Therapists in Denver, CO
Maile Grace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80206 (Online Only)
Are you left overwhelmed, hopeless and exhausted? Will it ever get better? Yes, it can. Living with past trauma, grief or loss is not easy when we feel alone and stuck. When it feels that your story is already written in stone. This is not the case! Together we can recreate new ways, explore new perspectives, and rewrite your story. I have the training and knowledge to help you move past these feelings. My sessions are empathetic, curious and non judgmental. I offer you the support and space for conversations that will lead to healing. Together we can overcome and restore vitality to your life!
Are you left overwhelmed, hopeless and exhausted? Will it ever get better? Yes, it can. Living with past trauma, grief or loss is not easy when we feel alone and stuck. When it feels that your story is already written in stone. This is not the case! Together we can recreate new ways, explore new perspectives, and rewrite your story. I have the training and knowledge to help you move past these feelings. My sessions are empathetic, curious and non judgmental. I offer you the support and space for conversations that will lead to healing. Together we can overcome and restore vitality to your life!
Travis Singeo
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Be it trauma, grief, life transition, work, relationships, or the compounding demands of this day and age, you are welcome to bring all of it.
Welcome! I’m honored to join you in an intimate journey that is uniquely yours. I’m delighted to connect and support you as you traverse the fullness of your life, with its moments of celebration and hardship. As a contemplative psychotherapist, my aspiration is to join you in rediscovering your inherent goodness and resilience. As a professional counselor, I want to share with you the transformative power of relational support. As a human being, I wish for you to experience joy, belonging, creativity, and enduring self-worth. To the best of my ability, I will meet you with compassion, warmth, and humility.
Be it trauma, grief, life transition, work, relationships, or the compounding demands of this day and age, you are welcome to bring all of it.
Welcome! I’m honored to join you in an intimate journey that is uniquely yours. I’m delighted to connect and support you as you traverse the fullness of your life, with its moments of celebration and hardship. As a contemplative psychotherapist, my aspiration is to join you in rediscovering your inherent goodness and resilience. As a professional counselor, I want to share with you the transformative power of relational support. As a human being, I wish for you to experience joy, belonging, creativity, and enduring self-worth. To the best of my ability, I will meet you with compassion, warmth, and humility.
Samantha Segall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
If you're living with 'stuck-ness,' depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, struggling with relationship challenges or experiencing a life transition, I'm eager to meet with you to examine these issues in depth and assist you in feeling more resourced. My hope for our therapeutic relationship is that we're able to create a safe container for you to slow down, let go of what no longer serves you and increase awareness of the interrelationships of the mind, body and spirit. I’m interested in helping you step fully into the uniqueness of who you already are and assisting you in building self love and acceptance.
If you're living with 'stuck-ness,' depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, struggling with relationship challenges or experiencing a life transition, I'm eager to meet with you to examine these issues in depth and assist you in feeling more resourced. My hope for our therapeutic relationship is that we're able to create a safe container for you to slow down, let go of what no longer serves you and increase awareness of the interrelationships of the mind, body and spirit. I’m interested in helping you step fully into the uniqueness of who you already are and assisting you in building self love and acceptance.
Christine Anne DeVore
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
An area of focus includes supporting the well-being of parents through transitional periods including parenthood, postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility and grief and loss.
Step into a better you. Call today. Dr. DeVore believes that illuminating and unfolding can lead to personal transformation. She is devoted to helping clients reach their full potential by providing a rich and safe experience, allowing for emotional and relational growth. Dr. DeVore provides therapeutic support for a variety of issues, including postpartum depression/anxiety, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and loss and trauma. Additionally, she conducts psychological assessment for learning and psychological issues, including learning disorders, ADHD, and emotional problems.
An area of focus includes supporting the well-being of parents through transitional periods including parenthood, postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility and grief and loss.
Step into a better you. Call today. Dr. DeVore believes that illuminating and unfolding can lead to personal transformation. She is devoted to helping clients reach their full potential by providing a rich and safe experience, allowing for emotional and relational growth. Dr. DeVore provides therapeutic support for a variety of issues, including postpartum depression/anxiety, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and loss and trauma. Additionally, she conducts psychological assessment for learning and psychological issues, including learning disorders, ADHD, and emotional problems.
Ryan J Misegadis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
Outside the area of trauma, my practice focuses on grief and loss and sex therapy.
Sometimes things happen, and we are forced to deal with things we never thought we could. At my core I identify as a trauma therapist, my goal for my clients is to find the root of what prevents us from living and being our most authentic selves. When we survive hardship our body holds on to tools that got us through even if they no longer serve us. Sometimes they are perfect for the situation, other times they can make things worse. Together we will slow things down enough to find what works best for you and change reactions to responses.
Outside the area of trauma, my practice focuses on grief and loss and sex therapy.
Sometimes things happen, and we are forced to deal with things we never thought we could. At my core I identify as a trauma therapist, my goal for my clients is to find the root of what prevents us from living and being our most authentic selves. When we survive hardship our body holds on to tools that got us through even if they no longer serve us. Sometimes they are perfect for the situation, other times they can make things worse. Together we will slow things down enough to find what works best for you and change reactions to responses.
Alexandria Ambrose
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80212 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals coping with chronic medical illness, trauma recovery, grief & loss, relationship concerns, and disordered eating concerns.
Hi! Congratulations on taking this first step towards healing which I know can feel overwhelming. Trauma and stress can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. I aim to provide a brave, empowering, and validating space to process present concerns and to reconnect with oneself, others, and feelings that you may have been told you cannot or should not feel. Our work together may include processing the ongoing stress of a chronic medical condition, coping with anxiety, recovering from past and/or current trauma, or learning to cope with the loss of a loved one.
I specialize in working with individuals coping with chronic medical illness, trauma recovery, grief & loss, relationship concerns, and disordered eating concerns.
Hi! Congratulations on taking this first step towards healing which I know can feel overwhelming. Trauma and stress can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. I aim to provide a brave, empowering, and validating space to process present concerns and to reconnect with oneself, others, and feelings that you may have been told you cannot or should not feel. Our work together may include processing the ongoing stress of a chronic medical condition, coping with anxiety, recovering from past and/or current trauma, or learning to cope with the loss of a loved one.
Brittany Bouffard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, CYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80212
Our work will help heal experiences that affect feeling whole like childhood hurts, family problems, grief, & trauma.
Professionals and Millennials often feel deeply the stresses of work, family struggles, and relationship or dating challenges. Any of these can have you overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, hurtful people, low self-esteem, comparing to others, or not feeling "good enough." You take care of everyone yet don't get your own needs met. You seek a partner or to improve your relationship, but your past gets in the way. A parent (still!)makes family harmony difficult. I've worked alongside people in their 30s and 20s at universities and nonprofits on three continents. And I can help you live your whole authentic self with less stress.
Our work will help heal experiences that affect feeling whole like childhood hurts, family problems, grief, & trauma.
Professionals and Millennials often feel deeply the stresses of work, family struggles, and relationship or dating challenges. Any of these can have you overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, hurtful people, low self-esteem, comparing to others, or not feeling "good enough." You take care of everyone yet don't get your own needs met. You seek a partner or to improve your relationship, but your past gets in the way. A parent (still!)makes family harmony difficult. I've worked alongside people in their 30s and 20s at universities and nonprofits on three continents. And I can help you live your whole authentic self with less stress.
Martin Solis Conrado
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80206 (Online Only)
I've led a grief group for 3 years and myself grew up in a different country so I understand how difficult it can be to deal with life's curve balls and also ask for help.
If you've struggled with people not getting what you're going through or been burned even by other therapists, I'm hoping I can help turn that around for you. Sometimes the people in our lives our even society at large don't understand what it means to dealing with what we've got going on and man can it be tough handling it on our own. Whether it's issues related to culture, grief, communication, or trauma, we can work towards managing it in a way that feels doable.
I've led a grief group for 3 years and myself grew up in a different country so I understand how difficult it can be to deal with life's curve balls and also ask for help.
If you've struggled with people not getting what you're going through or been burned even by other therapists, I'm hoping I can help turn that around for you. Sometimes the people in our lives our even society at large don't understand what it means to dealing with what we've got going on and man can it be tough handling it on our own. Whether it's issues related to culture, grief, communication, or trauma, we can work towards managing it in a way that feels doable.
Rohini Gupta
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80220
I am a culturally responsive therapist that can address a variety of concerns: adversity, stress, trauma, recovery from pandemics and disasters, grief & loss, cultural conflicts, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, struggles in relationships with those having substance abuse problems, personal growth, and managing major life transitions.
I create a warm, nurturing and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable to be yourself and learn more about who you are, identify what you want, and take steps toward achieving your personal goals. In my work, I use an integrative approach to therapy. This allows me to be flexible in meeting your needs. I believe that many factors influence who we are and how we engage with the world. Our pasts are important and I work collaboratively with you to understand those influences and utilize strategies to help you move toward the life you want to live.
I am a culturally responsive therapist that can address a variety of concerns: adversity, stress, trauma, recovery from pandemics and disasters, grief & loss, cultural conflicts, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, struggles in relationships with those having substance abuse problems, personal growth, and managing major life transitions.
I create a warm, nurturing and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable to be yourself and learn more about who you are, identify what you want, and take steps toward achieving your personal goals. In my work, I use an integrative approach to therapy. This allows me to be flexible in meeting your needs. I believe that many factors influence who we are and how we engage with the world. Our pasts are important and I work collaboratively with you to understand those influences and utilize strategies to help you move toward the life you want to live.
Kaela Skerl
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80204 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Kaela. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Colorado with 3 years of experience working with adults. Additionally, I received my master’s degree in mental health counseling. This has given me a wealth of knowledge on how to provide supportive and individualized treatment to support individuals. I have a passion for working with clients who identify as BIPOC and have military backgrounds, as well as clients who are experiencing grief, struggles with their moods, or coping with trauma.
Hello! My name is Kaela. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Colorado with 3 years of experience working with adults. Additionally, I received my master’s degree in mental health counseling. This has given me a wealth of knowledge on how to provide supportive and individualized treatment to support individuals. I have a passion for working with clients who identify as BIPOC and have military backgrounds, as well as clients who are experiencing grief, struggles with their moods, or coping with trauma.
Marielle Grenade-Willis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
I love working with caretakers, changemakers, and creatives on issues like anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, grief/loss, perfectionism, and trauma.
Are you a recovering perfectionist with a penchant for creative expression and spiritual practice? Do you feel burnt out by how much you care yet deflated by the social systems with which you interact? Is your attention overly affected by sensory stimuli in your environment? Do you have a difficult time managing your energy and time without externally imposed deadlines? Are you currently sober from an addiction yet wishing to deepen your lifelong practice of healing from the unrealistic expectations you have of others and yourself? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, you're likely in the right place!
I love working with caretakers, changemakers, and creatives on issues like anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, grief/loss, perfectionism, and trauma.
Are you a recovering perfectionist with a penchant for creative expression and spiritual practice? Do you feel burnt out by how much you care yet deflated by the social systems with which you interact? Is your attention overly affected by sensory stimuli in your environment? Do you have a difficult time managing your energy and time without externally imposed deadlines? Are you currently sober from an addiction yet wishing to deepen your lifelong practice of healing from the unrealistic expectations you have of others and yourself? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, you're likely in the right place!
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Jessica Roby
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210 (Online Only)
Additionally, I have firsthand experience with suicide loss, and diverse lived experiences to help me connect to your issue or concern, and I'm bilingual in English/Spanish.
Hello, I believe each person can produce positive change in their life and that wellness can come from working through your goals and celebrating your unique path in life. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I provide a safe place to share your story and personal concerns, big and small.
Additionally, I have firsthand experience with suicide loss, and diverse lived experiences to help me connect to your issue or concern, and I'm bilingual in English/Spanish.
Hello, I believe each person can produce positive change in their life and that wellness can come from working through your goals and celebrating your unique path in life. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I provide a safe place to share your story and personal concerns, big and small.
Balanced Wellness and Trauma Recovery, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
As a member of Judi's House Comprehensive Grief Care community, I am able to use their "Pathfinders" curriculum with grieving clients.
I have felt the hardships of relationships, the struggles of marriage, and know the building and maintaining of a family can be overwhelming at times. I provide a safe space to explore and process those feelings. Life is messy, and what you bring in is what we work with. Being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have the skills and training to support you and your loved ones. Working with me, you will find freedom from trapped thoughts, experiences, and beliefs about yourself. I love planting seeds of hope, assisting in learning, and witnessing clients find empowerment.
As a member of Judi's House Comprehensive Grief Care community, I am able to use their "Pathfinders" curriculum with grieving clients.
I have felt the hardships of relationships, the struggles of marriage, and know the building and maintaining of a family can be overwhelming at times. I provide a safe space to explore and process those feelings. Life is messy, and what you bring in is what we work with. Being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have the skills and training to support you and your loved ones. Working with me, you will find freedom from trapped thoughts, experiences, and beliefs about yourself. I love planting seeds of hope, assisting in learning, and witnessing clients find empowerment.
Shayla Prince-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
Life is a journey, and sometimes we all need a little help finding our way. Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! I specialize in working with individuals who are searching for purpose and meaning in their lives, particularly those who may be struggling with depression, grief, and life transitions. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I'm here to offer support, guidance, and a listening ear.
Life is a journey, and sometimes we all need a little help finding our way. Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! I specialize in working with individuals who are searching for purpose and meaning in their lives, particularly those who may be struggling with depression, grief, and life transitions. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I'm here to offer support, guidance, and a listening ear.
Janelle Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80231 (Online Only)
Welcome, I am excited to work with individual adult client's addressing their concerns. Our sessions are a time to get things off of your mind/out of your body. We will look at what is inhibiting your progress. You have the greatest wisdom of your life; you have a profound say in the work we do. I am grateful to be in service to diverse populations, and cultures of people. I work with adults managing anxiety, grief/loss, relationship conflict, women's issues, and self-identity. My clients have a positive experience during therapy. I am engaged, interactive, encouraging, authentic, and trustworthy.
Welcome, I am excited to work with individual adult client's addressing their concerns. Our sessions are a time to get things off of your mind/out of your body. We will look at what is inhibiting your progress. You have the greatest wisdom of your life; you have a profound say in the work we do. I am grateful to be in service to diverse populations, and cultures of people. I work with adults managing anxiety, grief/loss, relationship conflict, women's issues, and self-identity. My clients have a positive experience during therapy. I am engaged, interactive, encouraging, authentic, and trustworthy.
Bee Still Grief & Loss Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80219 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings over the past seven years addressing areas such as grief, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Life is hectic, and at times, it can be downright brutal! However, our culture rewards those who "push through" regardless of their circumstances. Before long, you're five miles to empty. You have no energy, you're not sleeping well, you're irritable, depressed, anxious, and at times emotionally detached from everything and everyone. My ideal client is someone who is looking to slow down and drown out the noises stifling their inner voice. Mourning loss, cultivating self-acceptance, creating useful internal dialogue, and establishing boundaries are possible when we choose to stop running on fumes and allow ourselves to be still.
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings over the past seven years addressing areas such as grief, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Life is hectic, and at times, it can be downright brutal! However, our culture rewards those who "push through" regardless of their circumstances. Before long, you're five miles to empty. You have no energy, you're not sleeping well, you're irritable, depressed, anxious, and at times emotionally detached from everything and everyone. My ideal client is someone who is looking to slow down and drown out the noises stifling their inner voice. Mourning loss, cultivating self-acceptance, creating useful internal dialogue, and establishing boundaries are possible when we choose to stop running on fumes and allow ourselves to be still.
Xavier Julian Torrez
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80219
In my doctoral work, I'm specializing in grief, trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression.
Do you feel heard, seen, and understood by those around you? Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you wake up in the morning and struggle to perform daily tasks because you've lost that sense of joy and excitement you once had? If so, I want to assure you that you aren't alone nor do have to carry all of that weight alone.
In my doctoral work, I'm specializing in grief, trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression.
Do you feel heard, seen, and understood by those around you? Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you wake up in the morning and struggle to perform daily tasks because you've lost that sense of joy and excitement you once had? If so, I want to assure you that you aren't alone nor do have to carry all of that weight alone.
STAR Girlz Empowerment, Inc
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80239
I am currently a pre licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate and a Registered Psychotherapist with diverse experience in court mandated and outpatient psychotherapy, substance abuse, and treating girls and women survivors/victims of human trafficking, sexual and domestic abuse. I have additional training and certifications in addictions counseling and specialize in working with female youth and young adult women in the treatment of behavioral issues, trauma, grief, domestic, and substance abuse using systems base approaches, group therapy, and expressive arts.
I am currently a pre licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate and a Registered Psychotherapist with diverse experience in court mandated and outpatient psychotherapy, substance abuse, and treating girls and women survivors/victims of human trafficking, sexual and domestic abuse. I have additional training and certifications in addictions counseling and specialize in working with female youth and young adult women in the treatment of behavioral issues, trauma, grief, domestic, and substance abuse using systems base approaches, group therapy, and expressive arts.
Rich Cheng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
As a counselor specializing in guiding adults through grief, bereavement, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, I offer a warm welcome to accompany you. You are invited to step into a compassionate space for healing. Amidst the range of emotions – from profound sadness to fleeting relief and moments of anxiety or depression – know you're not alone. If you are seeking support to find transformative healing and learn coping skills, know that with warmth and empathy, you and I will navigate these feelings together. Are you ready to unlock pathways to growth, renewal, resilience, and strength discovery?
As a counselor specializing in guiding adults through grief, bereavement, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, I offer a warm welcome to accompany you. You are invited to step into a compassionate space for healing. Amidst the range of emotions – from profound sadness to fleeting relief and moments of anxiety or depression – know you're not alone. If you are seeking support to find transformative healing and learn coping skills, know that with warmth and empathy, you and I will navigate these feelings together. Are you ready to unlock pathways to growth, renewal, resilience, and strength discovery?
June Ashley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy helping people who are navigating trauma, grief and loss, prenatal/postpartum distress, health changes, chronic pain, unsupportive systems, career changes, compassion fatigue and burnout, and identity exploration.
Each of us experiences moments in life when we are not sure what path to take. We may feel disconnected from our values, distant from those we most want to be close to, and out of balance in our daily rhythm. In the midst of overwhelm, we know something needs to change yet we may not easily see what that is. It may also be that we know what we want to change but we encounter challenges from others or from seemingly immovable obstacles in our world. At times like these, we need a wingman; someone who knows how to help us utilize our strengths so we can chart a course toward what matters most. I would be honored to be your wingman.
I enjoy helping people who are navigating trauma, grief and loss, prenatal/postpartum distress, health changes, chronic pain, unsupportive systems, career changes, compassion fatigue and burnout, and identity exploration.
Each of us experiences moments in life when we are not sure what path to take. We may feel disconnected from our values, distant from those we most want to be close to, and out of balance in our daily rhythm. In the midst of overwhelm, we know something needs to change yet we may not easily see what that is. It may also be that we know what we want to change but we encounter challenges from others or from seemingly immovable obstacles in our world. At times like these, we need a wingman; someone who knows how to help us utilize our strengths so we can chart a course toward what matters most. I would be honored to be your wingman.
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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.