Therapy in Lakewood, CO  | Counselor Stephanie Poole

If you are a new mother in Lakewood feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of who you are becoming in this season, you are not alone. You may have searched for postpartum therapy in Lakewood late at night while your baby finally slept, wondering if what you are feeling is normal. I provide postpartum therapy and holistic emotional support for mothers who love their babies deeply and still feel exhausted, disconnected, or weighed down by guilt. This is a space where you can slow down and speak honestly about what motherhood is really bringing up for you.


Life in Lakewood can feel full and demanding. Between pediatric appointments, errands along Wadsworth, balancing work responsibilities, and trying to maintain some sense of routine, your days may move quickly. From the outside, it may look like you are managing everything. Inside, you might feel stretched thin, overstimulated, or quietly grieving the version of yourself who had more time and space. Even in a strong and growing community, motherhood can feel isolating when you are carrying so much internally.


Many mothers in Lakewood choose to work with me because they are ready for support that feels grounded, compassionate, and real. They want tools for anxiety, relief from guilt, and a safe place to reconnect with their identity beyond motherhood. If this resonates with you, I invite you to continue exploring this page to learn more about how I support new mothers and what working together looks like. When you feel ready, you can book a consultation and take a steady, supported step toward feeling more like yourself again.

How it works

Getting to know you

In Lakewood, I begin with a warm and open conversation to really understand the challenges you’ve been carrying as a new mom so you feel seen and not judged.

Creating a growth plan

Here, your therapy plan is tailored to help you balance emotional strain with practical tools that reflect the pace of life in Lakewood.

Ongoing support and care

Together, we’ll create rhythms of support that let you feel steady both in your motherhood role and in your personal sense of self.

Explore my therapy services and specialization


Therapy for Postpartum

You thought bringing your baby home to Lakewood would feel different. Maybe you pictured calm mornings, stroller walks near Bear Creek Lake, slow bonding moments. Instead, you might feel disconnected, irritable, or numb. You love your baby, but something inside feels off. If you have been searching for support near you because postpartum feels heavier than you expected, therapy for postpartum offers a space where you do not have to hide that truth.


Postpartum can bring anxiety that spikes at night, guilt that lingers all day, or a quiet grief for the woman you used to be. You may find yourself rehearsing answers before meeting friends, smiling through pediatric appointments, or sitting in your car after errands on Wadsworth just to catch your breath. Over time, clients often begin to feel more connected, not just to their baby, but to themselves. The emotional fog lifts. The constant second guessing softens. There is space to untangle identity loss, resentment, exhaustion, and the invisible pressure to be grateful.


Postpartum Anxiety

Living in Lakewood, you might find yourself driving down Wadsworth after another OB appointment, sitting in your car longer than you need to because you feel like you cannot fully exhale. You are growing life, preparing the nursery, answering texts that say “you must be so excited,” and yet inside you feel anxious, disconnected, or unexpectedly emotional. If pregnancy or early postpartum has stirred up fear, old wounds, intrusive thoughts, or identity confusion, perinatal and pregnancy therapy is a space where you do not have to pretend you are glowing when you are actually unraveling.


In our work together, you begin to feel steadier. The anxiety becomes manageable. The shame softens. There is space to talk about grief, fear, ambivalence, or the pressure to be grateful through it all. This is not about fixing you. It is about helping you feel safe in your body and supported in this transformation. If you have been searching for local support that truly understands this season, I invite you to continue exploring and see if this feels aligned. When you are ready, you can book a consultation and take the next step with steady support beside you.


Postpartum Anxiety

The worry doesn’t turn off when the house gets quiet. You might be in Lakewood, sitting in your car after a pediatric appointment or lying in bed after your baby finally sleeps, and your mind is still racing. What if something happens? What if you missed something? What if you’re not doing enough?


Postpartum anxiety therapy creates space for that constant hum of fear to finally slow down. The tight chest. The racing thoughts. The scanning for danger even when everything looks fine. In our work together, we calm your nervous system first. Then we gently explore what’s underneath the anxiety, the pressure, the responsibility, the fear of failing. Over time, the edge softens. You breathe deeper. You feel steadier.


If you’ve been searching for postpartum anxiety support near you in Lakewood because the worry feels exhausting, this is your next step. When you’re ready, you can book a consultation and begin feeling calm instead of constantly on alert.


Fertility Therapy

Month after month, you track, hope, wait, and quietly brace yourself. Some days you feel strong. Other days jealousy, grief, or fear hit harder than you’d like to admit. If you are carrying the weight of uncertainty or loss, fertility therapy offers a space where you don’t have to minimize it.


Fertility therapy is not about fixing your body. It is about supporting your nervous system, your heart, and your identity through something deeply personal. We make space for the disappointment after negative tests, the strain on your relationship, the obsessive thinking, and the quiet shame that can surface. Over time, the emotional intensity softens. You feel steadier. More connected to yourself, even when outcomes remain uncertain.


If you’ve been searching for fertility support near you in Lakewood because you’re tired of holding this alone, you deserve care that feels grounded and compassionate. When you’re ready, you can book a consultation and begin moving through this season with real support beside you.


Health Coaching for Women

Health coaching for women is a supportive, personalized process that helps you reconnect with your body and create realistic habits that support long term wellness. This is not about diet rules or pushing harder. It’s about nervous system awareness, gentle structure, and small shifts that make a real difference. We focus on how you feel, how you rest, how you nourish yourself, and how your daily routines either support or drain you.


In our sessions, we might explore stress regulation, hormone balance, sleep, nourishment, and rebuilding trust with hunger and fullness cues. We use body based check ins, practical tools for consistency, and routines that fit your real life in Lakewood, not an idealized version of it. Every plan is tailored to your capacity, your schedule, and your goals.


If you’ve been searching for health coaching near you because you’re ready to feel stronger, clearer, and more aligned in your body, this is your next step. When you’re ready, you can book a consultation and begin building wellness that actually feels sustainable.


Pregnancy Depression

Everyone talks about excitement, glowing, joy. But inside, you feel low, disconnected, or emotionally flat. You might cry without knowing why. Or feel numb when you expected happiness. If that’s been your reality, you are not broken.


Pregnancy depression therapy creates space to talk about what doesn’t match the picture you had in mind. The sadness. The guilt for not feeling grateful enough. The fear that something is wrong with you. In our work together, we focus on supporting your nervous system, processing emotional shifts, and helping you feel steady in a season that can feel isolating.


If you’ve been searching for support near you in Lakewood because you’re tired of pretending you’re fine, you deserve compassionate care. When you’re ready, you can book a consultation and begin feeling supported instead of silently overwhelmed.


Emotional Eating

You tell yourself it’s just stress. Just a long day. Just one more snack. But afterward, the guilt hits. The frustration. The promise to “do better tomorrow.” Emotional eating can feel like a cycle you didn’t mean to create, reaching for food when you’re overwhelmed, lonely, bored, or anxious, and then feeling disconnected from your body afterward.


Emotional eating therapy isn’t about restriction or rigid rules. It’s about understanding what’s underneath the urge to eat when you’re not physically hungry. Together, we identify emotional triggers, calm the nervous system, and rebuild trust with your hunger and fullness cues. Instead of fighting yourself, we work toward clarity and self compassion.


In our sessions, we explore stress patterns, shame, body image, boundaries, and healthier coping tools that don’t rely on food for relief. The goal isn’t control. It’s freedom and steadiness. If you’ve been searching for emotional eating support near you in Lakewood, you can book a consultation and begin building a more peaceful relationship with food.

I serve new moms in Lakewood and nearby areas

I support new moms in Lakewood with trauma-informed, soul-centered virtual therapy that honors both your nervous system and your identity. From families near Belmar to neighborhoods around Green Mountain, I provide personalized online sessions designed to meet you where you are. As a licensed clinical social worker, I bring both clinical expertise and deep compassion into this work. I understand how overwhelming early motherhood can feel, especially when you’re trying to hold everything together. My approach blends emotional regulation, identity support, and practical grounding tools. I’m committed to serving women in this community with steady, consistent care. You deserve support that feels accessible and sustainable. Virtual sessions allow you to receive that support from the comfort of your home.

"I started working with Stephanie at the darkest time of my life. My son was not yet two years old and I was being crushed by the weight of my anxiety and panic, especially at night. I’d always lived with anxiety but it became unmanageable after the birth of my baby. Defeated and feeling like medication was my only option, I decided to take a chance and look for a therapist. Stephanie helped me understand the root of my anxiety and how to implement strategies to cultivate peace within myself but she also taught me how to sit with my anxiety and experience it in a way that felt more manageable to me.  I always felt that she genuinely cared for me and was there to answer a text or phone call if I was feeling stuck or afraid (even in the middle of the night!) Stephanie is an amazing therapist but first and foremost an amazing human being. My only regret is that I wish I had found her sooner!"

"Stephanie is very down to earth and authentic. Her approach is simple, yet impactful. As a mom of two under two I was struggling to manage my stress levels and always burned out, finding little to no joy or contentment in my life. I felt like I was failing in every aspect of my life. Stephanie had a way of drawing out my strengths and helped me to grow in ways I could have never imagined. Our work together was meaningful and insightful and I’m so grateful to have met her."

"I loved and appreciated Stephanie’s approach to therapy. She is the right balance of compassionate and empathetic but also direct. Working with Stephanie showed me that there wasn’t anything “wrong” with me.  She was committed to supporting me in finding realistic, personalized solutions. I wholeheartedly recommend inviting Stephanie to walk beside you on your healing journey. "

Hello, I’m Stephanie Poole| Therapy for Moms in Lakewood, CO

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. My mission is to help new mothers reconnect with their inner strengths and reclaim their emotional well-being. My approach combines compassion, holistic healing, and practical tools so you can let go of guilt, set healthy boundaries, and find balance in motherhood.

FAQ about my counseling services

  • How does virtual therapy work?

    Sessions take place on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You only need a quiet spot, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.

  • Can I use my insurance for virtual therapy?

    I do not accept insurance for my services at this time.

  • What if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?

    Please give me at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule or cancel. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged a fee.

  • Is virtual therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

    Yes, studies confirm that virtual therapy can be just as effective as meeting in person. The important part is the relationship and the tools we use, and both transfer beautifully online.

  • How do I know if you are the right therapist for me?

    Finding the right therapist is about connection. If you are looking for a space where you can speak openly about the highs and lows of motherhood without judgment, my approach may be a good fit. I focus on helping you release guilt, strengthen boundaries, and feel more grounded.