About Heather Grawe, Individual, Couples, Trauma and Christian Therapy in Northfield, MN

Hi and welcome! My name is Heather and I’m glad you’re here.

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My Path To Therapy

I’ve always been interested in health and in people. For over a decade, I thought I wanted to be a doctor. But then just before I graduated from college, I realized that as much as the human body fascinates me, what I really loved and felt called to was working with people in the broader context of health. Physical health clearly matters, but so does our emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual health: they all work together and I really enjoy paying attention to each of them.

I completed my BA in biology and psychology at St. Olaf College and my graduate degree in marriage and family therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University in Illinois. Soon after, my husband and I moved back to Minnesota where I have been licensed as an LMFT since 2003.

Being entrusted with personal stories and struggles is a sacred privilege that I don’t take for granted. I love the tenacity of the human spirit. It is a profound honor and blessing to get to walk alongside fellow humans in their therapy journeys; I will always be grateful for this.

THIS WORK HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT RELATIONSHIP

Meeting with a new therapist can feel daunting, so it might be helpful to learn a bit about what it’s like to work with me. My style is warm and approachable, engaged and curious, collaborative and encouraging. I’m highly attuned to you: connecting with you, seeking to understand your life and experiences, and clarifying what you are hoping to achieve.

Our work together involves a rich feedback loop. I pay attention to your cues and adjust my approach for the greatest possible growth. At times, you might experience lots of quiet and space for exploring and processing. Other times, I am more directive and provide supportive challenges to help move you forward. I prioritize connecting with you because the quality of our relationship offers a vessel for powerful transformation.

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Things I Believe

Your story is worth understanding

Connection is the foundation for healing

When we feel safe and understood, we can begin to explore what has brought us here and what we hope to create moving forward.

You are not a problem to be solved

You are a whole person with a story, strengths, and the ability to create meaningful change.

Every person brings a unique combination of experiences, relationships, and circumstances that shape the way they see themselves and the world.

Growth happens with compassion and support

Through increased awareness, new perspectives, and intentional steps forward, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and the life you want to build.

Professional Member

Midwest Association of Christian Counselors

Education & Credentials

M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
1999

B.A. in Biology and Psychology

St. Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota
1996

Marriage and Family Therapy License

Minnesota LMFT #1009
2003

AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy)

Professional Member

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP)

Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)

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A few tidbits about me

dear husband and I have four delightful children—three young adults and a teenager.

I have endured times of suffering, and I am a better therapist for it.

Jesus is my Redeemer, the Anchor of my soul, and the Source of my freedom and joy; my love for Him impacts all of my life.

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, nature, being on water, music, savoring good food, reading, running (or maybe more accurately, the endorphins that come with it :), chocolate chip cookies, the North Shore, traveling, and pondering life. I’ve been married since 1997, and my dear husband and I have four delightful children—three young adults and a teenager.

I have endured times of suffering, and I am a better therapist for it.

Jesus is my Redeemer, the Anchor of my soul, and the Source of my freedom and joy; my love for Him impacts all of my life.

Find Support That Fits You

Your experiences, relationships, and goals are unique. Therapy should be too. Let’s talk about what you’re looking for and how we may work together.