grief and loss

for what doesn't have a name yet

Grief has a ritual. There are flowers and condolences and a designated time to be sad. And then the world moves on, even when you haven't.

Loss often has none of that. No ceremony, no permission, no clear moment when you're supposed to have processed it. At Path of Purpose in Boulder, I hold space for both: the grief that has a name and the loss that doesn't.

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grief and loss

this might be right for you if...

  • You're carrying a loss that other people don't fully acknowledge or understand
  • Your grief comes in waves that still catch you off guard, even a long time later
  • The loss is complicated by ambivalence, guilt, anger, or relief
  • The grief has become stuck, flat, or numb rather than moving
  • You want a space where you don't have to manage how you're doing or perform recovery

sessions and pricing

I'm private pay only, which means our work is never shaped by insurance timelines or approval requirements. Sessions are $140 for 50 to 55 minutes. A free 15-minute consultation is available before any commitment.

start with a free 15 minute consultation

You don't need to have it figured out before you contact me. The first step is simply a conversation, and I'd be honored to be part of what comes next for you.

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frequently asked questions

What if I'm not ready to talk about it yet?

That's a completely reasonable place to be, and it doesn't mean therapy isn't right for you right now. We don't begin by going straight to the loss. We begin by building enough safety and trust that approaching it feels possible. Some clients spend the early sessions simply getting used to having a space where the grief is allowed to exist. That's valid work too.

How do I know if my grief needs therapy or just time?

Time alone doesn't heal grief. Presence does. If your grief has become fixed or numb, if it's affecting your daily life or relationships, if you're carrying it alone without a space to put it down, those are signs that support would help. You don't need to be in crisis to deserve a space for what you're carrying.

Can therapy help with grief that happened a long time ago?

Yes. Grief that wasn't fully processed at the time doesn't disappear. It gets stored, often in the body, and surfaces later in ways that can feel disconnected from the original loss. Working with old grief is some of the most meaningful work I do. It's never too late to give a loss the space it deserved at the time.

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path of purpose psychotherapy

Jacqui Mirelle
Boulder, CO
(720) 663-0334
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

jacqui@pathofpurpose.org

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