Grief Therapists in Commerce City, CO

You deserve to have someone you can talk to about life's overwhelming moments and challenges. If you have found yourself struggling and wanting guidance, I can be there to hold a safe space to support you. I enjoy working with those experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating and body image concerns, grief, and physical health issues such as cancer or other diagnoses.

Do you feel like you don't really know who you are? Do you struggle to find purpose and meaning in life? Does your trauma interfere with your aspirations? If you relate to any of these questions, I am here to help. I understand that asking for help is difficult. Sometimes we need someone who truly wants to listen and be there for us. I believe that having someone in your corner to both validate and challenge you is essential to personal growth. I will guide you through this process of self-discovery—piecing together the mosaic of your life to serve as a window to your past and a guide to your future.

Life can have its challenges, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed at times. You don't have to face these difficulties alone. If you're struggling, I want you to know that I'm here for you creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely share your story and release the burdens weighing you down in your daily life. My commitment is to ensure that you feel seen, understood, and validated.

It is crucial to seek proper support when we decide to make a change because something is not working. No matter the reason for seeking help, the process often involves considering multiple perspectives and approaching issues from different angles to resolve the complex challenges of life.

I believe issues in our lives arise from a lack of connection to others and to the internal parts within ourselves. Once we strengthen these connections and resolve inner conflict, we are able to reach a state of feeling more integrated and authentic. I see individuals who want to overcome trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, depression, mental distress, self-esteem, career challenges, relationship issues, grief/loss, and life/role changes.

I have been working in mental health for over five years in a variety of settings and completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver in 2021. I work with adults to treat a variety of concerns including depression and anxiety, individuals navigating life transitions, identity development, stress, grief and loss, and relationship conflict. I love working with adults who seek to build trust and compassion for themselves and utilize DBT, CBT, IFS and SFBT along with a collaborative and strengths-based approach.

Through support and encouragement, everyone can have the ability to create positive change and find a balance in their lives. A strength-based approach can allow for the opportunity to identify successes, reestablish healthy patterns and learn new ways to deal with everyday life. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients from all backgrounds to share and process whatever brings them to the counseling space. I operate using an integrative approach to counseling, meaning I utilize different techniques based on what works best for you. Together, we can create goals that you or your child hope to achieve.

As a therapist, my focus is on empowering children and adults, and helping them achieve long-lasting change. I have worked with people from various communities and populations, and I understand that each individual has their own unique set of challenges and goals. I believe that everyone has the ability to thrive, and I am committed to helping my clients tap into their strengths. A strength-based approach can allow for the opportunity to identify successes, reestablish healthy patterns and learn new ways to deal with everyday life. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients to share.

Do you feel overwhelmed or hopeless? Do you feel stuck or trapped in your own life? Do you sometimes wonder how you can keep going without drowning? During my 3 years of crisis intervention work, I worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, acute psychosis, self-harm, and suicide. What I've learned is that so often folks navigate their problems alone. Yet, when they talk about their life and their feelings with a safe listener, they are able to find the skills they need to cope with so much more than they thought.

We work with individuals, couples, families, and children at any time in their cycle of life. We are a great fit for people who are seeking respectful, professional, warm, and empathic care. We have training and interest working with any number of life experiences including challenges in relationship, familial issues, and attend to the unique experiences of children and adolescents. We work with folks who are seeking real support and transformative change.

Do you feel stuck? Looking to improve life? Experiencing a high conflict divorce? Kids acting out? Do you not know which way to turn? Come sit by the fireplace, let's talk.... Sometimes life just feels overwhelming! When you need extra support an outside perspective, or expert guidance, talking to a therapist or counselor can help. While the support of friends and family is important therapy is different. I am a professionally trained listener, who can help you get to the root of your problems, overcome emotional challenges, and make positive changes in your life.

Has life thrown you a curve ball or knocked your feet out from under you? Do you start or end your day feeling like you might be drowning or at best just keeping your head above water? Do ever wish you had a listening ear that could hear you without judgement? If you answered yes to any or all of the questions then call and let me help you.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping adults and families navigate the complexities of life with compassion and evidence-based practices. I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation techniques to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, past trauma, and relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in the belief that each individual possesses the capacity for growth and healing.

Everyone deserves at least one place in their life where they truly feel seen and heard for exactly who they are, not just who they have been or who they could be. With compassion and curiosity, I want to build this space with you to create meaning, understanding and self-acceptance that can spread into all facets of your life. Life can be hard to navigate when you feel isolated and alone. There may be mornings you wake up and immediately feel the urge to close your eyes again, or nights that become sleepless with endless chatter in your mind. Together we can sort through the noise.

Do you spend too much time thinking about the past? Do you experience so much anxiety that it interferes with your daily life? You're not alone. Many of my clients come to me struggling with trauma and anxiety. Others are frozen by depression. They may feel shame or guilt about what they’ve been through. I know that feeling can overwhelm you and make it hard just to get out of bed each day. I also know that with the right help, you can feel better. Once my clients are able to make peace with the past, they experience freedom and relief. By processing trauma using brain body approaches, they can actually start living again.

Change can be scary. And so can be staying the same. I am inspired every day by the courage clients have to choose to try to do something differently or work towards healing hurt parts of themselves. I believe in the power of therapy to create sustainable change and I am honored to be a part of a client's healing process.

I believe that you being the most authentic version of yourself is your gift to offer yourself and the world. Cultural messages often limit our potential if left unexamined; let's explore who you could be if you gave yourself permission to be your whole self. I want to celebrate your unique essence in an affirming space that welcomes the parts of you that you aren't sure others will understand. I'm a queer, affirming, anti-racist, trauma-informed healer with a lot left to learn on this journey. I'd be so grateful to explore your path with you!

Dr. Richard Steven White, therapist and owner of PassWay Counseling LLC, is licensed with Colorado as a Marriage and Family Therapist, is provider for 14 Insurance companies, and has over 40 plus years of experience in family, marital and individual therapy. For 12 years he was the therapist at Colorado Christian Services where he assisted in starting the counseling program. Dr. White received his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University and his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M at Commerce. He is a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

I believe that change, although painful and challenging at times, is the only consistent thing about life, and that's when we grow. Don't avoid being uncomfortable! Lean in! Our ability to acclimate to change is vital. My personal belief is that EVERYONE has the innate capacity for change and growth, even though life's toughest curve balls! I hold a firm belief that the client is the expert, as they have lived and led their own lives.