THERAPY FOR WOMEN in Westchester, NY
Many women struggle with sadness, isolation, worries, and trauma. Yet as a woman, it can be difficult to find help when you are holding everything together. You take care of the kids, manage the house, and maintain a career. All this can make it difficult to set aside time to attend to your well-being. Many women present to the outside world as “together.” Yet, on the inside, they suffer, feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. They may not always know what’s wrong. But, they feel trapped, stuck, and unable to make changes. If you find yourself experiencing any of the following, you are not alone:
Overwhelm
Struggle with intimacy and sexuality
Role changes
Anxiety
Infertility
Postpartum Depression
Women can feel disempowered and trapped in patterns and roles. As a result, they feel unable to experience authenticity and autonomy. Women are often caretakers and nurturers. So, they must neglect their own “self” needs to a punishing degree. They may even feel shame for having and expressing their needs.
You do not have to do this alone. Therapy for women in Westchester, NY can provide support.
COMMON ISSUES THAT BRING Women to Counseling:
Perfectionism
Feeling “undeserving” and “not enough” is a common theme expressed by women in therapy. Many feel overwhelmed with perfectionism and demands. Women of all ages often wrestle with an internal voice. One that is harsh, unforgiving, and pervasive. Therapy for women offers support in getting this voice under control.
Comparisons and low self-esteem
Women are invalidated throughout development. In fact, many negative messages stem from society and culture. Social media has created an even more toxic environment for women as they strive to keep up. It is an illusion that everyone else is thriving and achieving. Therapy for women can help you recognize your true value.
Relationship Concerns
In general, women seek out help and change in their current and past relationships more than men do. We tend to internalize our emotions more. We can even blame ourselves more for things going wrong in relationships. Relationship counseling can help identify patterns that lead to issues in your relationships. Together, we can change those patterns, and move you towards healthy relationships.
Anxiety
Do you find that you have a constant worry that something might happen? You may have racing thoughts that you can’t stop thinking about. Or, you’re so anxious it’s impacting your relationship with your children and your spouse. You find yourself worried that something bad will happen or that you did something wrong. You may even feel so on edge you have trouble sleeping and eating, even though you’re exhausted.
Sexuality concerns
While sexuality and intimacy play a key role in our lives, so many are afraid to talk about these topics. Fearing judgment is a normal response to the idea of talking about our sexuality with a stranger. It can take a lot of resolve to talk openly about some of the thoughts, feelings, fantasies, and desires we have. In fact, these may be things we have never before shared with anyone. Being able to talk about sexuality with our therapist is super important. As a sex-positive therapist, I am here to help give you a safe space to talk about your sexual and mental health. Here, you can develop the coping skills to handle issues you want to address. Your sexuality is a positive, healthy part of life. So, I work to be affirming of all sexual, gender, body, and relationship identities, expressions, and experiences.
Career and work/life balance
Finding a work-life balance can be a constant struggle. it can be hard to focus on self-care and personal goals. This is especially true for working professionals and stay-at-home moms. Women must juggle stress-filled careers, commuting, and added demands of friends and family. It’s easy to understand why many women struggle—feeling wired, tired, and overwhelmed.
Infertility
The pain of infertility and the associated emotions during your reproductive health journey can become intense and taxing. It can have effects on not only you as a woman but also your relationship. Fertility counseling can help you cope with the unknowns. Together, we can explore your treatment options, and manage your emotional pain.
Birth Trauma
Your child’s birth was scary and traumatic. You can’t stop thinking about what happened or what could have happened. You're trying to calm yourself down, but nothing seems to be working. You relive your child’s birth in your mind over and over again. You find yourself angry and frustrated that these things happened. So, you are unable to move forward without closure. I work with moms struggling to move forward after birth trauma. No mother should have to experience the pain that comes with birth trauma without support.
Postpartum Depression
Women who suffer from postpartum depression struggle to express feelings of shame or guilt when they can't feel the joys of motherhood. It’s important for new mothers struggling with postpartum concerns to have a safe, validating environment. This can provide them with the healing support they deserve. Referrals for medication can also help to better ensure healing and well-being. This can further be assisted by therapy for women as well.
maternal overwhelm and parenting stress
Being a mother can be exhausting. You love your children, but the constant demands wear you out. You may feel like you have lost your sense of who you were before you had children. As a result, you feel depleted and overwhelmed. You often compare yourself to other moms. Sometimes you find yourself losing your temper and get angry at your children or partner. You don’t want to, but you’re mentally depleted and have no patience. After getting angry you feel guilty. You need extra help, you need to start somewhere but you don’t know what to do.
My approach to therapy for women in Westchester, NY:
In our work together, you will gain key insights and specific tools to use right away. We will decide together on a plan of action. Therapy for women uses a variety of approaches, depending on the specific concern. For treating birth trauma, I may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which works to heal wounds and rid emotional distress.
For postpartum treatment, we work to process what is going on currently in your life. We will stabilize your emotions, and learn practical coping skills. Using mindfulness techniques, I help parents remain calm and identify what emotions are getting triggered. I also help them slow their reactions and develop an understanding of themselves and their child. We may also explore how your childhood or past shaped you today. It can help to have a better understanding of yourself and your relationship patterns. It may even reveal potential issues around boundary setting.
My focus will be on helping you to move forward to your goals, to achieve the life you want. I use evidence-based treatments and craft an individualized treatment plan that fits your unique needs.
How therapy For Women in Westchester, NY can Help:
Therapy for women offers a safe space for you to talk about your real needs and all the places that cause you pain and suffering.
How different would your life be if you could let go of the thoughts that whispered “I’ll never be good enough”? You can heal from a difficult past. No matter what problems you may be facing, therapy for women is here to support you.
If it’s been hard to find hope and meaning in life, I'm here to help. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the “hats” you wear every day, therapy for women can help you begin a journey of hope and healing.
Begin Therapy for Women in Westchester, NY
You deserve support in addressing your needs. As women, we may hold many roles, but our own well-being must come first before we can help others. I would be happy to support you in overcoming the issues affecting you most from my Westchester County therapy practice where I see clients from Pleasantville, Chappaqua, Bedford, and Mt. Kisco. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:
Schedule a free 10-20 minute consultation
Start addressing what matters most to you
Other Services Offered by Joanna N. Rosenblatt
As a female therapist in the Westchester, NY area, offering therapy for these common issues women experience is a big part of the mental health services I provide. Other common mental health concerns for women I work with include postpartum depression/anxiety & therapy for infertility. However, I don’t work exclusively with women. Other mental health services I offer that apply to all genders include anxiety treatment, EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, parenting stress, OCD treatment, sexuality and intimacy issues. I can offer all of these therapeutic services in my Westchester office or to anyone in New York via online therapy. For more information, feel free to learn more about me!