Women's Issues

Assertiveness Training Self-Esteem Caregiver Burden Family Caregiving Stress Relationships Parenting Pregnancy and Post-Partum Family Conflict Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence

Working with women is one of my passion areas, particularly helping women navigate the difficulties they face because of living in a patriarchal society.

I specialize in helping women that are tired of being overlooked and misunderstood by those closest to them. You are the pillar of support for your family and friends, but you feel guilty about taking up space in your relationships. You want to be seen and deeply understood, but you are afraid of being disappointed by them again. You really want your relationships to be different and you know that with the right support you can have the relationships you have always wanted.

As a feminist, I believe in equal rights for all regardless of gender or identity. I specialize in sexual assault, abortion support, role in relationships, and exploring identity.

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Who run the world (girls)! Societal expectations. Family demands. Glass ceilings. Whoa. No wonder you're stressed! Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship challenges, discrimination, hormonal changes, and low self-esteem are just a few of the issues women are commonly facing. Let's face that stuff head-on together! We'll work together to help you gain new insight, self-awareness, coping skills, communication skills, and emotion regulation skills to get you feeling in control.

As women we juggle so much! We strive to succeed in our careers, maintain our close relationships, and manage our responsibilities. Sometimes this blocks us from making self-care, fun, and relaxation a priority. When life then adds unexpected and challenging stressors on top of an already jam packed schedule, the stress can almost feel like too much to handle. There is no need to go through challenges alone! Call today so we can determine if AROSE eTherapy is right for you! Relief is a call away

Watching women's' journeys throughout the years, and processing my own has given me the lived experience that I think can help other women see their power and their worth more clearly. Having the experience of being born to a single woman in the mid 1970s is one of many factors that offers me insight and perspective into how being a woman can affect the trajectory of one's life. The awareness of oppression where it exists for women is the first step towards understanding how it can change.

A large part of my professional experience is working with young women as they navigate the patriarchal society we live in and the resulting difficulties, trauma, and marginalization women experience (with intersectional identities resulting in additional marginalization). My experience here includes working with sexual trauma recovery, intimate partner violence, harassment, stalking, etc as well as issues related to fertility, parenthood, and coming of age concerns.

I provide an unconditionally supportive space for people to process all their reproductive choices, as well as feelings about the loss of body autonomy after recent court decisions. My commitment to intersectional feminism guides all my work with patients. Reproductive justice, body autonomy, and decolonization of psychotherapy demand focused and intentional effort. I pursue ongoing experiences and continuing education to support my growth in this area.

Women's issues such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, hysterectomy, infertility, pregnancy loss, chronic pain and chronic illness can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. Fear surrounding the future, sadness or isolation can make the day feeling incredibly challenging. Psychodynamic processing, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques can help you navigate women's health issues in the future and thrive.

Perinatal Mental Health is a serious topic that deserves more attention. I’ve worked with women at all stages of their perinatal experiences, including mental health, custody issues, legal issues, addiction, transitioning to being a mom, motherhood, and being a single mom. I’ve also helped women through the challenges of trying to conceive. Besides perinatal experience, I’ve dealt with sexism, traumas, abuse, and relational issues. Helping women is where my soul is.

I love working with teen girls and adult women navigating complex health issues, chronic illness, chronic pain, infertility and birth trauma. Learn third wave trauma informed CBT tools like DBT, ACT and somatic exercises to navigate overwhelming emotions, feelings and life events.

Do you struggle with feeling valued, seen or heard? Have you felt untethered to your self-image or uncomfortable in your body? I work with women to develop confidence and feel comfortable in their bodies at any size. Together, we will explore with curiosity the ways in which you struggle and feel pain, and how you have learned to cope and adapt. Unlearning and processing what makes life hard for us can be a daunting task. Asking for help when you need it is brave first step.

Divorce, Empty Nest, Perfectionism, Self-Compassion, Body Image, Career Change, Acceptance, Retirement, Role Changes, Caregiving, Miscarriage.

My passion for helping women comes from years of experience working with women in both medical and mental health settings. Navigating through life’s challenges during the many biological and psychosocial changes in a woman’s life can be difficult to manage. These issues can include but are not limited to Infertility, Postpartum, Miscarriage, Menopause, Medical Diagnosis, Divorce, Adult Dating, Abuse, Single Parenting , Parenting Adult Children, Loss of a Spouse, Body Image, and Career Changes.