MindBalance Mental Health Care
Therapy for College Students
Minneapolis/St. Paul & Twin Cities metro
Greater Minnesota
Pause & Connect
Individual Therapy for College Students
Pause & Connect at MindBalance Mental Health offers low-cost, self-pay mental health support for post-secondary students and recent graduates of post-secondary programs. We know that being in school (or navigating life after graduation) can come with a unique mix of stress, transitions, and growth.
MindBalance Mental Health wants to support you!
We welcome students with a wide range of experiences and identities and offer collaborative and culturally-response care.
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$25 per session with a supervised graduate-level intern trainee
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Supervised and supported by a licensed mental health therapist
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Flexible scheduling with in-person or telehealth options in Minnesota
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Collaborative, affirming, and culturally responsive care
Eligibility Requirements
Student or Recent Graduate
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a post secondary program (2 or 4 year college, graduate/professional program, vocational or technical college/program)
Be in Minnesota
Whether in person or online, you must be living in Minnesota during the time you receive mental health support
Don't use Insurance
Unable to or don't want to use in-network or out-of-network insurance
Don't have insurance of any kind
Graduate-level Intern Trainee
Willing to work with Manal, our graduate-level intern trainee, who is supervised by a licensed therapist
Common Questions about Pause & Connect
Rooted Together
Space for Connection
This free, four week, in person series is open to University of Minnesota students and centers the experiences of first generation students of color navigating stress, isolation, and transitions in early adulthood. The supported space is designed to foster connection, validation, and support through shared and lived experiences.
Rooted Together is limited to eight participants, and advanced registration is required (see link below).
Participants can expect a supportive and affirming space to share their experiences, reduce isolation, and build community with peers who may relate to being “the first.” Rooted Together will be facilitated by a graduate-level counselor and will include guided reflection, discussion, creative activities, and practical coping tools. Participants will have opportunities to identify strengths, values, and motivations; learn to externalize stress and self-doubt; increase awareness of systemic influences; and develop strategies for navigating challenges without sacrificing personal or cultural values.
Who This May Be For
Rooted Together centers students of color who may feel like they are among the first in their family or community
to pursue higher education or enter professional spaces.
First generation students of color who attend the University of Minnesota.
Prefer in-person open-format discussions or find comfort with group conversations
Students that want to expand their support network, specifically around navigating their education and/or career
Students who may be internalizing systemic barriers and are unclear on what to do
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Format: in-person at Appleby Hall
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Day: Every Tuesday Afternoon
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Fee: Free
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Dates: March 17 - April 7, 2026
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Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm CST
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Eligibility: University of MN (UMN) students