Grief Therapists in 80207

Everyone deserves a life that is healthy, happy and loving. And yet, creating a balanced life in the midst of stress and chaos can be challenging! Are you a new parent struggling to adjust to your new role and all of your new responsibilities? Are you in a relationship and could use some support navigating the complex terrain of communication, connection, and love? Or perhaps you or your child is dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief?

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), I strive to help my clients identify changes they can make in their thought habits and beliefs to help improve their mood and relationships.

I specialize in working with clients experiencing life transitions and adjustment difficulties; chronic health conditions, including cancer; issues related to aging; the many forms of grief and loss; anxiety; depression; self-esteem; identity issues; and relationship issues. I believe that giving a voice to one’s experiences can be a powerful agent of change and transformation.

I have provided counseling services in Denver since completing graduate school in 1999. I worked in both pediatric and adult medical settings, including hematology/oncology, emergency trauma and hospice. For 8 years, I worked at a school and community based medical clinic providing psychotherapy to all ages. I have also enjoyed private practice over the years. In each setting I work, including private practice, my therapeutic modality varies, but I always come from a strengths based/empowerment approach. I love somatic (mind/body) based work, as I am also a yoga teacher.

I see life as a story, and we hold the pens to our next steps. Some chapters of our stories are wonderful, some are difficult, and all of them combine to make us who we are. I believe that everyone has much to tell, and I am passionate about helping people live the lives they desire while holding space for mystery and wonder as each person’s path unfolds. I often use Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Existential approaches in session, and believe in addressing wellness holistically.

Do your emotions feel over-sized and out of control? Do you feel isolated or misunderstood? Does it feel like part of you is holding back? Whether you're struggling with stress, exploring your identity, or navigating a difficult life transition, you deserve a therapy space that feels safe, inclusive and affirming. I utilize a trauma-informed, evidence based, and holistic approach to therapy. I am passionate about supporting clients with the life-long process of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. When working with me you can expect to acquire skills and gain new insight to become the most authentic version of yourself.

Life is filled with transitions, especially as we grow older or care for someone who is. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of aging, grappling with illness, or supporting a loved one through difficult times, I am here to walk with you on the journey. My background in hospice, palliative care, and hospital settings has allowed me to support hundreds of individuals and families facing life’s most challenging moments, including serious health diagnoses and the journey toward end of life. I’m committed to making your path to wellness as smooth as possible.

I've been working with individuals and families in therapy for the past 26 years, and I provide a relaxed, non-judgemental, collaborative and supportive environment to explore your concerns. I enjoy helping and supporting children, adolescents, adults and caregivers to navigate the social and emotional challenges of today's world and to gain the necessary tools to better cope and manage the difficulties that they may be experiencing in their lives. I use a strength based, client centered approach in working with clients and a collaborative, psychodynamic framework that is focused on your specific needs.

I work collaboratively with people to help them create the lives they want -- in their relationships, families, recreation and work. This process of exploration and discovery is inspiring and taps into hopes, dreams and imagination through story and re-connecting and remembering memories and experiences of connection and joy in their lives. Clients who benefit most from working with me are usually bright, creative and interested in freeing themselves from the constraints of family, social and cultural expectations that have become internalized and held as truths. This is a way of finding your way home ... to where your heart is.

Welcome and congratulations! You have just taken a forward step towards change! Here is a snapshot of my professional background. I earned my Master's degree in counseling from Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, and I am licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. I have over a decade of experience providing therapeutic interventions and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of varied economic and cultural backgrounds. The "human condition" knows no specific demographic.

Do you feel a loss of identity, purpose, sense of self, or interest in life? Are you dissatisfied with your goals, your job, or your relationships? Do you struggle with sadness, anxiety, disturbing thoughts, hallucinations, or self destructive behavior? Have you experienced a trauma that has shattered your sense of the world? Just like physical pain indicates that something may be wrong with our bodies, psychological problems tell us that we are suffering on a deep, emotional level. Anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and other symptoms are signs that we are experiencing psychological pain for an underlying reason.

Sometimes you know exactly what the problem might be, and other times it feels more confusing and elusive. Psychotherapy is a wonderful way to facilitate and enact positive change into your life. My predominant goal is to make you feel safe and supported, so that you can explore and connect your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a productive manner. I believe that past experiences and relationships have a profound impact on our present emotional health and work to explore those experiences using a variety of effective treatment approaches tailored to the individual or couple.

Overcoming trauma is the most liberating action any one person can take for themselves. I am EMDR trained and I have found EMDR to be far and away the most effective trauma therapy. It has been almost magical to see how clients transform with EMDR. Helping people change the way they think, act, and feel, especially in relation to something that has been interfering with their every day lives, is endlessly rewarding. I am driven by the passion to heal trauma. It is the way that I believe I can have the greatest positive impact on the world around me.

We have therapists available 7 days a week, in person or virtual! Check out our website for a list of our available therapists. We work with all ages and a variety of issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, divorce, eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, addiction, bullying, major life transitions, sports performance, and self esteem.

If you are experiencing anxiety, worry, grief, or sadness, there is always hope. I believe we all have an inner resilience toward life's challenges and sorrows, and by rediscovering that resilience, we can find new meaning and joy in our lives. With deep respect for your unique struggles, I will work alongside you to help you rediscover who you are at your core, and where you want to go from here. By gaining insights into old beliefs that no longer serve you, discovering strengths already within you, and developing deeper acceptance of yourself and others, your life can become more manageable, fulfilling and peaceful.

I have 30 years experience as a somatic mind-body oriented therapist who provides support for kids, adolescents, and adults moving through issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual abuse survivors, medical trauma, falls/injuries, car accidents, substance use, grief/loss, LGBTQIA+ and other life transitions. Clients reach out for many reasons. Some are noticing distressing memories, fears, worry, or sadness impacting their relationships, employment, and sleep. Sometimes parents reach out concerned about their child, teen, or college student seeming more withdrawn or overwhelmed at school/college or home.

Are you struggling with a life transition, work stress, anxiety, depression and needing support, coping mechanisms, an unbiased ear. If so, let's chat. Many clients reach out for support due to a relationship breakup, divorce, leaving a job, death of a loved and just feeling like life is wearing you down. If this sounds like you, reach out for your free consultation today.

I help people reconnect to the world, learn to feel safe in it, and live more authentically. Many of my clients have experienced abuse, neglect, and loss. I am committed to helping them heal from the past, grow in the present, and design a future in which they’ll thrive.

I use a combination of EMDR and IFS, Internal Family Systems, guided meditation and relaxation techniques to help clients explore their feelings and needs so they can find the happiness they desire. Both EMDR and IFS are evidence-based, transformative therapies for treating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. Rooted in neuroscience, these approaches allow clients to access inner resources and self-compassion for healing emotional wounding at its core. I teach clients a new way to identify with their "wise, healthy self", separating the person from the symptom, so they can heal.