Grief Therapists in Minnesota

At Up North Therapy, our mission is simple: to make quality mental health services accessible to the communities of Duluth, Two Harbors, Grand Marais, and surrounding areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota. I founded Up North Therapy after years of working in larger organizations, where I saw the need for a more personal and supportive approach — for both clients and staff. Here, you’ll find a warm, welcoming space where healing and growth are priorities. What We Offer: Individual therapy for children, teens, and adults; Couples and family therapy; Art therapy and somatic approaches alongside traditional talk therapy; Chemical dependency assessments and therapy; EMDR and brain spotting. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life changes, trauma, or simply seeking greater balance and clarity, my therapists are here to walk alongside you. We use evidence-based practices, compassion, and creativity to help you feel supported and empowered.

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am passionate about providing compassionate and effective mental health care. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I'm dedicated to helping clients through difficult times and guiding them toward better well-being. I enjoy helping individuals with a variety of mental health concerns, including treatment resistant mental health disorders and treatment during pregnancy and the postpartum period. If you feel that you've tried everything, come see me and we can discuss this further! I've worked in the healthcare field since 2006, starting as a Certified Medical Assistant before becoming a nurse about 10 years later. I've worked in a variety of settings and with a variety of client populations. My experience in corrections/forensics has allowed me to increase my communication and crisis intervention skills. I am a proud member of both the International Association of Forensic Nurses and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, ensuring that my practice is always informed by the latest in mental health care. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and staying active in the community. My goal is to establish an honest and trusting relationship with my clients while working together toward their goals. Thank you for considering me as your healthcare provider.

Hello and a warm welcome! I'm Denay Kelly, your compassionate Nurse Practitioner specializing in family practice, emergency medicine, Psychiatric and hospital medicine. With a rich educational background, including a Master's in Nursing, I've cultivated a wealth of expertise to ensure you receive top-notch care tailored to your needs. Throughout my career, I've embraced various pivotal roles that have allowed me to provide exceptional care in emergency situations and routine health management. Whether it's leading medical teams in critical access hospitals or delivering urgent psychiatric care via telehealth, my experiences across Minnesota, Iowa, Florida and beyond have deepened my commitment to accessible and comprehensive healthcare for all. Communication is the heartbeat of effective healthcare. My adept use of electronic health systems like Epic, Meditech, and Cerner guarantees that every detail of your health journey is meticulously documented and readily available for any necessary consultations—always with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations. Beyond clinical practice, I'm passionate about nurturing future healthcare leaders through teaching and mentorship. My certifications in Advanced Family Practice showcase my dedication to lifelong learning and excellence in patient care. When I'm not caring for patients or engaging with students, you'll likely find me reveling in the simple joys of life. Gardening brings me peace, traveling fuels my curiosity about the world, and quality moments with friends and family are what I cherish most. For a dose of adventure, I love hopping on my bike for a trail ride or hiking through nature's wonders. And on those days when relaxation calls my name, there's no place I'd rather be than unwinding at the beach. I'm here to support your health journey with empathy, skillful care, and a commitment to helping you achieve the healthiest version of yourself. Thank you for entrusting me with such an important aspect of your life.

Are you anxious and overwhelmed? Are you feeling alone? Are you grieving a loss? Are you parenting a child with complex medical issues? Are you depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? I want to create the space for you to share all of your emotions and problems so you can start living the life you dreamed of. I want to understand what you are feeling and I want to help you get to the place where things are better. I provide counseling for adult women and adolescents specializing in trauma, complex grief, depression, anxiety and Christian counseling. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in a variety of settings . My approach is to lead with empathy and to help you feel understood, heard and validated. I have a gentle spirit but will also speak the truth with kindness. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to share your emotions while also providing practical tools for you to utilize. I want to help you understand your past so you can change your present and have hope for your future. I believe the most important part of therapy is establishing a therapeutic relationship and having the hope you can change. I am trained in DBT, EMDR, Perinatal Mental Health and Advanced Grief Counseling. Head to my website to schedule your free 15 minute consultation with me.

Dr. Jenny Shields is a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified healthcare ethics consultant who specializes in helping high-performing professionals find clarity, direction, and relief. She works with physicians, leaders, and caregivers who appear highly competent on the outside—but feel burned out, stuck, or quietly unraveling within. Her clinical approach is informed by deep experience in behavioral medicine, advanced training in bioethics, and a grounded commitment to care that honors each client’s complexity. Dr. Shields brings warmth, steadiness, and intelligence to spaces where life has lost its shape—helping clients reconnect with their values, strengthen their emotional flexibility, and take meaningful steps forward. 

Seeking a skilled psychotherapist capable of holding space for virtually any human experience you may have? How about a heart-based approach that leverages expressive healing modalities and cultivates your own imaginative muscles? I am a licensed professional counselor and a registered expressive arts therapist, board-certified in both art therapy and music therapy, with special expertise in the Enneagram personality typing system, Jungian sand tray therapy, dreamwork, human shadow work, career-life planning, teletherapy, improvisation, consciousness studies and integrating experiences from non-ordinary states. I consider myself a generalist, with experience working with diverse individuals of all ages with a myriad of challenges. I am a published author with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a warm, direct approach informed by archetypal psychology. [NOTE: Missouri residents may be eligible for insurance reimbursement; please search me on Sondermind.com.]

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or not your first rodeo in the therapy arena, finding the right therapist for you is a Big Freaking Deal! You’ve likely been doing tireless research, visiting websites, unsure if you’ll find someone who truly gets you. What you want is… A therapist who is R-E-A-L, doesn’t hide behind a clipboard, nods and won’t just say “mm-hm” to everything that comes out of your mouth, or ask you 100 times “how does that make you feel?” You want a therapist whom you can sense a connection with and see that this person might understand you, better than you understand yourself. This may sound like a tall order, but you deserve to find the BEST possible person to do this life-progressing work with. The badass go-getter in me recognizes the badass go-getter in you! I’m here to help you get to work at becoming a better version of yourself. Making the first move can be tough, but I know deep down, you’ll muster up the strength you need. You’re ready to take the leap, no matter how scary it might be. You want someone who is willing to take this journey with you and push you towards the progress you want to make in your life! You’re ready to take the risk of learning new ways to handle problems that keep coming up and let go of your old ways of doing things.

Hello! My name is Lacie and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to help the hopeless and hurting find healing to live a fulfilling life. 

Who am I really? How do I have better relationships? What’s the point of life? Is something wrong with me? Where do I belong? Can I heal? Are you asking yourself these questions? Are you ready to find some answers? Let’s co-create a space where you can find your internal compass, release your burdens (personal, intergenerational, cultural) and figure out what real change looks like. I’m here to help you embrace the intricate beauty and messiness of who you are. I bring to sessions boundless curiosity, caring challenges, and commitment to building trust at your own pace, all while keeping the focus on you. I am a trauma therapist at my core, and work a lot with folks who are navigating alternative sexualities and relationship styles (kink/BDSM, polyamory, ace, aro, you name it), living with chronic illness or disability, and exploring their gender (which is for cisgender folks too!). My approach is integrative in the sense that we will attend to your emotional, intellectual, and embodied ways of being. Are you ready to make meaning of your life in a way that integrates all of your experiences? Being witnessed in our whole truth can offer deep healing. I hope our work together will catalyze internal liberation, strengthening our shared path toward collective liberation.

With 8 years of experience as an adult psychiatrist and Board Certification, I specialize in Reproductive Psychiatry and Integrative Women's Mental Health. As a Harvard-trained physician with a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, I've had the privilege of delivering lectures for prestigious organizations like The American Psychiatric Association. My primary aim is to empower you to thrive, moving beyond mere day-to-day management. I am deeply committed to equipping you with the knowledge you need to make well-informed choices regarding your health. Within a female-centered approach, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, prioritizing your well-being at the core of our work together. I firmly believe that women deserve exceptional support and care from the onset of menses through menopause. Our collaboration is based on a partnership, and I am dedicated to ensuring you feel genuinely acknowledged, supported, and heard throughout your journey. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about social justice and the exploration of racial and maternal healthcare issues. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to assisting women of color in navigating the unique challenges they face while seeking top-quality, culturally sensitive medical care. As a reproductive psychiatrist, I possess extensive expertise and training to guide you through hormonally-driven life transitions with evidence-based care. My knowledge of integrative and holistic healthcare enables me to craft tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing your overall well-being. My work has been prominently featured across a variety of platforms and publications, including renowned outlets such as CNN and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness.