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"Friend of the Center"

You can help us serve low- and no-income families with your tax-deductible contribution.

We keep our administrative and overhead costs to a minimum making your contribution really count in the lives of those trying to heal from traumatic loss and grief. (more)

Volunteers Needed

We are always looking for individuals or groups to help with maintenance and projects around our "charming little house on Grand."

The Center is also adding to its volunteer base through helpers with fundraising events, clerical support, marketing, and fundraising. Please contact us with ways you can help.

Dianna Diers, MA, LAMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist

Dianna serves individuals and families as they face trauma, loss and change.

Dianna is a graduate of the College of St. Catherine and of St. Mary’s University programs in Counseling, Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy.

In her 25 years of practice, Dianna has provided social and mental health services to families in diverse community settings.

At the Center for Grief, she brings narrative practices of honoring the strength and resilience of each person in the healing process.

Back To Staff Page

The Center is staffed by experienced pros with specialized education and training in the most current methods.
(meet the team)

Tom Ellis, MA
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist,
Executive Director, and Clinical Supervisor

Tom is a marriage and family therapist at the Center with a special focus on trauma. He is also a clinical supervisor, consultant, writer, trainer and critical incident de-briefer. (more)

Sarah Logan, MA
Program Director
Grief Therapist

Sarah provides therapy to individuals, families, groups and children. She has worked in school settings and with young mothers, teenagers and children. (more)

Katie Heckman, MS
Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist

Katie worked with individuals in a college setting for ten years before becoming licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy. She also taught developmental education, career development and study skills courses to young adults at the college level. (more)