Grief and Trauma Therapy
MN & WI Virtual or In -Person Rochester MN with Peggy Romero MSW, LICSW, specializing in Grief Counseling, & Trauma Therapy
Hope and Healing with Beyond Words Therapy
Grief Counseling
Grief and loss touch every part of our lives, and navigating them can feel overwhelming, isolating, or even disorienting. My grief and loss therapy offers a compassionate, supportive space to process your unique experience of loss—whether from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or unresolved mourning. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, memories, and meaning at your own pace, using evidence-based approaches to help you find healing, connection, and a renewed sense of hope.
Trauma Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy is a respectful, empowering approach that recognizes the deep and lasting impact of trauma on the mind, body, and nervous system. In my practice, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where your experiences are honored, your boundaries are respected, and healing unfolds at a pace that feels right for you. Drawing on evidence-based methods like EMDR, ART, and somatic awareness, we work together to reduce distress, build resilience, and help you reconnect with a sense of safety, wholeness, and self-trust.
EMDR/ART Therapy
EMDR/ART Therapy
Welcome to a safe, supportive space for healing through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). I specialize in helping individuals process trauma, reduce anxiety, and overcome emotional blocks using evidence-based, brain-centered approaches that foster deep and lasting change. Whether you're struggling with past experiences, chronic stress, or limiting beliefs, my goal is to guide you toward clarity, resilience, and emotional freedom in a compassionate, client-centered environment.
IFS
EMDR/ART Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapy model developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s. It’s based on the idea that the human mind is made up of multiple “parts” or sub-personalities, each with its own feelings, thoughts, and motivations — much like members of an internal family.
At its core, IFS helps people understand, heal, and harmonize these inner parts so they can live from their core Self, which is naturally compassionate, curious, and calm.
IADC Therapy
Induced After Death Communication (IADC) is a gentle, transformative therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process grief and find healing after the loss of a loved one. Through the use of specialized EMDR-based techniques, IADC facilitates profound emotional relief and can open the door to powerful experiences of connection and closure. Whether you're navigating unresolved sorrow, trauma related to loss, or a deep yearning for peace, IADC offers a compassionate path forward honoring both the science of healing and the mystery of human experience.
Animal Bereavement Therapy
Losing a beloved animal companion can be an incredibly painful and deeply personal experience. Bereavement therapy provides a compassionate space to process the grief, honor the bond shared, and navigate the emotional impact of the loss. Through supportive conversations and coping strategies, this therapy helps individuals express their feelings, reduce guilt or sadness, and find meaningful ways to remember their companion. Whether the grief feels overwhelming or quietly persistent, bereavement therapy offers understanding, validation, and healing during a time when many may feel alone in their sorrow.
About Mental Wellness with Beyond Words Therapy
About Peggy Romero
Beyond Words aims to create a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions, find solace, and build resilience. By integrating various therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR, ART, IADC, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work, IFS, Reiki and Grief Therapy. This dedicated professional is committed to working alongside you, the client, offering support and guidance, as we work through your trauma and walk with your grief. Ultimately helping you to rediscover hope and meaning in your life.
Insurance
Optum, UHC, UBH, UMR, Oscar, Aetna and Health Partners.
sliding scale fee available for underinsured or high deductible
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Nelson Mandela