Grief Therapists in Boulder, CO
I am, first and foremost, a highly trained Therapist. For over thirty years I have worked with couples, individuals, and families helping put an anchor back into their lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed in both Colorado and California, I have two Masters degrees: a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity (a three-year ministerial academic training) both earned from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California that has been coined “The Princeton of the West”. I use a "systems" approach to marriage and family therapy which means I view each person as part of a whole.
I am, first and foremost, a highly trained Therapist. For over thirty years I have worked with couples, individuals, and families helping put an anchor back into their lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed in both Colorado and California, I have two Masters degrees: a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity (a three-year ministerial academic training) both earned from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California that has been coined “The Princeton of the West”. I use a "systems" approach to marriage and family therapy which means I view each person as part of a whole.
Therapy is a journey to come more completely into your authentic self. It can be difficult to ask for help, yet as humans, we all need help, especially at difficult times. In my client-focused therapy, I strive to create a safe space to explore your inner world. Our current landscape is full of speed and activity. I help my clients to slow down and work with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms.
My passion is to empower you to experience your innate wellness through conversation, mindfulness, art, and body-awareness practices.
Therapy is a journey to come more completely into your authentic self. It can be difficult to ask for help, yet as humans, we all need help, especially at difficult times. In my client-focused therapy, I strive to create a safe space to explore your inner world. Our current landscape is full of speed and activity. I help my clients to slow down and work with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms.
My passion is to empower you to experience your innate wellness through conversation, mindfulness, art, and body-awareness practices.
When we're grieving, we've lost an essential part of our world--and, with it, a part of ourselves.
Change is hard. All of us have conscious and unconscious patterns that can keep us stuck in painful ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. But change IS possible. In the context of a therapeutic relationship, we can cultivate the security, skills, and strength we need to deconstruct these painful patterns and develop healthier ones.
When we're grieving, we've lost an essential part of our world--and, with it, a part of ourselves.
Change is hard. All of us have conscious and unconscious patterns that can keep us stuck in painful ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. But change IS possible. In the context of a therapeutic relationship, we can cultivate the security, skills, and strength we need to deconstruct these painful patterns and develop healthier ones.
Together we will find healthy ways for you to cope, process trauma and grief, and tap into your inner resources to find calm, courage, and hope.
I have dedicated years to working with trauma survivors. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga/Mindfulness. I understand how trauma hijacks the body and mind, leaving us dysregulated, confused and ashamed. Our work together will focus on creating safety within and reducing distress, so that you can feel present in your life and with yourself.
Together we will find healthy ways for you to cope, process trauma and grief, and tap into your inner resources to find calm, courage, and hope.
I have dedicated years to working with trauma survivors. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga/Mindfulness. I understand how trauma hijacks the body and mind, leaving us dysregulated, confused and ashamed. Our work together will focus on creating safety within and reducing distress, so that you can feel present in your life and with yourself.
Jessica Baker, Tending The Ground,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I have an MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology and have expertise as a grief counselor.
The precursor to suffering is in the language of not enough, not loved, unworthy, imperfect etc. The negation of who you "are" is simply not true, yet these early unconscious beliefs become embedded at a very young age without awareness. As we follow back how these beliefs were formed, we can unhook the faulty logic. This reverse engineering provides a new empty canvas. I gently challenge clients in the very moment of these engrained beliefs on display. My clients appreciate this direct style, as they recognize my sincerity and professionalism.
I have an MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology and have expertise as a grief counselor.
The precursor to suffering is in the language of not enough, not loved, unworthy, imperfect etc. The negation of who you "are" is simply not true, yet these early unconscious beliefs become embedded at a very young age without awareness. As we follow back how these beliefs were formed, we can unhook the faulty logic. This reverse engineering provides a new empty canvas. I gently challenge clients in the very moment of these engrained beliefs on display. My clients appreciate this direct style, as they recognize my sincerity and professionalism.
You’re carrying something heavy - grief, burnout, a transition you didn’t choose, or a version of yourself you barely recognize.
My approach is warm, relational, and grounded, with gentle solution‑focused support. We’ll explore your emotional landscape and identify small, meaningful shifts that help you feel steadier day to day. I’m not here to push quick fixes but to help you find clarity, direction, and moments of relief as you move through what’s hard.
You’re carrying something heavy - grief, burnout, a transition you didn’t choose, or a version of yourself you barely recognize.
My approach is warm, relational, and grounded, with gentle solution‑focused support. We’ll explore your emotional landscape and identify small, meaningful shifts that help you feel steadier day to day. I’m not here to push quick fixes but to help you find clarity, direction, and moments of relief as you move through what’s hard.
Unique to my practice is my ability to mirror your innate wisdom. With this relational focus, whether you are coming in for individual or couples therapy, you'll begin to work through issues, and increase your confidence while doing so. I hold a safe space that is conducive to exploring those scary and sometimes dark places that we fear, like broken heartedness, and come out the other side with tenderness, wisdom, & contentment.
Unique to my practice is my ability to mirror your innate wisdom. With this relational focus, whether you are coming in for individual or couples therapy, you'll begin to work through issues, and increase your confidence while doing so. I hold a safe space that is conducive to exploring those scary and sometimes dark places that we fear, like broken heartedness, and come out the other side with tenderness, wisdom, & contentment.
I work with adults and elders (65 and up) who are seeking support with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, bereavement, death and dying, life transitions, and general life stress.
Art therapy is a useful tool for personal insight and self-growth, and we can discuss in session to see what works for you. You absolutely do no need art materials or any formal skills to do art therapy! Typical sessions tend to have a combination of both art and talk therapy and can be tailored to your goals and preferences.
I work with adults and elders (65 and up) who are seeking support with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, bereavement, death and dying, life transitions, and general life stress.
Art therapy is a useful tool for personal insight and self-growth, and we can discuss in session to see what works for you. You absolutely do no need art materials or any formal skills to do art therapy! Typical sessions tend to have a combination of both art and talk therapy and can be tailored to your goals and preferences.
Grief, trauma, and major life changes can knock the wind out of you and make even basic days feel heavy.
I believe there is real wisdom and resilience already inside you — but accessing it usually takes support, not just willpower. Together, we’ll look at how past experiences and relationships still shape your thoughts, emotions, and reactions today, often outside of awareness, and work toward loosening patterns that keep you stuck.
Grief, trauma, and major life changes can knock the wind out of you and make even basic days feel heavy.
I believe there is real wisdom and resilience already inside you — but accessing it usually takes support, not just willpower. Together, we’ll look at how past experiences and relationships still shape your thoughts, emotions, and reactions today, often outside of awareness, and work toward loosening patterns that keep you stuck.
Do you feel like you're "going crazy" due to grief?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Counselor, and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional with deep roots in palliative care and hospice. My approach is gentle, direct, and at times challenging. I draw on Prolonged Grief Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, IFS, DBT, and ACT to help clients find their footing again.
Do you feel like you're "going crazy" due to grief?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Counselor, and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional with deep roots in palliative care and hospice. My approach is gentle, direct, and at times challenging. I draw on Prolonged Grief Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, IFS, DBT, and ACT to help clients find their footing again.
Hello there, I'm Heather! Are you looking for a therapist to offer validation, empathic support, and compassion in your mental health journey? You have come to the right place! Life can be so stressful trying to navigate responsibilities, along with dynamics of personal and professional relationships, and this can leave individuals feeling drained and exhausted. Trying to achieve balance in all areas to reach optimal mental health is difficult without support, so good for you for taking that step toward wellness. I have greatly appreciated those who are willing to put in the time and effort to improve their lives.
Hello there, I'm Heather! Are you looking for a therapist to offer validation, empathic support, and compassion in your mental health journey? You have come to the right place! Life can be so stressful trying to navigate responsibilities, along with dynamics of personal and professional relationships, and this can leave individuals feeling drained and exhausted. Trying to achieve balance in all areas to reach optimal mental health is difficult without support, so good for you for taking that step toward wellness. I have greatly appreciated those who are willing to put in the time and effort to improve their lives.
Welcome. I offer interest, experience and exploring care for you, not an anonymous online thing, where you're nobody. Can't say much more, except you have dreams, troubles, pasts, memories, challenges today, sometmes beyond words. Ph.D. + 2 Masters (Early Child. Ed. and Counseling Psychology) + curiousity and some courage.
Welcome. I offer interest, experience and exploring care for you, not an anonymous online thing, where you're nobody. Can't say much more, except you have dreams, troubles, pasts, memories, challenges today, sometmes beyond words. Ph.D. + 2 Masters (Early Child. Ed. and Counseling Psychology) + curiousity and some courage.
Grief and chronic illness don’t just bring sadness—they can leave you feeling unmoored, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.
My approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, grief-focused interventions, and CBT to help clients process unresolved experiences, reduce emotional overwhelm, and rebuild the mind-body connection. Through this tailored approach, clients often gain greater emotional steadiness, clarity, and the ability to engage more fully in daily life.
Grief and chronic illness don’t just bring sadness—they can leave you feeling unmoored, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.
My approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, grief-focused interventions, and CBT to help clients process unresolved experiences, reduce emotional overwhelm, and rebuild the mind-body connection. Through this tailored approach, clients often gain greater emotional steadiness, clarity, and the ability to engage more fully in daily life.
Trauma, grief, and ADHD can make it hard to slow down or trust your needs.
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Together we’ll slow down, make sense of intense emotions, process grief and past experiences, and clarify your needs and boundaries. Clients often feel relief early—not because everything is fixed, but because they feel understood, less alone, and more themselves.
Trauma, grief, and ADHD can make it hard to slow down or trust your needs.
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Together we’ll slow down, make sense of intense emotions, process grief and past experiences, and clarify your needs and boundaries. Clients often feel relief early—not because everything is fixed, but because they feel understood, less alone, and more themselves.
I support teenagers and adults navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions.
I offer a blend of somatic and experiential therapies. I bring in research based models like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). I also love to incorporate meditation, art therapy and humor if that’s your style. Our work can unfold in my office, online or through nature-based hiking and walking sessions.
I support teenagers and adults navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions.
I offer a blend of somatic and experiential therapies. I bring in research based models like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). I also love to incorporate meditation, art therapy and humor if that’s your style. Our work can unfold in my office, online or through nature-based hiking and walking sessions.
For years I have worked with clients who are moving through major life transitions and grief, or working with depression, anxiety, or psychological trauma.
In addition to office-based psychotherapy, I practice Nature-Based Psychotherapy, which helps engage clients in a process of exploring their core self. I work primarily with those suffering from grief and depression, individuals working to strengthen their role in a lifelong relationship, and people who have experienced psychological trauma.
For years I have worked with clients who are moving through major life transitions and grief, or working with depression, anxiety, or psychological trauma.
In addition to office-based psychotherapy, I practice Nature-Based Psychotherapy, which helps engage clients in a process of exploring their core self. I work primarily with those suffering from grief and depression, individuals working to strengthen their role in a lifelong relationship, and people who have experienced psychological trauma.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed by the depth and complexity of what they are experiencing. You may feel like you are carrying more internally than others can see. I offer depth-oriented therapy for those who want to understand their patterns more fully rather than push past them. Together, we move at a pace that respects your nervous system, making space for insight, integration, and meaningful change over time.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed by the depth and complexity of what they are experiencing. You may feel like you are carrying more internally than others can see. I offer depth-oriented therapy for those who want to understand their patterns more fully rather than push past them. Together, we move at a pace that respects your nervous system, making space for insight, integration, and meaningful change over time.
Kelsie Anders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Waitlist for new clients
Through individual therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching, I provide tools and support to address self-harm, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents and young adults in enhancing communication, resilience, and connection. My clients are typically school-aged individuals navigating questions of identity, conflict at home, or issues in school. As a former school-based therapist, I have insight into the unique challenges students face today. My warm, relational approach helps clients recognize their innate strength while navigating the complexities of a digital world.
Through individual therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching, I provide tools and support to address self-harm, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents and young adults in enhancing communication, resilience, and connection. My clients are typically school-aged individuals navigating questions of identity, conflict at home, or issues in school. As a former school-based therapist, I have insight into the unique challenges students face today. My warm, relational approach helps clients recognize their innate strength while navigating the complexities of a digital world.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or past wounds, I offer a space grounded in empathy, curiosity, and evidence-based support.
I approach therapy as a relatable human being with empathy, warmth and genuineness while working to maintain a balance between being supportive and challenging. My style is active, collaborative and inclusive of multicultural factors and I incorporate values of self-compassion, empowerment, resilience and nonjudgmental awareness.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or past wounds, I offer a space grounded in empathy, curiosity, and evidence-based support.
I approach therapy as a relatable human being with empathy, warmth and genuineness while working to maintain a balance between being supportive and challenging. My style is active, collaborative and inclusive of multicultural factors and I incorporate values of self-compassion, empowerment, resilience and nonjudgmental awareness.
Our minds and hearts can be overwhelming places to explore alone. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from yourself, wanting to improve your relationships, or wanting a better understanding of yourself and why you do the things you do. If so, I may be the therapist for you. I am passionately committed to working with individuals to assist them in living a more connected, authentic, and intentional life. I provide a compassionate and intellectually curious space to encourage exploration and growth to support you in working towards your goals.
Our minds and hearts can be overwhelming places to explore alone. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from yourself, wanting to improve your relationships, or wanting a better understanding of yourself and why you do the things you do. If so, I may be the therapist for you. I am passionately committed to working with individuals to assist them in living a more connected, authentic, and intentional life. I provide a compassionate and intellectually curious space to encourage exploration and growth to support you in working towards your goals.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.