Therapy for Women
Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by expectations, sick of having others question your choices, struggling with your identity and self-esteem, or unsure of how to break out of patterns of people pleasing behaviors? Mental health conditions such as stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma affect people of all genders. However, there are certain pressures that especially affect women, often bringing them to seek counseling services.
We help women seeking counseling due to:
Trauma such as assault or harassment
Emotional/verbal abuse in relationships
Feeling unfulfilled at work, or feeling stuck in a toxic workplace
Feeling burdened by the effects of intergenerational trauma
Taking care of others while neglecting yourself
Feeling stuck in an unhealthy relationship and not knowing how to move on
Life transitions such as becoming a parent, marriage, divorce, moving, starting college, or a new job
Common symptoms women experience before starting therapy:
Sometimes it is very clear what is upsetting you and you may know exactly why you are seeking therapy. Other times cumulative stress from multiple issues piles up and suddenly you don’t feel like yourself anymore. This is a common experience, but it can feel very confusing. Many times, issues from the past collide with issues in the present and suddenly things feel overwhelming. You may find yourself taking little pleasure in life, feeling like you are going through the motions, overthinking things, having physical symptoms such as headaches, aches and pains, changes in appetite, fatigue, and sleep issues.
Therapy with a female counselor can be really helpful for unpacking the complex issues that brought you to this point in life. As discouraged as you may feel when you start therapy, the stressors that brought you to therapy will often force you to re-examine our values. With support through this process, you can find improved meaning in life and increased self-compassion.
Women seeking therapy may be looking for help with:
Setting boundaries without feeling guilty
Improving communication skills
Improving coping skills
Improving self sufficiency
Finding a healthier relationship with your own body
Overcoming people pleasing/Superwoman Syndrome
How do the therapists at Shift Counseling, PC help with Women’s Issues?
We offer a powerful combination of support, skills, and accountability. The first step to relief is often feeling heard and understood. Once the therapy relationship is established, our female counselors will help you learn skills for managing symptoms, improving communication, and establishing healthy boundaries. We will celebrate your wins with you, and help you with problem-solving when you get stuck. Our goal for you is to feel empowered and self-sufficient when you end therapy.
Begin therapy for Women in North Riverside or Online:
Relief for your symptoms can begin within a week. We have female counselors available with open appointments. Use the link below to see if we have appointments available that would work with your schedule. Our therapists are in network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, most commercial Aetna plans, and Cigna/Evernorth. We will verify your benefits and give you an estimate of your out of pocket costs before your first appointment.
Get support. Feel better.
Work together with us towards a better mental health.
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