Grief Therapists in Lafayette, CO

Whether managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, processing trauma or changing unwanted behavioral patterns, I work to help clients understand the root of the issue, develop tools necessary to meet these challenges, and take steps towards a healthier and more integrated life.

Hello! Thanks for taking a look at my counseling practice. I consider it an incredible honor to support people through challenging times. As a deep student of human behavior and relationships, I bring my rich life experience into every session, offering intuitive support with a touch of humor when needed. In the course of my life, I’ve raised four children, loved deeply and experienced incredible loss . Through my own intense and unwavering commitment to growth, I have developed a radical and unshakeable love for my own aliveness and for the entirety of the human experience. I feel driven to share my enthusiasm with others.

WELCOME! I ENJOY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS who are motivated to learn about themselves and their relationships~to their partner, family, work, creative endeavors and/or physical health. CLIENTS report that they appreciate my humor, compassion and interactive style. TOGETHER, we explore how specific patterns may be at the root of emotional, interpersonal and/or physical challenges. TO BRIDGE THE GAP that often occurs between insight and transformative change, I draw from my background in the MEDICAL FIELD, as well as from NEURO("BRAIN")SCIENCE, MINDFULNESS PRACTICES and current research regarding the intricate RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.

Have you experienced trauma, stress or loss in your life? The answer is yes, we all have a different tolerance for the things life throws at us. Everyday we experience adversities that can add up over our lifetime. Unfortunately, we live in a society that too often has a "forget about it and move on" attitude. I want to help you slow down and really look at how your life journey has impacted your overall mental health. My goal is to create a safe place for you or your child to begin understanding how these stressors are impacting your life. I want to normalize the importance of self awareness, communication and self love.

Do you feel isolated and challenged by the relationships in your life? Do you experience more stress and tension than others tend to? You may also experience an inability to focus, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Experiencing trauma and grief can feel chaotic and isolating, but you don't have to go through it alone. I can help you create tools that put your life back in your hands. I invite each client to explore the creative process to gain deeper awareness into their life through the use of metaphor, symbolism and expression. I offer a safe place to process and heal difficult emotions, grief and trauma.

I have over 20 years of experience as a social worker and therapist and over 12 as an art therapist. I have worked with children and families in a variety of settings and capacities. I started my career working in foster care and residential settings and have experience working with grief / loss , trauma, family discord, behavioral and emotional issues, and mood disorders. Since becoming a parent in 2006, I have a passion for working with parents, women and mothers as well as adolescents. I am able to engage individuals who may be uncomfortable with traditional talk therapy.

Ever feel like you are not enough or that some days it is hard to get out of bed? Do you feel like life is overwhelming? Has a past trauma or loss kept you from living life fully? Does food or body image decide how you live? I believe that these thoughts, feelings, and emotions can play into depression, anxiety, PTS and disordered eating. With the exploration of the different aspects of yourself you will start to enjoy your life more fully. Through this growth and development you will experience a fuller life and feelings will start to be manageable and you can imagine going through life with a clear sense of self.

Renee Shannon, MA, LPC, specializes in life transitions, anxiety, grief and trauma. Renee has been in private practice as a life coach and meditation/mindfulness teacher for over 20 years. Renee incorporates a holistic approach to her treatment of her clients. She takes her extensive background in self-development, her corporate training as an executive in the IT field, and her training as a life-coach and teacher into her assessments and treatments of her clients. She is comfortable working with individuals from all stages of life, also including children, families and couples.

I believe the body-mind is meant to heal, and that difficulties in your life can be transformed into positive learning experiences, moving you toward more balance and harmony. My goal is to empower you to find your way to health through increased awareness, regulation of the nervous system, and cognitive-behavioral changes. I have a general practice and asssist in dealing with trauma and PTSD, attachment issues, anxiety and depression,spiritual growth, pre-marital counseling and relationship issues, parenting, grief , death and dying, menopause, transitions,spirituality, stress, and coping with illness.

Do you get anxious and overwhelmed easily? Are you more emotional or feel things deeper than other people you know? Do you tend to notice things others don't? Are you highly intuitive? Have you always felt different or flawed? Do you startle easily or are sensitive to loud or annoying sounds? If you answered yes to many of these questions, you may have a normal trait known as a Sensory-Processing Sensitivity, aka Highly Sensitive People. I have this trait and am dedicated to helping others navigate their life in healthy ways. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I am a Certified Grief Counselor.

My approach to counseling is working with you towards a place of peace, happiness, and healing self-expression. I specialize in grief and loss , life transitions, women's issues, aging, relationship issues, self-esteem and career counseling. I provide counseling that supports a holistic approach which values mind, body, and soul. My clients are the experts on themselves and I have trust in their innate healing process, but sometimes they need a guiding hand to support them. I provide empathic support and a focus on strengths to provide the perspective they need to follow their life path.

I provide effective, supportive counseling services for adults, individually and in couples, assisting clients with a range of life issues, including: relationships; communication; grief and loss ; trauma; life adjustments and transitions; depression; anxiety; substance abuse and addictions; and stress and anger management. My goals are to support clients in developing self-awareness; building interpersonal skills; resolving past trauma; promoting effective decision-making and problem-solving; deepening emotional and psychological wellbeing; achieving personal balance and improving overall quality-of-life. I welcome your inquiries about my work and the opportunity to discuss how I can be of service.

Are you experiencing feelings of overwhelm, stress or general dissatisfaction? If so, I'm here to help you find relief. Whether you are working to navigate the difficult terrain of grief , facing a significant life transition, living with depression, anxiety, or looking to better understand your relationships, I will support you as we seek to find meaning in your experiences allowing for healing and growth. We all have feelings of discontentment from time to time but when these feelings are severe or prolonged and interfere with your daily life, your relationships, or your sense of well-being, it's time to reach out for help.

Are you feeling unseen or unheard by those around you? Is it hard for you to understand your reactions or moods during your daily life? It is possible that past and/or present traumas or losses are taking their toll.

Transform your relationship with life! Reduce stress. Release old patterns. As a licensed psychologist and registered yoga teacher, I help clients with the difficult emotional housecleaning needed to build more vibrant, satisfying, authentic lives. I cultivate collaborative relationships with clients and utilize a wide range of interventions including mindfulness, brainspotting, guided imagery, cognitive behavioral therapy, and grounding techniques to address the emotional, relational and physical challenges in clients' lives. Areas of expertise include stress management, work-life balance, burnout recovery, women's issues, grief and loss , transitions, trauma, health challenges, yoga for cancer survivors, and supervision of therapists in training.

Your health, well-being, and relationships are the most important elements to living a long, good life. Are you struggling to improve your life and relationships? Are you functioning poorly in your daily life? Let me help you get where you are hoping to be. If you are dealing with grief , loss , or trauma, I can help with that too. I will work with you, your partner, and/or your family to identify the causes of your struggles, create a plan to help you address them, and ensure you are moving in the right direction for YOU!

I am a nationally certified master's level counselor with over 20 years of experience including, since 2014, volunteering with Tru Hospice facilitating grief groups. I offer counseling for issues related to loss and grief , depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, self-empowerment, divorce, parenting, emotional, sexual and physical abuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics, and adult children from dysfunctional families. I have successfully helped many people navigate a variety of intensely emotional times so that they emerge with dignity, self-respect, increased coping skills and a clearer understanding of themselves and the lessons their experience has provided.

Hello, we are currently living in a time of great uncertainty with the onset of the Covid-19 Corona virus. As a result, many people are feeling a great deal of fear and anxiety. I am here to support you and am offering remote, tele-therapy and in person sessions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am grounded, insightful and present and can find the spark in others; the spark that has been lost, beaten down or squelched by the challenges of life. You are the expert on your own life. I will root for you and encourage you with sensitivity and compassion and help you reach your full potential.

Welcome! I am happy you are here taking the first courageous step towards seeking support. Finding a therapist with whom you can build a meaningful relationship is an integral part of the process. My goal at A Healing Heart Therapy is to help individuals and families heal, become aware of their inner strengths and improve communication and connection. I offer a compassionate, safe space to share your story, heal from pain, grow from struggles and to create positive change in your life. While I specialize in children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with adults.