INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALAUTIONS FOR ADULTS IN COLORADO AND ACROSS USA
Helping You Move Towards Healing and Growth.
IN PERSON AND ONLINE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND ASSESSMENTS FOR ADULTS ACROSS COLORADO AND USA
Welcome! I know finding a good therapist is not easy and I’m so glad you are here. Therapy with me can help you move towards a more fulfilling and joyous life.
People say you carry it well.
You manage all the stress of daily life and support others without even breaking a sweat. Privately, you may be holding on to past pain or trauma and lingering wounds that do not heal. Managing everything on your own feels isolating and exhausting.
I would be honored to support and care for you on your growth and healing journey.
Individual Therapy and Psychological Evaluations for Adults in Colorado and Across USA
Sometimes, life feels hard and I am here to help.
I work with adult clients who are ready to experience immediate relief and lasting change. As a bi-cultural clinician, my approach is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive while drawing from therapies backed by research. Therapy is where we can explore what’s weighing on you, uncover patterns, and help you live with self-trust and confidence.
My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive space to help you move towards greater understanding and growth.
Treatment Specialties
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression make daily life incredibly difficult and feeling bogged down by worry, sadness, or motivation loss can cloud judgment and make it tough to see ways out.
Together, we can help you find immediate relief so you can apply helpful coping strategies and learn healthier responses. We will also explore what’s happening below the surface to address the roots of anxiety and depression. As I apply therapy methods backed by research (ACT, CBT, DBT), you can expect to gain new skills and insight into your patterns every step of the way.
CAREER STRESS AND BURNOUT
Today’s professionals often operate under a tremendous amount of strain and must shoulder complex responsibilities while maintaining excellence. If you are a high-achieving professional (academic, business, legal, medical, technology, performer or athlete), persistent stress and pressures to perform become recipes for burnout.
Together, we will start by addressing and mitigating immediate concerns. Over time, you can expect enhanced self-awareness and well-being, increased vision and clarity for problem-solving, and leading others with more consistency and balance. Gain deeper insight into your motivations and values by reaching out for a consultation.
Asian Americans
Asian American identity often involves balancing powerful individual desires and family hopes and dreams. Faced with intense pressure to succeed, many Asian Americans report feeling torn while standing at the intersection of competing priorities, values, and cultures.
I am an understanding and knowledgeable therapist that can help you unpack and explore the multi-faceted layers involved in Asian American identity and issues. Therapy is a safe and private space for you to feel seen, heard, and validated. Find ways to communicate with your family or culture at large to elicit positive changes in your system and in yourself – get started today!
Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain
Living with chronic illness or pain is an experience that puts a daily strain on your sense of self and relationships. Saying “I’m fine,” or having to push through may not only leave you feeling worn down and exhausted, but feeling at the end of your rope.
With specialized training in health psychology and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), I can help you target (and cope with) emotional stressors and trauma processing to help your body feel safer and better. Develop new responses to chronic pain and illness by gaining tools for coping, communication, stress management. Adress emotions and trauma at the root of pain signals by reaching out today!
Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
Grief and loss encompass any event in our lives that overwhelms us and disrupts our normal ways of being in the world. I’ve supported clients through life’s many tragedies and losses, including loss of loved ones, health, finances, homes, career, reputation, natural disasters, and more. If you feel like you have lost a sense of who you are or feel disconnected from others, I can help you by making space to process and honor what has been lost.
Next, we can work together to rebuild your confidence and define what your next chapter of life looks like. No matter what you have lost, I’m honored to support you as you take time to heal. Please reach out today.
Trauma and Past Wounds
Trauma means “wound” in Latin and in this sense, all individuals have experienced big and small traumas across their lifetime. Whether your trauma is from a single event or accumulated over a lifetime, studies show that trauma has negative impacts on the mind and body.
I am trained in evidence-based modalities that can help you learn grounding and coping skills, process traumatic experiences, and heal wounded parts of self. I am here to help you restore your connection with others and trust in yourself by gently working through your trauma. Please reach out today to get started.
Psychological Evaluations
I provide psychological evaluations for adults (ages 18 – 95) to support diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and access to appropriate services. Purpose of evaluations may include use for work, school, court, medical, or therapeutic settings and I often partner with other professionals to address referral questions that can be applied across settings.
With specialized training in neuropsychological and personality evaluations, I am able to offer comprehensive analyses and insight for a variety of referral questions; please reach out to discuss your evaluation needs.
For Your Growth and Healing
Therapy is a time that is dedicated for your growth and I aim to create a safe and supportive space for your self-exploration. As a bi-cultural clinician, my approach is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive while drawing from therapies backed by research.
Trained in both insight-oriented therapies such as psychodynamic and existential philosophies, and action-oriented ones such as ACT or CBT, I bring a modern and integrative approach to therapy that is custom-tailored to your needs and treatment goals. With me, you can expect a unique relationship where your experiences are honored, your strengths are recognized, and your growth is the focus.
About Me
Hi, I'm Dr. Soo Dawson
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who feels honored each day by being invited into my clients’ rich inner lives.
While I have a private practice currently, I have worked in large inpatient hospitals, VA medical centers, neuropsychology assessment clinics, group practices, non-profits, and community mental health centers. Regardless of the setting, my practice is centered on creating a space for you to feel deeply seen and heard. Most of all, I aim to create a safe space where you feel bold enough to take risks, try new ways of relating, and move towards the life you want.
Experience Growth and Healing
I know finding a therapist isn’t easy but I’m so glad you’re here. Deciding to invest in yourself is one of the bravest steps and you deserve a life filled with joy and fulfillment. Contact me for a consultation and let’s work together to move you towards the life you want and discover new ways forward!