Individual Therapy for parents and parents-to-be in Colorado
Some seasons feel like being pulled under, one wave at a time.
This is where you come up for air.
Support for parents and parents-to-be who are overwhelmed, anxious, and trying to hold it all together.
Maybe you’re..
Overwhelmed by worry, self-criticism, or the feeling that you're never doing enough.
Anxious about starting a family, or wanting to feel more prepared before you do.
Loving your child deeply and still finding parenting harder than you expected.
Feeling tension in your relationship
Trying to navigate difficult relationships with your in-laws while keeping the peace.
Going through the motions, and not sure when you stopped feeling like yourself.
Determined to break the cycles you grew up with and do this differently for your family.
It’s time to do things differently.
Samantha Sandgren, LPC, PMH-C
Therapist. Mom. Someone who gets it.
I'm a licensed therapist, a mom of two, and someone who knows firsthand how messy and overwhelming life can feel during times of change.
Becoming a mom brought up things I didn't expect. Even with my background in counseling and child development, I struggled. I second guessed myself constantly, felt anxious much of the time, and found that old wounds I thought I'd moved past came back to the surface. That experience changed me, both as a mom and as a therapist, and it's a big part of why I do this work today.
That experience shapes the way I show up in my work. I pay attention to the whole picture, your past, your relationships, and the reality of everyday life, because all of it shapes how you're feeling now. My work integrates approaches such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Brainspotting (BSP) to help clients connect more deeply with themselves, process unresolved experiences, and move toward greater self compassion, clarity, and healing.
Whether you're feeling anxious, carrying the weight of past experiences, or finding yourself changed by becoming a parent, therapy can help you better understand yourself, process what's keeping you stuck, and move toward a life that feels more connected, intentional, and aligned with your values.
I work with adults, especially parents and parents-to-be, who are overwhelmed, anxious, and trying to hold it all together. Underneath that is often self-criticism, relationship strain, or old patterns that started long before parenthood. Together, we work through what's underneath so you can feel steadier, more connected, and more like yourself.
“If we can heal relationships, we can create relationships that heal.”
-Dr. Sue Johnson
Areas of Focus
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Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
You feel like your mind never shuts off. You're constantly worrying, overthinking, or feeling like you should be doing more, even when you're already carrying so much.
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Childhood Wounds & Lasting Patterns
Old patterns from childhood have a way of resurfacing, in how you parent, how you show up in relationships, and how you see yourself.
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Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenthood
Becoming a parent can bring more than you expected , moments of joy alongside anxiety, grief, or feeling unlike yourself. This is a space to work through all of it, without judgment.
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Birth Trauma
Your birth experience matters. If part of you still feels stuck in what happened, therapy can help you process it so it no longer feels like you're carrying it alone.
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Brainspotting
Sometimes talking isn't enough. Brainspotting helps your brain and body process experiences on a deeper level so you can move forward with greater ease.
It’s your time to turn the tide.
Respond with intention, feel grounded in yourself, and create lasting security and connection for yourself, your children, and the people you love.
Ready to get started?
1. Reach Out
Start by scheduling a consultation or sending me a message. We’ll briefly talk through what’s bringing you to therapy, what support you’re looking for, and whether we feel like a good fit.
2. Show up
You don't need to show up in any particular way. This is a space where you can come as you are, bring whatever is on your mind, and feel supported without judgment.
3 . Find support
Together, we will focus on what feels most important to you, making sense of patterns that continue to show up and exploring experiences that still affect you. Along the way, you can build self compassion, confidence, and meaningful change.
