Job loss therapy in Denver
Get help managing the stress of losing your job or being unemployed.
Job loss therapy for stress and depression
Losing your job can be one of the most stressful experiences of any adult’s life. Whether you have a family to support, or you’re just getting started in your career, losing your job (and income!) can be a devastating life change that can leave you feeling lost, hopeless, and even depressed.
You could be grieving the loss of a great job, strong relationships with your coworkers, or you may just be having trouble managing the stress of finding a new job in a challenging job market. When you lose your job, you can feel alone and isolated, but the reality is that 40% of Americans have been laid off or terminated from their jobs in their career. That’s millions of people who have experienced what you are going through right now, and also millions who have found new jobs and next steps in their lives.
When you meet with a Denver therapist for job loss, we can help you manage the stress that comes with losing your job, rebuild your self-confidence, and help you develop skills to manage the changes you’re going through right now. With the help of a therapist, you can better understand what’s in your control, work through the stress and uncertainty of this period of your life, and get a clearer picture of the next steps in your career and life moving forward.
Job loss can be traumatic
For many, losing a job can be a traumatic experience. Whether you lost your job to a layoff, restructuring, or a company closing, the sudden change of your everyday life can lead to depression, anger, challenges to your identity, and damage to your self-esteem.
While many don’t think about losing a job as trauma, it can frequently lead to anxiety and stress, especially when you have a family to support, mortgage to pay, or upcoming life events like a wedding or child on the way.
The stress of losing a job is very real. Our trained therapists can help you navigate all of the changes that are happening at once in your life so that you can emerge on the other side.
Unemployment stress and job loss grief
When people lose their jobs, the experience that many have resembles the stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.While people won’t necessarily experience things in this order, losing a job or being unemployed can lead to many of the same feelings and experiences.
Many people develop feelings of anger and depression as they navigate the stress of losing their job, and the feelings they have can be similar to losing a loved one, especially when someone is mourning the loss of relationships or purpose in their life.
Numerous studies have shown that unemployment negatively affects self-esteem and increases feelings of distress. In general, unemployed people tend to have more cases of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. These feelings are not only real; they are important to address so that you can move forward in your life.
Depression after job loss
Depression is very common after people lose their jobs. Especially because most jobs provide income for a person or their family, it can be very stressful to manage bills, pay for daycare, or keep up with everyday life after losing your job.
Beyond financial stress, many people feel like they don’t have purpose, or like they’ve lost part of their identity. For many people, work provides structure to their lives, and losing that structure can leave you feeling lost and searching for purpose after the life you were accustomed to living isn’t there.
If you have persistent feelings of low self-esteem or sadness from losing your job, you’re not alone. Depression is one of the most common reasons why people go to therapy, and millions of people lose their jobs every year.
Job loss can affect not only how you feel in the moment, but how you see yourself and your place professionally. Mourning the loss of a job is not something to feel embarrassed or ashamed of. Our therapists will help you work through this difficult period and rebuild your self-confidence.
You don’t have to do this alone. When you work with a Denver job loss therapist, we can help you rediscover yourself, sort through what happened, and help guide you towards the next step in your life.
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Meet our therapists
As a therapist-owned practice, we care about helping you heal, grow, and thrive. All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth.
Availability
We’re always accepting new clients at our conveniently located offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Arvada, and all of our therapists can meet with clients online.
We have a therapist for you
Because we have a large team of therapists with a wide range of specialties, we work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. You are welcome here. We can match you with a therapist who matches your goals, location, and schedule.
We can provide specific types of therapy
To support your mental health journey, our therapists are trained in some of the most effective forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS.
Insurance information
We’re out of network with insurance and Tricare and are unable to take Medicaid or Medicare. Unlike many therapy practices, we don’t charge separate intake or administration fees or charge more for specialized therapy methods like EMDR.
Get matched with a therapist
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