Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Monument, CO

Hi, I’m Sam Lawson, and I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). I specialize in supporting women and parents through the emotional and mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and other reproductive and hormonal transitions.

I bring more than a decade of experience in women’s health and have cared for families through pregnancy and birth. As a midwife, I attended more than 800 births, experiences that deepened my understanding of the profound physical, emotional, and identity changes that can accompany becoming a parent and moving through different stages of life.

My interest in mental health grew from seeing firsthand how closely emotional well-being is connected to reproductive and hormonal health. I have completed specialized training and certification in perinatal mental health, reproductive & integrative psychiatry, and menopause care.

Hi! I'm a Master's level licensed psychotherapist with almost 40 years of experience. I'm invested in your best outcomes, your emotional growth and success through this process. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, pulling in mindful awareness work for clarity and creative skill-set development. We'll gently explore your family of origin, your current sense of self and related topics. We'll build a therapeutic plan that fits for what you're looking for.

My goal is to help you understand and accept the many multifaceted aspects of yourself and integrate these aspects, forming a cohesive, harmonious sense of self. Our journey together is about developing a profound self-understanding and acceptance, freeing yourself from entrenched patterns, and healing from past experiences. This process leads to outcomes such as heightened self-awareness, self-confidence, reduced stress, and increased capacity to face the world with your whole, authentic self.

Hi! I’m so glad you’re here!

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Regis, with a MA in counseling psychology and became a licensed therapist, later earning an MBA in Healthcare Administration with honors, while working for a large health plan.

Throughout my career, I’ve stayed committed to growth, continued education, and surrounding myself with great mentors. Mentors are valuable at every stage of a career. I’ve learned navigating life successfully is about discovering what works and learning from others who share their journey.

I grew up near Columbus, Ohio (Go Buckeyes!) and have called Colorado home since graduating from CSU. I love the arts- museums, theater/movies, and comedy. Love the outdoors and staying active- skiing, hiking, travel, and time with family and friends. Even though landlocked here in CO, I love seaside living- paddle-boarding, snorkeling, or volunteering in sea turtle conservation.

Choosing a therapist, especially if it's a first time, it’s important to feel heard, accepted, and genuinely valued. It truly makes a difference about treatment success!

Congratulations. Exploring options for therapy/therapists can be daunting, but finding a good fit is important. I've been a therapist with youth, adults, families and couples in multiple settings since 1999. While I have extensive training and experience in multiple Evidence-Based Therapies, I combine that with life experience to bring you the best partner for your exploration and improvement.

"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In the space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom."

I'm here to help break down what happens between the space of a stimulus and your response. Could be imprinted family of origin beliefs and values. Maybe intense trauma from your past. And/or the distress from your relationships. I'm here to walk along side you on the journey of finding your growth and freedom.

Many of us feel overwhelmed by the world that we live in. It helps to have someone to listen about the concerns we have or the things that make us feel despair. Therapy can be a great way to get some of these feelings out of our heads and into the world where they often appear more manageable and less overwhelming. I believe therapy should be collaborative and that I, as the therapist, should sit with you in whatever state you are in and that we should both work together to address your needs.