THERAPY FOR WOMEN
Is It Difficult For You To Actually Feel Seen, Heard, And Understood?
Are you exhausted by chronic overachieving, people-pleasing, and perfectionism? Yet does it feel like things can only be done right when they’re done by you? Like you’re the one holding everything up—but crumbling on the inside?
As a woman, I get it. You’re smiling through gritted teeth, expected to manage school, work, deadlines, and household chores without batting an eye. Even though you’re struggling internally, you’re able to hold it together on the outside, and you’re generally swimming through life—sometimes just barely keeping your head above water.
But it probably feels like at any moment, the tide could take you under. Everything is harder than it should be, and now you’re dealing with the discomfort of migraines, restless sleep, digestive issues, and other physical ailments related to stress and/or hormonal changes.
You may be getting conflicting messages that it’s all in your head or that medication is your only way to feel better, especially if you are going through physical changes or (peri-)menopause. And you may be inching closer and closer to just giving up on it all—your career, your marriage, your goals—because nothing seems to ever make you feel at peace or like you’re enough.
Your Struggles Are Real, And You Deserve Support
Maybe you catch yourself thinking, Those other women make it all look so easy and don’t need therapy, but the truth is they’re probably grinning and bearing it just like you are. As a therapist, I want to help you rewire old patterns and change the narrative. Working together, we can figure out a new way of showing up for yourself in a way that allows you to show up for everything—and everyone—in your life the way you want to.
As Women, We’re Not Taught To Value Our Emotional Health And Wellbeing
Women receive a lot of messages about what our lives “should” look like—and that if our lives look good, then they should automatically feel good. When they don’t, we are made to feel like we’re weak, negative, ungrateful, or not doing it right. After all, we asked for that dream education, partner, job, or family, so why complain?
I know you’ve been conditioned to think that taking time to stop, reflect, and care for yourself is unnecessary or even selfish. Maybe you’ve even been taught to believe that needing counseling signals weakness. But that’s just another narrative perpetuating the myth that women don’t need to prioritize themselves with self-care or therapy if everything else in their lives “looks” good.
Let’s make space in your life to explore, get vulnerable, and experience emotions without feeling guilty or ashamed. Through this process, you can take charge of your life in a new way, improving your self-worth, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Balance Counseling & Wellness Specializes In Therapy For Women
My therapy services are a great fit for women who feel stressed, burnt out, and overwhelmed, often so caught up in the busyness of life that they’ve lost sight of themselves somewhere along the way. I also have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders and other physical, mental, and emotional issues that are commonly experienced by women. Yet, I understand “women’s issues” are varied and complex—there is rarely just one symptom, cause, or cure.
My goal is for each client to feel more empowered, attuned, and aware in a way that fosters connection in their lives. Using an attachment-oriented, emotionally focused approach, we will dig deep to find out what’s going on beneath the surface and begin to nurture change from the inside out.
My Approach
I often tell the women I work with in counseling that the issue is not really the issue. It’s not to say that surface-level complaints like physical symptoms, mood swings, and relationship conflict aren’t valid—they are—but my approach centers around tracing those issues back to their core so that real and lasting healing can take place.
In addition to setting goals and incorporating grounding skills for stress and anxiety, a lot of the work we do in therapy will be spent rewiring old patterns that, while perhaps serving a purpose at some point, are ultimately born from insecure attachments. Humans are hardwired for connection, so attachment oriented Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a significant aspect of how I work with women in counseling. As you learn to understand and heal your attachments, you can feel more comfortable exploring your needs and getting them met.
As a therapist specializing in women’s issues of all kinds, I want to assure you that you are not broken. With help, you can and will get better. The more you can focus on what you can control, the more empowered you will feel to take charge of your life and worry a lot less about what everyone else is and isn’t doing. Let’s dig beneath the soil to find just how deep those roots run.
Common Concerns Women Have About Therapy…
I already have support in my life; I don’t need a therapist.
A lot of women experience guilt or shame about therapy because they’ve been taught to minimize their issues and think, My life is great compared to xyz—I have nothing to complain about. It’s common for these women to avoid counseling or see it as just a venting session.
While venting sessions are great to do with friends, family members, and co-workers, therapy is not that. Our sessions go deep, with the goal of looking at yourself and your life circumstances with less judgment and more curiosity and compassion. Unlike a friend or family member, I won’t be sharing my opinion about what you should do, which will allow you to come to your own conclusions with clarity and confidence.
A therapist won’t understand what I’m going through.
As a therapist, I love working with women because I am a woman and can relate to the experiences my clients are having. I’ve experienced tragedy, loss, and changes of all shapes and sizes, and I’m also navigating life as a woman, mother, wife, and professional.
I am not from the “blank slate” school of thought, in that I believe that self-disclosure has a place in therapy if used appropriately. To the extent that is helpful, I want to walk alongside you throughout the counseling process in a way that helps you feel safe, understood, and connected.
I will be judged for going to therapy.
Self-care is not selfish, and in fact, it’s one of the most selfless things you can do because knowing yourself better means you can fill up your cup more for others. Showing up for yourself more fully will allow you to show up in your life the way you actually want to—and not just the way you feel like you “should” appear.
If anyone makes you feel judged for prioritizing your mental and emotional wellbeing, it says a lot more about that person than it does about you.
Bring Your Needs Into The Balance
At Balance Counseling & Wellness, I work with women of all backgrounds and experiences in therapy to help them better manage their stress, relationships, and the need to self-sacrifice. Schedule a free consultation with me or contact me to find out more.
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