Happiness is Within Your Reach.
When you’ve experienced a loss; whether it be the loss of a loved one or something extraordinarily meaningful in your life, the grief can seem insurmountable. Though it may be difficult to imagine now,
you can know true happiness again.
If grief is affecting your quality of life, licensed counselor Denise Baker will help you process your emotions and gain the confidence to find joy again. Her compassionate approach combined with her experience in the latest, proven therapies will guide you on your grief journey in a safe and comforting space.
“My heart feels so broken, I can’t stop crying.”
“I’m angry at the world.”
“I feel so guilty when I allow myself to be happy.”
“I haven’t felt well since the loss.”
“I don’t know how to move on without my loved one.”
You deserve happiness.
Joy is possible.
You can smile again.
Your health matters.
Find meaning in life.
If you can relate to any of the above statements, it’s time to address and process your grief. Denise can help you work through your feelings, find balance in your life and move forward with hope.​ She provides a safe and supportive space to share your story and begin a new chapter living your best life.
Denise is an amazing person with such a kind, warm, loving presence. I am lucky to have met and worked with such an incredible human. This world would be a better place if there were more people like her. A.P., Rolling Meadows, IL
You can find joy in life again.
Understanding Grief
Grief is a human response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering felt when someone or something you loveis taken away. Events such as the death of a parent or child, a miscarriage, a divorce or a devastating medical diagnosis can trigger grief.
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Regardless of the type of loss experienced, everyone grieves differently. Though there are recognized
stages in the grieving process, not everyone will pass through each stage - and not everyone has to, in order to heal.
​A person experiencing grief may experience
the following emotional symptoms:​
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Shock and disbelief
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Sadness
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Fear
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Anger
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Guilt
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A sense of confusion
​A person experiencing grief may experience
the following physical symptoms:​
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Fatigue and/or insomnia
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Nausea
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Aches and pains
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Headaches
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Weight loss or gain
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Compromised immunity
“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm and sometimes, it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” Vicki Harrison
Treatment for Grief
Grief can be unpredictable and intense. Denise will support you through this journey and give you hope for the future. She employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness techniques and other proven, evidence-based approaches to help you feel whole again.
"Denise is warm and understanding. She goes the extra mile for those in her care. Anyone would be lucky to receive services from her." RS, Virginia, MN