Are you a woman struggling to balance it all -work, personal life, and family? Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and alone? Do you think if you don’t get IT done who will?

Throughout the ages, women have been called upon to multitask and compromise. Often juggling responsibilities at home and at work at full capacity.

Women may experience certain environmental, psychological and biological challenges related to gender that have a significant impact on their mental health and well-being. If not addressed properly, these challenges can turn into burdens that often lead to anxiety, depression and a lost sense of self.

Are Women More at Risk of Developing Mental Health Issues?

Daniel Freeman, Oxford University clinical psychologist analyzed 12 large-scale studies and concluded that women may be between 20% and 40% more likely to develop a mental illness than men. According to Freeman, “Women tend to view themselves more negatively than men and that is a vulnerability factor for many mental health problems.”

Some common mental health issues experienced by women include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Postpartum depression
• Postpartum psychosis
• Posttraumatic stress
• Eating disorders
• Borderline personality
• Mood-related challenges
• Low self-worth
• Self-harming behaviors

Why Seek Therapy for Women’s Issues?

Women’s issues can take a serious toll on a woman’s emotional, physical, and mental health. The effects can be mild to extreme, and in many cases, women are not able to cope with their issues on their own.

By seeking therapy, a woman can get the help she needs in overcoming an issue she has been struggling with.

There are several therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), that can offer coping tools and new perspectives. Seeking therapy can be an empowering first step on the road back to YOU. And while each step you take may, at times, feel challenging, uncertain and scary, you will have someone right there with you listening and encouraging you to cross that finish line.

At Transformation Counseling & Consulting we provide a welcoming and safe place to process your life challenges. Nicole Wallace founded this practice in order to provide a place for women in North Carolina to be able to verbalize and express emotions that they have never been able to share before. As a mom, a professional, a wife, and woman who has dealt with many of the struggles life brings she wanted this practice to cater to the needs of women. We would be honored to walk with you on your journey. Please call now!