Grief Therapists in Grand Rapids, MN

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Well
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole.  We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless.  Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole.  We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless.  Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
(218) 322-1293 View (218) 322-1293
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Kathryn Pratt
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Online Only
Many of the people I work with feel like they’ve been holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside. They’re carrying the weight of old experiences, navigating relationship stress, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions that seem too big to manage. They often feel stuck in patterns they can’t name or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—focused on helping you understand your patterns and reconnect with yourself.
Many of the people I work with feel like they’ve been holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside. They’re carrying the weight of old experiences, navigating relationship stress, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions that seem too big to manage. They often feel stuck in patterns they can’t name or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—focused on helping you understand your patterns and reconnect with yourself.
(651) 299-6324 View (651) 299-6324
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Christina Goerdt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Online Only
My therapeutic style is emotionally focused and integrates somatic and holistic practices within a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered framework I have experience supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, personality disorders, attachment challenges, grief, neurodivergence, and PTSD.
I support clients facing trauma, PTSD, grief, attachment challenges, personality issues, and neurodivergence. Using holistic, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches, I provide guidance and support for all clients, fostering healing, resilience, and self-awareness.
My therapeutic style is emotionally focused and integrates somatic and holistic practices within a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered framework I have experience supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, personality disorders, attachment challenges, grief, neurodivergence, and PTSD.
I support clients facing trauma, PTSD, grief, attachment challenges, personality issues, and neurodivergence. Using holistic, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches, I provide guidance and support for all clients, fostering healing, resilience, and self-awareness.
(952) 900-2451 View (952) 900-2451
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Inner Fokus
Psychologist
Serves Area
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
(218) 485-3273 View (218) 485-3273
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Kate Friesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, EDMR, adolescent distress, attachment issues, couple's work, adoption, mood disorders, family dynamics, grief, relationships, parenting skills, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, spirituality, emotional regulation, and other life stressors.
I am always grateful for the opportunity to share in the stories of people’s lives and help them identify the goals they wish to achieve to create the next chapters of their lives. I love working with people across all ages who are motivated to do introspection and identify new ways to think about themselves and their future. I believe our sense of belonging and connectedness affects the stories we live by.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, EDMR, adolescent distress, attachment issues, couple's work, adoption, mood disorders, family dynamics, grief, relationships, parenting skills, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, spirituality, emotional regulation, and other life stressors.
I am always grateful for the opportunity to share in the stories of people’s lives and help them identify the goals they wish to achieve to create the next chapters of their lives. I love working with people across all ages who are motivated to do introspection and identify new ways to think about themselves and their future. I believe our sense of belonging and connectedness affects the stories we live by.
(218) 345-5246 View (218) 345-5246
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Becky Revier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. My name is Becky Revier, and I am a professionally trained therapist who integrates Christian faith into counseling when desired. Whatever has brought you here, I’m glad you’ve taken this step. As our world has changed over the past decade, many people are navigating increased uncertainty and emotional distress. Therapy offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process emotions and build practical skills for healing and forward movement.
Hello and welcome. My name is Becky Revier, and I am a professionally trained therapist who integrates Christian faith into counseling when desired. Whatever has brought you here, I’m glad you’ve taken this step. As our world has changed over the past decade, many people are navigating increased uncertainty and emotional distress. Therapy offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process emotions and build practical skills for healing and forward movement.
(218) 325-9189 View (218) 325-9189
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Barbara Shock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life transitions, grief, and relationship struggles can feel overwhelming.
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt? Feeling stuck or disconnected? I help clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin, from St. Paul to Grand Rapids to Superior, build confidence, peace, and resilience. Healing isn’t about “fixing”—it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being, in-person or via telehealth statewide. Healing isn’t about “fixing”; it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. You’ve taken the first step, and I’ll help you keep moving forward.
Life transitions, grief, and relationship struggles can feel overwhelming.
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt? Feeling stuck or disconnected? I help clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin, from St. Paul to Grand Rapids to Superior, build confidence, peace, and resilience. Healing isn’t about “fixing”—it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being, in-person or via telehealth statewide. Healing isn’t about “fixing”; it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. You’ve taken the first step, and I’ll help you keep moving forward.
(651) 362-5721 View (651) 362-5721

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Janine A Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss.
I offer a supportive and comfortable environment which promotes feelings of calmness, healing, growth and safety. My hope for all clients is to keep moving forward, even when it feels like it would be easier to just lay down and give up. I am committed to you, your wellbeing and success.
I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss.
I offer a supportive and comfortable environment which promotes feelings of calmness, healing, growth and safety. My hope for all clients is to keep moving forward, even when it feels like it would be easier to just lay down and give up. I am committed to you, your wellbeing and success.
(218) 228-0016 View (218) 228-0016

Online Therapists

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Dr. Mallori A Sheik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, DSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Nisswa, MN 56468
You’re a woman in transition. Something in your life has shifted through divorce, changing family roles, children growing, friendships evolving, or years of tending to everyone else finally catching up with you. There’s a quiet inner knowing asking for more care, more truth, more space. You long to feel grounded, at home in your body, and aligned with who you really are. You’re ready to soften old stories, listen inward, and come back to yourself with trust, compassion, and a deeper sense of peace.
You’re a woman in transition. Something in your life has shifted through divorce, changing family roles, children growing, friendships evolving, or years of tending to everyone else finally catching up with you. There’s a quiet inner knowing asking for more care, more truth, more space. You long to feel grounded, at home in your body, and aligned with who you really are. You’re ready to soften old stories, listen inward, and come back to yourself with trust, compassion, and a deeper sense of peace.
(218) 345-5329 View (218) 345-5329
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Acquire Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Brainerd, MN 56401
Our mission is to normalize mental health, reduce the stigma, strengthen the community, and help people reach their goals/dreams. We use your expertise on yourself, your strengths, and our knowledge about mental health to help you get what you want out of therapy. We are someone on the outside who can recognize patterns, challenge them when needed, offer ways to change that pattern, but we don't shame you if you don't want to, can't or are not ready. We understand that you need a connection, and aren't an "authority" figure. We acknowledge we are human too.
Our mission is to normalize mental health, reduce the stigma, strengthen the community, and help people reach their goals/dreams. We use your expertise on yourself, your strengths, and our knowledge about mental health to help you get what you want out of therapy. We are someone on the outside who can recognize patterns, challenge them when needed, offer ways to change that pattern, but we don't shame you if you don't want to, can't or are not ready. We understand that you need a connection, and aren't an "authority" figure. We acknowledge we are human too.
(218) 228-3128 View (218) 228-3128
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Shelbra Thorla-Ginn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
(218) 357-8975 View (218) 357-8975
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Eric Busker
Licensed Social Worker, LGSW
Online Only
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, or major life transitions who wants to better understand themselves and their patterns. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, yet they’re motivated to create meaningful change. They value honesty, empathy, and collaboration, and want a space where they can feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, or major life transitions who wants to better understand themselves and their patterns. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, yet they’re motivated to create meaningful change. They value honesty, empathy, and collaboration, and want a space where they can feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
(218) 506-1905 View (218) 506-1905
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Joanne Coffin-Langdon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, MDiv
1 Endorsed
Duluth, MN 55812
I specialize in supporting individuals through grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as those navigating the journey of having a disability (I'm fluent in ASL).
With a deep commitment to providing compassionate, affirming, and trauma-informed care, I will journey along side of you and offer a listening ear and psychologically sound support. I believe that inner healing is possible!
I specialize in supporting individuals through grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as those navigating the journey of having a disability (I'm fluent in ASL).
With a deep commitment to providing compassionate, affirming, and trauma-informed care, I will journey along side of you and offer a listening ear and psychologically sound support. I believe that inner healing is possible!
(218) 297-9614 View (218) 297-9614
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Adam Retterath
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Duluth, MN 55802
I've worked mostly with couples and folks with trauma, but also anxiety, OCD, and processing grief, to name a few.
I'm here to not only listen, but help you find a path forward. I enjoy working with couples, folks struggling with anger, and helping to navigate and heal from trauma. If you are an angry person yourself or you have an angry teen that needs someone to talk to, I'm ready to listen and help. For couple's therapy, I follow the Gottman theory rather closely. Issues I can help with are broad, but cover general intimacy, infidelity, communication struggles, and so on. In the past few years, I've started incorporating the Enneagram into my work as well and found it helpful both in couple's and individual therapy.
I've worked mostly with couples and folks with trauma, but also anxiety, OCD, and processing grief, to name a few.
I'm here to not only listen, but help you find a path forward. I enjoy working with couples, folks struggling with anger, and helping to navigate and heal from trauma. If you are an angry person yourself or you have an angry teen that needs someone to talk to, I'm ready to listen and help. For couple's therapy, I follow the Gottman theory rather closely. Issues I can help with are broad, but cover general intimacy, infidelity, communication struggles, and so on. In the past few years, I've started incorporating the Enneagram into my work as well and found it helpful both in couple's and individual therapy.
(651) 376-2275 View (651) 376-2275
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Jessica L Rice-Vanderpoel
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Pierz, MN 56364
I enjoy working with indiviuals experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and attachment related concerns.
My therapeutic style is caring, compassionate, encouraging, and individualized in order to help each person learn skills to work with their emotions, see situations without judgment and make life decisions that are aligned with personal values. I work with individuals to heal their deepest wounds allowing them to feel clear, empowered, and alive.
I enjoy working with indiviuals experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and attachment related concerns.
My therapeutic style is caring, compassionate, encouraging, and individualized in order to help each person learn skills to work with their emotions, see situations without judgment and make life decisions that are aligned with personal values. I work with individuals to heal their deepest wounds allowing them to feel clear, empowered, and alive.
(651) 419-5370 View (651) 419-5370
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Connie Rabideaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Duluth, MN 55802
I have worked with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal ideation, distressed interpersonal relationships, and severe trauma.
As a therapist, I strive to build a relationship based on trust and empathetic listening. I have a passion for helping people move through the hardships they might be facing in their lives. I realize therapy is not a "one-size-fits-all" approach and I will work with you to help you build skills that are effective for you. I will help you gain insight into your life, identify negative thought patterns, and challenge you to think "outside of the box". During the time we spend together, we will focus on strength-based and person-centered treatment.
I have worked with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal ideation, distressed interpersonal relationships, and severe trauma.
As a therapist, I strive to build a relationship based on trust and empathetic listening. I have a passion for helping people move through the hardships they might be facing in their lives. I realize therapy is not a "one-size-fits-all" approach and I will work with you to help you build skills that are effective for you. I will help you gain insight into your life, identify negative thought patterns, and challenge you to think "outside of the box". During the time we spend together, we will focus on strength-based and person-centered treatment.
(218) 752-5885 View (218) 752-5885
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Angie Monson Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Nisswa, MN 56468
I approach therapy with a family systems lens, working to foster change and improve the functioning of individuals and families they are part of. I provide therapy for young children ages 2-10, in addition to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. For adults, I utilize CBT and a person-centered approach to work towards a healthier and happier life that meets you where you're at, whatever stage of life that may be. For children, my work incorporates Play Therapy techniques to allow children to express emotions, process events, and build positive connections.
I approach therapy with a family systems lens, working to foster change and improve the functioning of individuals and families they are part of. I provide therapy for young children ages 2-10, in addition to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. For adults, I utilize CBT and a person-centered approach to work towards a healthier and happier life that meets you where you're at, whatever stage of life that may be. For children, my work incorporates Play Therapy techniques to allow children to express emotions, process events, and build positive connections.
(218) 729-2230 View (218) 729-2230
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Deb Semmelroth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DNP, MSW, LICSW, CT
Duluth, MN 55805
Are you experiencing overwhelming grief after the death of a loved one- feeling lost and confused, overloaded with a gamut of emotions ranging from sadness to anger, bewildered and have difficulty thinking, wondering how to get through each day without your loved one, energy level so low you have difficulty getting out of bed, working is a challenge or maybe is preferred for an escape.
Losing a loved one suddenly, or slowly can create a challenge within the grief journey. Society sends us messages to rush grief however, each of us are unique in our grief experience. Offering grace and patience to oneself is essential…Let’s seek hope and begin to process and create ways to grieve and begin the healing journey.
Are you experiencing overwhelming grief after the death of a loved one- feeling lost and confused, overloaded with a gamut of emotions ranging from sadness to anger, bewildered and have difficulty thinking, wondering how to get through each day without your loved one, energy level so low you have difficulty getting out of bed, working is a challenge or maybe is preferred for an escape.
Losing a loved one suddenly, or slowly can create a challenge within the grief journey. Society sends us messages to rush grief however, each of us are unique in our grief experience. Offering grace and patience to oneself is essential…Let’s seek hope and begin to process and create ways to grieve and begin the healing journey.
(218) 440-8118 View (218) 440-8118
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Casey Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
I also work with individuals on habit development, grief and loss, managing stress, & adjusting to life changes.
Therapy models used include, CBT, ERP, CBIT, Habit Reversal, ComB, and Christian Faith Based Counseling.
I also work with individuals on habit development, grief and loss, managing stress, & adjusting to life changes.
Therapy models used include, CBT, ERP, CBIT, Habit Reversal, ComB, and Christian Faith Based Counseling.
(218) 986-7643 View (218) 986-7643
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Anna Bankey at Riverside Counseling - Brainerd MN
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Brainerd, MN 56401
New Clients Welcome! New openings for Thursdays and Saturday mornings are now available at Riverside Counseling! I work with adolescents and adults seeking deeper, lasting transformation from anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm and relationship challenges. At Riverside Counseling, I integrate neuroscience, somatic EMDR, brain spotting and other evidence-based approaches to help you heal both mind and body, break free from survival patterns, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
New Clients Welcome! New openings for Thursdays and Saturday mornings are now available at Riverside Counseling! I work with adolescents and adults seeking deeper, lasting transformation from anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm and relationship challenges. At Riverside Counseling, I integrate neuroscience, somatic EMDR, brain spotting and other evidence-based approaches to help you heal both mind and body, break free from survival patterns, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
(218) 450-8400 View (218) 450-8400

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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.