Therapy for Women
Woman’s Mental Health
Our Approach
We understand that women deal with daily stresses and mental health issues that may be different or experienced in a different way which require a different and more thoughtful treatment approach. At Stedfast Psychiatry we have female providers who, as working women and mothers, can offer additional insight and support to female patients.
Some Reasons Why Women Seek Help:
- Pre-pregnancy counseling
- Postpartum Depression
- Consultations and management of mental health disorders during pregnancy (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and others)
- PMS/PMDD
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Hormonally related mental health disorders
- Second opinion consultations
- Expert consultations requested by outside providers
Why Offer Mental Health for Woman?
Women have almost double the incidence of psychiatric illness throughout their lifetime compared to men, and there are many potential contributing factors. We also know the hormonal changes that occur in women during their life can trigger or exacerbate pre-existing mental health problems such as depression or mood disorders.
Despite the extensive research literature, psychiatry training programs do not require women’s mental health specific training. Experienced providers specializing in this area are scarce and access is often unattainable due to out of pocket costs.