A space where your feelings are valued, your story is heard, and your growth is celebrated.
Hi, I’m Makenna Larson! I’m a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist in Minnesota and Wisconsin providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy for adults (18+).
I specialize in grief and loss counseling, trauma, and perinatal mental health including pregnancy, postpartum, identity change, relationship difficulties, and support with the challenges of parenthood.
Now accepting new clients in MN & WI, virtually or in-person in Duluth, MN
Grief Counseling
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. Sessions are focused on helping you 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
Individual therapy offers a supportive, compassionate space to break unhelpful patterns, heal past wounds, and move toward a more authentic and resilient life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, therapy provides an opportunity to slow down, feel heard, and better understand yourself. Sessions focus on emotional exploration, validation, and practical tools to help you navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, perfectionism, and people-pleasing patterns.
ART Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a trauma-informed approach that helps your brain process painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which often focuses on discussing and analyzing experiences over time, ART works directly with how memories and emotions are stored in the brain using bilateral stimulation. Many clients experience relief and a sense of empowerment in just one to a few sessions, making ART a helpful option for those experiencing PTSD, grief, anxiety, and depression, or for anyone feeling stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences.
Perinatal Therapy
I provide supportive, trauma-informed therapy for parents and caregivers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Topics often include adjusting to new parenting roles, shifts in identity, relationship changes, anxiety or depression, intrusive thoughts, anger or overwhelm, balancing expectations, fertility challenges, miscarriage or infant loss, and rediscovering moments of joy and fulfillment during early parenthood.
MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Meet Makenna
You’re doing everything you can, and somehow it still feels like it’s not enough. You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched in ways you never expected. Whether you’re navigating grief, trauma, pregnancy, postpartum, or the demands of parenting, this is a space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay. You’re allowed to be honest about how heavy things feel and have someone there to support you through it. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and relatable therapy that feels genuine with a focus on helping you care for yourself while caring for others.
I believe healing happens through safe, supportive relationships. Using a relational approach, I help clients feel seen and supported. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support clients in processing their emotions, identifying their needs, and developing self-compassion.
If you’re carrying grief, have recently experienced a significant loss, healing from trauma, or navigating the complexities of the perinatal or postpartum period, it’s okay to seek support. Your mental health matters, and I’m here to support you whenever you’re ready to reach out.
You might consider reaching out if you’re:
Navigating the deep and complex feelings of grief after a significant loss
Seeking support during pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood
Feeling anxious, constantly worrying, and or feeling as if your body is always on high alert
Struggling with self-criticism, shame, or feeling “not good enough”
You find yourself constantly overextending yourself, avoiding conflict, and have difficulties setting boundaries
Looking for a safe, supportive space to process trauma
Hoping to develop tools for emotion regulation and self-compassion
Feel like you’re always performing, proving yourself, or chasing approval
Have a hard time expressing your needs, advocating for yourself, or feeling emotionally understood
Experiencing challenges in relationships such as communication struggles or attachment wounds
If any of this resonates, therapy could be a helpful next step.
What You Can Expect From Working With Me
A welcoming space where your mental health matters. This is a place to grow in self-awareness, strengthen supportive coping skills, and integrate what you learn into your relationships and daily life.
A space to be fully yourself. I bring curiosity, relatability, and professional care to support you in exploring your internal and external experiences in ways that feel genuine, supportive, and true to who you are.
Tools to navigate your emotions and honor your needs. My hope is to support you in understanding your feelings, honoring your needs, and finding practices that help you feel steady and confident even when stress arises.