Grief Therapist in Denver, CO

Compassionate Counseling for Grief, Loss & Healing

Grief changes you. It affects the way you think, feel, connect, and move through the world. Whether your loss happened recently or years ago, grief has a way of resurfacing-sometimes unexpectedly-and leaving you overwhelmed, numb, or unsure of how to keep going.

If you’re navigating life after loss, please know this:

Your grief is real. Your pain matters. You don’t have to go through this alone.

At Cherry Creek Therapy in Denver, Jennifer provides compassionate, trauma-informed grief counseling for individuals who are trying to make sense of life after loss. There is no “right way” to grieve and no timeline you must follow. We meet you exactly where you are-with empathy, steadiness, and support.

Grief Is Not Just an Emotion-It’s a Full-Body Experience

People often think grief is just sadness. But grief affects every part of you:

• Your mind (racing thoughts, confusion, fog)

• Your heart (aches, heaviness, pain)

• Your body (exhaustion, tension, sickness)

• Your daily life (struggling to function or connect)

• Your relationships (feeling misunderstood or alone)

Because grief touches everything, it can leave you feeling disoriented or unlike yourself:

• “I don’t know how to move forward.”

• “People think I should be ‘better’ by now.”

• “I can’t stop replaying what happened.”

• “I feel angry, but also numb.”

• “Nothing feels the same anymore.”

• “I’m overwhelmed by waves of emotion.”

Every one of these reactions is normal.
Grief is not a problem to “fix”-it is an experience to be supported.

Types of Loss We Support at Cherry Creek Therapy

Everyone’s grief is unique. At our Denver practice, we support individuals experiencing:

Loss of a loved one

• Spouse or partner

• Parent or sibling

• Child

• Close friend

• Chosen family

Miscarriage & pregnancy loss

Whether early or later term, these losses carry profound emotional weight.

Traumatic or sudden loss

• Accidents

• Suicide

• Medical emergencies

• Unexpected deaths

These losses can bring shock, disbelief, trauma symptoms, or guilt.

Non-death losses

Grief also appears in transitions such as:

• Divorce or relationship breakdown

• Loss of identity or purpose

• Estrangement

• Career loss

• Loss of health or abilities

• Chronic illness

• Major life changes

Loss is not limited to death.
If something significant has changed in your life, grief may follow.

Signs You May Need Grief Counseling

Grief doesn’t follow a predictable path. But you may benefit from therapy if you’re experiencing:

• Feeling “stuck” or unable to move forward

• Persistent sadness, numbness, or emptiness

• Difficulty functioning day-to-day

• Anxiety, panic, or fear

• Guilt or regret that won’t let go

• Anger that feels overwhelming

• Trauma symptoms connected to the loss

• Isolation or withdrawal

• Trouble sleeping or concentrating

• Feeling disconnected from yourself

• Strained relationships

Grief therapy is not about “getting over it.”
It’s about helping you carry your loss with support and understanding.

How Grief Counseling Helps

Grief can leave you feeling alone in your emotions, even when others are trying to be supportive. Therapy gives you a space where nothing is too heavy, too complicated, or too painful to express.

In grief counseling, you can:

✔ Talk openly about your loss-even the parts you can’t share with others

Without judgment, advice, or pressure.

✔ Understand and process the complex emotions you’re experiencing

Sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, numbness-all of it is welcome.

✔ Learn to navigate the waves of grief

We help you recognize patterns, triggers, and emotional cycles.

✔ Release self-blame, guilt, or unresolved emotions

These are common, especially in sudden or traumatic loss.

✔ Make space for your grief while rebuilding your life

We help you integrate the loss without minimizing your pain.

✔ Navigate anniversaries, reminders, and difficult milestones

Therapy provides grounding during these moments.

✔ Honor your relationship with the person or thing you lost

Grief therapy doesn’t erase your connection-it helps you carry it differently.

You don’t have to face your grief alone.
This is a place where you can finally breathe again.

How We Support You at Cherry Creek Therapy

Your grief is met with deep compassion and steady presence. Jennifer Gardner, MFT-C, understands that loss can shake your entire sense of self, and we provide gentle support as you find your footing.

Our approach includes:

✔ Trauma-Informed Support

Grief and trauma often overlap. We help you regulate your nervous system, understand trauma responses, and feel safer in your body.

✔ No Rush, No Timelines

No one will force you to “move on.” Your grief unfolds on its own schedule.

✔ Emotionally Safe Space

You’re allowed to cry, sit in silence, feel angry, feel broken, laugh, or feel nothing. All of it is welcome.

✔ Support Navigating Relationships

We help you communicate with loved ones who may not fully understand your grief.

✔ Validation of Your Experience

Whether your loss happened yesterday or decades ago, it deserves recognition and care.

Therapeutic Approaches for Grief at Cherry Creek Therapy

Jennifer uses evidence-based methods to support emotional healing and integration after loss:

Trauma-Informed Grief Counseling

Helps you process emotions safely and understand the full impact of your loss.

IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems)

Supports the hurting parts of you-like guilt, anger, longing, or fear.

EMDR Therapy

Useful for sudden, traumatic, or distressing losses that create trauma symptoms.

Mindfulness & Somatic Practices

Supports grounding, emotional regulation, and nervous system calm.

Relational & Attachment-Based Therapy

Helps you explore how your loss affects connection, identity, and emotional safety.

You don’t need to choose a modality-your therapist will guide you gently and with expertise.

Grief and Relationships: Why Loss Can Create Disconnection

Loss can affect your relationships in ways you might not expect:

• Loved ones may grieve differently

• People may not know what to say

• Support may fade over time

• You may feel pressure to “act okay”

• Friends may unintentionally minimize your pain

• Partners may struggle to understand your emotions

• Old relational wounds may resurface

You may feel:

• Irritable

• Withdrawn

• Overly sensitive

• Disconnected

• Lonely even when surrounded by people

Therapy can help you navigate these relational changes and rebuild connection.

Why Choose Cherry Creek Therapy for Grief Counseling in Denver

Grief requires tenderness, patience, and emotional skill. At Cherry Creek Therapy, Jennifer Gardner, MFT-C, offers:

✔ Specialized training in grief & trauma

An understanding of how loss affects the body, mind, and nervous system.

✔ Compassionate, grounding presence

This is therapy that meets you where you are-not where others think you should be.

✔ A safe space for complex, painful emotions

You don’t have to hide or edit your grief.

✔ Denver-local support

Jennifer understands the stressors, culture, and pace of life in Denver.

✔ In-person and online sessions

Support is available even on days when leaving home feels too heavy.

✔ No pressure to “move on”

We help you rebuild meaning, not erase your loss.

Your grief deserves care, not correction.
Your healing deserves space, not urgency.

When It’s Time to Reach Out to a Grief Therapist

You may be ready for grief therapy if:

• The loss feels too heavy to carry alone

• You’re struggling to function

• Trauma symptoms are affecting daily life

• You feel stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally numb

• You’re unsure how to move forward

• You don’t feel understood by the people around you

• The grief is impacting your relationships or identity

• You want a safe place to talk, cry, or simply be

There is no “too early” or “too late” to start grief therapy.
If you’re hurting, support is here.

Begin Your Grief Healing Journey in Denver

Losing someone-or something-significant leaves a mark on your heart. It changes the way you see yourself and the world. But you don’t have to learn how to carry this pain on your own.

At Cherry Creek Therapy in Denver, Jennifer Gardner, MFT-C, walks alongside you as you grieve, heal, and rebuild your life with compassion and steadiness. You deserve support that honors both your pain and your strength.

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here.
Reach out today to schedule a session and begin your healing journey.

Also Read

• Silent Grief: How Unacknowledged Loss Affects Mental Health

• It’s Never Too Late to Heal from Trauma

• How Therapy Supports Healing During Major Life Transitions