Therapy for Women in Avondale and Phoenix
A respectful space for what women carry, at every stage of life. In person or by telehealth, in English and Spanish.
Room for Everything You Carry
Concerns shaped by relationships, caregiving, work, culture, body image, reproductive experience and life stage are diverse, and each person defines what's relevant to them. Therapy offers a respectful space to explore these concerns without stereotypes.
Some experiences are tied to women's reproductive health, like depression during pregnancy or after giving birth, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and mood changes around menopause. Women are also more likely than men to experience depression, and most family caregivers are women.
What Women Often Bring to Therapy
Every woman's concerns are her own. Some that come up often:
- Stress from juggling work, family and caregiving
- Pregnancy, the months after birth, and parenting
- Mood changes tied to the menstrual cycle or menopause
- Relationship strain, separation or divorce
- Body image, eating or self-esteem concerns
- Trauma, abuse or violence
- Anxiety, depression or burnout
How Therapy Can Help
You set the priorities. Therapy may include:
- Making room for your own needs
- Setting boundaries and asking for help
- Coping with stress, worry and low mood
- Support through pregnancy, postpartum and parenting
- Healing after trauma or abuse, at your pace
- Navigating relationships, identity and life changes
Pregnancy and After Birth
Many new mothers have the baby blues: mild mood changes in the first two weeks after birth. Depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after birth is different. It lasts longer and can make daily life, or caring for a baby, hard. According to the CDC, about 1 in 8 women report symptoms of depression after giving birth. It isn't anyone's fault, and it's treatable.
Reach out if low mood or worry lasts more than two weeks, gets worse, or makes it hard to care for yourself or your baby. Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby need help right away: call or text 988, or call 911.
For support any time, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). It's free and confidential, and counselors speak English and Spanish.
If You Need Help Now
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 any time, day or night. For Spanish, call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Approaches We May Use
Care is trauma-informed and culturally responsive. Depending on your needs and your clinician's training, it may also draw on approaches like these.
Ready When You Are
Tell us what you're looking for, and our team will help you find the next step.
Where We Meet
In person at our Avondale or Phoenix office, or by telehealth from home, in English or Spanish.
FAQs
Can I get support during pregnancy or after having a baby?
Yes. You can talk with us about pregnancy and the months after birth, as with any women's concern, and we'll help you find the right support. If you're struggling right now, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available any time at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), in English and Spanish.
What's the difference between the baby blues and postpartum depression?
The baby blues are mild mood changes in the first two weeks after birth, and they ease on their own. Postpartum depression is stronger and lasts longer, and it can make daily life or caring for a baby hard. It's treatable, and talking with a professional is a good first step.
What is PMDD?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome. In the week or two before a period, it can bring intense irritability, anger, sadness, tension or panic, which ease a few days after the period starts. It affects up to 5% of women of childbearing age, and it's treatable.
Can I ask for a therapist who fits what I'm looking for?
Yes. Tell us what matters to you in a therapist, such as language or experience, and our team will help you find a good match.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. You can meet in person at our Avondale or Phoenix office, or by telehealth from anywhere in Arizona.
Can I have therapy in Spanish?
Yes. Several of our therapists are bilingual, so you can have your sessions in Spanish. Se habla español.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Request an appointment online from our Get Started page, or call us at (623) 439-7472.
