Grief Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
In our work together, you can expect to feel safe, seen, and heard. I integrate holistic and evidence-based practices to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Shaped by my East Coast roots and Midwest experiences, I bring a grounded, gently direct, and approachable presence to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
In our work together, you can expect to feel safe, seen, and heard. I integrate holistic and evidence-based practices to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Shaped by my East Coast roots and Midwest experiences, I bring a grounded, gently direct, and approachable presence to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Our providers have experience working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, marginalization, adoption (domestic, transnational, and transracial), foster care, complex and developmental trauma, grief, self-esteem, identity, spirituality, depression, anxiety, attachment, racial trauma and oppression, and somatic work.
Our providers are integrative in their approaches, including relational and attachment, client-centered, trauma-based (Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting), culturally focused approaches, and mindfulness and spirituality.
Our providers have experience working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, marginalization, adoption (domestic, transnational, and transracial), foster care, complex and developmental trauma, grief, self-esteem, identity, spirituality, depression, anxiety, attachment, racial trauma and oppression, and somatic work.
Our providers are integrative in their approaches, including relational and attachment, client-centered, trauma-based (Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting), culturally focused approaches, and mindfulness and spirituality.
Lee Thao
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC, CCTP, NCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55113
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, grief, relationships, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life?
Stress impacts people differently because it is different for each person. For one person, stress may look like "anxiety," and for another, it may seem like "depression." I help clients explore the intersectionalities of the role stress plays and shows up in their lives and help to give them tools to face the challenges of life's stress.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, grief, relationships, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life?
Stress impacts people differently because it is different for each person. For one person, stress may look like "anxiety," and for another, it may seem like "depression." I help clients explore the intersectionalities of the role stress plays and shows up in their lives and help to give them tools to face the challenges of life's stress.
If you are in a life transition, impacted by grief and loss, have experienced traumatic events or entering or leaving a significant relationship, I collaborate with you to build insight, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
With a specialization with clients with Post Traumatic Stress, I help clients understand the impact of these experiences. I also support new parents as they transition into parenthood, with a speciality in working with adoptive parents. Additionally, I offer care for grief and loss and post divorce recovery.
If you are in a life transition, impacted by grief and loss, have experienced traumatic events or entering or leaving a significant relationship, I collaborate with you to build insight, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
With a specialization with clients with Post Traumatic Stress, I help clients understand the impact of these experiences. I also support new parents as they transition into parenthood, with a speciality in working with adoptive parents. Additionally, I offer care for grief and loss and post divorce recovery.
I work with adults who are dealing with trauma, PTSD, grief/ loss and major life changes like an unexpected medical diagnosis.
I am trained in EMDR, evidence-based Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS). I integrate mindfulness and DBT skills to enhance emotion regulation and self-expression. My person-centered approach emphasizes your inherent strengths, fostering empowerment and authentic healing at your own pace.
I work with adults who are dealing with trauma, PTSD, grief/ loss and major life changes like an unexpected medical diagnosis.
I am trained in EMDR, evidence-based Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS). I integrate mindfulness and DBT skills to enhance emotion regulation and self-expression. My person-centered approach emphasizes your inherent strengths, fostering empowerment and authentic healing at your own pace.
I work with people struggling with addiction and grief/ loss.
I enjoy working with people with long-term or terminal illnesses, caregivers, people with substance use disorders and people with personality disorders. People choose to go to therapy for a variety of reasons. Choosing a therapist can be intimidating and difficult. Being able to trust someone with your secrets is key to developing a good therapeutic relationship. I provide a caring, supportive and empowering environment in which to work on the healing process. My approach is from a strengths-based perspective. I work virtually only.
I work with people struggling with addiction and grief/ loss.
I enjoy working with people with long-term or terminal illnesses, caregivers, people with substance use disorders and people with personality disorders. People choose to go to therapy for a variety of reasons. Choosing a therapist can be intimidating and difficult. Being able to trust someone with your secrets is key to developing a good therapeutic relationship. I provide a caring, supportive and empowering environment in which to work on the healing process. My approach is from a strengths-based perspective. I work virtually only.
My clients may be working through the repair of a significant relationship or grieving the loss of one.
I have a very relational approach with my clients as I believe healing & growth occur within the authentic relationship between client & therapist. I really enjoy working with young adults and adults. I have significant experience providing mental health supports, including grief & loss. My work is trauma-informed, strengths-based with a family systems lens.
My clients may be working through the repair of a significant relationship or grieving the loss of one.
I have a very relational approach with my clients as I believe healing & growth occur within the authentic relationship between client & therapist. I really enjoy working with young adults and adults. I have significant experience providing mental health supports, including grief & loss. My work is trauma-informed, strengths-based with a family systems lens.
I am deeply dedicated to supporting individuals coping with anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, as well as those navigating end-of-life goals and transitions.
I believe that difficult experiences are a shared part of the human journey. These moments of pain and suffering can profoundly impact us, yet they also hold the potential for growth and transformation. I am committed to creating a compassionate and trusting environment where healing becomes possible. Together, we will work to help you develop the skills to navigate pain, find relief, and cultivate a sense of fulfillment and joy in your life.
I am deeply dedicated to supporting individuals coping with anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, as well as those navigating end-of-life goals and transitions.
I believe that difficult experiences are a shared part of the human journey. These moments of pain and suffering can profoundly impact us, yet they also hold the potential for growth and transformation. I am committed to creating a compassionate and trusting environment where healing becomes possible. Together, we will work to help you develop the skills to navigate pain, find relief, and cultivate a sense of fulfillment and joy in your life.
I also specialize in supporting clients experiencing grief, chronic pain or illness, trauma & autoimmune disorders.
Do you feel worn down from the grind of your day to day? Or find yourself in a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are not feeling great about your relationships, parenting, health, job or nutrition. Navigating life at any stage can be challenging; this is especially true when your path feels uncertain, difficult, or out of your control. The good news is you are not on this journey alone, and there is hope and support. Together, with time, perspective and skill building, we can work through your challenges and find emotional resilience that you can feel proud of.
I also specialize in supporting clients experiencing grief, chronic pain or illness, trauma & autoimmune disorders.
Do you feel worn down from the grind of your day to day? Or find yourself in a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are not feeling great about your relationships, parenting, health, job or nutrition. Navigating life at any stage can be challenging; this is especially true when your path feels uncertain, difficult, or out of your control. The good news is you are not on this journey alone, and there is hope and support. Together, with time, perspective and skill building, we can work through your challenges and find emotional resilience that you can feel proud of.
I specialize in grief therapy and I am passionate about helping people work through their grieving process.
Life can be difficult. All of us face challenges, setbacks, and painful emotions. When the weight of it all feels too heavy to bear alone, I'm here to listen and support you. You don't have to walk alone in your journey. Showing vulnerability takes courage. Healing often requires us to face parts of ourselves we would rather avoid. But in the end, we are all human - imperfect and complex. There is no shame in seeking therapy and support. In fact, it demonstrates remarkable strength. Sometimes, taking the first step is difficult and I recognize the courage this takes. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help.
I specialize in grief therapy and I am passionate about helping people work through their grieving process.
Life can be difficult. All of us face challenges, setbacks, and painful emotions. When the weight of it all feels too heavy to bear alone, I'm here to listen and support you. You don't have to walk alone in your journey. Showing vulnerability takes courage. Healing often requires us to face parts of ourselves we would rather avoid. But in the end, we are all human - imperfect and complex. There is no shame in seeking therapy and support. In fact, it demonstrates remarkable strength. Sometimes, taking the first step is difficult and I recognize the courage this takes. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help.
I work with teens and adults navigating grief, loss, and life transitions, and I bring a warm, relational approach to each session.
I specialize in life transitions (health, parenting, relationship), relational trauma, grief, and family change. With many years of experience, I help clients feel more connected to themselves and present in their lives. I work from an attachment-based, anti-oppressive lens, while incorporating play, humor and connection any chance I get.
I work with teens and adults navigating grief, loss, and life transitions, and I bring a warm, relational approach to each session.
I specialize in life transitions (health, parenting, relationship), relational trauma, grief, and family change. With many years of experience, I help clients feel more connected to themselves and present in their lives. I work from an attachment-based, anti-oppressive lens, while incorporating play, humor and connection any chance I get.
Feeling stuck in old patterns? Longing to live life with more passion and purpose? Let’s work together to create a life well lived. You deserve to have support surrounding your trauma and stress, I'm particularly passionate about serving the refugee/immigrant community. I have valued my educational path, I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, located in New York City.
Feeling stuck in old patterns? Longing to live life with more passion and purpose? Let’s work together to create a life well lived. You deserve to have support surrounding your trauma and stress, I'm particularly passionate about serving the refugee/immigrant community. I have valued my educational path, I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, located in New York City.
Najma works with children, late adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, divorce, maternal and postpartum mental health, and life transitions.
Many feel torn between obligation and self-discovery, resilience and exhaustion. As a first-generation Somali immigrant, Najma understands these tensions deeply and holds space for them with care, discernment, and nuance.
Najma works with children, late adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, divorce, maternal and postpartum mental health, and life transitions.
Many feel torn between obligation and self-discovery, resilience and exhaustion. As a first-generation Somali immigrant, Najma understands these tensions deeply and holds space for them with care, discernment, and nuance.
The Family Development Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55117
I am bilingual Latina who is passionate about encountering people where they are in their journey. I strive to work with our community with compassion, respect, and openness, always acknowledging and welcoming each individual's dignity and value. I strive to provide a safe and empowering environment where individuals 8 and older, and families can share their stories and narrative, as well as embrace the value within them.
I am bilingual Latina who is passionate about encountering people where they are in their journey. I strive to work with our community with compassion, respect, and openness, always acknowledging and welcoming each individual's dignity and value. I strive to provide a safe and empowering environment where individuals 8 and older, and families can share their stories and narrative, as well as embrace the value within them.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a systemic and trauma informed lens that takes into account all the systems in which we live, and by which we have been informed, molded, and taught. The relational patterns we find ourselves in that are no longer working for us can be examined compassionately and changed from within if we are willing to be courageous and kind to ourselves. I use a combination of somatic modalities and interventions such as Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I work with adults and couples who are going through a variety of life transitions and relational struggles.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a systemic and trauma informed lens that takes into account all the systems in which we live, and by which we have been informed, molded, and taught. The relational patterns we find ourselves in that are no longer working for us can be examined compassionately and changed from within if we are willing to be courageous and kind to ourselves. I use a combination of somatic modalities and interventions such as Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I work with adults and couples who are going through a variety of life transitions and relational struggles.
I am a trauma informed, grief and loss, and art as therapy trained co-active life coach.
Life transitions can be tough to navigate. I specialize in partnering with my dog Buddha to bring collaboration and partnerships that uplift people in transition.
I am a trauma informed, grief and loss, and art as therapy trained co-active life coach.
Life transitions can be tough to navigate. I specialize in partnering with my dog Buddha to bring collaboration and partnerships that uplift people in transition.
I specialize in anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver support, and parenting children with additional needs, including neurodiversity.
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and grounded in the mind-body connection. I integrate modalities such as CBT, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, and somatic techniques. I incorporate breathwork, guided meditation, and movement to help reduce anxiety and support nervous system regulation.
I specialize in anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver support, and parenting children with additional needs, including neurodiversity.
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and grounded in the mind-body connection. I integrate modalities such as CBT, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, and somatic techniques. I incorporate breathwork, guided meditation, and movement to help reduce anxiety and support nervous system regulation.
This includes grief, cultural tension, family pressure, and the complexity of building a life across cultures.
Do you sense that parts of you are in conflict — outwardly capable, yet inwardly unsettled? Carrying the weight of the past while trying to build something stable in the present, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are immigrants, first-generation professionals, or individuals navigating identity, trauma, and major life transitions. On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally there can be anxiety, pressure, disconnection, or a sense that something deeper needs attention.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this therapy can be a meaningful place to start having a dialogue between the different "shades of you."
This includes grief, cultural tension, family pressure, and the complexity of building a life across cultures.
Do you sense that parts of you are in conflict — outwardly capable, yet inwardly unsettled? Carrying the weight of the past while trying to build something stable in the present, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are immigrants, first-generation professionals, or individuals navigating identity, trauma, and major life transitions. On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally there can be anxiety, pressure, disconnection, or a sense that something deeper needs attention.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this therapy can be a meaningful place to start having a dialogue between the different "shades of you."
We work together to break out of unhelpful patterns, reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, improve their relationship with substances, and digest experiences of loss, grief, or trauma.
I'm a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ and POC-affirming therapist. I embrace the human in all of us and strive to create a space where you feel seen and understood. Our work will include exploring our brain-mind-body connections, using creative plays to connect to emotional experiences, building compassion for our inner selves, and interventions.
We work together to break out of unhelpful patterns, reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, improve their relationship with substances, and digest experiences of loss, grief, or trauma.
I'm a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ and POC-affirming therapist. I embrace the human in all of us and strive to create a space where you feel seen and understood. Our work will include exploring our brain-mind-body connections, using creative plays to connect to emotional experiences, building compassion for our inner selves, and interventions.
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
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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.