Grief Counseling in Denver

You don’t have to navigate grief alone

Grief can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply isolating. It can change how you move through the world, how you connect with others, and how you understand yourself.

I offer grief counseling in Denver and online across Colorado and Pennsylvania to support you in making sense of what you’re carrying, at your own pace, in your own way.

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When Grief Feels Heavy, Complicated, or Hard to Name

Grief doesn’t always look the way people expect it to. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed internally, or struggling with emotions that don’t feel linear or predictable.

People often come to therapy with experiences like:

The death of a loved one
Sudden or unexpected loss
Loss that feels unresolved or complicated
Feeling stuck in grief long after others expect healing
Difficulty talking about what they’re going through

You don’t need to have the “right words” for your grief to deserve care.

Support for Complex and Stigmatized Grief

Some grief carries layers that can make it harder to talk about or feel understood.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief related to:

Loss due to overdose or substance use
Suicide loss
Complicated or prolonged grief
Loss that feels isolating, stigmatized, or difficult to share

These experiences can bring grief, guilt, anger, confusion, or numbness, sometimes all at once. Therapy is a space where all of that is welcome.

A Compassionate, Grounded Approach to Grief Therapy

My approach is collaborative, relational, and rooted in honoring your lived experience.

Grief therapy is not about “moving on” or trying to get back to who you were before the loss. It’s about learning how to carry your grief in a way that feels more integrated, supported, and less isolating.

In our work together, we may:

Make space for the full emotional impact of your loss
Explore how grief is showing up in your daily life
Work with anxiety, numbness, or emotional overwhelm
Support meaning-making and connection over time

There is no timeline for grief here.

Pennsylvania therapist, Laura Vargas, professional photo

What to Expect in Grief Counseling

Therapy is a space to slow down and be met exactly where you are. Some sessions may feel emotional, others more reflective or quiet. Both are okay.

You don’t need to prepare or “do it right.” We follow what feels most present for you.

My role is to support you in staying connected to yourself while navigating something that may feel incredibly difficult to hold alone.