Grief Therapists in Lakewood, CO
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Cheyenne Bellarosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
As a multicultural woman, I not only have personal experience with historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, and women's issues, but I also specialize in
grief
and
loss
, sexual assault/violence, suicidality, relationship issues, transitional difficulties, depression, anxiety, identity formation, and more. With experience serving ages 12-adult, I aim to create a safe space to explore an array of different obstacles within the human experience to leave the client feeling empowered and heard. My clients come to me looking for reprieve from mental aguish, and in true acceptance of the self, we venture there together.
Shelby Hetherington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSWC, MSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am working to be a Certified
Grief
Specialist.
I work with a range of clients with varying intersecting identities. I like to provide a safe space and a safe and trusting relationship with my clients in order to harbor their growth. I want my clients to feel seen, understood, and heard, all of which are vital to understanding the self and healing. There is so much we need to process and I want to be there help.
Robyn McQuitty-Chance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LAC
Verified
Verified
My role and purpose is to help people find their freedom in order to find deep meaning in life and to love freely. The people I see often feel diminished and beaten down by many things including substance use disorders, shame put upon them by others, early childhood trauma and the
grief
associated with living. In my practice I help people learn skills and ways to cope with their individual issues so that they are able to live with the pain and not in it. I work with many modalities of treatment including Rapid Resolution Therapy used to treat trauma. I provide Acudetox to all my clients at every session for no additional fee.
David Mallo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use a cognitive-behavioral, person-centered approach. I have experience in clinical hypnosis and various types of psychotherapeutic approaches. The type of intervention is dependant upon the client’s willingness to engage in that particular modality and appropriateness of that modality for your needs. I try to be solution-focused and give my clients tools they can use for a lifetime. I am skilled in working with the following conditions: Addictions Adjustment Problems Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders Depression
Grief
and
Loss
Lakewood, CO 80228
Crista James (Emdr Trained)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified
Verified
She applies researched based methods such as CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness techniques, to address anxiety, depression,
grief
, trauma, and other complex issues.
Crista is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Telehealth Mental Health Therapist at Higher Sights. Originally from the Northwest, Crista moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, to attend Colorado State University where she earned a Bachelor's of Social Work degree with a minor in gerontology and a Master's of Social Work degree. Crista also has an Associates of Applied Science degree in Holistic Health and is licensed and certified in Massage Therapy.
Lisa Madsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Change is hard for most of us, especially when dealing with transitions (think birth,
death
, relationships, jobs, moving, illness, coming out, etc). Few humans navigate these with ease. Many people benefit from help at these times. I act as a guide on your journey to help make the changes more manageable. My goal is to help you through challenges and set you free. I do not believe most people need to be in therapy long term. I look forward to meeting you. I have been in therapy off and on throughout my life so realize it can be hard to ask for help. I'm glad you are here. Please reach out, you have nothing to lose.
Jason Horodyski
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Anxiety, depression,
grief
and other challenges can limit our ability to access connection and peace in our lives. I can help you to feel empowered so that you are able to thrive and flourish again in your life. Together, we will collaborate towards a deeper clarity and understanding that honors the healing and growth possible from within your core values, capacities and strengths. All identities welcome.
Sarah Shrier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma,
grief
and issues related to chronic illness.
I believe human connection is imperative in healing. As a counselor, I have developed the unique gift of connecting with people of various ages and backgrounds. My approach is warm, empathetic, non-judgmental and my extensive training helps my clients heal efficiently and effectively. I use a highly personalized approach and tailor treatment to each individual while utilizing evidence-based treatment. I have specialized training in EMDR and Sandtray Therapy which are two methods that are known to successfully treat individuals who experience distress due to anything from anxiety to panic attacks to unresolved
grief
.
Kathleen Widlund
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, adolescents, and couples struggling with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar,
grief
,
loss
, and relationship challenges. I am available Monday through Friday daytime hours with some evening sessions. I offer in-person sessions from my Lakewood office, as well as teletherapy sessions. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapies, psychodynamic, and client centered approaches to support clients.
Waitlist for new clients
Christy Schneider
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We can through slow subtle changes or overwhelming
loss
and sudden changes find ourselves in places we hadn't planned on or expected.
"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness." Brene Brown. I'm a licensed professional counselor passionate about seeing people not just having a deeper understanding of what they've experienced or are experiencing but moving towards healing, change and wholeness. I've been treating individuals, families and couples for over 17 years. I can truly say I continue to find great joy, and meaning in this work to enter into the stories of others and to provide space for healing, truth, compassion, reconciliation and hope.
Kathleen Renee Koelsch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My work with clients focuses on emotional distress, relationship issues, and spiritual conflict. I also support individuals struggling with their core sense-of-self,
grief
, and
loss
of desire and pleasure.
Tammis Jahn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I love hearing your story, we all have one but has anyone taken the time to really listen to yours? I enjoy working with clients from all different backgrounds, struggling with different issues or just needing a safe place to talk about your thoughts and ideas. I have worked with addiction and substance abuse for over ten years as well as anxiety, depression,
grief
/
loss
, veterans, children, couples/family & trauma. I am someone who enjoys watching my clients' journey and show them a different perspective. I am real and down to earth and love getting to know people. I do a free consult so we can make sure that we are a good together.
Not accepting new clients
Diane Eberle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACS
Verified
Verified
Having worked for many years in hospice and palliative care, I am constantly amazed at the strength and resilience that people have - especially when facing difficult life situations. I have a strong desire to continue working with people who are facing
grief
and
loss
issues, serious illness, anxiety, stress and trauma. My goal is to partner with you during your life's challenges and to help you to find your strength and resilience to cope, heal and live fully.
Dale Parker
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I do virtual therapy with clients here in Colorado. Most of my clients are seeking assistance in mitigating the stressors in their lives. Family relationships;
grief
/
loss
; difficulties with parenting or accepting parenting; substance use; crises of faith...all these issues are present in my practice. Most are looking for direction; someone to help sort through the problem and achieve resolution. They are distressed that they are at odds with family; concerned over the
loss
of control with substances; and some are wondering about their purpose in the world. These are the people with whom I enjoy working.
Susy Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I enjoy working with people dealing with
grief
, depression, life transitions, and challenges with relationships.
I am passionate in my work as a counselor because I believe redemption is possible, hope can be renewed, and beauty can emerge from the messiness of life. If you are here because you want to discover (or rediscover) the joy and fulfillment that have been missing in your life, I would love to talk with you! In my spare time I am a potter. I find my work with clay provides a meaningful metaphor for the counseling process as it involves patience, gentleness, messiness, and the potential for growth, beauty, and purpose.
Maggie Rosen
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of interest are working with children, adolescents and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, spirituality,
grief
and
loss
, life transitions, and relational issues.
Everyone has an innate desire for others to see them and to show up for them. As your therapist, I am committed to creating a space where you feel seen and cared for. I am passionate about journeying alongside you as you do the hard work of learning about yourself. It is a brave thing to enter the therapeutic space and I am honored to step into that space with you.
Waitlist for new clients
Leah Sadeghi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Adults I work with often find they are an expert in taking care of everyone around them but feel uncertain how to take care of themselves. They may be "people pleasers" and know in great detail what others may need and how to fix things, but struggle to know what they need, how they feel or how to address their own problems. This often leads to feelings of anger, resentment, exhaustion, self-harming thoughts and neglect of their own needs, with an increase in anxiety, depression, or
grief
. They may also have experienced trauma and can benefit from the healing process of EMDR.
Hope Mountain Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
We have helped countless individuals overcome addiction, trauma,
grief
, anxiety and depression and go on to live a satisfying life.
Are you tired of being exhausted with worry, depression and lack of direction? Maybe you've made mistakes that are leaving you bogged down by self-defeat, doubt? And as a result, are you fed up? Like you just can't take another minute of it. If either of these is true, you are our specialty. We thrive working with families (and anyone else) suffering with self-destructive behaviors, anxiety, addictions, trauma,
grief
or
loss
. After working with us, people usually begin to embrace their shortcomings and rediscover their dreams.
Ted Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My area of emphasis is
grief
and
loss
- although I work with all populations to include: parenting, childhood and adolescent issues, school performance, couples and family issues, as well as, life coaching.
What do you want your life to stand for? What holds you back? What thoughts, memories or experiences are gripping you like a weight and pulling you down or keeping you from doing the things that matter most in this life? Whether you are a child or an adult, each of these questions has meaning. As living, breathing and feeling human beings we go through this "Life" journey encountering and experiencing many glimpses of happiness, as well as, tastes of struggle. These experiences in our "Life" journey are shared from childhood to old age.
Maggie McDanal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
com resonate with you? I specialize in 1) trauma, 2)
grief
, 3) anxiety and depression, 4) women’s transitions marriage, pregnancy, adoption, divorce, menopause, retirement, etc, 5) identity exploration, and 6) spiritual and existential wayfinding.
You are NOT crazy! The part of your brain concerned with survival is likely feeling frantic, causing your logical self to go offline and your emotional self to be dysregulated. Are your old triggers and dysfunctional coping responses intensifying? Trauma,
loss
, change, conflict, and oppression can make you feel hopeless, lonely, anxious, depressed, and distrusting of you. You don't have to be defined by your past; you can transform your life by overcoming obstacles that keep you stuck and in pain. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Rumi
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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.