Grief and Loss Counseling in Derby, CO.

Viki approaches grief and loss therapy with compassion, sensitivity, and deep respect for each person’s unique experience. She provides a safe and supportive space where clients can process their emotions, find meaning in their loss, and begin to heal at their own pace. Through gentle exploration and collaboration, Viki helps clients honor their grief while also identifying pathways toward hope, connection, and renewed purpose. Her goal is to support individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of loss and move forward with resilience.

Grief is not linear. After loss, the sadness comes unexpectedly. It waxes and wanes on its own. The only way to be with it is to let it move through you. If you try to bottle it up, it will come out later. It can also build in your system lead to other emotional difficulties. Grief is a natural process and it's important to let it happen. I'm here to support you in being with the grief in a compassionate, kind way.

I will provide a supportive, caring environment to grieve your loss. Together we can discover what you need to best deal with your grief and loss. Everyone has a different perspective, I will listen to your story and support you so that you might find a sense of hope for the future. If you are looking for some structure to feel more secure, or simply an open space to feel understood, I can meet you where you are.

Erik Peaslee offers a compassionate and supportive approach to Grief & Loss Therapy, providing a safe space for clients to explore the emotions that accompany significant life changes. He recognizes that grief is a deeply personal journey, and no two experiences are the same. Through empathetic listening, guidance, and practical coping strategies, Erik helps clients process feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion. Clients benefit from learning how to honor their emotions, adapt to change, and gradually find meaning and resilience in the midst of loss. His approach encourages healing at the client’s pace, fostering growth, acceptance, and renewed hope for the future.

Marie provides a compassionate and supportive space for individuals navigating grief and loss. She recognizes that each person’s journey is unique and honors the full spectrum of emotions that arise during these times, from sadness and anger to confusion and guilt. Through a blend of evidence-based approaches and mindfulness practices, she helps clients process their emotions, find meaning, and gradually integrate the loss into their lives. Her goal is to guide clients toward healing, resilience, and renewed connection with themselves and their world.

We experience grief every day. With the stress and expectations of life, we often push through and do not allow ourselves to grieve. This is the place to unravel, to release and heal your heartache. You do not have to carry the overloaded backpack of grief, you can set it down, unpack it and free it. Together we work through your grief, create rituals that honor your grief, relationships, and experiences.

Grief and loss are intricate and profoundly personal experiences that individuals may confront at different points in their lives. As a mental health counselor, Cody specializes in guiding individuals through this journey of mourning and recovery. Whether it involves the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a sense of identity, grief can manifest in diverse emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion. Cody offers a supportive environment where clients can openly explore their emotions, utilizing empathetic listening and evidence-based interventions to help them develop coping mechanisms. His goal is to assist clients in finding acceptance and building resilience as they navigate the challenges of grief and loss.

Karen provides compassionate and individualized grief and loss therapy, creating a safe space for clients to process their emotions at their own pace. She understands that grief is unique to each person and supports clients in navigating feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and acceptance. Through empathetic listening and evidence-based techniques, Karen helps clients build resilience, find meaning, and gradually move toward healing, empowering them to integrate their loss into life while honoring their journey.

Grief and loss can feel overwhelming, isolating, and deeply personal—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In our work together, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where your grief is honored and your story is heard without judgment. My approach is holistic and client-centered, supporting you emotionally, mentally, and spiritually as you process your loss. We will work at your pace to explore meaning, rebuild connection, and gently integrate your grief into a renewed sense of self and purpose.

Sitting alone in grief can be the hardest thing to do. As I sit with you and allow some of what needs to be released to be released, my hope is that you feel a sense of safety and healing. We walk through the stages of grief at your own pace: honoring memories, hurting from loss, feeling the "ugly" feelings of hurt and loss, and working through the transition of what life looks like now. Your healing can only happen in your timing, there is no right or wrong.

Grief doesn't magically disappear at a certain point after a loved one's death. If you feel like your grief is affecting you to an extreme level, or keeping you from living a productive life, it may be time to address your grief in a safe, supportive environment. Grief may overwhelm you with sadness, anger, loneliness, anxiety, fatigue, physical pain, or trouble sleeping. One of the most powerful ways to address bereavement is to talk about your loss with a counselor. Lee Lester has specific training and experience working with individuals who have experienced a loss. Come in for a free visit to find out if grief and loss counseling is right for you.

In our western society, many well-meaning people simply do not know how to support someone who is grieving. From loosing a job, to divorce, death or catastrophe, there is no right way to grieve, but there are certainly better and more helpful ways of approaching your grief. The goals is never to get over it, because no one ever really does. Whatever your experience, I believe you can get through it and grow through it - and you don't have to do it alone!

Unfortunately grief and loss is a part of life. Loss of a loved one, a divorce, loss of a job are all reasons people experience grief. Everyone experiences a loss in their own way. I will help you deal with the grief you are experencing by allowing you to feel without judgement. I use techniques such as guided imagery and breathing techniques to help you face and feel your grief instead of burying it. Sometimes we never get over a loss but with support and help, you can get through it.