Woman's Health

Whether you are starting your journey as a young woman, going through the joys and struggles of parenthood, or navigating the changes with the perimenopause/menopause every situation deserves special attention. You are not alone.

• As teenagers people learn to adapt to the changes of puberty, sexuality, and gender identity. How do we as a society and culture manage this journey. The pressures to look a certain way, be a certain way, and the physical changes. This can be overwhelming. 

• Becoming a young adult means understanding yourself in terms of career/education, relationships, and independence. What an exciting time and sometimes the transition isn't quite as smooth. Speaking with an experienced professional can help you work through some of these normal challenges.

• Becoming a mother, for some this is a dream come true. Whilst others, this dream may look a bit different. Maybe you've struggled with infertility and the trauma that goes along with that journey, or peri/post natal mental health, maybe your relationship has changed, or your struggling to manage your new identity as a mum. What happens when these bonds aren't coming natural to your child or the level of worry keeps you from functioning, seeking help is so brave. Motherhood is a mix of so many positive and negative experiences. Lets remove the shame together as you are not alone.

• Infant loss and Miscarriage- the self blame and devastating effects of this loss can be all consuming. There is hope to work through these feelings. 

• Infertility- Many couples suffer in silence just hoping that next month will be the one they get pregnant until sometimes years go by without their dream to be parents comes true. Seeking medical assistance to create a baby changes your sex life, relationship, and the medical procedures and tests you go through. It can be traumatic. In talking about your experience and finding ways to preserve your relationship and recover after delivery is a journey. Enjoyable sex can be restored.  Sometimes the trauma isn't noticed until after the baby is born. This is very common. Lets talk about all of these struggles.

• What if you don't want to be a mother. This is completely acceptable, and we can navigate this journey as well.

• Perimenopause/Menopause for some this seemingly one time event is a breeze. For many this is a long journey with extensive changes to self, mood, anxiety, relationships, and identity. All aspects of life are truly impacted by this phase of life. Even sex changes. Lets talk about it. Celebrate what's good and acknowledge the challenges in a safe environment.

• Aging gracefully. For those that are struggling, maybe it's difficulties adapting to the physical changes of your body, the decrease in mobility or athleticism, or memory. We can work through the losses and identify new aspects of life for you to enjoy living again.