Grief Therapists in Hopkins, MN

I believe personal agency is key to finding meaning in distressing scenarios and growing from them. I use both Existential and solution-oriented approaches when engaging with clients and provide individuals, couples, and families with tools for self-awareness and self-empowerment through a mixture of theoretical models tailored to the client’s strengths and needs. I work to help clients establish more adaptive patterns of thinking with humor, empathy, and respect. While I will explore root causes of issues, I emphasize the importance of personal growth and identifying personal strengths.

Individuals find their way to therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are suffering the stress of a relationship breakup, loss of a job, death of a loved one or parenting pressures. Or, maybe you've decided it's time to address a long-standing issue that is interfering with life satisfaction. It could be as specific as an unresolved childhood trauma or as general as nagging doubts about your self-worth or a feeling that you're not living your life in ways consistent with your core beliefs.

Looking for a therapist can be hard, frustrating, and reinforce our depression or anxiety at times when we are seeing countless profiles and pictures of people that we think may not understand what is going on in addition to what we are experiencing. The profiles we do have the courage to click on may reduce our fears a little yet the therapist may still not sound human or states a fun fact that does not share much about their life. I understand the struggles with depression, anxiety, grief and/or trauma first hand. I would love to help you be seen and heard through our sessions and in your life.

Clients I have worked with have come to me for: Help with figuring out why they keep dating the wrong people; An intense sense of not feeling good enough; Imposter Syndrome; Feeling trapped in their life situations; Burnout at work and/or in relationships; Noticing they are always the peacemaker and/or caretaker; A lack of autonomy and control in their lives; A lack of joy or believing they don’t know how to be happy; A sense of isolation, feeling cut off from others; A sense of guilt anytime they do something for themselves; Feeling motivated by guilt to do things for others; Have experienced a loss and are navigating grief

For the last fourteen years my practice has been geared towards adults struggling with anxiety and panic, depression, relationship issues of all types, grief and loss, and past trauma. I also work a great deal with addiction and codependency in the family. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I see my job as helping people resolve these issues in collaborative, non-judgmental therapy sessions. I provide an environment where these problems can be explored and resolved. My approach is direct but respectful; giving clients practical skills and techniques that can change their lives.

For adolescents and adults in the midst of transition, loss or difficulty, finding real help can seem like a dicey proposition. Often people find themselves depressed, anxious, numb or lost, but might feel too ashamed to let others know the extent of their growing unhappiness. Many try to manage their worry in secret, only transmitting their distress after their work/school performance slips, they self-harm or start to abuse chemicals. Family and friends may actively worry about them, but not know how to start the conversation or how to get their loved one help.

I work with individuals, couples and families who are having feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger and grief. Creating an atmosphere that is both safe and challenging, I help clients gain a perspective that allows them to be clearer about themselves, their interaction with others and their personal and professional direction. I also specialize in consulting and coaching with business leaders and their organizations. With encouragement, support and genuine concern for my clients, I use all the tools I've gathered through 25 years of professional training and experience to facilitate this process.

Often a question asked prior to counseling is, am I thriving or simply surviving? Individuals question their life path and need help to figure out where to start exploring. We work together to identify strengths, areas of growth, and both are used to help cultivate a fulfilling life experience. Clients may feel there is a mismatch between their head and hearts so we also work to connect them which in-turn causes less uncertainty and confusion in life choices.

Dr. Jerry Crimmins is a Psychologist in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2004. Dr. Crimmins has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, problems with motivation, relationship issues, and parenting problems. His counseling style is direct, respectful, and incorporates some humor once you get to know each other. Dr. Crimmins believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. His approach is fundamentally cognitive-behavioral but will incorporate other techniques in order to tailor our dialogue and treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.

I work with clients' strengths, providing treatment for relationship issues, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, grief and loss, life transitions, conflict resolution, self-compassion, mindfulness, communication skills, nonviolent communication (NVC), trauma, self-regulation, stress management, codependency, and climate anxiety, grief, and resiliency. I work with people indoors, outdoors, and through telehealth.

My overall philosophy as a counseling psychologist is that although therapy can be hard work, it should also be easy to get into, easy to get out of, and easy to return to when needed. I am a generalist with a focus on working with women, LGBTQ individuals and couples, developing professionals, and clinicians. My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, and I incorporate a variety of treatment methods as appropriate, including process-experiential, narrative, and solution-focused strategies. I strive to create an environment where people feel supported and challenged to explore fears, discover strengths, and achieve goals.

My approach is simple. I see my role as a partner in a process that is the pursuit of healing and restoration. While I have certain professional expertise, every client is an expert about his/her/their own life. I am intentionally client-centered, strengths based and trauma-informed. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my primary means of intervention which includes an eclectic blend of Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic and other modalities. Assigned homework is common and clients participate in the development of activities that support clearly identified treatment plan goals.

I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and under supervision to be a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). My passion lies in working with adults and couples by utilizing EMDR, harm reduction, trauma-responsive care, and culturally affirming therapy to help people embrace recovery from a holistic approach. My specializations are in complex trauma, dissociation, LGBTQ individuals, neurodivergent minds, alcohol + substance use, housing instability, chronic illness, non-monogamy, self-harm, and eating disorders. I am also available to write letters for gender-affirming care.

Struggling to make a change and are feeling stuck, possibly feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? I work with clients that may be going through a life transition and either need support in navigating that transition, or assistance in overcoming issues to even take that first step. I work with clients that may want to examine past experiences and work through them to better understand the impact they may have had on their thoughts and behavior today. I work with clients who are courageously open to examining their lives, what is or is not working, and collaborate with them to find a path to achieve the change they desire.

It takes courage to ask for help, and immense strength. Therapy provides an opportunity for the human connection we all desperately need but is often lost – especially in today’s world. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples achieve improved emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and greater resiliency.

Therapy is a safe space to air out all of your hopes, dreams, frustrations, and fears. It's a space to express the hard emotions we feel as humans every day especially in our current world. It's also a space to learn how to manage those hard emotions so that we can find peace, happiness, and love. In my office, I work on building an authentic, non-judgmental, and compassionate relationship with you, so you feel safe and comfortable to share. Taking the leap to find a therapist is a huge step, I'm so glad that you are here.

I work with people who are courageously open to taking time to examine their lives - what's working and what isn't - and who are willing to authentically engage in identifying new or different ways of being that can feel valuable to them. The process is ultimately led by you, and I consider it an honor to be able to join you. Grounded in a humanistic, relational, client-centered, and strengths-based approach, I align with concepts of clinical pragmatism - using what works and feels helpful to you. I am trained in and responsibly draw from a variety of different therapeutic approaches.

You struggle in your relationship, or your doctor handed you a terrible diagnosis. Maybe there is something important you need to talk about, but you don't know who you can trust. On some days, it may feel your mind is spiraling out of control. Getting out of bed may have become so much more difficult lately. You experience dread too much of the time. You feel alone and sometimes wonder "what is the point?" You can't seem to get around to doing what needs to get done. People are constantly on your case. You seem to be your own worst enemy. You don't want your friends or partner to know this one bad thing about you.

If you are reading this, you're probably experiencing significant pain. Perhaps you're facing a break-up, or you realize your new partner is very much like the previous one. You may be scared, uncertain of the next step. Perhaps you are single, asking what it might take to find the right partner, or you may feel stuck in your marriage. You'll come in, plop yourself down, and ask me to fix you. I'll say: "I cannot do that." "All right," you say, "then, what is the point?" I'll respond: "I can help you be curious."