Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
Makenna Larson, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist
Online therapy (Minnesota and Wisconsin) AND in-person sessions in Duluth, Minnesota!
GRIEF THERAPY
Grief isn’t something to get over—it’s something we carry with us. In therapy, I provide a space where you can feel your grief fully, be seen without judgment, and learn how to live with loss while still caring for yourself and living a meaningful and fulfilling life. Together, we’ll explore ways to navigate the daily challenges grief brings, honor your memories, and find moments of connection and meaning in your life again.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Therapy is a space to understand yourself, build coping tools, and navigate life’s ups and downs—and you don’t have to do it alone. I provide a supportive space to explore your feelings, celebrate your strengths, and gain practical tools to feel more confident and resilient. Together, we can work through challenges, process difficult experiences, and help you feel more empowered to handle whatever life brings.
ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY (ART)
ART is a trauma informed therapy approach that helps you process painful memories, stressful events, or past trauma so they don’t cause as much emotional distress. Using gentle eye movements, we work together to change how your brain stores these memories so they no longer cause intense emotional distress. It’s effective for trauma, anxiety, grief, self-doubt, and other emotional challenges, with many clients experiencing significant relief after just one session.
MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Meet Makenna
Life can feel overwhelming, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion. I support teens (14+), young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and motherhood—meeting you where you are and providing tools to build confidence, resilience, and trust in yourself.
I use a combination of approaches tailored to each client, including ACT, Compassion & Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, ART, and Internal Family Systems. My work is trauma- and grief-informed, focusing on understanding your experiences rather than judging them, and supporting you through loss or other life challenges.
Together, we’ll build resilience, psychological flexibility, and self-compassion, helping you face life’s challenges with confidence and adaptability. Every journey is unique, and my approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. If you’re ready to start feeling more like yourself again, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Specialties
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Grief can feel heavy and this is a space to feel the weight of grief while staying connected to your values, cultivating self-compassion, and discovering how life can hold both loss and possibility.
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Traumatic experiences can leave lasting effects on daily life. A safe space allows for processing, rebuilding a sense of safety, and reclaiming emotional balance.
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Low self-esteem can feel like an inner critic that never rests. This is a space to listen with compassion to the parts of you that carry doubt, and to grow into a more confident and authentic self.
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Feelings of worry, tension, or overwhelm can be exhausting. Together, we explore the roots of anxiety and develop practical strategies to regain calm, focus, and confidence in daily life.
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Motherhood can be full of love, but also exhaustion, doubt, and unexpected challenges. This is a space to process all of it—your joys, your fears, and everything in between—without shame.
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Learn more about my areas of expertise by clicking the 'Work With Me' tab at the top of the page or the ‘Learn more’ button below.
What You Can Expect From Working With Me
A space to be fully yourself. I bring curiosity, relatability, and professional care to help you explore, grow, and feel seen.
A collaborative journey toward the life you value. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, strengthen your resilience, and take steps toward meaningful growth.
Tools to navigate your emotions and honor your needs. Learn strategies to respond to feelings skillfully, set healthy boundaries, and show up as your authentic self.
READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?