Therapy for New Dads in Denver & Across Colorado
Navigating the parts of becoming a new dad nobody told you about.
I work with new dads in Denver and Colorado who are in the middle of the huge shift into fatherhood, trying to make sense of who they are now and where they fit in. There’s so much more to becoming a new dad than they tell you.
Together, we will work on finding your footing again. Discovering who you are now, where you fit in your family, and what it looks and feels like to be confident as a partner and a dad.
MY APPROACH
How I Work
You’ve likely been quietly carrying things nobody noticed. There's the part of you that doesn't know how to ask for help, the part that feels like an outsider in his own house, and the part that misses who he was before but won't say that out loud because it feels like the wrong thing to feel.
They're all there. They all have a lot to say. And most of the time, nobody's asking how any of them are doing. Together, we figure out what's actually going on underneath the stress and irritability.
That usually looks like three things: getting honest about what's actually happening underneath the surface, finding some compassion for what we find there, and then figuring out how you actually want to feel now. Then we help you show up as the partner and dad you want to be.
❋ The pressure to provide, perform, and not complain❋ Feeling like an outsider within your own house❋ Processing witnessing a traumatic birth ❋ Resentment, anger, or numbness you don't say out loud❋ Relationship challenges since the baby came❋ Fear of repeating patterns from your own dad❋ Loud inner critics telling you you're failing at thisAREAS WE CAN EXPLORE
A Few Things People Usually Want to Know
Is it normal for dads to struggle with depression or anxiety after a baby?
Yes, more than most people realize. It doesn't always look like sadness and can show up as irritability, checking out, or just feeling flat. It's real, and it's worth exploring.
Do I need to be "struggling enough" to come in?
No. You don't need a crisis to justify wanting support. If there is any small part of you asking for support, I’m here for it.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't accept insurance directly, but I work with Mentaya, which helps you get reimbursed through out-of-network benefits, and I can provide superbills if you'd rather submit on your own.
Can we do this virtually?
Yes. I offer virtual sessions across Colorado.
Work with Me
Individual therapy for new dads, available virtually across Colorado or in person in Denver's Sloan's Lake neighborhood.