No. 1
Women’s Mental Health
Women experience multiple hormonal phases throughout the course of life, including the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, can significantly influence mental health. These hormonal fluctuations can lead to changes in mood, anxiety, and sleep patterns, amongst many other symptoms. I have worked with many women, providing medication management and therapy, throughout the planning/prenatal, peripartum, and postpartum stages of pregnancy, and find this work to be incredibly rewarding and meaningful.
As a woman and a mom myself, I have firsthand experience with (mostly) all these hormonal phases and fluctuations. This allows me to provide an even more nuanced and understanding approach with my female clients, having been there myself. I am open with my clients about my own experiences; knowing you are not the only one experiencing something can be therapeutic in and of itself. Being a woman can be a shit show, and it is imperative to me and my practice that my clients (of any sex or gender) know that they are not alone.
No. 2
Tweens & Teens
Being a tween or teen can be a challenging time for the kid going through these stages and the caregivers in their lives. Between puberty and it's associated physical changes, academic pressures, social stressors, increased awareness of body image, and discovering one’s sexuality, being a tween (ages 9-12) or a teen (ages 13-18/19), can be a very tough time for kids and caregivers alike. All of these changes and adjustments can greatly impact mental health and it is not uncommon for tweens and teens (and their families) to need extra support outside of home and school to get through this time.
Whether it is with medication, supportive therapy, or a combination of both, I have had the pleasure of working with many kids & their families as they navigate middle school to high school to graduation, and beyond. Having a team around tweens and teens beyond their caregivers can make a huge difference in a kid’s academic and social success, and can help caregivers feel more supported as well. I feel honored to have been let in by so many families to accompany them as they navigate tween/teenagehood and all the highs and lows that this phase can bring.
No. 3
Transitional Aged Young Adults
The stage of life from late teens to early-to-mid twenties can be simultaneously thrilling and frightening. We are expected to establish autonomy, a career, social circles, romantic partners, and make decisions about the future. It can be a phase of life that is rife with anxiety given the seemingly endless possibilities and uncertainties.
Whether it be heightened anxiety, new onset of panic attacks, depressive feelings, or feeling irritable and reactive, it is not uncommon to struggle with mental health during this stage of life. It can be a lonely time - for many the first time they are without social circles that come along with being in school - and a scary time. I remember this time in my own life quite well and how difficult it can be. It is crucial to me to ensure my clients know that they have a teammate as they navigate the early years of adulthood.
