women’s mental health and life transitions
If you've found your way to this page, you might be in the midst of a significant transition—perhaps you're navigating the emotional terrain of contemplating starting a family or early motherhood, moving through the often-overlooked challenges of perimenopause or menopause, or facing another major life change that's leaving you feeling alone and confused.
These transitions can be profoundly disorienting. You might feel like you're supposed to have it all figured out, or that you should be handling things differently. Maybe you're experiencing feelings that surprised you, or struggling with aspects of this change that no one warned you about. What I want you to know is this: your feelings are valid, your struggles are real, and you don't have to go through this alone.
Pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood are supposed to be joyful times—or so everyone tells you. But the reality is often far more complex. You might be experiencing anxiety that keeps you up at night, depression that makes it hard to connect with your baby. Perhaps you're grieving a loss—whether that's a miscarriage or the motherhood experience you imagined but didn't get to have.
Perimenopause & Menopause: A Transition That Deserves Recognition
Something that doesn't get nearly enough attention: the mental and emotional impact of perimenopause and menopause. You might have expected hot flashes, but did anyone prepare you for the anxiety, the mood swings, the feeling that you're losing your grip? Did anyone tell you that you might wake up at night with your heart racing and a sense of existential dread you can't quite explain?
The menopausal transition is a neurological, psychological, and identity shift that affects every aspect of your life. And yet, so many women suffer in silence, thinking they're "going crazy" or that this is just something they have to endure.
Here's what you need to know: the hormonal changes during this time profoundly affect your brain chemistry, sleep, mood regulation, and stress response. These aren't character flaws or signs of weakness—they're physiological responses to a major transition.
Here’s what you can address in therapy
Mood changes and emotional volatility – When you feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster and can't predict how you'll feel from one day to the next
Anxiety and panic – Including new-onset anxiety in women who've never experienced it before, or the return of anxiety you thought you'd left behind years ago
Depression and loss of joy – That flatness, the loss of interest in things you used to love, the feeling that you're just going through the motions
Sleep disturbances – And the cascade of problems that come with chronic sleep deprivation
Brain fog and memory concerns – The frustration and fear that come with cognitive changes
Body image and self-perception – Navigating changes in your body and what they mean for your sense of self
Relationship shifts – Changes in intimacy, connection, and how you relate to partners, friends, and family
Identity and purpose – Who are you becoming in this next chapter? What do you want this part of your life to look like?
This transition can actually be a time of profound growth, clarity, and liberation—but you need support to get there. Together, we'll navigate both the challenges and the opportunities this transition brings.
Other Life Transitions
Beyond these specific transitions, I also work with women facing other significant life changes: career shifts, divorce or relationship changes, empty nest, caregiving responsibilities, grief and loss, aging, and questions about meaning and purpose.
What I know after years of doing this work: Women are incredibly resilient. With the right support, understanding, and tools, you can, not only get through these transitions—you can grow through them. You can emerge with greater self-knowledge, stronger boundaries, deeper compassion for yourself, and a clearer sense of who you are and what you want.