Partnering with Aspire For Women OBGYN, we provide integrated OBGYN and Mental Health Support for Women to address their Reproductive and Emotional Well-Being Needs.

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Natalie Cherry, LPC 

Paige Killam, LCSW

Myldha Verdelus, LPCC

Kerri Junge, MA

We provide reproductive Mental Health & Wellness integrated therapies exclusively @ Aspire for Women OBGYN and The Incite Center - Lone Tree offices.

  • Your life changed the moment you learned you were pregnant—and so did your anxiety. Along with the joy, comes a new level of worry. We offer support, resources, and tools to help reduce anxiety and manage stress as you navigate the ever-changing journey of pregnancy.

  • Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, but it's important to recognize that only one partner is fully carrying the physical and emotional burden. This can make it hard for partners to truly understand and empathize with the unique challenges of pregnancy, sometimes leading to feelings of alienation. We offer support and tools to help couples navigate this journey together, providing guidance and education to reduce conflict, improve communication, and adjust expectations for this new chapter.

  • Twenty years ago, pregnancy and parenting sections in bookstores were expansive. Today, social media has become the dominant source of information for expectant and new moms. While it offers diverse viewpoints, there's no guarantee the advice comes from experts or licensed professionals. This information overload can lead to increased anxiety, worry, and over-management during pregnancy. We use clinically validated resources and tools to offer anxiety-reducing, stress-minimizing support, helping expectant moms establish healthy guidelines and boundaries at every stage of pregnancy.

  • Even with careful plans for labor and delivery, the reality is that we often don’t have control over the outcome. Unexpected events—sometimes life-threatening or medically complicated—can shock our system and create trauma. We offer advanced clinical support for mothers who have experienced traumatic births due to complications during labor.

  • After childbirth, the body is in a state of shock, having just accomplished something incredible while being pushed to its limits. While the hours following can be euphoric, some mothers experience postpartum complications that can interfere with the crucial bonding time between mom and baby. We offer grief and loss support for women who face disappointment due to these disruptions. We understand the importance of processing these experiences for healing. Too often dismissed as 'normal' or 'not uncommon,' many women feel guilt over negative emotions post-delivery. We are here to help alleviate that unspoken burden and pain.

  • After childbirth, profound emotional shifts and hormonal fluctuations can impact a new mom’s mood. We offer postpartum care tailored to your unique needs, providing non-medicated counseling tools and resources. Additionally, through collaboration with your OBGYN, we ensure continuity of care and medication management (as needed) to support your mental well-being.

  • Following the birth of your baby, the adjustments to sleep, self-care, and routines have a profound effect on your ability to manage stress and navigate transitions due to lower than normal energy levels. We provide clinical support for new moms as you navigate this adjustment into parenthood.

  • Creating a postpartum plan can significantly benefit new parents. We offer support and structure for moms and their partners during family leave, using clinical strategies and practical tools to ease the transition. Our approach helps reduce common stressors, making this special time more enjoyable and manageable.

  • We offer comprehensive support to new parents adjusting to life with their first baby. We help navigate the emotional, mental, and relational changes that come with this transition by providing evidence-based tools for managing stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation. Our focus includes strengthening communication between partners, developing healthy coping strategies, and addressing any postpartum mental health concerns. Through individualized care, we empower parents to build confidence, foster bonding, and prioritize their well-being during this profound life change.

  • We provide clinical support for new moms navigating the complexities of partnerships and shifting expectations during the transition to parenthood. Our evidence-based strategies address the emotional and relational changes that accompany new roles and responsibilities, helping moms manage stress, improve communication, and adjust to evolving dynamics. With a focus on emotional resilience and realistic expectations, we empower parents to build strong partnerships while prioritizing their mental well-being during this transformative time.

  • The arrival of a new baby profoundly impacts the entire family. We offer tools and resources to help parents navigate complex family dynamics, providing support for effective communication and conflict resolution. Our services assist new parents in managing extended family expectations, ensuring a smoother transition as they adjust to their new roles and responsibilities.

  • We provide specialized support for women coping with the grief and loss associated with IVF, helping them navigate the complex and often overwhelming emotions that arise during this journey. The emotional experience of IVF can be a difficult and isolating process, with feelings ranging from hopelessness and powerlessness to sadness and disappointment. Our clinical approach offers a safe, compassionate space to process these emotions and work through the pain of infertility or failed treatments. We help women explore their grief, build emotional resilience, and find healing through coping strategies tailored to their unique experiences. Whether it’s managing feelings of loss, addressing relational impacts, or navigating future decisions, our goal is to provide the support and tools necessary to foster emotional well-being and guide women through this challenging experience with care and understanding.

  • We offer specialized support for women navigating the profound emotional pain and life disruptions caused by IVF. The journey can bring intense life adjustments, unplanned delays, and uncertainty, all while facing the deep emotional toll of unmet expectations and the stress of an unpredictable path to parenthood. We help women process the pain of these transitions, offering compassionate guidance through the frustration, disappointment, and anxiety that often accompany the process. Our support focuses on empowering women to manage their emotions, build resilience, and find a sense of control amidst the uncertainty, helping them navigate this challenging journey with greater emotional clarity and strength.

  • IVF can leave women feeling powerless as they navigate constant changes, setbacks, and a lack of control over the process. We offer support to help women process these comlex feelings of helplessness, guiding them through the emotional challenges of infertility while reclaiming their sense of agency. Our approach helps women confront their powerlessness, providing tools to manage uncertainty and gain clarity.

  • Miscarriages, Birth Trauma and Fetal Loss can trigger acute stress and trauma, leaving women with complex emotions such as hopelessness, powerlessness, and deep sadness. As mental health professionals, we provide trauma-informed support to help women process grief, manage overwhelming emotions, and address the psychological impact of loss. Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we guide women through the emotional challenges of fetal loss/miscarriage, helping them build resilience, manage anxiety about future pregnancies, and heal at their own pace in a safe, supportive space.

  • Experiencing fetal demise, stillbirth, or miscarriage can lead to profound feelings of isolation and alienation. The intense grief, pain, and sadness often leave women feeling disconnected from others, unable to fully express their emotions. We offer trauma-informed support to help women process these complex losses, providing a safe space to navigate the loneliness that can accompany such heartbreaking experiences. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, we help women work through their grief, address feelings of isolation, and build emotional resilience as they heal from the loss of their baby.

  • Recovering from a fetal demise, stillbirth, or miscarriage involves both emotional and physical healing. Women often face physical symptoms such as hormonal fluctuations and pain, depleted energy, coinciding with possible aftereffects of labor or invasive medical procedures, all while navigating the emotional pain of loss. We provide trauma-informed support to help women process and cope with these challenges. Our approach includes integrated medical care in collaboration with their OBGYN, ensuring comprehensive recovery. By combining emotional support with evidence-based strategies, we empower women to heal both emotionally and physically as they rebuild their mental well-being.