Women’s Mental Health
Women have been taught to “power through” the cramps. To “bounce back” after childbirth. To “smile more” when we’re anxious, irritable, or deeply exhausted.
And when we do speak up? Too often we’re told it’s just in our heads.
Let’s be clear: Women’s health is mental health.
Your hormones, reproductive cycle, sexual health, trauma history, and societal pressure—all of it shapes your emotional well-being.
Did you know?
- 1 in 8 women will experience clinical depression in her lifetime—and hormonal shifts are a major contributing factor (Office on Women’s Health).
- Up to 80% of women experience mood symptoms during PMS. For 5–10%, it’s so severe it’s classified as PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder)—a hormone-based mental health condition (NIH).
- Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 new mothers, but many go untreated due to stigma or shame (CDC).
- Perimenopause (which can begin as early as your mid-30s!) is linked to increased risk of anxiety, depression, brain fog, and sleep disturbances—yet it’s rarely screened for in mental health care (Harvard Health).
Women struggle silently, misdiagonosed, not taken seriously, told it’s just age, or hormones. But, you don’t have to just tolerate these feelings.
The Mind-Body Connection
Why It Matters
Your body is constantly speaking to you, and your emotions are part of that conversation. But, you’ve probably been trained to ignore your body, dismiss your needs, or treat your symptoms in isolation—you miss the bigger picture.
We help you reconnect with their bodies, we don’t just reduce symptoms. We build self-trust, resilience, and lasting healing.
We take a whole-person approach to help you understand what’s happening inside your mind and body.
You Deserve More
Than a Diagnosis
You deserve support that sees the full spectrum of who you are—hormones, heart, history, and all.
Working with a Certified Women’s Health Specialist means you get a therapist who understands:
🌿Why your anxiety spikes mid-cycle
🌿 Why libido crashes with burnout
🌿 How birth control, infertility, trauma, and menopause affect your mental state
🌿What to do when you just don’t feel like yourself anymore
There’s power in understanding
what’s happening in your body.
what’s happening in your body.
Jennifer Gray is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Women’s Health Counseling Specialist (CWHCS). She helps women with their unique issues:
- Hormonal imbalances and their effects on mood
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PMS, PMDD, PCOS, and endometriosis
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Infertility, miscarriage, and postpartum support
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Menopause and midlife transitions
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Body image and sexual health
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Trauma-informed care through all stages of womanhood
She’s here to help you connect the dots between your body and your brain—and finally feel heard, seen, and supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes a Women’s Health Specialist different from a regular therapist?
A: A Certified Women’s Health Specialist has advanced training in the physical, emotional, and hormonal aspects of women’s health—offering a more comprehensive, integrative approach to mental wellness.
Q: Do I need a medical diagnosis to work with Jennifer?
A: Nope! Whether you’ve been diagnosed with something like PMDD or PCOS, or you’re just feeling off and don’t know why, Jennifer can help you figure it out.
Q: Is this talk therapy, medical care, or both?
A: Jennifer is a licensed mental health counselor—not a physician. She won’t prescribe meds, but she will help you explore mental health symptoms through the lens of your hormonal and reproductive health.
Q: What types of issues can I bring to therapy?
A: Anything from anxiety, depression, mood swings, postpartum struggles, identity transitions, relationship issues, sexual health, body image, burnout, parenting stress, fertility grief, trauma, and more.
Q: Can I see Jennifer even if I’m already in therapy with someone else?
A: Yes! Many clients see Jennifer for her specialty focus while working with another therapist on other areas.