GRIEF & LOSS
Healing Through Grief: Compassionate Therapy for Navigating Loss
Understanding Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural yet deeply personal response to loss. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a cherished dream, grief can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck.
At Petal & Peak Mental Health, we offer grief counseling in Denver and across Colorado, providing a safe, compassionate space where you can process your emotions, honor your loss, and find a way forward at your own pace.
Through individual therapy and group support, we specialize in helping young adults navigate grief and rediscover hope. You don’t have to face this journey alone—we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Signs You May Need Grief Support
Grief affects everyone differently, but therapy may help if you’re experiencing:
- Persistent sadness or emotional numbness.
- Difficulty managing daily responsibilities.
- Struggles with relationships or isolation.
- Anxiety, anger, or guilt about your loss.
- A desire to process your grief in a safe and understanding environment.
Grief doesn’t have a timeline, and seeking support is a sign of strength.
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How Therapy Can Help with Grief and Loss
Individual Therapy for Grief
- Personalized Support: In one-on-one sessions, we’ll explore your unique grief journey, offering tools to manage emotions and process your loss.
- Healing Techniques: Our therapists use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and narrative therapy to help you find meaning and build resilience.
- Safe Space to Express: Therapy provides a confidential, judgment-free environment to share your thoughts, memories, and feelings.
Group Therapy for Grief
- Community Support: Our grief support groups connect you with others who are also navigating loss, fostering a sense of community and understanding.
- Shared Healing: Group sessions provide a space to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and find comfort in knowing you’re not alone.
- Facilitated by Experts: Led by experienced therapists, our groups ensure a structured, safe environment for healing and growth.
Our Approach to Grief Therapy
At Petal & Peak Mental Health, we understand that grief is deeply personal and multifaceted. Our therapists are compassionate, experienced, and committed to creating a safe space tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for individual support, a group setting, or a combination of both, we’re here to guide you toward healing at your own pace.
All of our Petal & Peak Mental Health therapists provide grief therapy. Learn more about our therapists here.
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Who We Help: Types of Grief & Loss
Grief takes many forms, and we’re here to support you no matter what kind of loss you’re facing.
Loss of a Loved One
The pain of losing a parent, child, spouse, partner, sibling, or friend can feel unbearable. Therapy offers space to process emotions, honor your loved one’s memory, and find ways to move forward while carrying their presence with you.
Relationship Breakups or Divorce
Losing a relationship—whether through breakup, divorce, or estrangement—can leave you grieving the future you imagined. Therapy helps you navigate heartbreak, rebuild your identity, and move toward healing.
Miscarriage, Infertility & Pregnancy Loss
The grief of pregnancy loss, infertility struggles, or adoption disruptions is often overlooked, yet it carries deep emotional pain. We offer a safe, validating space to process your emotions, whether you’re grieving silently or seeking understanding.
Career or Identity Loss
Job loss, career shifts, or major identity changes (such as retirement or becoming an empty nester) can trigger deep grief. Therapy can help you rediscover purpose, adjust to change, and navigate the uncertainty of what comes next.
Relocating—especially to a new state like Colorado—can bring unexpected grief. If you’re struggling with homesickness, loss of community, or identity shifts, therapy can help you adjust and rebuild a sense of belonging.
Grief from Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain
Living with a chronic illness, disability, or degenerative condition often means grieving the life you expected. Likewise, caring for a loved one with a chronic illness can be emotionally exhausting and isolating. Therapy provides support for processing this ongoing, complex grief.
Not all grief is openly recognized or validated. Disenfranchised grief occurs when a loss is minimized or dismissed by others, such as:
âś” The loss of a pet, co-worker, or distant relative
âś” Grieving an ex-partner or estranged family member
âś” LGBTQ+ individuals mourning unrecognized relationships
âś” Losing a dream, opportunity, or sense of self
If your grief feels invisible to the world, know that it matters here.
Anticipatory Grief
If you are grieving before a loss happens, such as after a terminal diagnosis or progressive illness, therapy can help you process emotions in real-time and prepare for the changes ahead.
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Take the First Step Toward Healing
Grief can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Petal & Peak Mental Health, we’re here to support you through every stage of your journey.
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FAQs About Grief Therapy
1. How long does grief therapy take?
Grief therapy is a personal journey that varies for each individual. Some clients find relief in a few months, while others may need longer-term support.
2. What if my grief doesn’t feel “big enough” for therapy?
All grief is valid. Whether you lost a loved one years ago, are mourning a major life change, or feel stuck in emotions you can’t explain, you deserve support. If you’re carrying grief, we’re here to help.
3. Can I join a grief group if I’m already in individual therapy?
Absolutely. Many clients benefit from the combination of personalized therapy and the shared experience of group support.
4. Do you offer virtual therapy for grief?
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy options to ensure flexibility and accessibility.
5. Does insurance cover grief therapy?
Yes! Many insurance plans cover therapy for grief, especially if it has led to anxiety, depression, or difficulty functioning. At Petal & Peak Mental Health, we accept:
âś” Colorado Medicaid & CHP+
✔ Cigna & United Healthcare
We also offer private pay options to ensure you have access to the support you need.
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