Grief Therapists in Lakewood, CO

You've taken the first step! I believe your choice to engage in therapy is a sign of strength and resourcefulness. As a therapist with over three decades of experience, I bring compassion, understanding and humor to our therapeutic relationship. Whether you have identified a specific issue that is impacting your life or if you have identified a feeling of dissatisfaction with life in general and would like support in personal growth, we can work together to realize your goal of living a life that is satisfying.

What do you want your life to stand for? What holds you back? What thoughts, memories or experiences are gripping you like a weight and pulling you down or keeping you from doing the things that matter most in this life? Whether you are a child or an adult, each of these questions has meaning. As living, breathing and feeling human beings we go through this "Life" journey encountering and experiencing many glimpses of happiness, as well as, tastes of struggle. These experiences in our "Life" journey are shared from childhood to old age.

Are you feeling stuck, empty, or disconnected? You may be working harder than necessary because you are fighting against patterns that developed over years. If you find yourself getting stuck in the same patterns, in spite of yourself, there is a way to break free... to have peace about your past and to feel excitement and hope about your future. We all have wisdom and courage within us, but at times, we need help reconnecting with those strengths, and tools to move through difficult issues. If you're committed to breaking the cycle, contact me to take the first step.

It is difficult to take that first step and ask for help, to find a connection in a trusted therapist. I offer a genuine and collaborative counseling environment for individuals, couples and families. If life's issues from everyday challenges to life changing events have become overwhelming, I want you to know that you are not alone. Or, if your relationship has lost that emotional connection, there may be a path toward re-discovery and new discovery. Our work can help you to understand the sources of your distress in ways that will allow you to think more clearly, feel more deeply, and manage your relationship more effectively.

Are you facing issues that have left you feeling like there are no good solutions? Are you dealing with loss through divorce or death? Are you not sure whether or not you are in an abusive relationship, or, what to do about it? Are you at a transitional place in your life regarding your career or personal goals? Using a client-centered, eclectic approach, we will approach our work together in an effective way that is focused on your particular needs and brings results. I bring over 40 years of professional experience with relationship issues of all kinds, including child abuse and neglect and domestic violence.

Sometimes we face challenges that seem insurmountable, leaving us feeling stuck and hopeless. Therapy can provide the support necessary to overcome hardship and help us take steps toward happiness and fulfillment. As your therapist, I believe that you have the resiliency required to overcome the toughest challenges. No one should have to trudge alone through trying times. I look forward to walking with you on your journey!

Life and relationships can be challenging and reaching out for help is a sign of courage and strength. If you are struggling with relationship issues, navigating life transitions, experiencing grief and loss, or desire greater personal and interpersonal growth, I believe I can help you improve these areas of your life. I strive to create an atmosphere of warmth, safety and trust to explore your most difficult and sensitive concerns with compassion and without judgment. My goal is to help you grow, heal, and achieve your therapeutic, relationship and life goals.

Are you feeling alone in your pain? Do you feel stuck? And does the idea of opening up about your hurt feel overwhelming? I'd love to come alongside you and help you find relief. Whether your pain is rooted in trauma, grief, anxiety, or difficult relationships, we will work together to transform your suffering into meaning, change, and growth. Together, we will shift your old ways of relating to others into new and healthy connections. You will learn the tools to help you reconnect with your voice, your inner wisdom and innate capacity to heal.

I am an LPCC (Licensed Professional Counselor Credentialing) in the State of Colorado.  My goal for providing counseling is to help my clients through some of life's most difficult times.  Working together and exploring these hardships allows for the client to be able to cultivate and find some of life's most meaningful connections. Having trained in both somatic therapy and EMDR, I help move my clients through some of the most difficult traumas or bereavement as they journey to a greater understanding of self by fostering a more profound connection with the body, mind and spirit.  I enjoy working with a wide range of ages.

Imagine having space where you are greeted with warmth and kindness. You feel a sense of safety and acceptance from the moment you start your appointment. In this space, you are invited to be curious about yourself, explore the many layers of who you are and grow into the person you want to be. This is the space I am excited to provide as your therapist! Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, stuck in the cycle of over-thinking, working through trauma or trying to better connect with yourself, you deserve to be seen, heard and understood.

Something has to change. In my practice, I focus on connecting with individuals who have struggled with the trials of repeat trauma, addiction, prolonged stress, relentless anxiety, and the heavy burden of overwhelming depression. My ideal client wants a transformation change toward healing and personal growth. I am dedicated to providing unwavering support as you strive to reach your mental health goals. This journey is about self-discovery, empowerment, and the promise of a brighter, more fulfilling future, and I am here as your guide every step of the way.

SHARI JOHANSSON, M.A., LPC, NCC, BCN & QEEG-D is a Licensed Professional Counselor in practice since 1993. I am dedicated to encouraging women and men to live fully by design in meaningful relationships with self, God and others. I also enjoy providing workshops, seminars, and group therapy on a number of relational topics. Specialized areas include but are not limited to marriage, family, parenting, adoption, attachment, grief and loss, sexual abuse, depression anxiety, panic, ADHD, anger, spiritual issues, non-chemical addictions, eating disorders, identity issues, self-esteem, and all things relational. Telephone: 303-249-3622

I am accepting daytime clients between 10 am to 6 pm. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or a difficult relationship? I offer individual and family counseling in Lakewood Colorado with over 23 years of experience. I provide faith-based counseling with a warm and accepting approach in which you can express your concerns in a safe, confidential atmosphere. As an insightful, experienced and compassionate therapist I am passionate about helping individuals and families. If you've had loss, trauma, or conflict in relationships I provide EMDR and if you just need help in breaking down barriers in communication, give me a call.

I am now trained and offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Feeling disconnected from life? Wanting more for yourself and loved ones? Ready to move forward? With over 20 years in the counseling field, I continue to be committed to helping clients create transformation in their lives. Working together to move beyond old patterns and ways of thinking that don't serve you. We co-create your preferred future moving toward your highest and best expression of yourself as an individual, partner, parent, child, and loved one. I offer a compassionate, safe environment for you to talk about what's important to you without fear of judgement.

Has it been hard to feel like yourself for a while? Constantly fighting off feelings of stress, tension, anxiety, or that critical inner voice that's always telling you you're not good enough? Are you looking to learn to be fully present and comfortable in who you are? Let's help you break free from unhealthy patterns and inner turmoil, whether it's feeling numb and disconnected, or panicked and fearful. I help people struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, shame, body dissatisfaction, and insecurity to feel more connected and confident in themselves.

Every individual is unique and has a distinctive perspective. There are many factors that contribute to the way we operate whether it is significant life events, relationships, or stressors. We are hard-wired to be in relationships with others. Relationships have a big impact on the way we are able to interact with others.

Dr. Schlegel's approach to therapy is pragmatic, client focused, and employs a variety of clinical interventions that target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. He takes advantage of treatments that are evidence-based, and favors interventions that address the range of factors that contribute to personal adversity. His therapeutic style is marked by mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warm humor. He is committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client strengths while meeting each client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. Providing the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.

Asking for help can be incredibly difficult. There may be times when we don’t feel like ourselves or are not living how we want to be. Other times we simply feel stuck. My approach to therapy is to join you on exploring if life was better, what would be different. If you’re not sure what that may be, that’s OK too. I take a collaborative, person-centered approach throughout the therapeutic process. This means not having to voyage alone toward what those changes in perspective and actions may be, to feel more congruent to who you are and your values in life.

Updated 8/22/24- Want to feel supported and heard? Feeling overwhelmed or experiencing anxiety/worry, depression, grief, mood swings, trauma, stress, low self-worth, relationship loss, work frustration, or negative about life? Are you struggling with negative emotions? Want to feel more in control and confident? You can learn effective ways to improve mood and manage stress! With 15+ years of experience, I teach practical coping tools and help you communicate your wants. I offer practical and evidenced-based tools that you can use immediately. Schedule a phone consultation to learn how therapy can help.