Grief Therapists in Stillwater, MN

I am energized by and find great meaning in working with those seeking to find their path through the deep, confusing, and difficult circumstances of life. I am passionate about and skilled in peacemaking and peacekeeping, whether that be with couples, families, or individuals. I also particularly enjoy working with older teens and young adults regarding forming and cultivating personal identity, exploring spirituality, and meaning making. In addition, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss , OCD, trauma, self esteem, stress, struggling with motivation.

FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs have been providing care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples for many years. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals.

**NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals who are managing both physical and mental health conditions or couples/families going through various life transitions, and relational stress. We don't exist in isolation, especially when on the long journey of chronic health care. I work within an integrated and collaborative care model, viewing the problem from a holistic standpoint and alongside other members of the care team in order to best serve all areas of the client's life. What does this chapter of life look like? What is possible?

What would your life look like if you woke up and _______ was resolved? If you have an answer for this question, or are working on an answer, you are an ideal client of mine. Whatever that thing you are working through; trouble in your marriage, difficulty with friends, unsure about next steps, parenting, school, loss , and faith, I believe your situation is unique and worthy of being heard. You are the expert in your life, and I would be privileged to be allowed into your life and the story you have. I will give you space for what you are walking through with a compassionate space to be heard, seen, and welcomed.

I am a Psychotherapist that has helped women recover from trauma for the past 20 years. I work with individuals to help them navigate their journey in the aftermath of trauma and work to foster a sense of resiliency. I work with teens and adults. I am compassion focused, culturally aware and work to build ones empowerment.

Matthew Lindberg, MA LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor since 2009 who specializes in working with ages 12 and up who are experiencing anxiety, depression, substance misuse, PTSD, grief . Specializes with working with other healthcare providers. For example fellow mental health professionals. He utilizes mindfulness and EMDR in his work with individuals, couples, and families.

We don't always choose what happens to us but we do have a choice in how we respond to what happens. Therapy can assist in helping create healthy constructive responses that nurture growth and healing. I hope to create a safe, non-judgmental space in order for this to happen. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, eating disorders, codependency, life transitions, grief / loss , OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders. I am also an EMDRIA approved EMDR trained clinician.

Disruptions in relationships regularly occur in life and the experience of feeling disconnected is not uncommon. Many of us have experienced children growing older and leaving home, job loss , retirement, frequent arguments with those closest to us, divorce, separation, and death of loved ones. Some of us have experienced life threatening events, serious illnesses and physical losses that result in a dramatic shift on how we fit into the world and in the lives of others. These events can result in a loss of satisfaction in life or at times a loss of hope in having a life worth living.

I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.

I provide a safe place for individuals and couples to work through feelings about relationships, life transitions and adjustments, grief and loss , health problems, workplace challenges, spirituality and recovery issues. I help people cultivate insight and coping tools to navigate life's struggles with more confidence and grace.

I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.

The thought of therapy can feel overwhelming for any individual. As an experienced marriage and family therapist, I can make this process less stressful while helping you find lasting solutions to the issues that are affecting your life. I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. My interests include but are not limited to helping couples improve communication and intimacy, surviving affairs, perfectionism, parenting skills work, breaking negative patterns, grief work, postpartum support, attachment, PTSD, and business coaching. My clinical areas of focus are depression, anxiety, stress reduction, and OCD.

I believe that all people have within them the capacity for healing and that courage and strength are discovered when people are allowed the space to express and release their emotional baggage. I believe that it is vital that I provide that space for each and every client. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and years of experience assisting children, adolescents and families improve their individual and family functioning.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, life issues, perinatal issues, trauma or chronic pain? Wild Acres Counseling can help. Kathy is dedicated and passionate about helping adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, pregnancy and postpartum issues, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, grief and loss . Kathy utilizes a variety of approaches to guide each person toward greater happiness and living life more fully such as EMDR Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, biofeedback, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Anxiety, grief , trauma, self-doubt, or relationship issues? These are hard to navigate alone; I partner with you to sort through difficult themes to increase everyday coping. My background is with couples, individuals, children, and parents. I specialize working alongside people diagnosed with serious, life limiting illnesses (specifically cancer) and their caregivers, as well those grieving a loss . Another niche of my practice is medical professionals, residents/fellows, and those with high stress, demanding careers. Couple counseling and relational work is also a predominate area of focus in my practice.

Melissa Seidel is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has over 10 years of experience providing mental health services for children, adolescents and families in a variety of settings, including: in-home, inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, outpatient clinics and schools. Melissa commonly works with adolescents, teenagers and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related issues, transitions and life changes, gender and sexuality identity issues, grief and loss , communication difficulties, relationship concerns and more. *Melissa provides therapy online, not in person.*

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping people who want to improve their life and relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing problems and seeking change. The process of change will be unique to your situation and will begin by defining your problem, discussing your thoughts and feelings, understanding the origin of the difficulty and developing new skills to address and manage painful emotions, and resolve depression and anxiety. Who you are as a person will help to determine the ways in which you will change your life.

You love each other and yet your relationship, your marriage, or your partnership is falling apart, getting tangled up in hurt feelings, or maybe in a stand-off. These are intense times and you are looking for real help with someone who can truly help. Maybe you've tried a few things. I understand you are likely frustrated, especially if you tried couple therapy before and it didn't go so well. You might have a partner who is resisting trying it again and maybe there's too much at stake to just give up.

The NEST is a boutique mental health and wellness clinic located in beautiful downtown Stillwater. While we specialize in concerns related to the reproductive cycle across the lifespan, we also work with a wide variety of mental health conditions in men, women and adolescents.