Therapy for Women, by Women
Support for high-functioning women who carry a lot, and are ready to feel lighter.
At Graceful Mind Therapy, I work with women who are often seen as the strong one, the dependable one. Whether you're the go-to person at work, at home, or in your community, you might be holding more than people realize. The pressure to keep it all together can feel exhausting, especially when you're struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, or past emotional wounds that never quite healed.
As a woman, I get it. I know what it’s like to juggle expectations, question your worth, and still show up with a brave face. That’s why I created a space where you don’t have to do that anymore.
I offer online therapy for women in all seasons of life… from ambitious professionals and busy moms to women navigating chronic illness, cultural identity, or major life transitions like perimenopause or separation.
This is a space where you can set it all down, reconnect with who you are underneath the pressure, and move forward with clarity, courage, and care.
My Approach to Therapy for Women
At Graceful Mind Therapy, I use an integrative approach tailored to each woman’s unique needs. My work often blends CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help shift unhelpful thought patterns, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for building coping skills and emotional regulation, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) for reconnecting with parts of yourself that may carry old wounds. I also integrate mind-body practices, such as nervous system regulation and somatic experiencing, along with compassion-focused therapy to encourage healing from a place of kindness rather than criticism. This combination allows me to address both the immediate symptoms—like anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt—and the deeper root causes, creating space for lasting change.
If you’d like to learn more about the specific methods I use and how they might support your journey, you can visit my Treatment Philosophy page.
Who I Work With
I specialize in supporting high-performing women, including those who may not always recognize their own need for support. Women who often appear successful on the outside, but silently struggle with a constant feeling of “coming up short” or simply feeling exhausted. You might see yourself in one or more of the following groups:
New moms adjusting to motherhood or navigating postpartum challenges
Busy moms and caregivers
Career-driven women, including professionals and entrepreneurs
Women in college or graduate school
BIPOC and immigrant women
Military women and spouses
Women navigating perimenopause or midlife
Women living with chronic illness
Women who wonder if their struggles are “bad enough” for therapy
Not Sure Where You Fit?
You don’t need the “right” label to reach out. If you resonate with the emotional weight described here (or if you identify with feminine energy, caregiving roles, or the pressure to be everything for everyone), I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Therapy for Women FAQs
-
Therapy for women’s issues focuses on the unique challenges women face across different seasons of life. This may include stress from juggling multiple roles, the demands of motherhood or caregiving, postpartum changes, fertility challenges, navigating perimenopause, cultural or identity struggles, or healing from trauma. It’s a supportive space that acknowledges the specific pressures women often carry while providing tools for emotional healing and resilience.
-
If you find yourself constantly feeling overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, struggling with relationships, or noticing that anxiety, sadness, or stress is interfering with daily life, therapy may help. You don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough.” Many women start therapy to gain clarity, prevent burnout, or simply have a space where their feelings are heard and validated.
-
While you don’t need to have a female therapist, many women find it more comfortable to work with another woman who understands the social, cultural, and emotional pressures they face. A female therapist may more easily relate to experiences like motherhood, body image struggles, or gender-based expectations, creating an added layer of trust and understanding.
-
Different therapist licenses reflect different paths of training. An LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), like myself, has advanced training in both mental health treatment and the social factors that impact well-being —something especially valuable in counseling for women, where roles, relationships, and cultural pressures often overlap with emotional health. LPCs (Licensed Professional Counselors) and LMHCs (Licensed Mental Health Counselors) provide psychotherapy as well, often with a focus on coping skills, emotional regulation, and personal growth. LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists) specialize in relationships and family systems, though they also work with individuals. A Psychologist (PsyD or PhD) has doctoral-level training and is qualified to provide therapy as well as psychological testing and assessment, such as for ADHD, learning differences, or personality concerns.
There are other types of mental health providers as well, but these are the licenses people most often think of when they’re looking for a therapist. No matter the letters after someone’s name, the right fit often comes down to personality and approach. It’s less about the title, and more about finding a provider you feel safe and supported with.
-
Many women prefer to work with a therapist who shares their cultural background or understands the unique experiences of being a woman of color. Searching directories like Psychology Today or Therapy for Latinx can help, as well as looking for keywords like “Latinx therapist,” “BIPOC therapist,” or “immigrant women’s therapy.” At Graceful Mind Therapy, I specialize in working with BIPOC and immigrant women, helping clients feel understood without having to explain every cultural nuance.