Being a woman is wonderful, but it does come with its share of gender-specific mental and physical health challenges.
No matter your cultural background, you experience an exhaustive list of changes throughout your lifetime. And it’s not exactly easy to get through them without professional guidance. Women often experience menstrual syndromes, fertility concerns, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and more as they age.
Through my extensive research and practical experience in the women’s health field, I provide empathic therapy and can help you with these and more women’s health concerns in as little time as possible.
Gain a Sense of Empowerment and Community Through Therapy for Women in California and Ontario
You’re not alone in your battle with mental and physical women’s health concerns. I am trained as a Health Psychologist, which means I use a bio-psycho-social approach when treating your specific concerns.
This means we will focus on how biological, psychological, and social factors influence your health or lead to illness. With me, you have a supportive ally and empathetic guide to help you develop ownership of your health and how you feel in your body.
I offer women’s counseling for the following issues:
Health Conditions
- chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome
- menstrual syndromes and cyclical mood fluctuations
- perimenopausal syndrome
- post menopause
- postpartum depression
- depression
- physical body changes
Psycho-Social Conditions
- relationship conflict
- domestic abuse
- unsatisfactory dating experiences
- past traumatic experiences played out in current life circumstances
- overwhelming family responsibilities
- maintaining your professional goals and obligations while caring for your family
Social-Legal Conditions
- complications associated with divorce or remarriage
- money management and retirement planning
- complications related to sending kids to college and beyond
- guardianship issues
- logistical care of elderly parents
Existential Crisis Situations
- dissatisfaction with spiritual practices and aligning life to religious or spiritual desires
- anxieties and fears associated with death and aging of you or loved ones
Why Choose to Work With Me
You have the power within you to make the changes you need to make so you can live a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. I’m just here to help you discover that power. My evidenced-based therapy approach is designed to help you reach your goals quickly and effectively.
When you choose to partner with me as your online psychologist in California or Ontario, your therapy sessions aren’t meant to be just venting sessions. They are intended to be sessions in which you are received with warmth and empathy, and then together we work on methods, concepts, and strategies that will help you overcome your symptoms.
- straightforward
- compassionate
- experienced
- honest
- serious about getting you feeling better quickly or amicably settling divorce
My years of experience and dedication to helping men and women of all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds lay a strong foundation for your success. I also understand that you need an ally in this wellness journey.
Dealing with past hurts, traumas, and mental health concerns that negatively impact your everyday life is genuinely challenging. But I’m here for you. If you’re ready to do the work, I’m prepared to help you.
Request a free consultation
and find out if I’m a good match
My Approach to Treating Women’s Mental Health Concerns
You want to feel better, and you want to feel better sooner rather than later. My approach to therapy for women and all my therapy specialties is compassionate, empathetic, and straightforward. Together, with your commitment to making necessary changes, we’ll help you overcome any mental and physical women’s health obstacles.
Your individual women’s counseling treatment plan will include the following evidence-based treatment methods:
TEAM CBT – This highly effective treatment approach involves weekly six-week therapy sessions totaling 100 minutes per week.
The acronym stands for:
- Testing
- Empathy
- Agenda Setting
- Methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
For more information on this approach, visit my What to Expect Page.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Healing from trauma and OCD isn’t easy, but when your treatment includes TEAM CBT integrated with ERP, your success is nearly guaranteed. ERP allows you to determine what triggers your symptoms most and learn healthier coping mechanisms.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
As a proven compassion and mindfulness approach to psychotherapy, ACT enables you to put an end to denying, avoiding, and struggling with your inner emotions and accept them as appropriate responses to situations. ACT is key to helping you move forward in your life by honoring your true intentions and values and allowing you to accept things as they are and take action to make positive behavioral changes.
I believe you have the ability to work through and overcome what’s holding you back from true life fulfillment.
I am committed to helping you reach your goals as quickly as possible. Together, we can make that happen.
So if you’re ready to uncover the power you have within yourself to make lasting changes, then I’m prepared to help you.
Why Work With Me
Women’s mental health is a passion of mine. I have a strong desire to help you where you need it most. While earning my Doctoral degree, I specialized in Health psychology, focusing on women’s health. As a woman myself, I empathize with your concerns and am genuinely interested in the issues you face throughout life.
When you partner with me for therapy for women, you’ll benefit from my extensive studies and training in women’s health issues, and you’ll gain a supportive, compassionate ally on your journey.
You don’t have to feel the way you do and go through these challenges alone. I’m here to guide and support you using my efficient, goal-oriented women’s counseling techniques.
How to Begin Goal-Oriented Therapy With Me
You want to get started as soon as possible. That’s why I make beginning evidence-based therapy simple.
1
Fill Out Form
To begin your journey to wellness with me, fill out the brief form on my contact page and schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your concerns.
2
Intake Session
Attend your intake appointment with me via Zoom. If we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule your first six weeks of TEAM CBT Therapy.
3
Begin Treatment
Meet with me for evidence-based therapy sessions once per week for six weeks. If you need more time with me, we’ll schedule more.