Trauma-Informed Therapy for Perimenopause & Menopause in Macungie, PA

Support for Women & LGBTQ+ Adults Navigating Hormonal Shifts, Identity & Sexual Health

Hey there. If you're here, you're probably in the middle of a life shift that no one warned you about — perimenopause, menopause, or just… feeling off in ways you can’t quite explain. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, more irritable than usual, suddenly weepy, or wondering where your libido (and memory) ran off to.

You’re not broken. You’re not overreacting. And you're definitely not alone.

What’s Actually Going On?

Let’s decode it.
Perimenopause is the phase leading up to menopause — it can start in your late 30s or early 40s, and it often feels like your body is rewriting the rules without asking permission. Hormonal shifts can cause night sweats, mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, low libido, joint pain, and more. Menopause is officially defined as 12 months without a period, but the emotional and physical rollercoaster can start long before that.

Most people don’t talk about it. So if you’ve been thinking, “What is happening to me?” — therapy can help you answer that question with a lot more clarity and a lot less shame.

Why Therapy?

Because this isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, psychological, and sometimes even spiritual. Big changes are happening in your body, your relationships, and your identity. You deserve support that looks at the whole picture, not just a symptom list.

In therapy, we’ll work together to:

  • Untangle the emotional side of menopause and perimenopause

  • Reduce anxiety and mood swings

  • Make peace with identity changes and body image shifts

  • Talk honestly about sex, intimacy, and desire (or lack of it)

  • Manage trauma that may resurface during hormonal transitions

  • Rebuild confidence and connection — with yourself and others

What Our Sessions Look Like

You're not here to be judged or lectured. You’re here to feel better.

In our work together, you’ll get:

  • A judgment-free space to talk about what’s really going on — whether it’s painful sex, sleep issues, or the fact that you don’t recognize yourself lately.

  • Validation & understanding. I’ll help you connect the dots between hormonal shifts, mental health, and trauma (if it’s part of your story).

  • Practical tools. CBT, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and real-world strategies you can use outside of session.

  • Empowerment. Because this stage of life isn’t the end of anything. In many ways, it’s a beginning.

Common Issues We Can Work Through

Let’s normalize what most people whisper about:

  • Hot flashes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep

  • Mood swings, depression, and anxiety

  • Brain fog and “losing words” moments

  • Low libido, vaginal dryness, or painful sex

  • Loss of confidence or identity

  • Navigating relationship shifts and feeling disconnected from your partner or self

A Note on Sexual Health

As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I bring expertise and openness to conversations around sex, desire, and intimacy — especially when things have changed. I work with women, men, and LGBTQ+ clients on a wide range of sexual concerns, from performance anxiety and low desire to trauma recovery and rediscovering pleasure. Nothing’s off-limits here — and you’ll never be met with shame.

True Stories, Real Shifts

One woman I worked with — let's call her Cherie — was in her 40s, considering quitting her job and downsizing her life because she thought something was seriously wrong with her. Brain fog, extreme fatigue, joint pain… her doctors brushed her off. But after finally learning she was perimenopausal, she got the support she needed and took her life back. Her story isn’t rare. And neither is your struggle.

Why Work With Me?

Because I get it.
With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults untangle complex emotional challenges — from trauma and anxiety to sexual health and identity. I’m warm but direct, compassionate but real. My sessions are a mix of deep insight, gentle humor, and strategies that actually work. I’m not here to slap a label on you — I’m here to walk beside you, help you feel less alone, and make space for what’s next.

Therapy with me is always:
✅ Trauma-informed
✅ Sex-positive
✅ LGBTQ+ affirming
✅ Confidential and collaborative

I offer online therapy across Pennsylvania and in-person sessions in Macungie, PA.

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

Let’s make space for you in this next chapter. You deserve support, clarity, and yes — even joy — in this transition.

Offering trauma therapy in Macungie, PA and across Pennsylvania through secure telehealth.