women's issues

A 'women's issue' can refer to any concern that might impact a woman’s mental health. These concerns might be related to gender stereotypes or assumptions of what or who a woman should be. They are also likely to include other challenges faced by women that have nothing to do with gender.  Because a person's identity is multifaceted and no single aspect defines a person, if you identify as a woman, you may have experienced any of the following "women's issues":

• Unwarranted, unwanted or forced gender role stereotypes
• Concerns related to reproductive health
• Gender socialization
• Prevalence of domestic violence
• Harassment (sexual or otherwise) simply for being a woman
• Disparity in compensation compared to male counterparts
• Subtle or overt workplace discrimination
• Lower socioeconomic status
• Health disparities
• Postpartum adjustments, including depression
• Motherhood
• Internalized sense of inferiority

It goes without saying that being a woman in today's society presents substantial challenges. In fact, research shows that due to the pressures placed on women, female-identifying individuals struggle with anxiety and depression at a much greater rate than men.  

I am here to support you with whatever 'women's issue' you may be facing. Whether you are struggling with a boss who refuses to promote you, or are grieving infertility I support you. Whether you are in a relationship which includes intimate partner violence or are seeking equal work for equal pay, I stand with you. Whether you are a single mom fighting to secure an agreeable custody arrangement or a single woman choosing independence from relationships altogether, I will walk with you. 

Whatever it is you are facing as a woman, I am right there with you. We will work through this together. All you have to do is reach out. Help is here.