Therapy For Women

Does Life Feel Harder Than It Should Be?

  • Are you a woman struggling to navigate the particular phase of life you’re in?

  • Is your tendency to put others’ needs ahead of your own and neglect self-care?

  • As a result, has your self-esteem suffered and you feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsupported by your partner?

The journey of a woman is fraught with challenges that can be difficult to overcome. If, for example, you are trying to figure out how to juggle a career with starting a family, threading that needle can often feel impossible. Or, perhaps, you have experienced infertility or pregnancy loss and feel like you’re collapsing under the emotional weight of it all. Even though life is still going on around you, internally, you are devastated and can’t imagine how you’re supposed to carry on with anything else. 

Adjusting To Parenthood Isn’t Easy

If you are a new parent, the demands of this role may leave you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted. Despite being told this should be the happiest time of your life, you might feel anxious and depressed more than you’re willing to admit. And if you’re not showing up for your partner or children as your best self, you might experience feelings of guilt and disconnection.

Whenever things feel out of control, you might withdraw from relationships and activities you once enjoyed and feel closed off emotionally. More than anything, you want to feel accepted, understood, and validated for what you’re going through.

Therapy for women offers the positive and nurturing support you need to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Whether you require counseling for infertility, menopause, work-life balance, postpartum anxiety, or depression, or you’re a new mother who could benefit from therapy, we can help you thrive.

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Women Experience More Mental Health Issues Than Men

It’s been well-documented that women experience certain mental health issues more frequently than men. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Depression is the leading cause of disease burden among women globally. It is estimated that about one in three women will experience a depressive episode in their lifetime.” [1] What’s more, women are twice as likely as men to experience an anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).” [2] [3]

Women Often Face Socioeconomic Setbacks That Can Impact Mental Health

Taking a closer look at the reasons underlying these sobering statistics, it’s easy to understand why women’s mental health is often negatively impacted. The systemic gender inequality we commonly face—discrimination in education, employment, healthcare, and social norms—can result in feelings of inferiority, low self-esteem, and depression. And because women are more likely to experience violence, abuse, and harassment, they often experience more trauma, anxiety, and PTSD.

Despite these setbacks, as women, we are often responsible for most caregiving duties in the family. Therefore, it’s no wonder why so many of us are stressed out and exhausted. The cherry on top is that we are held to a higher level of scrutiny in terms of our appearance, which can manifest in body image issues and eating disorders.

Unfortunately, stigmas about mental health may prevent us from addressing our issues. We tend to internalize our suffering and chalk it up to personal shortcomings rather than acknowledge it’s okay to ask for help. Or we may diminish or minimize what we’re going through by comparing ourselves to others who have it worse.

If you are struggling to cope, there’s no need to put off seeking therapy. Counseling for women provides a platform that supports empowerment, prioritizes self-care, and fosters self-esteem. Taking stock of your strengths will help you develop the confidence to handle whatever life phase you’re experiencing with newfound poise and resilience.

 

Therapy For Women Equips You With Tools To Manage Life’s Ups And Downs 

Even though you face challenges—such as infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety, depression, or parenting—you might believe that as a woman, you’re expected to take care of others first and foremost before tending to yourself. Even though you’re feeling overwhelmed and isolated, you might struggle to reach out for the help you need to improve how you think and feel. However, before you can truly care for others, you must first care for yourself.

Therapy for women provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Setting time aside each week can help you better understand yourself, your behaviors, and your relationships with others. Additionally, women’s counseling can help you develop new coping skills and strategies to deal with challenging situations—such as work-life balance or career issues—manage stress, and improve your overall well-being.

What To Expect In Sessions

Baypoint Counseling is a boutique private practice that provides treatment tailored to your specific needs. Once we understand your circumstances and situation, we will pair you with a therapist with the expertise and background to best assist you. They will collaborate with you to achieve mutually agreed-upon goals which may include decreasing depression and anxiety symptoms while boosting self-esteem and developing healthy coping strategies. 

Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, you can expand your perspective on how current circumstances may be impacted by your past experiences. Therapy for women can also help you build self-awareness, improve communication skills with your partner, and develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.

What Counseling For Women Offers You 

Utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), you can identify and challenge negative thought patterns or beliefs that may be holding you back. Encouraging positive self-talk while quieting your inner critic allows you to become a champion for yourself. Introducing you to mindfulness-based practices will teach you how to focus on the here and now, practice gratitude, and balance your rational and emotional mind. CBT and mindfulness can help you take control of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to improve your sense of well-being.

If communicating with your partner has been challenging, your therapist will draw from Imago Couples therapy to help you work on communication skills to ensure you are being heard, understood, and validated. Additionally, we offer women’s group therapy, a great way to connect with and receive support from others who are experiencing similar issues.

With the help of one of our specially-trained therapists, you can start living life more fully and on your terms. Despite life’s ups and downs, you can feel confident in your ability to handle challenges and remain hopeful about the future.

 

But Maybe You’re Not Sure If Therapy For Women Is Right For You…

  • Although it’s common for women to avoid therapy and try to address their mental health issues on their own, there is no reason to face challenges alone. Working with a therapist who specializes in the difficult issues women face will provide you with a sense of support, empathy, and compassion. They can help you see things from a different perspective and instill a sense of hope that once your outlook improves, life will feel lighter and easier to manage.

  • At Baypoint Counseling Center, we have female therapists on staff who are experts on women’s issues with various levels of training and life experiences. We can help match you up with the therapist who will best suit your unique needs. However, if you prefer to work with a male therapist, we can arrange that, too.

  • Each of our therapists is specifically trained to understand the unique issues women encounter throughout every phase of life—postpartum, new mother, and work-life balance counseling. Our team receives ongoing training in evidence-based therapy that supports women’s issues, ensuring we can address whatever your concern may be.

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It’s Okay To Ask For Help

With customized therapeutic care and support, you don’t have to carry your burden alone. If you would like to find out more about therapy for women with us, you may call
(305) 518-0202 or visit our contact page.

 
 

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