Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Grand Rapids, MN
I tailor my approach to each client, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities. 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. My work is socially informed and responsive to the systemic and community factors shaping the experiences of BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I am a Certified Grief-Informed Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
I tailor my approach to each client, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities. 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. My work is socially informed and responsive to the systemic and community factors shaping the experiences of BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I am a Certified Grief-Informed Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
From the outside, you look completely put together and on-top of it: showing up for work, parenting, answering emails, doing “all the things.” But inside, you’re exhausted. You’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing, and running on fumes. You might wonder if ADHD or Autism is part of the picture or if you’re just burned out from juggling too much for too long. You don't have to struggle alone.
From the outside, you look completely put together and on-top of it: showing up for work, parenting, answering emails, doing “all the things.” But inside, you’re exhausted. You’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing, and running on fumes. You might wonder if ADHD or Autism is part of the picture or if you’re just burned out from juggling too much for too long. You don't have to struggle alone.
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I have felt honored to serve individuals (teens/adult men/adult women) and families (specifically children and parents from birth-5, adoptive/foster caregivers, families working with county based services, or grandparents raising grandchildren) who are experiencing or have experienced traumas that have left them with feelings of attachment disconnect in relationships, struggles with their sense of identity, worth, value or self compassion, difficult/painful life transitions, or the isolation/loneliness that can come with that awful question we sometimes hear our brain ask our hearts: is it just me?
I have felt honored to serve individuals (teens/adult men/adult women) and families (specifically children and parents from birth-5, adoptive/foster caregivers, families working with county based services, or grandparents raising grandchildren) who are experiencing or have experienced traumas that have left them with feelings of attachment disconnect in relationships, struggles with their sense of identity, worth, value or self compassion, difficult/painful life transitions, or the isolation/loneliness that can come with that awful question we sometimes hear our brain ask our hearts: is it just me?
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My ideal client is someone navigating challenges in their relationships, personal identity, or life transitions. They may be struggling with feelings of disconnection, grief, or unresolved family dynamics. This client seeks a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions, understand their patterns, and rebuild healthier connections with themselves and others. Their goals might include improving communication, strengthening emotional bonds, processing trauma, or redefining personal narratives. They are motivated to grow and open to exploring themselves.
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges in their relationships, personal identity, or life transitions. They may be struggling with feelings of disconnection, grief, or unresolved family dynamics. This client seeks a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions, understand their patterns, and rebuild healthier connections with themselves and others. Their goals might include improving communication, strengthening emotional bonds, processing trauma, or redefining personal narratives. They are motivated to grow and open to exploring themselves.
What a privilege it is to be able to be a part of your journey. I'm under the impression that human suffering is often the result of not being able to live as our authentic selves. Many adverse experiences can impact our ability to be our authentic selves, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, bad relationships, and being stuck in patterns we wish we weren't in. While many of the clients I serve are men and masculine‑identifying individuals, I am equally grateful to walk alongside people of all identities—women, LGBTQ+ folks, and BIPOC clients—as they honor their stories and reclaim their healing.
What a privilege it is to be able to be a part of your journey. I'm under the impression that human suffering is often the result of not being able to live as our authentic selves. Many adverse experiences can impact our ability to be our authentic selves, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, bad relationships, and being stuck in patterns we wish we weren't in. While many of the clients I serve are men and masculine‑identifying individuals, I am equally grateful to walk alongside people of all identities—women, LGBTQ+ folks, and BIPOC clients—as they honor their stories and reclaim their healing.
Bethany is deeply committed to social equality and actively tries to establish an inclusive, safe environment for all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religious or spiritual origin, or other factors. Bethany particularly enjoys supporting & working with LGBTQ and transgender people of all ages. Bethany provides therapy for humans experiencing relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment trauma, survivors of complex trauma, & adjustment disorders.
Bethany is deeply committed to social equality and actively tries to establish an inclusive, safe environment for all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religious or spiritual origin, or other factors. Bethany particularly enjoys supporting & working with LGBTQ and transgender people of all ages. Bethany provides therapy for humans experiencing relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment trauma, survivors of complex trauma, & adjustment disorders.
Jeri is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She received an undergraduate (minor in Substance Use & Abuse) and a graduate degree in Social Work with honors. She was in the top two percent of her Graduate Class. She carries four clinical licenses in the States of: •Illinois 149-009411 •California 20147 •North Dakota 2608 •Minnesota 24124 NPI 1376674499. She has over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in the Behavioral Health field. Her clinical experience is in Trauma and Substance Use.
Jeri is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She received an undergraduate (minor in Substance Use & Abuse) and a graduate degree in Social Work with honors. She was in the top two percent of her Graduate Class. She carries four clinical licenses in the States of: •Illinois 149-009411 •California 20147 •North Dakota 2608 •Minnesota 24124 NPI 1376674499. She has over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in the Behavioral Health field. Her clinical experience is in Trauma and Substance Use.
I am dedicated to guiding clients through trauma and losses that obscure life's beauty. My goal is to reignite your spirit, help you meet your authentic self, and navigate life's changes and challenges. Together, we'll explore your inner strength to acknowledge discrepancies and learn how to make desired changes. I combine EMDR with CBT, DBT, IFS and holistic methods to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world. Through eye movements, you'll feel as if you've solved a puzzle, breaking the vicious cycle of unhealthy behaviors, shedding long-held burdens and for lasting change, opening opportunities for growth.
I am dedicated to guiding clients through trauma and losses that obscure life's beauty. My goal is to reignite your spirit, help you meet your authentic self, and navigate life's changes and challenges. Together, we'll explore your inner strength to acknowledge discrepancies and learn how to make desired changes. I combine EMDR with CBT, DBT, IFS and holistic methods to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world. Through eye movements, you'll feel as if you've solved a puzzle, breaking the vicious cycle of unhealthy behaviors, shedding long-held burdens and for lasting change, opening opportunities for growth.
Maybe this isn't what you pictured. You love your baby - or you're still waiting to feel that - and you're also anxious, exhausted, tearful, or grieving who you were before. The hardest parts of pregnancy and postpartum are the ones nobody warns you about, and you don't have to carry them alone. I specialize in supporting people through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss, and I'm certified in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International. I also work with children and teens ages 7 and up who may be struggling with big feelings, school stress, or things that are hard to put into words.
Maybe this isn't what you pictured. You love your baby - or you're still waiting to feel that - and you're also anxious, exhausted, tearful, or grieving who you were before. The hardest parts of pregnancy and postpartum are the ones nobody warns you about, and you don't have to carry them alone. I specialize in supporting people through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss, and I'm certified in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International. I also work with children and teens ages 7 and up who may be struggling with big feelings, school stress, or things that are hard to put into words.
Hi there! Do you often find yourself shutting down emotionally rather than opening up, working hard to appear fine when you’re not? Do you want to learn how to tolerate distressing emotions and feel comfortable within your own mind? Are you a woman or young adult trying to navigate a heavy change? Reaching out for therapy is an act of hopefulness, but it can feel overwhelming and vulnerable too. I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported as you are sharing your story. It takes courage and effort to begin working towards creating meaning and finding purpose, and I feel honored to meet you where you are at.
Hi there! Do you often find yourself shutting down emotionally rather than opening up, working hard to appear fine when you’re not? Do you want to learn how to tolerate distressing emotions and feel comfortable within your own mind? Are you a woman or young adult trying to navigate a heavy change? Reaching out for therapy is an act of hopefulness, but it can feel overwhelming and vulnerable too. I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported as you are sharing your story. It takes courage and effort to begin working towards creating meaning and finding purpose, and I feel honored to meet you where you are at.
Many of my clients find themselves quietly unsettled despite doing everything right. Not in crisis. Just aware that something beneath the surface is asking for attention.
They come in carrying burnout, strained relationships, significant life transitions, or experiences that have left lasting marks. Together we slow things down, look honestly at what's driving the experience, and build a path forward that's genuinely theirs — not just the next logical step. Good therapy is rarely about fixing something. It's about seeing more clearly.
Many of my clients find themselves quietly unsettled despite doing everything right. Not in crisis. Just aware that something beneath the surface is asking for attention.
They come in carrying burnout, strained relationships, significant life transitions, or experiences that have left lasting marks. Together we slow things down, look honestly at what's driving the experience, and build a path forward that's genuinely theirs — not just the next logical step. Good therapy is rarely about fixing something. It's about seeing more clearly.
My main focuses include stress, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. I work with a wide age range from young adults to seasoned individuals and couples. With eight years of experience as a hospice social worker, I've gained profound insights into the delicate realms of grief, stress linked to illness, physical changes, and the impact of medical trauma.
My main focuses include stress, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. I work with a wide age range from young adults to seasoned individuals and couples. With eight years of experience as a hospice social worker, I've gained profound insights into the delicate realms of grief, stress linked to illness, physical changes, and the impact of medical trauma.
Many folks seek therapy due to a disconnection: from themselves, others, or community. Sometimes this disconnection shows up as distracting worries, relationship strain, or mood troubles. For others, they simply feel "stuck". If any of this is resonating with you, I am so glad you are considering therapy.
Many folks seek therapy due to a disconnection: from themselves, others, or community. Sometimes this disconnection shows up as distracting worries, relationship strain, or mood troubles. For others, they simply feel "stuck". If any of this is resonating with you, I am so glad you are considering therapy.
Danielle Arnold Holistic Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, E-RYT
Nisswa, MN 56468
Hi! I help adult high achievers, people pleasers, and overstimulated thinkers build boundaries, gain embodiment and regulation skills, and feel empowered to life the connected life they seek. I utilize a holistic approach. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where healing happens on multiple levels. In somatic therapy we combine body-centered practices with traditional talk therapy, like breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness practices. We work together to regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and reclaim your connection to self and embody your wholeness.
Hi! I help adult high achievers, people pleasers, and overstimulated thinkers build boundaries, gain embodiment and regulation skills, and feel empowered to life the connected life they seek. I utilize a holistic approach. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where healing happens on multiple levels. In somatic therapy we combine body-centered practices with traditional talk therapy, like breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness practices. We work together to regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and reclaim your connection to self and embody your wholeness.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children. I am comfortable working with anyone, but especially people who have experienced trauma, are in crisis, are struggling with substance use, are LGBTQ+, are Indigenous, are Autistic, have ADHD, or have Borderline Personality Disorder to name a few. While we are each unique communities, I have found myself to be well atuned to the needs and goals of my Indigenous clients as I am indigenous myself and get to practice my culture. My clients' goals usually include an increased feeling of security/safety, community integration, & relationship or interpersonal effectiveness.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children. I am comfortable working with anyone, but especially people who have experienced trauma, are in crisis, are struggling with substance use, are LGBTQ+, are Indigenous, are Autistic, have ADHD, or have Borderline Personality Disorder to name a few. While we are each unique communities, I have found myself to be well atuned to the needs and goals of my Indigenous clients as I am indigenous myself and get to practice my culture. My clients' goals usually include an increased feeling of security/safety, community integration, & relationship or interpersonal effectiveness.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone-and you don’t have to have everything figured out to take that first step. Whether you're healing from past experiences, learning to manage ADHD in a world not built for neurodivergent minds, overcoming anxiety, or simply trying to feel more grounded and empowered, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where growth and healing can happen—at your pace, in your way. Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about discovering what’s already strong within you and learning how to build on it. Together, we can create a space where healing begins and lasting change is possible.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone-and you don’t have to have everything figured out to take that first step. Whether you're healing from past experiences, learning to manage ADHD in a world not built for neurodivergent minds, overcoming anxiety, or simply trying to feel more grounded and empowered, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where growth and healing can happen—at your pace, in your way. Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about discovering what’s already strong within you and learning how to build on it. Together, we can create a space where healing begins and lasting change is possible.
My ideal client is someone who feels like they “should” be holding it all together, but inside they’re tired, overwhelmed, and maybe a little lost. They might be dealing with depression, anxiety, people-pleasing, or old family wounds that still get triggered in the present. Maybe they’ve gone through big things such as grief, trauma, suicidality, complicated relationships—and they’re used to being the strong one for everyone else. On the outside they function; on the inside they feel stuck, disconnected, or like they’re just going through the motions.
My ideal client is someone who feels like they “should” be holding it all together, but inside they’re tired, overwhelmed, and maybe a little lost. They might be dealing with depression, anxiety, people-pleasing, or old family wounds that still get triggered in the present. Maybe they’ve gone through big things such as grief, trauma, suicidality, complicated relationships—and they’re used to being the strong one for everyone else. On the outside they function; on the inside they feel stuck, disconnected, or like they’re just going through the motions.
My ideal client is someone moving through change—whether in identity, relationships, or personal growth. They may carry wounds from trauma, injustice, or faith experiences. They want a safe space to heal, gain clarity, and grow stronger connections with themselves and others. I find joy in supporting other humans on their journey toward flourishing.
My ideal client is someone moving through change—whether in identity, relationships, or personal growth. They may carry wounds from trauma, injustice, or faith experiences. They want a safe space to heal, gain clarity, and grow stronger connections with themselves and others. I find joy in supporting other humans on their journey toward flourishing.
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'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.
My ideal client is someone who’s feeling overwhelmed, maybe even stuck; whether from the weight of past trauma, the grind of anxiety and depression, or the challenges of navigating a world that hasn’t always been kind. They might be in survival mode, just trying to get through the day, or they might be further along and looking to understand themselves more deeply and grow. Many of the clients I work with are managing complex trauma, struggling with emotional regulation, or seeking healing from systems that have marginalized them; like the criminal justice system or societal pressures tied to race, gender, or identity.
My ideal client is someone who’s feeling overwhelmed, maybe even stuck; whether from the weight of past trauma, the grind of anxiety and depression, or the challenges of navigating a world that hasn’t always been kind. They might be in survival mode, just trying to get through the day, or they might be further along and looking to understand themselves more deeply and grow. Many of the clients I work with are managing complex trauma, struggling with emotional regulation, or seeking healing from systems that have marginalized them; like the criminal justice system or societal pressures tied to race, gender, or identity.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.