Therapy for Women

in Atlanta and surrounding Georgia

It’s wonderful and challenging to be a woman today. You need your own support.

You put a lot of pressure on yourself to be the best mother, wife, friend, or employee that you can be. You look after the needs of others but sometimes wonder “How am I feeling? What do I need?” You push your emotions down like a beach ball but eventually they pop up sometimes in the form of frustration. Maybe you find yourself snapping at your children, unexpectedly crying at work or just feeling overwhelmed with life. 

Some days are not as difficult as others, but you wish you could manage the difficult ones a little bit better. You wonder if the expectations you have of yourself are reasonable, and you think it would be helpful to have some realistic feedback about your struggles. 

You recognize that your thinking is a little extreme at times … “This job is impossible.” or “Nobody cares what I think.” 

You’re aware that some things need to change, and you’re conscious of your difficulty accepting other things. Unfortunately, the compassion you have for others is not always available for you. It’s common for women to blame themselves.

You’re ready to make a change.

  • You find your child naturally imitating some of your less pleasant reactions and responses. You want to learn how to handle things better for their sake and yours, but you did not learn it in your family of origin.

  • You find it hard to say “no” to extra assignments or responsibilities. You want to do a better job of managing your personal and work life, but it is not clear what needs to change. 

  • You struggle to get motivated and think, “What’s the point?” You want to lead a meaningful life but you are not sure what you truly value. 

  • As a woman, you are wired for connection and need relationships. Feeling alone has taken a toll on you. You are not sure what you can do to improve your relationships, but you would like to.  

  • You often blame yourself when things do not go smoothly. You think, “It’s all my fault,” and, “I should have known.”

  • You wish you weren’t so hard on yourself, but you don’t know what that would look like.

What can therapy do for you?

With support, you can learn how to …

  • Communicate more effectively when there is a difficult situation to discuss (and there always is).

  • Politely say “no” to a request because you are clear about your priorities. (If you can’t say “no,” then a “yes” means nothing.)

  • Strengthen relationships that are important to you. (We are wired for connection.) 

  • Make goals for yourself based on your top values. (I have a very long list to help you choose from.)

  • Practice self-compassion when you make a mistake. (Because, like all people, you will make mistakes.)

 Some of the work we will do together includes …

  • “Thinking about your thinking” and how it impacts the way you feel and act.

  • Taking a look at how well your rules and assumptions are serving you, and learning skills that will help you be more effective and present in your life. 

  • Working to approach the things you would like to avoid, and increasing your ability to feel your feelings and express them. 

  • Learning skills to improve relationships and work toward new or stronger relationships. 

  • Identifying your top values and making goals that lead to a life that you find truly meaningful.

Together, let’s discover how you want to show up in the world.

I see women who are …

  • Starting a new phase of life (including motherhood, returning to work, empty nest, or retirement).

  • Looking to find meaning in the second half of life — 50 and beyond.

  • Creating a different home life than the one they grew up in

Using methods that work:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) CBT is based on the idea that it is our thoughts that cause our feelings and then our behavior. The therapist helps the client identify, test the reality of, and correct beliefs that are not serving them well.

 Integrative Therapy Two or more therapeutic styles are used to create a personalized approach for each client. These styles include CBT, DBT, ACT, and others.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A therapist is different from talking to a friend or close family member. The therapist represents you and is working to understand and support you. The two of you work together on problem areas that you identify. Therapists are trained to look at patterns of behavior and thinking and how they might lead to low mood or anxiety. Therapists can offer skills where they are needed — such as in improving communication — and offer feedback or assignments when needed. The therapist offers accountability and support and checks in to see what is helpful to you or not to improve your progress in therapy.

  • Therapists all have different styles, but one common denominator is that they see the relationship with you as extremely important. Therapists strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable to explore and problem-solve whatever situation or issues have brought you to therapy. Therapists support and encourage you toward your goals.

  • Contact me via the button below, and we can set up a free phone consultation.