Specialties - Perimenopause informed therapy

Perimenopause Informed Psychotherapy for Women & Queer Folks in New York

Your body, your identity, your experience acknowledged.

Individual Psychotherapy for Women, Queer, & Trans folks looking for perimenopause informed treatment.

Psychotherapy for Perimenopause & Menopause.

Your body, your identity, your experience—unique, valid, and worthy of care.

As a queer person navigating the transformative seasons of perimenopause and menopause, you deserve a space where all of who you are is seen and celebrated.

These transitions are not merely physical; they can ripple through your sense of self, relationships, and how you relate to the world. Here, we honor the complexity of your journey and hold space for both the challenges and opportunities that arise.

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Perimenopause that represents Queer folks.

Addressing What’s Missing.

Too often, discussions about perimenopause and menopause center cisgender women, erasing the diverse realities of queer individuals and excluding non-binary, genderqueer, and transgender voices. The use of gendered language and assumptions about pronouns can create an isolating experience, leaving many feeling unseen or misunderstood during an already vulnerable time.

These oversights can make it challenging to access support that reflects and respects the fullness of your identity. This space aims to change that by centering queer experiences and providing affirming care tailored to your unique needs.

Acknowleding You.

Why Queer-Specific Support Matters.

‍For queer individuals, perimenopause and menopause can carry particular layers of complexity. Whether it’s navigating hormone replacement therapy (HRT) within a framework of gender affirmation, challenging cultural stereotypes about queer aging, or simply finding a space where your experiences are normalized, having queer-affirming support matters.

This therapy acknowledges:
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•The diversity of queer and trans bodies and their needs during midlife transitions.
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•The ways in which identity, community, and relationships evolve alongside these changes.
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•The importance of dismantling shame, isolation, or invisibility that can arise from over lapping identities.
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•The joy and resilience inherent in queer ways of reimagining aging, vitality, and self-expression.

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A Pathway to Empowerment

‍Sessions are tailored to your unique needs and experiences. Whether you seek to process grief and change, celebrate new possibilities, or simply have a space to vent and be heard, you are welcome here.

Using a blend of talk therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic awareness, we will work together to support your healing and growth. Let's:

Normalizing Your Experience:

You may feel like your emotions or symptoms are overwhelming or even isolating. It’s important to know that what you’re experiencing is valid and a natural part of this life stage. In therapy, we’ll work to normalize your feelings, helping you recognize that you’re not alone and that it’s okay to feel a mix of emotions as you navigate these changes.

Exploring the Impact of Hormonal Shifts

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect not just your physical health but also your mood, sense of self, and relationships. Together, we’ll explore how these shifts are impacting you and identify patterns that may be contributing to stress or emotional discomfort. This understanding can help us create strategies to address your specific needs and support your well-being. Let's help you reclaim a sense of agency and alignment as you move through this life stage.

Addressing Identity and Self-Perception:

Perimenopause can sometimes bring up questions about identity, aging, and self-worth. If you’ve internalized cultural or societal narratives that feel limiting or judgmental, this is a space where we can gently unpack those beliefs. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inherent value and rewrite the story you hold about yourself in ways that feel authentic and affirming. Let's foster self-compassion and self-acceptance as core practices.

Developing Mind-Body Practices:

This is a time when your body may feel unpredictable or unfamiliar. Incorporating mind-body practices like mindfulness or gentle movement into therapy can help you rebuild a sense of trust and connection with your body. They're also essential for finding ways to stay connected to joy, creativity, and pleasure. These tools can also be powerful for managing physical symptoms and cultivating a sense of calm and control in your day-to-day life.

Ready to Begin?

You don’t have to navigate this path alone. If you are curious about how perimenopause and menopause-informed psychotherapy could support you, reach out today.

Together, we’ll honor your body, your story, and your future—one step at a time.
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