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)
Minnesota
Whether in person or online, you must be living in Minnesota during the time you receive mental health support
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
Rooted Together
Group Support
This free 8-week virtual drop-in support group is open to Minnesota-based post-secondary students. This group is open for Minnesota-based post-secondary students—centering BIPOC experiences and offering space to manage stress, connect, and build community. It is open to all who align with and respect this focus. Each week, we’ll gather for support, reflection, and shared community as we navigate these experiences together. There is no commitment necessary for this group: participants may choose to join as many or as little groups as they wish, without any obligation or expectation to return.
Participants can expect a supportive space to share their stories and experiences as BIPOC post-secondary students, connect with peers, and receive guidance from a graduate-level counselor. The group will offer affirmation, resources, and practical stress-management tools, including mindfulness techniques. Participants will also have time to identify personal stressors, reflect on their current well-being, and gain perspective and coping strategies from others in the group.
Who This Group is Not For
While this group is open to all eligible post-secondary students, it is intentionally designed to center the lived experiences of BIPOC post-secondary students navigating stress, anxiety, and belonging within school and life settings.
Are seeking individual counseling or intensive clinical support, such as treatment for trauma, complex mental health conditions, or diagnosis-specific care
Prefer not to engage in open-format discussions or are uncomfortable with group conversations.
Are not open to having their camera and/or mic on at some point during the group (e.g., for check-ins or building connection); our goal is to create a trusting and interactive space
Want a structured, skills-only or curriculum-based program without a focus on personal experience or community sharing
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Format: Virtual via Google Meet
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Day: Every Tuesday Afternoon
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Fee: Free
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Dates: Sept 9th through Oct 28th
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Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm CST
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Eligibility: MN-based students