📺 Comfort Show:
Ted Lasso. “Be curious, not judgmental.” Enough said.

🌿 What I’m Most Excited About at Onward:
• Genuine support from incredible colleagues
• Meaningful, authentic work in a beautiful space
• The autonomy to use my skills and experience to best serve my clients

Because therapy works best when you don’t have to leave yourself at the door. 💚

07/23/2026

Meet the Owners ✨
:: Q&A with Meg & Brogs ::

What’s your unofficial job title besides “boss”?
First off- we ain’t nobody’s boss 😮‍💨 We wouldn’t even know where to start with all of the unofficial job titles though…remember when we actually looked a few years ago and I think it was 27 job titles?!

What’s your favorite way to celebrate a win?
We literally dance it OUTTTTT. Fo sho. Meredith & Christina style.

What’s the weirdest item on your desk?
B: Well, I don’t actually have one anymore. So nothing.🤭 I’m a don’t-like-clutter but type B, sit on the couch cross legged w/ a laptop on my lap kinda gal. 🤙🏽
M: A power drill because… Women in STEM

What’s your “I accidentally became an expert at…” skill?
B: ha! I think I accidentally became an expert at figuring out how to do things that I have no expertise in.
M: Ratchet straps, furniture assembly, & the chumba wumba.

What’s your most used emoji?
B:🔥
M:😮‍💨

What’s your “feral boss” moment?
B: Saying, “I’ll just stop in for five minutes,” then leaving four hours later.
M: Saying, “Boundaries are important,” then answering a business text/email at 9:47 p.m.
Both: Fixing the printer, unclogging the sink, running payroll, filming a Reel, & saw 4 clients….. all before lunch.

What’s your emotional support beverage?
B: Spa Day from West End Blends
M: Due North Vanilla Iced Latte (from Maddie’s hands specifically)

If your business were a person, how would you describe its personality?
B: She’s that friend who’s calming without trying too hard to be. She’s authentic & always holds space for you, but she’s not muted. She’s simple, really. But her simplicity is unique & beautiful because there’s so much intention behind it.
M: Approachable, fun, empathetic, non judgemental, with a hefty side of rad & a killer playlist.

What’s one tiny thing that brings you an unreasonable amount of joy at work?
B: When providers share all the different ways that their lives have changed since starting at Onward.
M: Hangin’ with the best group of coworkers who have become friends & of course, disco ball glimmers🪩

07/13/2026

✨ Oh, Hey Lindsay! ✨

Some call her “Kach” (last name Kachmarzinski)

🎤 Karaoke song: Anything by The Chicks.
🐬 Childhood dream job: Dolphin trainer.
💬 My therapy style: Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating. I like to keep it conversational—as if we’re two people getting to know each other. I meet people where they are, keep things simple, and focus on what matters most to them.
🧵 Something I’m terrible at: Sewing. (It’s just not happening. 😂)
🍂 Tiny thing that brings me way too much joy: Decorating my house for every season.
😁 Most-used emoji: 😁
🌱 Wellness mantra: Consistency is more important than perfection.
📺 Comfort show: Reality TV that lets my brain take a break—Dance Moms, The Kardashians… all of it.
💛 Why Onward? The flexibility to do what I love most: helping people navigate life’s challenges, grow into themselves, and reach the goals that matter most to them.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is your reminder that it doesn’t have to be stiff or scary. Sometimes it really does start with a simple conversation. ✨

07/10/2026

Some moments make you stop and soak it all in—and this is one of them.

Being nominated for ‘Best of the Best’ is such an honor. Not because of a title, but because it reminds us how incredibly lucky we are to be part of this community.

Thank you for trusting us with your stories, recommending us to your people, and believing in what we’re building. We get to do work that truly matters, and we never want to lose sight of what a privilege that is.

Here’s to showing up, serving well, and continuing to grow—together. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🤍

Voting starts MONDAY 7/13!

04/07/2026

*Ways To Make The Most Out of Therapy*

1// Find a “best fit” therapist. Get on as many wait lists as you can and “shop around” for a therapist. The strength of your relationship with your therapist and the connection is indicative of how much progress you will make in therapy. Google providers in your area, check Psychology Today, ask around, read bios, and find your person.

2// Make a daily practice out of your therapy goals. Just showing up to your sessions is already gonna provide a great outlet and a good start, however one hour a week might not cut it. Summarize your goals with your therapist and explore ways in which you can make daily intention and practice. You don’t achieve a 200 pound deadlift by going to the gym once a week- your cognitive and emotional “muscles” need exposure, repetition, and consistency to gain insight, heal, and grow.

3// Take notes or take time to reflect after session. When little insight nuggets reveal themselves or your therapist is spitting fire, write it down- make it more concrete! It is more likely to stick that way. Schedule 30 min. before and after session if you can. Before session, ask yourself “What do I hope to get most out of this session?” After session, reflect on what was notable during the session and how you want to bring those insights into your daily life. Too often, people get swept up into the busyness of life right after session and the quality time you just spent with yourself gets lost.

4// Be brave & lean into discomfort and vulnerability. Coming to therapy is already one of the most courageous things you can do for yourself. Therapy is difficult, can be scary, and full of ugly truths. Half of the battle is being honest with yourself/your therapist. “The more uncomfortable it is to face it, the more power it has to transform you.”

5// Most importantly, be gentle with yourself. We are all flawed and constantly learning. Therapy is a humbling process and you can learn from a mistake without beating yourself up about it. Self compassion>self hatred- always & forever.

04/06/2026

Everyone’s out here trying to find the secret sauce… meanwhile you’ve been sitting on yours like it’s just “how you are.”

The way you show up, read a room, create, hold space, connect—that’s not basic. That’s your recipe. And what feels effortless to you? That’s the part no one else can replicate.

Stop diluting it to make other people comfortable. Stop acting like it’s no big deal.

Turn up the heat. Own your flavor.
That’s the sauce—and the world needs a taste 💅🔥

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