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Grief Counseling 

We deeply understand there is no quick fix around grief and anguish; to re-emerge whole again we must be in a safe space, supported and validated. Through empowering clients to share their story, make meaning out of their experiences and tend to their grief, we are here to guide the understanding that it's possible to grieve and be grateful at the same time.

We support our clients by helping them recognize their resiliency, build on their strengths, grow in acceptance and positive change and move forward. Together, we will let the crises you have lived through inform what really matters. As a compassionate psychotherapists, it is our honor to work with grieving adults who have experienced death of a loved one, divorce, miscarriage and traumatic loss. We utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy to help clients develop coping strategies, process their emotions, and find meaning and purpose in their lives after loss.

All grief therapists at our clinic are in-network with the insurers listed on our Insurance and EAP page.

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Meet Our Grief Therapists

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Katelyn Kubista, LICSW

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Maija Peterfeso, LICSW

Cory Chargo, LICSW

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Steve Cartell, LICSW

Our Collaboration with The Grief Room

Stewardship, Healing, and Collaborative Care

At Restorative Wellness Counseling, we are honored to serve as stewards of The Grief Room—a sacred, thoughtfully designed space in St. Paul devoted to grief, healing, and reconnection.

The Grief Room offers opportunities for reflection and restoration through private reservations, guided rituals, creative expression, somatic practices, and community circles. Every element of the space is intentionally crafted to foster safety, presence, and renewal.

Our team of skilled, trauma-informed therapists specializes in grief, loss, and life transitions. In collaboration with The Grief Room team and other practitioners, we uphold a space where each person’s experience is honored and healing is accessible.

Together, we help sustain the vision of The Grief Room: a living ecosystem where grief is witnessed, healing unfolds, and transformation becomes possible.

The Grief Room