Orlando, Lake Mary & Clermont Womens Issues

While most psychology research is conducted on males, the majority of clients seeking counseling are women, whose needs differ significantly from those of men and thus, need to be treated with those gender differences in mind.  Some of the more common women’s issues we treat in counseling the following:

Assertiveness

Finding your voice, Sharing your feelings, Asking for what you need, Setting appropriate boundaries.

Self-Care

Women are often so focused on the needs of others, that they neglect themselves. Learning self-care is important to overall wellness and mental health.

Anxiety

Depression and other Mood Disorders

Self-Esteem

Body Image Issues

Sexuality/Intimacy Concerns

Sexual Assault

Discrimination

Relationships

Relationship with partners, parents, children, friends, family and co-workers can all be a source of stress at times, as we try to maintain a healthy connection.

Parenting:

Parenting can be both, tough and rewarding. And different children need to be parenting in different ways. Parents can disagree on how best to parent the children, which can make parenting stress even more challenging.

Grief/Loss:

Loss of aging parents, loss of spouse, loss of child, loss of career, loss of marriage, etc.

Infertility/Pregnancy Loss

Post Partum Depression/Anxiety & Maternal Mental Health

Life Transitions:

Leaving home, marriage, having children, launching children, rebuilding after divorce, etc.

Work/Life Balance

Medical Issues:

Breast Cancer, hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, chronic pain.