Grief counselors and therapists in Duluth, MN

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Life Coach with 30 years of professional clinical experience. I have worked in both outpatient and inpatient programs developing and leading mental health programs. I have owned a private successful practice since 2010 that was initiated to help people thrive through life's challenges. I was drawn to this field by a deep interest in human behavior transformative impact of helping others thrive and navigate through challenges that created lasting positive change.

I specialize in a variety of treatment approaches serving men and women. Let me support you in navigating difficult transitions tailoring your treatment to meet your needs.

I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management. My appointments are intended for individuals seeking assessment of mental health symptoms and consideration or management of psychiatric medications. I offer brief supportive counseling during these visits, but I do not provide ongoing, therapy-only counseling sessions. If you are looking for regular talk therapy without medication management, please schedule with a therapist.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. I want my patients to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about their treatment.

I am also a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse–Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) and Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP). My experience spans outpatient, correctional, crisis, and other high-acuity settings, including care for individuals with complex psychiatric conditions, substance use concerns, and trauma.

I evaluate and treat concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, mood instability, and insomnia. I also work with individuals who have co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns or have had limited success with previous psychiatric medications.

My approach is individualized, practical, and collaborative. Together, we consider your symptoms, medical history, previous treatment experiences, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. When medication is appropriate, we discuss benefits, risks, and alternatives so you can make informed decisions. Scheduling an evaluation does not mean you must take medication.

My goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where you can speak openly. When ongoing psychotherapy would benefit you, I encourage working with a therapist alongside your psychiatric care.

I've worked as a therapist for over 20 years. It is such an honor to be invited into people's vulnerable and hopeless places in their story. Through our work together I get to watch them learn, grow and overcome their obstacles to living well. It is such beautiful work!

I love working with clients who want to integrate their faith into the therapy process.

Hello, my name is Heather Liebswager. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who specializes in healing trauma in children, adolescents, and adults. I use a person-centered approach in my therapeutic relationship: you set the pace to our sessions while I guide, interpret, support, and challenge you. I believe in welcoming all the various parts of you including the exiled, judged, shamed, inner-child parts of you to the session so that you can understand yourself more fully.

I know starting therapy can feel like a vulnerability, especially when you are carrying stress in your relationships, questioning yourself, or feeling stuck in patterns you want to change. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are and build a genuine, trusting relationship where you feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow at a pace that feels right for you, without pressure, shame, or judgment. You do not have to sort through all of this on your own.

Mary brings a unique and powerful depth of experience to the therapeutic relationship, including specialized focus areas such as:

• Trauma Recovery: Extensive experience developing and delivering programs for individuals dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS)
• First Responder & Military Families:
• Life Transitions & Stress Management:

If you are seeking a therapist with the highest level of expertise in trauma and complex stress—who also provides a supportive, personalized approach—Mary I. Sullivan is ready to partner with you on your path to healing.

I am here to support you with a current problem, or one you have been dealing with for years.