Mary-Rose Granlund, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
maryroseg@irismentalhealthmn.com | (612) 457-1247
“I believe that behavior is the language of children, so I help children and their caregivers explore the causes of their concerns while providing support and solutions that help relieve stress for everyone.”
Mary-Rose Granlund (she/her/hers) has extensive experience in attachment and early childhood, and understands the need for trauma-informed care. She loves to find ways to help families connect and understand each other better using play, especially through games.
Mary-Rose strives to provide a gender-affirming, sex-positive, and body-positive inclusive space for children & their caregivers. She enjoys supporting families in their transition to becoming parents, and the numerous ways families are made, including blended, adoptive and foster families.
Mary-Rose provides individual and family therapy, and sees children ages 0-12, and adults. She sees clients in the office, walk & talk therapy and via telehealth.
Education: BA in Psychology and MSW in Social Work from the University of Minnesota.
Advanced Training/Certification:
PSI Perinatal Mental Health 2-Day Certificate Course
Board Certified Supervisor in Social Work (MN Board of Social Work)
Developmental Repair model
License: LICSW- MN (20282)
Specialties:
Perinatal mental health
Trauma
Attachment repair
Prenatal & Early Childhood development
Foster & Adoption
ADHD
Parenting support & skills
Intersection of school and mental health concerns
Modalities:
Developmental Repair
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Play Therapy
Attachment Therapy
Why did you become a therapist? I wanted to help others become advocates for their own needs. This became especially true after having kids, because what parents need is often overlooked. I want to provide a space for parents to come in and talk about the things that are hard- they don’t have that.
Do you have any pets? I’m a dog person who has learned to love cats! Recently losing my 17-year-old dog, I was reminded what an important part pets play in our lives. I have two cats that came from a rescue (brother and sister) who ended up becoming pandemic pets, which has been helpful for our own family.
What’s your favorite movie and why? I’m a massive Marvel nerd! But my favorite movie is Inception, because I loved how it showed how we can find our way out, even when we get stuck in our heads.
How do you recharge? I love anything artsy! I love to paint, color, make things with clay… anything I can do to be crafty.