Women's Issues
Limit Setting:
As women, we tend to :
- Put our loved ones' needs before our own
- Over-schedule ourselves
- Anticipate the needs of others
- Take responsibility for other people's feeling and actions
- Feel excessively guilty, depressed, and anxious
- Have difficulty saying "no" and meaning it
I understand all these behaviors because, at various times in my life, I've done them. Afterwards, I was left feeling angry, and bitter. Once I got tired of being angry all the time, I learned how to start setting limits with others and began having healthier and happier relationships.
If you're tired of feeling that way too, I can help. We can work together to set healthy boundaries with the people in your life. You'll immediately begin to be able to say "no" without the guilt you feel now. More importantly, you'll learn how to implement improved self-care techniques and begin treating yourself with as much kindness and love as you give others.
Life Transitions:
Marriage, Pregnancy, and Parenting are all major life transitions. For many, this can be a time of great joy, but also very stressful. I know that when I went through each of these events, I felt I lost my identity. I wasn't "myself". I needed to fill these new roles and meet unrealistic expectations. I felt alone and didn't get much empathy from others.
Empty Nesters go through a period of grief, loss, and sometimes guilt. Once again your identity is challenged and your role changes. You've spent a lifetime focused on raising your kids, then suddenly they are grown and gone. It goes by so quickly. You start to reflect on what's next?
Career Change and Retirement are approached in a different way. We usually have much more control over these events and if someone talks to a therapist about either of these, it's due to a pending decision. Use me to talk through your thoughts and options. I can teach you some practical skills to make an informed decision.
Empty Nesters go through a period of grief, loss, and sometimes guilt. Once again your identity is challenged and your role changes. You've spent a lifetime focused on raising your kids, then suddenly they are grown and gone. It goes by so quickly. You start to reflect on what's next?
Career Change and Retirement are approached in a different way. We usually have much more control over these events and if someone talks to a therapist about either of these, it's due to a pending decision. Use me to talk through your thoughts and options. I can teach you some practical skills to make an informed decision.
Caregiving is another stressful and overwhelming situation. You may be caring for a special needs child, a spouse with significant health issues, or elderly parents. I will take a practical and supportive role in assisting you to explore your options for additional help, while giving you an avenue to unload the weight you feel. Sometimes just having someone to talk will help relieve the stress you are under.
Divorce is one of the most difficult transitions of all. Don't go through it alone. I've watched both men and women experience the pain and loneliness of this experience and helped them to start over
Divorce is one of the most difficult transitions of all. Don't go through it alone. I've watched both men and women experience the pain and loneliness of this experience and helped them to start over
Going through any of these major life transitions can cause anxiety or depression. I truly understand what you are experiencing and can help you navigate through this time of adjustment and feel back in control of your life. Call or text me to if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment.
