In-person counseling in Littleton and telehealth therapy throughout Colorado
Sometimes the hardest seasons uncover what needs healing most
Therapy for anxiety, childhood wounds, and the emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
If These Experiences Feel Familiar, You’re Not Alone
If you are constantly beating yourself up for not doing things well enough.
When parenting feels harder than you expected.
If you’re carrying a lot of self-criticism, feeling like you should be handling everything better or holding it all together more easily.
If relationships with your parents, in-laws, or partner suddenly feel more tense, triggering, or emotionally loaded than they used to.
If you feel disconnected from yourself in the middle of it all, like you’re just trying to get through the day instead of actually living it.
If you find yourself worrying about whether you’ll be able to handle the emotional, mental, and relational demands of parenting before you even become a parent.
These experiences are often connected to deeper patterns that can be understood, supported, and changed in therapy.
Samantha Sandgren, LPC, PMH-C
Hi, my name is Samantha Sandgren. I am a licensed therapist, a mom of two, and someone who understands firsthand how messy and meaningful this stage of life can be.
Becoming a mom changed my life in ways I never fully anticipated. It has been the greatest catalyst for my own personal growth. Parenting has a way of holding up a mirror and inviting us to grow, whether we expect it to or not. Even with a background in mental health and after reading all the books, becoming a parent was harder than I imagined. It stretched me, humbled me, and deepened my understanding of how complex and emotional this experience can be.
That experience shapes the way I show up in my work. I take a holistic and relational approach, recognizing how past experiences, relationship patterns, and the pressures of everyday life can impact emotional well-being. My work integrates approaches such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people build emotional awareness and develop a healthier relationship with anxiety.
I specialize in supporting adults through anxiety, identity shifts, and the emotional complexity of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
“If we can heal relationships, we can create relationships that heal.”
Areas of Focus
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Perinatal Mental Health & Parenting Transitions
You may love your child deeply and still find yourself struggling emotionally.
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Boundaries, People-Pleasing & Self-Trust
You may find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, worrying about upsetting others, and second-guessing your decisions.
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Anxiety, Perfectionism & Emotional Overwhelm
You may find it difficult to quiet your mind, with worries constantly telling you that you're doing something wrong.
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Complex Trauma & Childhood Wounds
You may find yourself on edge much of the time, reacting in ways that feel stronger than you'd like.
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Breaking Generational Cycles
You may be determined not to repeat what you experienced growing up, yet still find yourself reacting in ways you never intended.
It’s your time to turn the tide.
Respond with intention, feel grounded in yourself, and create lasting security and connection for your children and yourself.
What to Expect
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. Initial Sessions
In our first few sessions, we’ll explore your current challenges, relationship patterns, and goals for therapy. This is also a space for you to ask questions and begin building comfort and trust in the process.
3 . Ongoing Therapy
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your needs. Together, we explore deeper patterns, process past experiences, and work toward the goals that matter most to you. As therapy progresses, we focus on creating meaningful and lasting change that helps you feel more connected in your life and relationships.
