Hidden Gems: Meet Tracy of Good Grief Wellness

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tracy.

Hi Tracy, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Since childhood, I’ve carried a backpack filled with loss, trauma, and moments I didn’t yet have the tools to process. Life has thrown some heavy stuff my way, but I’ve also discovered sparks of beauty, humor, and unexpected lessons along the journey. I’ve walked through both quiet and crushing kinds of grief, the changes and ruptures that catch us off guard, and the times life just doesn’t go the way we hoped. For a long time, I tried to sidestep that load, but eventually I had no choice but to turn toward it. Along the way, grief became my companion, teacher, and guide. I know what it is like to be stopped in my tracks by trauma and loss, and I also know what it is like to transform those experiences into meaning, compassion, and a purposeful life.
Before I became a therapist, I walked a blue-collar path where people trusted me with their stories, struggles, and secrets. Somewhere along the way, I realized my curiosity, compassion, and lived experience were not just personality traits. They were my superpower. I wanted to be for others the person I wished I had had when I needed support the most.
I came into this work the long way around. Growing up in a low-income, working-class family and as a first-generation, non-traditional college student, my path was far from linear. I spent years working in restaurants, bars, and behind the chair as a hairstylist before stepping into therapy. Those years taught me grit, resourcefulness, and how to hold space for people in both ordinary and extraordinary moments of life. And yes, I can also be pretty funny when I want to be. Now, I am a certified Death Doula, Wellness Coach, and Accessible Yoga Teacher with a deep passion for grief in all its forms. Grief is not just about death, and I help my clients cultivate space and awareness so they can move through their experiences with more clarity, compassion, and grounding.
I recently opened my private practice in Cherry Creek, Denver, where I see adults navigating all kinds of losses and life transitions. I also run grief skills, counseling, support, education, and ritual groups, spaces where people can feel held, witnessed, and never rushed through their healing.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Has it been a smooth road? If smooth means some days spent bawling in grocery store parking lots and other days marveling at the depth and beauty of human experience, then yes, it has been smooth in its own way. I have paired my academic training on grief with decades of personal study and lived experience, reading books, taking classes, attending retreats, sitting in workshops, and walking my own journeys.
I have spent a lifetime holding space for people, sometimes over a cocktail, sometimes over a haircut, and now in a therapy chair. I have explored grief through countless lenses, including psychological, spiritual, cultural, sociological, philosophical, anthropological, and political. Time spent in the shadows alongside others has shown me how a tiny flicker of hope can light an entire room. Walking through the deepest tunnels has taught me to recognize the light that waits on the other side.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Good Grief Wellness?
My private practice in Cherry Creek, Denver, supports adults (18+) navigating loss, grief, and life’s major transitions. The goal is to provide a calm, compassionate space where people can slow down, gain perspective, and move through their challenges with greater awareness and self-compassion.
Grief is not my only focus. Many people also come for support with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, curiosity, and self-exploration. Groups and workshops help people connect, learn practical tools, and ritualize their experiences in meaningful ways.
What sets this practice apart is the combination of lived experience, professional expertise, and genuine relatability. Having walked through profound loss, trauma, and life transitions personally, there is a deep understanding of what it feels like to navigate grief and challenge from the inside out. This experience is paired with extensive training in therapy and somatic practices, creating a space that is both compassionate and informed. Clients often describe the work as warm, approachable, and even a little funny, which helps build trust and connection. Time spent alongside people in their most difficult moments shows how even a small spark of hope can transform a space. The emphasis is on cultivating awareness, presence, and self-compassion, helping clients move through grief and life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and meaning.

Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Starting out is messy and that is okay. I wish I had known that it is fine to fumble, be a little unconventional, and not have all the answers. Show up, stay curious, and invest in your own healing. Your authenticity and the space you hold for others matter more than any checklist.
Beyond academic training, there are so many ways to learn how to be with people and with yourself. Workshops, retreats, reading, mentorship, personal therapy, spiritual practices, and even the everyday moments of connection in life are all opportunities to grow your skills, empathy, and presence. Witnessing others, sitting in their experiences, and noticing your own responses can be just as powerful as any formal credential.
Trust the process and take your time. There is no rush to become the perfect therapist or have everything figured out. Your journey will teach you as much as your training does. Laugh at the chaos, embrace your quirks, and remember that even your weirdness can become your biggest strength.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.goodgriefwellness.net
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/good_grief_wellness/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574124056128
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-nall-lpcc-good-grief-wellness-llc-02b5b41b3/
• Other: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?search=tracy+nall