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Hi I'm Lawson

Ever find yourself thinking, “Okay… WTF is going on with me?” Whether you are a teen feeling the weight of the world or a parent watching your child struggle, it’s easy to feel stuck in a loop you can't control. My office is a "Safe Zone" designed to handle the messy complexities of emotional regulation and stress. We don't just sit with the overwhelm; we build a tactical campaign to defeat the "Bosses" winning your week and help you reclaim your agency.

Who I Work With

I specialize in working with adolescents (ages 10-18) and young adults navigating the high-pressure transitions of school, social life, and identity. I also partner with families who feel like their 'Family OS' is crashing and need a pragmatic roadmap to restore secure connection and stability.

My Approach

Therapy with me is collaborative, strategic, and active. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all models, but I do believe in building frameworks that make the inner chaos understandable. My goal is to help you "debug" the loops that keep you stuck and build a more resilient emotional operating system.

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Our work centers on four key pillars:

  • The Triangle – Analyzing the real-time data between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to untangle self-defeating loops.

  • The Field – Mapping the external systems, environments, and relationships that shaped your current "firmware" so we can update it for who you are today.

  • Regulation – Building the tactical tools needed to manage your nervous system so it stops "overheating" and starts working for you.

  • Feedback Loops – Learning how to monitor your patterns with curiosity, allowing you to shift from automatic reactions to intentional, strategic choices.​

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We’ll slow down enough to get honest—but we’ll keep moving so we don’t get stuck in the mud.

A Bit About Me

Before becoming a therapist, I spent 15 years as an IT Project Manager overseeing complex systems. I learned early on how to identify 'glitches,' map out dependencies, and build roadmaps for success. Today, I apply that same systems-thinking to the most complex system there is: the human experience. I don’t just sit and nod; I help you troubleshoot the loops that keep you stuck.

What You Can Expect

Expect a strategic partner. We will identify the specific obstacles winning your week and build a tactical 'Skill Tree' to defeat them. My goal is to give you the agency to stop reacting to your environment and start mastering it.

Credentials

Education:
Master of Arts in Counseling, with a focus in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy  
University of Colorado–Denver – 2023

 

Bachelors of Science in Political Science

Texas A&M University,  College Station – 2003

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Licensure:

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