“I Feel Off and I Don’t Know Why”: Mental Health in Perimenopause

Many people come into our clinic and sit down with a shared sense of confusion. They explain that nothing is clearly wrong in their lives. Their families are fine, their jobs are stable, and their daily routines have not drastically changed. Yet, something feels distinctly different. You might find yourself feeling more anxious, more reactive, […]

Why Your Mood Changes Across Your Cycle (And What’s Actually Happening)

You might notice your mood is not completely random. There are certain times of the month that simply feel different. You might experience a few days where everything feels heavy, irritating, or overwhelming. Then your period arrives, your mood resets, and it becomes incredibly easy to question if those intense feelings were even real. Many […]

Is It PMS or Something More? Understanding PMDD

There is a pattern that keeps repeating. Certain times of the month arrive, and you begin to feel like an entirely different version of yourself. The shift can be sudden or a slow build, but it always feels undeniable. The heavy emotions take over. Then, almost as quickly as it started, the cloud lifts. You […]

When Pregnancy Doesn’t Feel Joyful: Understanding Anxiety and Depression During Pregnancy

You thought this would feel different. You are pregnant, and according to the stories we are told, this should be a time of profound joy and anticipation. Instead, you might be feeling overwhelmed, deeply sad, or constantly on edge. You are pregnant, but you are not happy during pregnancy, and that reality can bring up […]

Should You Stay on Psychiatric Medication During Pregnancy?

You find out you are pregnant and suddenly everything feels uncertain. The joy or surprise of a positive test is often followed closely by a wave of anxiety, especially if you take daily medication for your mental health. You might immediately wonder if you are putting your baby at risk. You might start searching online, […]

Thinking About Pregnancy? How to Prepare Your Mental Health Before You Try

People spend a lot of time preparing their bodies for pregnancy. You might start tracking ovulation, taking prenatal vitamins, and adjusting your nutrition months in advance. You schedule preconception visits with your doctor to check your thyroid and discuss timelines. Almost no one plans for how it will actually feel. That gap between physical preparation […]

What Is Reproductive Psychiatry and When Should You Seek It Out?

You might notice that you feel off, but nothing is clearly wrong in your life. Everything looks fine on paper. Work is steady, your relationships are generally stable, and there is no obvious crisis to point to. Yet your mood tells a different story. You might feel a sudden drop in energy, a spike in […]

Pregnancy Loss, Grief, and Mental Health: Compassionate Care Through Loss and Healing

Pregnancy loss can shake a woman’s world in a way that words often can’t capture. The grief is layered — emotional, physical, hormonal, relational — and it can surface in waves long after the loss itself. Many women describe feeling heartbroken, confused, ashamed, or even numb, all while trying to navigate daily life as if […]

Perimenopause and Mental Health in 2026: Hormones, Mood Changes, Brain Fog, and Emotional Health

Did you know that perimenopause can be as turbulent as menopause and start as early as your mid- thirties? Often women at this stage in life experience extreme physical and emotional duress as a result of hormone imbalance. Read about how imbalance sets in and what you can do to achieve optimal mind body health in the perimenopause years.

Menopause and Mental Health

Wherever you are in life, having an understanding of the state of your body, what your ‘normal is,’ and the changes to come is incredibly important. Women are particularly sensitive to hormonal shifts, and the post menopausal years bring falling levels of estrogen and emotional and physical changes.