Hi, I’m Hannah

Licensed Social Worker and Mom

Why I Work with Moms

Becoming a mom cracked me open in a way I never expected. I didn’t consider how changed I would feel after bringing a life into the world. During my son’s delivery, I felt like I left this dimension and came back with my baby and a new part of myself.

During my first several months postpartum, I had a lot of support. My husband was home with me, my in-laws were in town, I had good friends nearby, and I live in a close knit easily walkable town, so I could get out of my house easily. AND even with all of that, I still struggled with postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

I could write a pretty funny blog post with all of the things I obsessively googled late at night while my baby was peacefully asleep.

I felt the weight of perfectionism and the desire to do everything right. At the same time, I also discovered how transformative the right kind of support can be. That’s when it hit me that this is the work I want to do.

In the wake of my son’s birth, I also felt an immediate kinship to other mothers, like there was a secret that only we were in on, and I was happy to be a part of the club. Especially since, sadly, our other responsibilities don’t disappear despite our priorities shifting drastically, and the society we live in doesn’t fully recognize or support the physical and mental load of motherhood. Which is why it’s so important to me to provide a space that does.

For the detail minded

A Bit More About me

Experience Snapshot

10+ years supporting people through life transitions
Master’s of Social Work – University of Denver
Licensed Social Worker in the state of Colorado (License #‭0009926032‬)
Specialized training in Brainspotting
Trained in and thoughtfully incorporates DBT, Play Therapy, SFBT, and Motivational Interviewing
Rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-based, and relational approaches
Experience with receiving Brainspotting during my pregnancy and postpartum months

Stonefruit: More than a Name

Peaches and nectarines, my favorite fruits, belong to the stone fruit family. I’ve always seen something quite feminine in their soft curves and how they grow in rhythm with the seasons. The fruit protects the seed inside just like a mothers womb grows and protects her baby.

I chose the name Stone Fruit Counseling because healing, like fruit ripening, takes time. It happens gradually and often with a little help from a gardener, but always in its own season. Likewise, in therapy, we soften and grow into fuller versions of ourselves.

My Therapeutic Philosophy

My work is steeped in the belief that healing happens in safe, attuned relationships. I am not a “blank slate” therapist. I bring my personality, life experiences, compassion, and humanness to session.

Therapy with me is not to “fix” you; you are not broken. Instead, I help you create a frame to begin healing. Grief, rage, joy, or laughter, therapy creates a safe container for you to throw whatever comes up at. I trust your timing, your ability to manage discomfort, and that you know, somewhere inside, what is best for you.

A non-pathological approach to care is centered in my practice as I conceptualize your symptoms as communication, not as something that is “wrong” with you.

When I’m not in Session

You’ll probably find me fighting off weeds in my garden or keeping my 1-year-old from crawling on our husky-mix. I once hitchhiked through Europe and Asia for 6 months, and I still look for a little adventure occasionally. I love to spend time outside and enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and even just sitting under a shady tree. I’m an avid reader, am obsessed with my local library, and am hooked on listening to fantasy adventure audiobooks.

Licensing and Supervision

I’m a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Colorado, currently practicing under clinical supervision as I work toward full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). This means I receive regular consultation to ensure the highest quality of care for my clients.

Feel like we’d be a good fit?

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One of the biggest predictors of positive outcomes in therapy is whether or not you like your therapist! That’s why I offer free consultations; think of it as a chance to see if we click.

(970) 200-2857