"Supporting Women Through Change with Strength, Knowledge, and Care."
Menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman’s life, marking a significant transition both physically and emotionally. It is not just about the end of menstrual cycles but about embracing a new phase of vitality, wisdom, and self-care. This journey can bring unexpected challenges, but with the right knowledge and support, it can also be a time of empowerment and renewal.
Whether you are in the early stages of perimenopause or experiencing the full effects of menopause, understanding the changes happening within your body is the first step in reclaiming your well-being. By equipping yourself with the right information and resources, you can navigate this phase with confidence and make informed decisions about your health.
What is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the transition period leading up to menopause, often starting in your 40s but sometimes earlier. During this time, hormone levels fluctuate, leading to symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes and night sweats, mood swings and anxiety, fatigue and sleep disturbances, brain fog and memory issues, and changes in libido.
What is Menopause?
Menopause officially occurs when you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a period. At this stage, estrogen and progesterone levels have significantly declined, and symptoms may include vaginal dryness and discomfort, joint pain and stiffness, changes in skin and hair, and an increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.
How Can We Help?
Navigating perimenopause and menopause can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We offer a compassionate space where you can address your symptoms, concerns, and overall well-being with evidence-based support. Our approach includes personalized care plans tailored to manage symptoms effectively, mental health support addressing mood changes, anxiety, and emotional well-being, lifestyle and nutrition guidance to maintain hormonal balance and overall health, and hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options to explore what works best for your body.
You Deserve to Feel Your Best!
Perimenopause and menopause are not just about symptoms—they’re about transformation. This stage of life can be a time of renewed energy, self-discovery, and empowerment. With the right support, you can navigate this transition with confidence and resilience.
Let’s work together to create a plan that helps you thrive.
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Answers to Your Questions about Mental Healthcare
General Mental Health Basics
We offer both as my schedule allows. In general, we have more availability for medication appointments. If you are interested in both and our therapy slots are full, we will help you connect with another therapist while we manage your medication.
This will be determined during your intake appointment. Brief appointments are ideal for time-limited specific concerns or for clients who are stable and transitioning out of recurring therapy or have already been in recurring therapy in the past. It is also helpful for clients who have challenging schedules or financial concerns that do not accommodate recurring therapy.
No! we see young adults and young-at-heart adults from diverse backgrounds. We have additional training and experience working with the college health and perinatal mental health populations but you do not have to identify with those groups to receive care.
We do not at this time.
Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD (with non-stimulants only)
No. Our services are offered predominantly through telehealth and I do not prescribe any controlled substances.
Yes. Clients who live locally, may request an in-person appointment.
Yes. We know how challenging juggling all these responsibilities can be and we will make a plan that will help you succeed all aspects of your life-including academic life.
What to expect for Virtual Appointments
Yes, in order to provide effective care, we must be able to see you. You are not required to use your camera for asynchronous classes.
No, you will need to reschedule. Please be aware there is a cancellation fee for appointments not cancelled within 24 hours.
The best feature of having a virtual appointment option is the convenience! Come as you are, baby drool, messy house, and all. You must be clothed (shirts required, and you may not be using mind altering substances during your appointment.
You will be able to access your appointment from any device with internet and a camera. Due to state licensing regulations, you must be in NC or VA at the time of your appointment. Please try to give yourself a quiet and private place. (Some patients find their vehicles (parked-not driving!) or bathroom to be great escape locations for their appointment.
Practice Policies for clients seeking 1-on-1mental healthcare
Yes, we will collaborate with your individual therapist.
No. Due to the boundaries established by the DEA system, providers cannot prescribe controlled substances to patients they have not initially seen in person. It is anticipated that the COVID pandemic exception will expire. That said, we have many modalities that are safe and effective and provide a long-term solutions so that controlled substances may not be necessary. We are committed to helping patients connect with their best-selves (which involves the courageous exploration of a values-driven life, rather than avoidance and symptom management).
Yes. Please plan to sign a release of information so we can communicate with your medication provider as needed.