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Susan Hess, Lpc

Therapist(she/her)
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Have you been diagnosed with cancer? Has a loved one of yours been diagnosed with cancer? Hi, I'm Susan and I have been working with individuals facing cancer for the past 28 years. I know how difficult it can be. I completed a master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Music Therapy at Naropa University in 1998. In 2005 I co-founded the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA, now CGCA) and facilitated over 1,000 ovarian cancer support groups.

My approach to therapy

I work with cancer patients, survivors & thrivers as well as spouses, family & friends. Taking a holistic view of the cancer experience, together we can address your:

initial trauma and shock of diagnosis

changes in relationships

changes in sense of self

deep emotions

fear of death

spiritual questions of meaning in life.

I provide a safe space to explore your stress, questions and fears, your challenges, anxieties, depression, anger and grieving. My practice is BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ friendly.

What you can expect from me

Sessions are held by teletherapy online. We'll start with an assessment to see where you are in the timeframe since diagnosis, what issues you have encountered, and which ones are most challenging for you right now. Then we'll create a plan together for moving forward with therapy. Our work will be collaborative and focused on awareness, coping and insight. Schedule a free, 15-minute initial consultation to begin a path of balance and peace in your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Naropa University, Advanced Graduate Certificate at California Institute of Integral Stdies
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Colorado)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid CO, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Select Health - Colorado, Select Health Colorado Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Transpersonal, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English