Grief Therapy & Counseling with Susan L. Hollander, PHD
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Grief doesn’t have a timeline, but healing begins when you feel supported, seen, and understood.
“You do not have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
If you’re looking for a compassionate grief therapist in Englewood, CO, Dr. Susan Hollander offers in-person and online sessions to support adults navigating loss, emotional pain, and major life transitions. Whether you’re coping with the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, or sudden change, therapy creates space to process grief without judgment or pressure.
Dr. Hollander provides personalized grief and loss therapy rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches. Sessions are paced carefully to match each individual’s needs, offering practical tools, coping strategies, and a deeper connection to your true self.
As a licensed mental health professional, Dr. Hollander supports clients throughout Englewood, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, and surrounding areas. Most major insurances are accepted. Reach out to begin a therapy process centered on emotional healing, clarity, and personal growth.
Ready to begin? Schedule a grief therapy consultation in Englewood, CO, video and in-person sessions are available.
How Traumatic Grief Works and Why Ignoring It Doesn’t
Grief is not confined to thoughts or feelings alone. It moves through memory, attachment, and the body’s attempt to register what has changed. After a death or significant loss, the mind may continue to search for the person who is gone through dreams, sudden thoughts, or fleeting moments of disbelief. These experiences are often quiet and private, yet deeply unsettling.
When grief is rushed, minimized, or carried without support, these responses can become more painful. People may begin to doubt themselves or feel that something is wrong with the way they are grieving. In reality, these reactions reflect the depth of connection that existed. Therapy offers space for grief to be approached with curiosity rather than judgment, allowing the therapeutic process of adaptation to begin unfolding again.
Grief can be physically, mentally, and emotionally consuming. Having a place where it is allowed to exist without being managed or explained away can make a meaningful difference.
Get directions to Dr Hollander’s office in Englewood.
Complicated Grief and the Nervous System
Loss disrupts emotional regulation. For many people, the nervous system remains on high alert long after the initial shock has passed. This can show up as anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, or a sense of emotional distance from life itself. Some describe feeling frozen, as though time has moved forward without them.
If grief is accompanied by anxiety or emotional numbness, therapy for anxiety may help you begin to feel grounded again. They are protective patterns that once helped the body survive overwhelming change. In therapy, clients begin to understand these reactions and gently work toward restoring a sense of safety and internal steadiness, allowing emotion and connection to return at a pace that feels manageable.
“Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life.”
— Anne Roiphe
Attachment Doesn’t End. It Transforms.
Grief does not fade simply because time passes. Attachment continues, even after death, often reshaping itself in ways that are difficult to articulate. Loved ones remain present internally through memory, influence, and emotional resonance.
Grief therapy supports this transformation. Rather than encouraging detachment or closure, the work focuses on integrating the relationship into the inner world in a way that reduces suffering while preserving meaning. Over time, connection becomes something that can be carried with strength rather than constant pain.
Speak with Dr Hollander to start your transformation.
Unspoken Grief, Relationship Strain, and Emotional Withdrawal
Unexpressed grief rarely disappears. Instead, it may surface indirectly through emotional withdrawal, irritability, or a sense of distance in relationships. Loss that is never spoken about can quietly shape how people relate to others and to themselves.
Therapy provides a place where grief can be acknowledged directly, reducing the likelihood that it continues to influence life from the background. While grief is deeply personal, it does not have to be endured in isolation.
Support is available, even when words have been hard to find.
Grief can be all-consuming—physically, mentally, and emotionally. At times like these, compassionate therapy with Dr. Susan Hollander can offer a path forward.
Making Space for Grief Without Being Consumed by It
Grief often brings emotions that feel unpredictable or overwhelming. Guilt, anger, sadness, and confusion may arise without warning. In therapy, these experiences are met with care rather than urgency. Over time, emotional pain begins to soften, not because it disappears, but because it has been given room to be understood.
Over time, many clients begin to develop coping strategies that feel personal and sustainable rather than forced or prescriptive.
Call (303) 220-8400 to schedule your initial consultation. During this conversation, we’ll discuss your concerns, answer any questions you have about therapy, and determine if we’re a good fit to work together.
Therapy for Life Transitions, Grief, and Personal Growth
Loss can disrupt daily routines, relationships, and a sense of purpose. People often feel disconnected from others or unsure how to speak about what they are going through. Therapy offers support in restoring balance and reengaging with life while honoring what has been lost.
This work is a form of individual therapy that supports clients as they process emotions and make sense of loss in a way that feels steady and contained.
Healing from Loss While Honoring What Remains
Many people begin grief therapy unsure whether healing is possible. Loss can leave life feeling paused or unfamiliar. Therapy provides structure and continuity during this period of adjustment. Through steady work, clients begin to imagine a future that respects the past without remaining defined by it.
If you’re unsure where to begin, read answers to common therapy questions.
About Dr. Susan Hollander – Licensed Mental Health Professional
Choosing a grief therapist is a personal decision, often made during a time of deep vulnerability. Dr Susan Hollander, PhD brings decades of clinical experience and a steady, thoughtful presence to her work with adults navigating grief and loss. Her therapy style centers on the therapeutic relationship, offering space for clients to speak honestly about what they are carrying without feeling rushed or pushed toward resolution. Sessions are intended to feel like a safe space where grief can be spoken about without being minimized or hurried.
Her work is informed by psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and long-standing clinical practice as a licensed mental health professional. Dr Hollander supports adults grieving the loss of a loved one, the end of an important relationship, or a major life transition that has altered their sense of stability. Sessions unfold at a pace that respects the complexity of grief, allowing emotional clarity and meaning to emerge gradually over time.
Learn more about Dr. Susan Hollander’s background and therapeutic approach as a licensed grief therapist with over two decades of experience.
“What is most personal is most universal.”
— Carl R. Rogers
Grief can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Through compassionate support and personalized care, Dr. Susan Hollander helps clients navigate loss, process emotions, and begin the healing journey—one step at a time.
Grieving a loss and not sure how to move forward?
Grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and unpredictable. Therapy offers a compassionate space to express your emotions, honor your loss, and slowly begin to heal. You don’t have to “get over it”—you deserve support as you learn to live with it. Together, we’ll help you carry your grief with care and meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What if I’m experiencing intense sadness months or even years after the loss?
Grief does not follow a schedule. Strong emotions can remain present long after a loss, especially when grief did not have space earlier. Therapy helps address what is still active so it does not continue to shape daily life in painful ways.
Is this therapy appropriate for sudden or traumatic loss?
Yes. Sudden or unexpected losses often carry additional layers of shock and confusion. Therapy provides a place to process these experiences carefully and at a pace that feels supportive.
I’ve tried therapy before. How is this different?
This work emphasizes depth, pacing, and the therapeutic relationship itself. Many clients notice the difference in feeling truly understood rather than managed or redirected.
Do you also help with anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns connected to grief?
Yes. While this page focuses on grief and loss therapy, Susan also works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family dynamics that often surface during periods of loss.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. Therapy is available both in person and online.
What happens after I reach out?
After contacting the office, you will be guided through scheduling and next steps. Therapy begins with creating a space where strong emotions can be explored while feeling supported and grounded.