Grief Therapists in Chanhassen, MN
My background includes working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, and crisis intervention.
Life can feel very uncertain and stressful at times. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Whether you are experiencing painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.
My background includes working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, and crisis intervention.
Life can feel very uncertain and stressful at times. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Whether you are experiencing painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.
I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, ADD and ADHD, adjustment disorders, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, and trauma systems therapy.
I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, ADD and ADHD, adjustment disorders, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, and trauma systems therapy.
I work with adolescents and adults with symptoms related to depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD and trauma, including traumatic grief.
You are strong and courageous to not only acknowledge that change is needed but to take the steps to achieve it. Change is hard, especially when you are uncertain of who to trust to walk with you through the process. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes if only they are provided with a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters strengths, passions and builds hope for the future. You deserve to be heard, understood and acknowledged while expecting a therapist who is honest, genuine, comfortable sharing observations and insights and challenges exploration and growth with compassion and without judgement.
I work with adolescents and adults with symptoms related to depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD and trauma, including traumatic grief.
You are strong and courageous to not only acknowledge that change is needed but to take the steps to achieve it. Change is hard, especially when you are uncertain of who to trust to walk with you through the process. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes if only they are provided with a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters strengths, passions and builds hope for the future. You deserve to be heard, understood and acknowledged while expecting a therapist who is honest, genuine, comfortable sharing observations and insights and challenges exploration and growth with compassion and without judgement.
Elizabeth- Liz Ostroviak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT), who received my Master’s Degree in MFT from St. Cloud State University and has practiced for 15+ years. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic pain support, stress management, couples counseling, Prepare/Enrich trained, Gottman focus, TFCBT and play therapy trained, trauma focused work, Veteran and family support, adherent DBT skills, grief/ loss, relationship issues, grief/ Loss, chemical dependency/CD support, and spiritual growth. I am passionate about faith based Christian counseling support and creating legacies of hope and healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT), who received my Master’s Degree in MFT from St. Cloud State University and has practiced for 15+ years. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic pain support, stress management, couples counseling, Prepare/Enrich trained, Gottman focus, TFCBT and play therapy trained, trauma focused work, Veteran and family support, adherent DBT skills, grief/ loss, relationship issues, grief/ Loss, chemical dependency/CD support, and spiritual growth. I am passionate about faith based Christian counseling support and creating legacies of hope and healing.
Claire Tollefsrud
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chanhassen, MN 55317
I also have an interest in working with reproductive trauma, grief and loss, assertiveness training, couples/marriage work, sexuality, and the LGBT+ community.
Hello, and welcome! I work best with clients who are going through transitions, experiencing relationship problems, unravelling past traumas, breaking away from family patterns, coping with mood disorders, and trying to find themselves. I strongly believe therapy is for everyone, and that most of us at some point in our lives find ourselves needing clarity, refocusing, and processing. Some of my clients have seen counselors throughout their lives; others are having their first experience in therapy. I enjoy working with both! (At this time I am only seeing clients 18+ years old)
I also have an interest in working with reproductive trauma, grief and loss, assertiveness training, couples/marriage work, sexuality, and the LGBT+ community.
Hello, and welcome! I work best with clients who are going through transitions, experiencing relationship problems, unravelling past traumas, breaking away from family patterns, coping with mood disorders, and trying to find themselves. I strongly believe therapy is for everyone, and that most of us at some point in our lives find ourselves needing clarity, refocusing, and processing. Some of my clients have seen counselors throughout their lives; others are having their first experience in therapy. I enjoy working with both! (At this time I am only seeing clients 18+ years old)
Do you feel like a part of you is stuck, stale or stagnant with anxiety, depression or your mental health? Is trauma, wounding, burdens, blockages or attachment issues factors in your life that need to dealt with and processed? Are you feeling sad or angry from a death, from a divorce, from a break up, or from caregiving and just need to process all that has happened? Therapy can help you be aware, calmer, have more healing, discernment, more authenticity, more ease, less negativity, better boundaries, less triggered, better self care, more vulnerability, and connections. Therapy can help you be a better version of yourself!
Do you feel like a part of you is stuck, stale or stagnant with anxiety, depression or your mental health? Is trauma, wounding, burdens, blockages or attachment issues factors in your life that need to dealt with and processed? Are you feeling sad or angry from a death, from a divorce, from a break up, or from caregiving and just need to process all that has happened? Therapy can help you be aware, calmer, have more healing, discernment, more authenticity, more ease, less negativity, better boundaries, less triggered, better self care, more vulnerability, and connections. Therapy can help you be a better version of yourself!
I also work with many individuals who are having trouble adjusting to significant life stressors, such as divorce, loss of a loved one, employment stress, or parenting concerns.
Accepting New Clients! People often hold their pain inside, perhaps fearing they will burden others or not get the support they need. I can help by providing a space in which you can express yourself freely. In my experience, opening up emotionally to access the core of pain is where lasting, transformative change takes place. Thus, I am committed to providing an environment in which you feel free to express your feelings, no matter how difficult, in order to lead a fuller, richer life.
I also work with many individuals who are having trouble adjusting to significant life stressors, such as divorce, loss of a loved one, employment stress, or parenting concerns.
Accepting New Clients! People often hold their pain inside, perhaps fearing they will burden others or not get the support they need. I can help by providing a space in which you can express yourself freely. In my experience, opening up emotionally to access the core of pain is where lasting, transformative change takes place. Thus, I am committed to providing an environment in which you feel free to express your feelings, no matter how difficult, in order to lead a fuller, richer life.
With the challenges we are currently facing, frustration, anxiety, grief or depression can be the result.
During this Coronavirus crisis, remote therapy is available by telephone or video conference for maximum safety. I can help you with any discomfort you feel about this. The Coronavirus has created many challenges for us. We are faced with news coverage, financial stress, doing our best to work from home while children are present, the strain of social distancing, or risking our safety at our jobs. Anxiety, discouragement, and sadness are becoming commonplace, with a fear of the unknown. Individual therapy for adults and adolescents, couple, and family therapy are available.
With the challenges we are currently facing, frustration, anxiety, grief or depression can be the result.
During this Coronavirus crisis, remote therapy is available by telephone or video conference for maximum safety. I can help you with any discomfort you feel about this. The Coronavirus has created many challenges for us. We are faced with news coverage, financial stress, doing our best to work from home while children are present, the strain of social distancing, or risking our safety at our jobs. Anxiety, discouragement, and sadness are becoming commonplace, with a fear of the unknown. Individual therapy for adults and adolescents, couple, and family therapy are available.
Are you struggling with managing the stressors in your life? Are you contemplating therapy to help you with your mood, anxiety, irritability, or life transitions? I am a compassionate licensed psychologist who works with adult individuals and couples on a variety of issues, including: relationships, depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting issues, grief/ loss, abuse, and trauma.
Are you struggling with managing the stressors in your life? Are you contemplating therapy to help you with your mood, anxiety, irritability, or life transitions? I am a compassionate licensed psychologist who works with adult individuals and couples on a variety of issues, including: relationships, depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting issues, grief/ loss, abuse, and trauma.
I am a trauma-responsive clinician who specializes in working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, and grief/ loss. I have experience working with diverse adult populations and couples. I am a certified Brainspotting professional. I have training in Clinical Hypnosis, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Family Systems. I offer appointments Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, I am also available for telehealth sessions. Please call me for a free telephone consultation.
I am a trauma-responsive clinician who specializes in working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, and grief/ loss. I have experience working with diverse adult populations and couples. I am a certified Brainspotting professional. I have training in Clinical Hypnosis, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Family Systems. I offer appointments Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, I am also available for telehealth sessions. Please call me for a free telephone consultation.
The Jonas Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSS, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chanhassen, MN 55317
The Jonas Center offers people of all backgrounds a safe place for healing. Our therapists work with individuals, couples and families. We specialize in helping clients who are dealing with relationship, communication or intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, loss, trauma or abuse.
The Jonas Center offers people of all backgrounds a safe place for healing. Our therapists work with individuals, couples and families. We specialize in helping clients who are dealing with relationship, communication or intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, loss, trauma or abuse.
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I've worked as an Oncology Family Therapist in hospitals; continue to help clients prepare for surgery and recovery, and have been a Grief & Loss Counselor for 15+ years.
I am a Holistic Family Therapist, specializing in Neuro-therapy: an effective non-drug therapy that uses brain wave technologies (Neurofeedback, Alpha/Theta and Biofeedback), and psychotherapy to achieve optimal health! Feeling stuck in the "same old patterns" and traditional therapies aren't appealing? Take your brain to the gym to enhance central nervous system functioning and improve your MENTAL Performance, EMOTIONAL Control, and PHYSIOLOGICAL Stability! Imagine a therapy that is fun, involves an E.E.G., computer, movies, music, games and zero-gravity chair. I work collaboratively with you, and your feedback is key to healing, transformation, and change.
I've worked as an Oncology Family Therapist in hospitals; continue to help clients prepare for surgery and recovery, and have been a Grief & Loss Counselor for 15+ years.
I am a Holistic Family Therapist, specializing in Neuro-therapy: an effective non-drug therapy that uses brain wave technologies (Neurofeedback, Alpha/Theta and Biofeedback), and psychotherapy to achieve optimal health! Feeling stuck in the "same old patterns" and traditional therapies aren't appealing? Take your brain to the gym to enhance central nervous system functioning and improve your MENTAL Performance, EMOTIONAL Control, and PHYSIOLOGICAL Stability! Imagine a therapy that is fun, involves an E.E.G., computer, movies, music, games and zero-gravity chair. I work collaboratively with you, and your feedback is key to healing, transformation, and change.
Are you ready to combat stress and anxiety? Do you want to heal difficult personal or professional relationships? Is it time to increase your awareness of emotional triggers and learn to manage anger, grief and depression? Together we can work to discover solutions and facilitate a change process while you achieve results to become more fulfilled, proactive and confident in yourself and your relationships. Our sessions can take place in person at our office, or you can meet with me from the comfort of your home via a confidential and HIPPA compliant virtual platform. The goal is the same: you become the best YOU that you can be!
Are you ready to combat stress and anxiety? Do you want to heal difficult personal or professional relationships? Is it time to increase your awareness of emotional triggers and learn to manage anger, grief and depression? Together we can work to discover solutions and facilitate a change process while you achieve results to become more fulfilled, proactive and confident in yourself and your relationships. Our sessions can take place in person at our office, or you can meet with me from the comfort of your home via a confidential and HIPPA compliant virtual platform. The goal is the same: you become the best YOU that you can be!
I work with adult individuals who are seeking support with depression, anxiety, grief / loss, life transitions, relationship issues and more.
Mental health therapy in nature: let's run or walk together. Coupling exercise with mental health treatment can make a profound impact. I have found that individuals who are committed to their treatment plans and incorporate goals that include exercise begin to feel better faster. There is something about running and/or walking in nature that just feels good.
I work with adult individuals who are seeking support with depression, anxiety, grief / loss, life transitions, relationship issues and more.
Mental health therapy in nature: let's run or walk together. Coupling exercise with mental health treatment can make a profound impact. I have found that individuals who are committed to their treatment plans and incorporate goals that include exercise begin to feel better faster. There is something about running and/or walking in nature that just feels good.
Jason Tharaldson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chanhassen, MN 55317
WELCOME – I'm an Individual and Couples Therapist, Board-approved Supervisor, and a Certified Enneagram Coach. I have 20+ years of clinical experience with most age levels, treatment settings, and client concerns. My areas of expertise include stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, divorce, eating disorders, and grief/ loss. I also have specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which are highly effective treatments for PTSD. I am willing to incorporate Christian values when requested by clients. I have in-person and telehealth openings.
WELCOME – I'm an Individual and Couples Therapist, Board-approved Supervisor, and a Certified Enneagram Coach. I have 20+ years of clinical experience with most age levels, treatment settings, and client concerns. My areas of expertise include stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, divorce, eating disorders, and grief/ loss. I also have specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which are highly effective treatments for PTSD. I am willing to incorporate Christian values when requested by clients. I have in-person and telehealth openings.
Life can be so difficult & complex! If you are feeling lonely, confused, depressed or not understood, there is hope. By asking for help you have taken the first & most difficult step to feeling better. Counseling can provide a safe environment where you can share your fears and frustrations without judgment. Counseling is a place where you can learn to better understand your own wants and needs. My therapeutic style tends to be collaborative, yet direct & educational. My strength based, solution focused approach includes helping you gain insight to your emotions while better understanding how your communication skills may be impacting your relationships.
Life can be so difficult & complex! If you are feeling lonely, confused, depressed or not understood, there is hope. By asking for help you have taken the first & most difficult step to feeling better. Counseling can provide a safe environment where you can share your fears and frustrations without judgment. Counseling is a place where you can learn to better understand your own wants and needs. My therapeutic style tends to be collaborative, yet direct & educational. My strength based, solution focused approach includes helping you gain insight to your emotions while better understanding how your communication skills may be impacting your relationships.
Briana Freeberg (Rynerson)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor that specializes in working with those struggling with disordered eating (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders) and helping clients foster a healthy relationship with their body. I have extensive experience working adolescents, young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, autism, and trauma. I have experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor that specializes in working with those struggling with disordered eating (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders) and helping clients foster a healthy relationship with their body. I have extensive experience working adolescents, young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, autism, and trauma. I have experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.
Accepting New Clients! Vulnerability is an act of bravery. But being brave isn’t easy when you do it alone. And it’s especially difficult when your brain is telling you that you aren’t good enough, worthy, or important. Maybe your mind has convinced you that if you wash your hands, google that medical condition for hours, or stop thinking that thought, the fears and anxiety will go away. Perhaps by changing the way you eat, you can “fix it.” For some, being who you are is challenging or even not allowed, because those around you do not understand or approve.
Accepting New Clients! Vulnerability is an act of bravery. But being brave isn’t easy when you do it alone. And it’s especially difficult when your brain is telling you that you aren’t good enough, worthy, or important. Maybe your mind has convinced you that if you wash your hands, google that medical condition for hours, or stop thinking that thought, the fears and anxiety will go away. Perhaps by changing the way you eat, you can “fix it.” For some, being who you are is challenging or even not allowed, because those around you do not understand or approve.
Open to new clients! Welcome! Everyone is deserving of a space where they can be vulnerable, learn more about themselves, and feel accepted. My goal is to meet you wherever you are in your journey and to create a safe, warm, and healing environment together. I honor the privilege of hearing your life story. Often it can be hard to find a place where you can be both heard and understood. I am committed to gaining a deep understanding of your pain to help you lead a fuller, richer life.
Open to new clients! Welcome! Everyone is deserving of a space where they can be vulnerable, learn more about themselves, and feel accepted. My goal is to meet you wherever you are in your journey and to create a safe, warm, and healing environment together. I honor the privilege of hearing your life story. Often it can be hard to find a place where you can be both heard and understood. I am committed to gaining a deep understanding of your pain to help you lead a fuller, richer life.
New Sliding Scale Openings! For whatever brings you to therapy, I will foster a safe and open space that provides support and validation while being a non-judgmental witness to your personal story. Working collaboratively, we will create and work towards therapeutic goals through the exploration of past and current experiences and how they have built beliefs, making connections from past and present. As we explore these connections, we will work to identify how they create negative or unrealistic core beliefs, while instilling more helpful ones that can lead to greater overall wellbeing and a more positive sense of self.
New Sliding Scale Openings! For whatever brings you to therapy, I will foster a safe and open space that provides support and validation while being a non-judgmental witness to your personal story. Working collaboratively, we will create and work towards therapeutic goals through the exploration of past and current experiences and how they have built beliefs, making connections from past and present. As we explore these connections, we will work to identify how they create negative or unrealistic core beliefs, while instilling more helpful ones that can lead to greater overall wellbeing and a more positive sense of self.
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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.