Grief Therapists in Virginia, MN
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD. I create a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower clients to tap into their inner resilience and cultivate a sense of wholeness.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD. I create a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower clients to tap into their inner resilience and cultivate a sense of wholeness.
Managing emotion, processing change, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, health concerns, managing mania/hypomania, and reducing panic, stress, and the impact of trauma.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
Managing emotion, processing change, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, health concerns, managing mania/hypomania, and reducing panic, stress, and the impact of trauma.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
You feel like it's all on your shoulders and you're constantly failing. You're used to making things happen, but inside you feel lonely, anxious, and like a shell of a person. You grew up in a family where there was some love but asking for help is still so hard... you feel like a burden. Even now, with all you've done, you people-please, overthink every decision, and feel like you're never enough. You desperately want peace and energy... to feel whole, confident, and full of vitality again. If you're ready to go deeper than talk therapy and make real changes to how you live, sleep, eat, and connect, I'm here to help.
You feel like it's all on your shoulders and you're constantly failing. You're used to making things happen, but inside you feel lonely, anxious, and like a shell of a person. You grew up in a family where there was some love but asking for help is still so hard... you feel like a burden. Even now, with all you've done, you people-please, overthink every decision, and feel like you're never enough. You desperately want peace and energy... to feel whole, confident, and full of vitality again. If you're ready to go deeper than talk therapy and make real changes to how you live, sleep, eat, and connect, I'm here to help.
I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss.
I offer a supportive and comfortable environment which promotes feelings of calmness, healing, growth and safety. My hope for all clients is to keep moving forward, even when it feels like it would be easier to just lay down and give up. I am committed to you, your wellbeing and success.
I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss.
I offer a supportive and comfortable environment which promotes feelings of calmness, healing, growth and safety. My hope for all clients is to keep moving forward, even when it feels like it would be easier to just lay down and give up. I am committed to you, your wellbeing and success.
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You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship?
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship?
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
Welcome! I’m Donna Olsen, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services. With over seven years of experience as a therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s toughest challenges with compassion and understanding. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I draw from evidence-based practices like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), especially when working with trauma survivors.
Welcome! I’m Donna Olsen, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services. With over seven years of experience as a therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s toughest challenges with compassion and understanding. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I draw from evidence-based practices like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), especially when working with trauma survivors.
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I have a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing life transitions such as academic and career change, family of origin transitions, family changes, grief and loss, interpersonal distress, trauma and relational concerns.
You can expect me to be encouraging, a collaborative learner in what brings you to therapy, and affirm that you are the expert in your life. During the therapeutic process I will support you to be mindful of what wisdom your body may be sharing with you and will cater my approach to support your individual needs, strengths, and life experiences.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing life transitions such as academic and career change, family of origin transitions, family changes, grief and loss, interpersonal distress, trauma and relational concerns.
You can expect me to be encouraging, a collaborative learner in what brings you to therapy, and affirm that you are the expert in your life. During the therapeutic process I will support you to be mindful of what wisdom your body may be sharing with you and will cater my approach to support your individual needs, strengths, and life experiences.
My preference is to work with the adult population. I work well with trauma recovery for both victims and offenders. I am well versed in working with addictions issues. I believe that each individual has the resources they need to cope with the issues of their life and be the person they would like to be, stored within them. At times it is difficult to assess these resources when needed or desired. Come learn how to access your inner resources.
My preference is to work with the adult population. I work well with trauma recovery for both victims and offenders. I am well versed in working with addictions issues. I believe that each individual has the resources they need to cope with the issues of their life and be the person they would like to be, stored within them. At times it is difficult to assess these resources when needed or desired. Come learn how to access your inner resources.
I work with women navigating pregnancy and postpartum, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and other life transitions that can feel overwhelming or isolating.
My approach is collaborative and practical, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, build on your strengths, and develop tools that feel realistic and sustainable for your life.
I work with women navigating pregnancy and postpartum, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and other life transitions that can feel overwhelming or isolating.
My approach is collaborative and practical, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, build on your strengths, and develop tools that feel realistic and sustainable for your life.
As a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, I serve Adults with ASD and their families. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and practical support for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My specialization extends to working with neurodiverse couples, fostering understanding and harmony in relationships.
I also provide help for depression, anxiety, past trauma, complex relationships, and much more. I also use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is an empirically based therapy for those who have experienced trauma.
As a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, I serve Adults with ASD and their families. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and practical support for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My specialization extends to working with neurodiverse couples, fostering understanding and harmony in relationships.
I also provide help for depression, anxiety, past trauma, complex relationships, and much more. I also use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is an empirically based therapy for those who have experienced trauma.
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
Finding a space where you can process topics such as grief, death, or chronic illness can be hard to find.
I specialize in working with adults navigating aging, grief, chronic illness, medical trauma, and end-of-life experiences. My approach is deeply relationship-centered. I prioritize creating a safe, compassionate space where each client feels genuinely seen, heard, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
Finding a space where you can process topics such as grief, death, or chronic illness can be hard to find.
I specialize in working with adults navigating aging, grief, chronic illness, medical trauma, and end-of-life experiences. My approach is deeply relationship-centered. I prioritize creating a safe, compassionate space where each client feels genuinely seen, heard, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
Committing to time for your mental health or that of your family is a big step that shows strength and the beginning of a wonderful journey to change. I understand that it can be vulnerable and scary, which is why we will work at your pace and find solutions that make sense to you. This is YOUR journey, and I am along for the ride as a supportive guide, whether it is for you, your child, or your family. I chose to seek a career in mental health after 10 years of experience in the education field. Children and families need therapists who understand them and can help manage the ups and downs of changes in their lives.
Committing to time for your mental health or that of your family is a big step that shows strength and the beginning of a wonderful journey to change. I understand that it can be vulnerable and scary, which is why we will work at your pace and find solutions that make sense to you. This is YOUR journey, and I am along for the ride as a supportive guide, whether it is for you, your child, or your family. I chose to seek a career in mental health after 10 years of experience in the education field. Children and families need therapists who understand them and can help manage the ups and downs of changes in their lives.
I am licensed in the state of MN and hold 2 graduate degrees with specialized training in trauma, grief and loss, and couples/relational counseling.
Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns—like part of you knows what needs to change, but something keeps getting in the way?
I’ve spent over 20 years helping people make sense of those patterns and gently shift them. I draw from both Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, which allows me to support both individuals and the systems they’re part of. My work is grounded in Adlerian therapy, which means I pay close attention to how your life experiences, relationships, and beliefs have shaped the way you move through the world—and how we can build something more aligned with who you want to be.
I am licensed in the state of MN and hold 2 graduate degrees with specialized training in trauma, grief and loss, and couples/relational counseling.
Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns—like part of you knows what needs to change, but something keeps getting in the way?
I’ve spent over 20 years helping people make sense of those patterns and gently shift them. I draw from both Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, which allows me to support both individuals and the systems they’re part of. My work is grounded in Adlerian therapy, which means I pay close attention to how your life experiences, relationships, and beliefs have shaped the way you move through the world—and how we can build something more aligned with who you want to be.
I work with adults aged 18+ and specialize in treating Depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, Complex PTSD, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and more.
I am a regular practitioner of the trauma therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Off the clock I enjoy time time with friends and family, our pets, movies, MN sports, hiking, and vegetable gardening.
I work with adults aged 18+ and specialize in treating Depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, Complex PTSD, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and more.
I am a regular practitioner of the trauma therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Off the clock I enjoy time time with friends and family, our pets, movies, MN sports, hiking, and vegetable gardening.
I’m trained in TF-CBT, grief and trauma work, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support a range of mental health concerns.
Welcome! I am the owner of Mellow Minds Counseling and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota. I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2021, with experience supporting children, teens, families, and adults. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from UW–Superior and my Master’s from the College of St. Scholastica. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog, being outdoors, watching sports, baking sourdough, and reading.
I’m trained in TF-CBT, grief and trauma work, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support a range of mental health concerns.
Welcome! I am the owner of Mellow Minds Counseling and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota. I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2021, with experience supporting children, teens, families, and adults. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from UW–Superior and my Master’s from the College of St. Scholastica. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog, being outdoors, watching sports, baking sourdough, and reading.
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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.