The Purpose of VitalMinds

VitalMinds is an educational wellness platform

focused on mental health, relational wellbeing, and sexual wellness.

The purpose of this site is to support learning and informed decision-making — whether that means understanding foundational concepts, exploring educational tools, or deciding what kind of support feels appropriate for you.

VitalMinds provides education, not therapy or medical care.

Why VitalMinds Exists

A lot of wellness content lives at the extremes.

It’s either so clinical it feels alienating, or so polished it feels hollow.

VitalMinds was created for the space in between.

This is a place for people who are curious about themselves — emotionally, relationally, sexually — and who want information that’s grounded, nuanced, and actually usable.

Here, the focus is on:

  • Understanding instead of self-improvement pressure

  • Skill-building instead of shame

  • Curiosity instead of “what’s wrong with me?”

The goal isn’t to fix you.

It’s to help you understand yourself better.

Where This Perspective Comes From

The perspective behind VitalMinds is shaped by years of professional training and real-world clinical experience in mental health and relational work — along with the simple truth that humans are complicated, contradictory, and rarely reducible to neat categories.

That background informs how topics are explored, how research is interpreted, and how tools and programs are evaluated.

But VitalMinds itself is not a therapy practice.

Think of this space as a translator — taking complex ideas about psychology, relationships, and sexual wellbeing, and turning them into something you can actually sit with, reflect on, and apply in your own way.

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    Honest reviews

    Honest reviews of wellness tools, apps, and educational programs — including what they’re good at and where they fall short

    Reviews
  • using a guide for directions

    Guides

    Guides that help you think through decisions rather than telling you what to do

    Guides
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    Educational articles

    Educational articles that break down complex wellness topics without talking down to you

    Educational articles
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    Self-paced courses

    (currently in development) designed for deeper learning and reflection

    Self-paced courses

Education Is Not Therapy

(And That’s on Purpose)

VitalMinds is an educational platform by design.

Education can help build awareness, language, and skills. It can open doors and soften edges. But it’s not a replacement for therapy, counseling, or me dical care.

Some people find education alone incredibly supportive. Others need — or choose — professional support. Often, the two work best together.

This site is here to support learning, not to tell you what you should need.

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Courses & Learning Resources

VitalMinds is expanding to include self-paced educational courses for people who want to go deeper — thoughtfully and at their own pace.

These courses are being designed to be:

  • Educational, not clinical

  • Reflective, not prescriptive

  • Grounded, not gimmicky

They’re meant to support insight and understanding — not diagnosis or treatment.

A Gentle Note About Care

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in distress, working with a licensed professional in your area is always a meaningful option.

VitalMinds isn’t here to replace that kind of care.

It’s here to offer language, perspective, and learning — the kind that helps you feel a little more oriented inside yourself.

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About Laurie Groh

At VitalMinds, we aim to provide a comforting and effortless experience when searching for high-quality mental health care.

Enter the founder, whose life was tailored for this exact purpose. With an ever-growing network of supportive family members - from a husband and kids to a feisty four-legged companion - coupled with a vision that believes in:

collaboration, supervision, education, and reflection,

Laurie strives to create the most enriching environment for anyone seeking help with life’s challenges. Her compassionate soul and humor can make navigating through life's most challenging moments seem more manageable.

“I started VitalMinds Counseling with one goal: to help people find quality mental health care. I believe collaboration, supervision, education, and innovation create the best environment to get help with life’s challenges. We help individuals in their work, relationships, and life.

Life and relationships aren’t always easy. Finding the right help shouldn’t be so hard.

At VitalMinds Counseling, our therapists help you maximize your time with us.”

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TESTIMONIALS

  • "I finally overcame all the obstacles I kept putting in my way."

    — Brandi O

  • "I can’t wait to read the newsletter each week. it’s my favorite way to start the weekend."

    — Monet G

  • "I highly recommend the virtual course. I learned at my own pace."

    — Channing L