Audre Lorde
Caring for the whole you.
Women's emotional and physical well-being are deeply interconnected. Throughout life, hormonal changes, health concerns, relationship shifts, and the demands of caring for others can influence how we feel, function, and experience ourselves. Sometimes these changes bring anxiety, depression, persistent stress, or a sense of feeling unlike yourself. Other times, they raise quieter questions about identity, changing needs, and how to navigate an unfamiliar chapter of life.
Living with a health condition, receiving a new diagnosis, or experiencing changes in your body can bring emotional challenges that are not always easily understood by others. Perimenopause and menopause, chronic health concerns, reproductive health experiences, and other significant physical changes can affect mood, energy, relationships, and our sense of well-being. These experiences deserve attention not only for their physical effects, but also for what they mean in the context of your life.
My approach to therapy is integrative, grounded in a biopsychosocial perspective that recognizes the relationship between emotional health, physical well-being, relationships, and the larger circumstances of our lives. Together, we'll explore what you're experiencing, consider the patterns and influences contributing to distress, and find ways to support your well-being with greater intention and self-understanding. I also value collaboration with other healthcare providers, recognizing that women's health deserves thoughtful, coordinated attention to the whole person.