Grief Therapists in Maple Grove, MN
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Stacey M. Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCLS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Stacey provides therapy services to individuals, families, couples, teens, and children who are living with cancer, chronic illness, medical issues, or
grief
, either themselves, or in their close circle. Stacey has served patients and their families around medical concerns in many contexts including private practice, as a Child Life Specialist in local hospitals, 7 years of weekly support groups at Gilda's Club for adults living with cancer, through
grief
support groups, and speaking engagements. Stacey assists clients during long and short term illness, through post-treatment, in the event of terminal diagnosis, and through
grief
.
Patty Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There are times when the loneliness of depression, the fear of anxiey or the hopelessness of
grief
lead us to believe that change is not possible. I believe change is possible. Whether you are experiencing difficulty at work, school, or in your relationships, I will assist you in developing healthy coping skills that will improve your mood and quality of life. Everyone can change if they are given the necessary tools and support.
Julie Boelke
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
She has extensive experience in supporting individuals through chronic illness, cancer, and
grief
.
Julie completed her Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Mary’s University School of Graduate and Professional Programs in the Twin Cities. She is licensed through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and is a Board-Approved Supervisor. Julie enjoys working with individuals and couples. She has extensive experience working with adults living with chronic illnesses. She utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, meeting the client where they are and supporting them along their wellness journey.
Not accepting new clients
Bethany Kunkel
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Do you feel on-edge, worried, or frustrated more than you'd like? Are you distracted and struggling to focus or follow through on tasks that are usually no big deal? Is your high intensity job pushing you to your limit? These are the things I can and want to help you resolve! I work well with ANXIETY (i.e. stress, frustration, overwhelmed, hard to focus, irritable),
GRIEF
/
LOSS
(i.e.
loss
of loved ones, breakups, job changes, life phase problems), and treatment of TRAUMA (i.e. feeling stuck in the past, "on-alert", nightmares, don't trust people, panic attacks).
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
Christina Buscko
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have worked with adults, families, and groups to address depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, shame and guilt,
grief
and
loss
, relationship conflict, and poor self-esteem.
***Not accepting new clients at this time. Feel free to reach out with questions*** I am passionate about helping you find your happiness in life. So often we are stuck in the past, haunted by trauma and weighed down by shame and guilt. We are not our pasts and do not have to be defined by them. I want to help you move forward by incorporating your strengths and resilience into the healing journey you have in front of you. I will provide a space for you to bring your concerns that is safe, confidential, and free from judgment.
Miranda Kuschel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CPSS, LADC, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Does she have what I need? Good question, can these bios capture an experience we could have together? If you find it painful to constantly hear, "How do deal with that, can't you just stop, I'd loose it!," Consider those signs you qualify for support. I work with all SUD, Codependency, Narcissistic Harm, Trauma,
Loss
, SPMI, Anxiety, Relationship transitions, Bi-Polar, Compulsions/Addictions, Grieving, Re-parenting, Adult Children from Dysfunction, 12 Step Work, & Sexual Lifestyles. (Open to 10y-Up) I'm invested in your painful realities getting better. Vulnerability encouraged. This could be where healing begins.
Waitlist for new clients
Jacqueline Ruhland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I seek to help people find hope and light in dark times. I love working within youth, young adults, and families to help mend concerns and disconnects within important relationships because relationships are a foundation of life. In addition to relationships I love working one-on-one to help clients find new ways to heal and cope with whatever their life situations may be: mental illness, life changes,
grief
,
loss
, transitions, and any other obstacle that is ever present in life today. Each person has their own story and I am humbled to help clients navigate theirs.
Jan D'Ambrosio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with couples, families, and individuals to find their strength, helping to guide them towards healing and a better tomorrow. My work with couples and families is designed to strengthen their relationships. I also work with individuals experiencing the pain of depression, dealing with anxiety, those struggling with the weight of
grief
, having trouble getting past anger and much more. My passion is to help others grow relationships and become stronger individuals.
Jennifer Doeden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
For over a decade, I have helped individuals, parents and children of all ages work through anxiety, depression, trauma,
grief
,
loss
, behavior challenges, and attachment issues. I easily connect with clients because of my caring, approachable, and authentic demeanor.
Jeanne M Abicht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My areas of focus include: mood disorders, anxiety, issues related to adjustment, identity development, relationships, shame,
grief
, and trauma.
I am passionate in providing a strength-based and non-judgmental space for you to explore your needs within a confidential therapeutic relationship. I provide a compassionate, empathic, and collaborative space for people to explore mental and emotional conflict, life transitions,
grief
, trauma, and challenges within interpersonal relationships. I believe in people's intrinsic strength, courage, and resilience in exploring new possibilities and develop enhanced coping skills. I enjoy working with children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I also enjoy working with families and providing parent guidance.
Allisa Prokopanko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Other areas of experience include; depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, behavioral issues, self-esteem, self-harm,
grief
, and attachment.
It takes courage to be seen during a time of difficulty and to seek out support in therapy. I strive to provide a safe, loving, non-judgmental environment in which growth can occur. Through therapy clients learn appropriate coping skills, learn new approaches for addressing their challenges, and learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities from play and art to help young children communicate what they may struggle to do verbally, to cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy for older clients.
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Thomas Kennison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with a wide variety of issues including chronic feelings of anxiety and depression,
grief
and
loss
, difficult life transitions, and general feelings of existential angst in which one may simply be seeking a greater sense of meaning or purpose in life.
I provide individual therapy for adults and older teens. I work with my clients to develop a genuine connection based on trust, honesty, support, and compassion. I recognize and honor people as individuals and meet them where they are, helping them navigate the many struggles they may face in their unique journey through life. Working together, we will address the issues that are affecting you and/or those you care about and develop a plan to overcome them. Throughout this process, my clients gain a stronger and deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.
Not accepting new clients
Katie Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LADC, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have an extensive experience working with mental health and substance use issues and supporting families. I enjoy working with individuals and couples; as well as parent coaching. Areas of specialty are anxiety and depression, women's emotional health, aging, trauma,
grief
and
loss
, body image and disordered eating, co-dependency, self-esteem, self-harm, and substance abuse/dependence. My approach is adaptive to whom I am working with. I have training in and utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, solution focus, EMDR, 12 step facilitation, as well as psychoeducation.
Margot Storti-Marron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Are you making a big change in your life like changing jobs/careers, divorce, experiencing a
loss
or retirement? Maybe it's a change you should be happy about....but you're not. Did you know Anxiety and Depression encourage negative thoughts that stall changes, isolate people, effect career growth and challenge supportive relationships? I can help you learn how to combat the negative voices of Depression and Anxiety. Learn how to be your best "you" and enjoy life more.
Molly Schroepfer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My educational background includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and also in Art Therapy with additional education in Art Therapy for
grief
and
loss
, the psychosocial impact of cancer, and spirituality.
I believe every person has a desire to be understood and heard without judgement but compassion. Within the therapeutic practice I view the process as a collaborative approach that is person-centered. My style is flexible and I also like to use humor. I work with individuals from age 8 and up with issues that may involve depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, and
grief
. I also have experience working with adolescents that identify with different pronouns and those that are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I would love the opportunity to help you.
Not accepting new clients
Niloufer Merchant
Psychologist, EdD, LP
Verified
Verified
These approaches are helpful for issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, sexual or physical violence, PTSD,
grief
and
loss
, chronic pain, early attachment injuries, or childhood trauma.
Are you struggling with emotional and/or relationship issues and not sure how to deal with them? Seeking help is not easy and I recognize it takes courage to take that first step to reach out to a professional. For that reason, I use gentle, compassionate, and affirming methods to create a safe environment and work at a pace that is most comfortable to you. Sometimes it’s easy to talk about the issues and at other times, it feels too private or painful to reveal. When memories are too painful to share I can even work with them silently. I also incorporate many holistic approaches, honoring the mind, body and spirit connection.
Lorilee Virnig
Counselor, MA, LPCC, BCC, RYT
Verified
Verified
I support you--an adult, a teen, or the child you love--overcome the suffering associated with anxiety, depression,
grief
, ADHD, poor self-regulation, anger management, a negative self-image, lack of motivation, the effect of unresolved past experiences, challenging transitions, living and aging well with or without serious health concerns, and the frustration and hopelessness parents, partners, and children of all ages often feel communicating in families with entrenched in high conflict, power-over relationship patterns. I facilitate your path toward a more positive future with trauma sensitive evidence based practices.
Not accepting new clients
Anna Rauscher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It is an honor and a privilege to walk with clients as they navigate the challenges and joys of life. Anna believes that it is important to meet people where they are, and work with clients to create the kind of life they find fulfilling. Clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons, some of which include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, life transitions and changes, family and relational concerns, substance abuse,
grief
and
loss
, body image issues, need for coping strategies to manage stress, and many other reasons. Therapy can be a safe space to explore concerns, to grow, and to heal.
Judy Brunsgaard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Depression, anxiety, relationship conflict,
loss
, and traumatic events all have the ability to disrupt our lives, interfering with a clear focus on what is truly fulfilling and rewarding. I believe that each person has the ability to deeply connect with their unique life perspective to clear the confusion, develop their own internal wisdom, and begin living life more fully.
Michele Laney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked for several years with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents on many different presenting issues. I work collaboratively with people to identify strengths within themselves to address their life challenges. I work with many parents regarding parenting concerns, balancing marriage and kids, and trying to find themselves again after having children. I work with couples to re-start their relationship after many years of unspoken distance. My practice is broad-based; I have experience with a range of issues such as marital strife, blended families, substance abuse, mental illness, depression,
grief
, anxiety, sexual abuse, and
loss
.
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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.