Relational Therapy in Boulder for Deeper Connection, Self-Awareness, and Emotional Growth 

At Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW, I hold grief as what it actually is: a profound expression of love. The measure of how deeply something mattered. A wild, non-linear landscape that deserves a witness willing to sit with it without rushing, without minimizing, and without an agenda for where it should be going. 


Whether you are grieving a person, an animal, a relationship, a career, a dream, a pregnancy, or a version of yourself that can no longer exist, your loss is real, your grief is valid, and you deserve a space where it can exist exactly as it is. 

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What Grief Can Look and Feel Like 

Waves of sorrow that arrive without warning 

Numbness, unreality, or a sense that "this can't actually be happening" 

Difficulty concentrating or completing ordinary tasks 

Physical symptoms: chest tightness, exhaustion, hollowness 

Guilt and the weight of everything unsaid or undone 

Relief and the complex guilt that can follow it 

At Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW, I offer a rare integration of EMDR, somatic therapy, Gestalt practice, ecotherapy, and the EquiLateral® protocol — equine-assisted EMDR developed by Sarah Jenkins, LPC. My approach is not one-size-fits-all. It is personalized, body-based, and grounded in both clinical rigor and deep respect for the wisdom of the natural world. 


I see clients in Golden, Boulder, Longmont, Colorado and virtually across Colorado and beyond. Whether you are local or traveling from out of state for an Intensive, I would be honored to be part of your healing journey.

Why Choose Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW?

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How I Accompany You Through Loss 

At Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW, I offer a sanctuary for grief — a space with no performance requirements, no timeline for recovery, and no pressure to "move on." I use a blend of Gestalt therapy, somatic integration, and nature-based practice to help grief move through you rather than getting permanently lodged in you.

Creating Space for All of It 

The first thing I offer is simply this: space. For howling grief and strange laughter. For rage and tenderness. For the days when you can barely function and the days when you feel, briefly, almost like yourself again. In our sessions, there is no correct way to grieve. Every expression of loss is welcome.

The Body in Mourning 

Grief lives in the body. It gathers in the chest and the throat. It changes the rhythm of breath. Somatic tools help you move with the waves of sorrow rather than bracing against them so they can pass through rather than accumulate. There is a profound difference between feeling grief and being consumed by it, and I help you find and inhabit that difference. 

Ritual and Meaning-Making 

Humans are ritual animals. We need containers for our biggest experiences ways of marking, honoring, and making meaning from what we have lost. I work with clients to develop personal rituals and practices that allow their grief to be witnessed, their loss to be honored, and their love to remain present even as they move forward. 

Integration

For profound losses — the death of a child, a life partner, a dearest friend "getting over it" may never fully happen and probably should not. The goal is integration: weaving the loss into the fabric of who you are, so that it deepens rather than diminishes you. Grief, fully tended, can be one of the most powerful forces for growth and aliveness available to us. 

The Horses as Witnesses to Loss

Horses are extraordinarily sensitive to grief. They seem to recognize the frequency of a person in mourning, and they often respond with a quiet, steady presence that many clients describe as the most comforting companionship they have experienced since the loss. There is something about being witnessed by a creature that wants nothing from you except your honest presence that creates a unique permission for grief to move. 

Who Can Benefit?

Grief therapy at Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW may be right for you if you:

Are mourning the death of a person or animal who was central to your life 

Lost someone months or years ago but find the grief still interferes with your daily life, relationships, or sense of self 

Have never had a genuine space to grieve, and carry losses that were never fully witnessed or acknowledged 

Are experiencing what feels like complicated grief where mourning has become stuck, overwhelming, or consuming 

Are grieving a traumatic loss and find that the trauma and the grief are intertwined in ways that ordinary bereavement support hasn't fully addressed 

Are drawn to the idea of working with horses as a particularly safe and non-demanding space to let grief move 

Ready to Take the First Step?

Reaching out for support is one of the most courageous things you can do. If anything on this page has resonated with you, I invite you to schedule a free consultation. Together, we will find out if working together is the right fit and what that might look like for you. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Is there a "right" way or timeline for grieving?

    No. Grief is non-linear and entirely personal. At Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW, I do not impose timelines or benchmarks. Some grief takes months; some is lifelong. The measure of healthy grieving is not speed; it is integration. 

  • Can therapy help with grief after the loss of a pet?

    Absolutely. Pet loss is often minimized by our culture, yet the grief is profound and real. Animals offer a quality of unconditional presence that many human relationships do not, and their loss can be devastating. Your grief for an animal is fully welcomed here. 

  • What if my grief is from a loss that happened years ago?

    Grief has no expiration date. Many clients come to therapy for losses that occurred years even decades earlier but were never fully processed. The body carries what the mind tries to set aside, and it is never too late to tend what still aches. 

  • How do I know if I need therapy for grief or if I just need time?

    If grief is interfering with your daily functioning, relationships, or sense of self or if you find yourself avoiding the grief entirely — professional support is warranted. Therapy doesn't shortcut grief; it creates the conditions for it to move at its natural pace. 

  • Do you work with complicated grief or grief after traumatic loss?

    Yes. Complicated grief where mourning becomes stuck or overwhelming — and traumatic loss both benefit from the integrated EMDR, somatic, and Gestalt approaches offered at Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW. These are among my most meaningful areas of work. 

  • Can equine-assisted sessions help with grief?

    Many clients find equine sessions particularly moving during grief work. The horses' non-demanding presence creates unique permission to feel without performance. Something about being witnessed by these animals allows grief to surface in ways it sometimes cannot in a conventional therapy room. 

  • Is virtual grief therapy effective?

    Yes. While equine-assisted work is in-person, somatic and Gestalt grief work translates meaningfully to the virtual space. Many clients appreciate the comfort of grieving from their own home, especially in early sessions when leaving the house feels hard. 

  • What if I feel guilty about how I'm grieving — relief, anger, or numbness?

    Every feeling in grief is valid including relief, anger, numbness, and everything in between. There are no wrong emotions here. Part of the work at Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW is helping you release the judgment about how you are grieving, so the grief itself can flow.