Grief and Loss Counseling in Colorado

Companionship for your journey.

What is Grief?

Grief is what we feel in response to a loss. We may feel grief when:

a loved one dies
a relationship ends
a season of life ends
we experience a significant crisis or trauma

Grief is a normal part of the human experience, but it can often feel disorienting and confusing.

Common Grief Feelings

Credit: Alan Wolfelt, Center for Loss & Life Transition

Shock and denial
Anxiety, panic, and fear - that you'll never feel okay again, that you'll lose someone else
Disorganization and confusion, feeling out of place, lost, or in a fog
Explosive emotions such as rage, hate, terror, jealousy, or resentment
Guilt and regret
Sadness and depression
Relief or release
Physical symptoms, such as muscle pain or insomnia
Spiritual questions, faith crisis

Treatment for Grief and Loss

Each of us different and each loss is intensely personal, so our grief journeys never looks exactly the same. My role is to support you as a companion and, at times, a guide for your journey. You are the expert on your experience, and I can offer tools, perspective, and compassionate presence as we explore together your sorrows and joys. We can discuss self-care and coping tools to help you contain big emotions, and we can also process pieces of your loss as you are ready. I integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) interventions into our work together based on your needs and goals.