Grief Therapists in Sibley County, MN
My name is Iesha McLeod and I am a Licensed Psychologist (LP) based in Minnesota. I received my Doctorate from Albizu University-Miami and have been practicing for 8 years. I enjoy creating an atmosphere where clients can identify and become their true selves. It is my belief that sometimes experiences in life can taint one’s genuine self and cause them to develop defense mechanisms that prevent their true nature from being shared with the world. I have a passion for helping others navigate through life’s experiences and difficulties in order to embrace and nurture their true identity.
My name is Iesha McLeod and I am a Licensed Psychologist (LP) based in Minnesota. I received my Doctorate from Albizu University-Miami and have been practicing for 8 years. I enjoy creating an atmosphere where clients can identify and become their true selves. It is my belief that sometimes experiences in life can taint one’s genuine self and cause them to develop defense mechanisms that prevent their true nature from being shared with the world. I have a passion for helping others navigate through life’s experiences and difficulties in order to embrace and nurture their true identity.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
Hello there! My name is Erin, and I am a dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker with a passion for fostering embraced engagement and embodying self-authenticity. I bring an integrative and holistic approach to my work and lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness within one’s whole self. As a woman of color and a member of the BIPOC community, I am aware, empathetic, and equipped with a deep understanding of the unique humanness, diversity, the necessity for equity, and cultural competence within the therapeutic setting.
Hello there! My name is Erin, and I am a dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker with a passion for fostering embraced engagement and embodying self-authenticity. I bring an integrative and holistic approach to my work and lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness within one’s whole self. As a woman of color and a member of the BIPOC community, I am aware, empathetic, and equipped with a deep understanding of the unique humanness, diversity, the necessity for equity, and cultural competence within the therapeutic setting.
Online Therapists
Since 2005 I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, family strain, low self-esteem/confidence, parenting, grief/ loss and life transitions.
In addition to Masters Degree I have completed multiple advanced trainings in modalities to further support my work with clients, some of these areas include DBT and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). Additionally, as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) I am able to offer Assessments to those seeking them for personal, professional or legal reasons.
Since 2005 I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, family strain, low self-esteem/confidence, parenting, grief/ loss and life transitions.
In addition to Masters Degree I have completed multiple advanced trainings in modalities to further support my work with clients, some of these areas include DBT and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). Additionally, as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) I am able to offer Assessments to those seeking them for personal, professional or legal reasons.
From an outsider’s perspective, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished & admired, dependable & driven. But on the inside, you never feel quite good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep it together, but it's exhausting and you don't think you can do it for much longer. You’re tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. But not anymore. It's time for a change.
From an outsider’s perspective, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished & admired, dependable & driven. But on the inside, you never feel quite good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep it together, but it's exhausting and you don't think you can do it for much longer. You’re tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. But not anymore. It's time for a change.
I'm here to offer a fresh perspective, clarity, & hope. Most of our energy is spent reacting to the wants or needs of others instead of meeting our own needs. Counseling is a powerful way to decrease stress and help you 'level up' in life. It creates space for peace & calm in our busy lives. I'll be a safe person you can talk to without judgement, to help bring insight & healing where you feel overwhelmed, or have had trauma, depression, anxiety, or confusion. I'm here to help & we can figure it out.
I'm here to offer a fresh perspective, clarity, & hope. Most of our energy is spent reacting to the wants or needs of others instead of meeting our own needs. Counseling is a powerful way to decrease stress and help you 'level up' in life. It creates space for peace & calm in our busy lives. I'll be a safe person you can talk to without judgement, to help bring insight & healing where you feel overwhelmed, or have had trauma, depression, anxiety, or confusion. I'm here to help & we can figure it out.
I have a specialty in perinatal mental health and help people cope with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, assist in adjusting to parenthood and help with pregnancy and infant loss.
I am an experienced psychologist and provide quality mental health help. I have a lot of experience treating a wide variety of mental health concerns- from longstanding patterns of depression and anxiety to difficulty coping with a life change. I believe growth and change begin when you feel safe and know you have a therapist you can trust. I listen actively and will not judge you. I can help you learn more about yourself and find a path forward. My clients tell me that in our work together, they feel unconditionally accepted while also feeling challenged to grow. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoying working with all people.
I have a specialty in perinatal mental health and help people cope with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, assist in adjusting to parenthood and help with pregnancy and infant loss.
I am an experienced psychologist and provide quality mental health help. I have a lot of experience treating a wide variety of mental health concerns- from longstanding patterns of depression and anxiety to difficulty coping with a life change. I believe growth and change begin when you feel safe and know you have a therapist you can trust. I listen actively and will not judge you. I can help you learn more about yourself and find a path forward. My clients tell me that in our work together, they feel unconditionally accepted while also feeling challenged to grow. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoying working with all people.
I explore how these connection change over time as relationships change, life transitions, and how connection evolves and changes in form including attachment and grief.
My approach is warm, direct, centered on you and your goals, and I guide the session around what feels comfortable for you. Humor is always welcome! I specialize in EMDR, attachment-based therapy, elements of CBT, ACT, and DTB. I also take a harm reduction approach to substance use.
I explore how these connection change over time as relationships change, life transitions, and how connection evolves and changes in form including attachment and grief.
My approach is warm, direct, centered on you and your goals, and I guide the session around what feels comfortable for you. Humor is always welcome! I specialize in EMDR, attachment-based therapy, elements of CBT, ACT, and DTB. I also take a harm reduction approach to substance use.
Therapists can't be good at everything. That's why I devote the vast majority of my practice to couples. Relationships are hard and we can find ourselves acting in ways that surprise even ourselves when things go wrong. So, you won't find me occupying the moral high ground, playing therapy tricks on you, or judging you. I'm marriage and relationship friendly, so I won't push you toward a crisis, a divorce or a break-up. As it is 50% of marriages end in divorce and upwards of 65% of second marriages end in a break-up, so if you have hopes and dreams for making things work, I'll be behind you 100%.
Therapists can't be good at everything. That's why I devote the vast majority of my practice to couples. Relationships are hard and we can find ourselves acting in ways that surprise even ourselves when things go wrong. So, you won't find me occupying the moral high ground, playing therapy tricks on you, or judging you. I'm marriage and relationship friendly, so I won't push you toward a crisis, a divorce or a break-up. As it is 50% of marriages end in divorce and upwards of 65% of second marriages end in a break-up, so if you have hopes and dreams for making things work, I'll be behind you 100%.
I have 20+ years of experience helping preteens through adults with mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions (school, marriage, parenthood, retirement), trauma, grief, suicidal ideation and self-esteem.
I enjoy helping adolescents and adults learn to overcome their anxiety that often holds them back. I will work with you, teaching you more about anxiety, what could be causing it, and skills to better manage it. Additionally, I enjoy working with parents, guiding them through the many stages of parenting, and all the worries along the way.
I have 20+ years of experience helping preteens through adults with mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions (school, marriage, parenthood, retirement), trauma, grief, suicidal ideation and self-esteem.
I enjoy helping adolescents and adults learn to overcome their anxiety that often holds them back. I will work with you, teaching you more about anxiety, what could be causing it, and skills to better manage it. Additionally, I enjoy working with parents, guiding them through the many stages of parenting, and all the worries along the way.
I provide diagnosis assessment, therapy and intervention services if needed to adults and families.
I provide diagnosis assessment, therapy and intervention services if needed to adults and families.
Dana Marie Andersen, LPCC, helps adults and seniors across Minnesota navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or life transitions, offering a safe and collaborative environment where healing and personal growth can flourish. Through individualized therapy, Dana helps patients identify strengths, build resilience, and cultivate healthier patterns of thought and behavior, empowering them to find greater balance and peace of mind.Dana Marie Andersen, LPCC, helps adults and seniors across Minnesota navigate life’s challenges with compassion
Dana Marie Andersen, LPCC, helps adults and seniors across Minnesota navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or life transitions, offering a safe and collaborative environment where healing and personal growth can flourish. Through individualized therapy, Dana helps patients identify strengths, build resilience, and cultivate healthier patterns of thought and behavior, empowering them to find greater balance and peace of mind.Dana Marie Andersen, LPCC, helps adults and seniors across Minnesota navigate life’s challenges with compassion
Many people come to therapy feeling weighed down by negative self-talk — that critical inner voice that can be hard to quiet. Erica takes a compassionate yet direct approach, helping clients explore where these thoughts come from while also challenging patterns that keep them stuck. She uses a strengths-based framework to help you develop practical tools and make meaningful changes, not just vent about what’s hard. In therapy, you’ll find a warm, supportive space where real work happens — and you don’t have to face the difficult parts alone.
Many people come to therapy feeling weighed down by negative self-talk — that critical inner voice that can be hard to quiet. Erica takes a compassionate yet direct approach, helping clients explore where these thoughts come from while also challenging patterns that keep them stuck. She uses a strengths-based framework to help you develop practical tools and make meaningful changes, not just vent about what’s hard. In therapy, you’ll find a warm, supportive space where real work happens — and you don’t have to face the difficult parts alone.
Beginning counseling for the first time can be frightening. The journey to emotional health takes courage. Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest challenges. Owning our own story and loving ourselves through that process is one of the bravest things that you will ever do. Your courageous journey in counseling is a way to reach personal goals, reduce suffering, and get more joy out of life. We have an unlimited capacity to heal ourselves, despite the pain we've suffered.
Beginning counseling for the first time can be frightening. The journey to emotional health takes courage. Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest challenges. Owning our own story and loving ourselves through that process is one of the bravest things that you will ever do. Your courageous journey in counseling is a way to reach personal goals, reduce suffering, and get more joy out of life. We have an unlimited capacity to heal ourselves, despite the pain we've suffered.
I use EMDR, somatic, and nervous system–based approaches to help create change beyond what talk therapy alone can offer.
I often work with individuals who already have insight but feel like therapy hasn’t gone far enough. By targeting how experiences are stored in the brain and body, I help process what hasn’t fully resolved—so progress feels more meaningful and lasting. My work is focused, depth-oriented, and designed to help create lasting change.
I use EMDR, somatic, and nervous system–based approaches to help create change beyond what talk therapy alone can offer.
I often work with individuals who already have insight but feel like therapy hasn’t gone far enough. By targeting how experiences are stored in the brain and body, I help process what hasn’t fully resolved—so progress feels more meaningful and lasting. My work is focused, depth-oriented, and designed to help create lasting change.
Life is hard, sometimes! Therapy provides you with that extra support as well as the opportunity to grow, evolve and learn new ways to cope with life's challenges. I believe the trust and rapport built between a client and therapist forms the foundation of all progress made in therapy. This relationship supports increasing awareness of the present, identifying what is no longer working, setting long term goals and taking small steps toward those goals. Building a life based in vitality, hope and an increased capacity for joy rather than one filled with suffering, avoidance and futility.
Life is hard, sometimes! Therapy provides you with that extra support as well as the opportunity to grow, evolve and learn new ways to cope with life's challenges. I believe the trust and rapport built between a client and therapist forms the foundation of all progress made in therapy. This relationship supports increasing awareness of the present, identifying what is no longer working, setting long term goals and taking small steps toward those goals. Building a life based in vitality, hope and an increased capacity for joy rather than one filled with suffering, avoidance and futility.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
Does anxiety keep you from going to the store? Is depression making you want to stay in bed? Do your past traumas have an impact on your relationships? Are you struggling with getting things done, connecting with others, expressing yourself, or knowing what you want?
Does anxiety keep you from going to the store? Is depression making you want to stay in bed? Do your past traumas have an impact on your relationships? Are you struggling with getting things done, connecting with others, expressing yourself, or knowing what you want?
I believe that healing and growth happen within the context of our relationships and the systems we’re part of. I view each individual as a unique part of a larger web-whether it’s family, community or society. Together we’ll explore how these connections influence your experiences, challenges and sense of self.
I believe that healing and growth happen within the context of our relationships and the systems we’re part of. I view each individual as a unique part of a larger web-whether it’s family, community or society. Together we’ll explore how these connections influence your experiences, challenges and sense of self.
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.