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 when you’re navigating grief, major life changes, or living with anxiety. I’m Makenna and I’m a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist in Minnesota and Wisconsin, providing down-to-earth, relatable, and compassionate therapy for adults (18+). I specialize in grief and loss counseling, relational trauma, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions such as becoming a parent, starting or ending college, relationship or career changes, burnout, or navigating the loss of a loved one.
My approach is trauma and grief-informed, providing a supportive space to explore your experiences. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help you process emotions with curiosity, understand your needs, and navigate change and uncertainty with flexibility.
Therapy with me is a space that says ‘yes, what you’re feeling makes sense.’ I believe therapy can be a helpful resource and a brave act of self care. My goal is to help you feel capable and confident, not by changing who you are, but by reconnecting you with the strengths and wisdom already within you. Healing looks different for everyone, and I’ll meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. When you’re ready, I’d love to hear your story and explore how I can best support 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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Major life changes can bring both growth and challenge. Whether you’re becoming a parent, starting a new chapter in school or work, navigating relationship changes, feeling burned out, or coping with loss, I provide a supportive space to help you adjust, reflect, and feel grounded through the transition.
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Relational trauma is the emotional harm that comes from hurtful, abusive, or neglectful relationships. It can occur in childhood with caregivers, in friendships, in romantic partnerships, or even at work with colleagues or supervisors. These experiences can affect trust, connection, and how we see ourselves. Therapy provides a safe space to heal, rebuild trust, and feel secure again.
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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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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 with kindness, set healthy boundaries, and show up as your authentic self.
READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?