Well, let me tell ya ’bout this place, the… uh… Associated Clinic of… somethin’-somethin’, in West St. Paul. Sounds fancy, huh? But it’s just a place where folks go when their heads ain’t right, ya know? Like when you got too many worries or can’t stop thinkin’ ’bout stuff that makes ya sad.
Where is this place, you ask? It’s on Thompson Avenue, number 149. Easy to find, I reckon, if you know your way around West St. Paul. Don’t ask me for directions though, I get lost goin’ to the grocery store!
They got all sorts of doctors and therapists there, smart folks with big degrees. Heard they gotta have at least a master’s degree to even talk to ya, and some of ’em are even fancy “psychologists” with a “doctorate.” Sounds like a lot of schoolin’ to me! I barely finished eighth grade, myself.
So, what do they do at this… this clinic? Well, they help you with your problems. Say you’re always worried about eatin’ too much, or maybe you can’t stop feelin’ down in the dumps. They got folks who specialize in that kinda stuff. They call it “eating disorders” and “individual therapy.” Sounds complicated, but I guess it just means they listen to you and try to help you feel better.
They even do them phone calls and video thingies now. Ain’t that somethin’? You don’t even gotta leave your house to talk to ’em. Back in my day, you just talked to the priest or your neighbor, but I guess times are changin’.
- They help with worries: If you got too much on your mind, they can help you sort it out.
- They help with sadness: If you’re feelin’ blue, they can help you find the sunshine again.
- They help with eatin’ problems: If you can’t stop thinkin’ about food, they got folks who know about that.
- They talk to you on the phone or video: You don’t even gotta go to the office if you don’t want to.
Now, I ain’t never been there myself, mind you. I just talk to my chickens when I got problems. But I hear good things about these folks at the Associated Clinic. People say they’re respectful and they really listen. And that’s important, ain’t it? Nobody wants to talk to someone who don’t care.
They got a bunch of doctors there, I think they said nine? And they cover all sorts of things. They’re open pretty late too, till eight o’clock at night some days. That’s good for folks who work all day, I guess.
How do you find a good therapist, anyway? Well, I heard you can ask your regular doctor, or even a psychiatrist, if you know one. And there’s this big group called the American Psychological Association, or somethin’ like that. They got names of good therapists too. Just make sure you find someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can trust.
And if you’re lookin’ for a place in West St. Paul, this Associated Clinic of Psychology might be just the ticket. They got good reviews, people seem to like ’em. Heck, they even got six different places in the Twin Cities, so you can pick the one that’s closest to you. Just call that number, 612-400-8781, and they’ll set you up.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know about this Associated Clinic of Psychology in West St. Paul. It ain’t much, but it’s somethin’. If you’re lookin’ for help, give ’em a call. And if you just need someone to talk to, well, you can always talk to your chickens. They’re good listeners, ya know?
Remember, takin’ care of your head is just as important as takin’ care of your body. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help if you need it. We all need a little help sometimes, that’s just life. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go feed them chickens.
