Therapy For Women

Whether in the home, on the job, or in the public eye, women are held to a higher standard than men. Being a mother is sometimes underrated as a full-time job. Working motherhood is difficult for anyone to manage when combined with a second full-time job in the office, whether out of choice or necessity.

Even when they don't have children, women unknowingly take on various additional caregiving responsibilities for their friends, family, spouses, coworkers, and clients. We are completely exhausted and under more stress than ever trying to accomplish everything.

Female Roles And Traditional Norms

Traditional gender norms and roles are undergoing shifts. Still, even in healthy, balanced relationships, women are frequently pressured to care for everyone in their lives, careers, and families. Sleeplessness, headaches, and stomachaches are just a few of the unexpected physical symptoms that stress can produce, along with heightened anxiety and unproductive, cyclical thinking.

Women frequently want to take care of those around them. Therefore, when under stress, they may isolate themselves and cut off their friends and family to avoid the additional task of feeling and dealing with their stress. There is only so much a woman can give before feeling like nothing is left, or she is failing.

Healthy Versus Unhealthy Ways Of Coping

When considering unhealthy ways of managing stress, you may immediately think of those large glasses of wine after a long and stressful day. This is often accepted as normal and joked about, as we frequently overlook that alcohol is a depressant. Using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress can make depression and anxiety worse, even if the substance is legal. So, reduce your wine consumption as a stress reliever and focus on changing your mindset.

When you give up trying to be perfect in the eyes of others (and yourself), you have more time for taking care of your health, which includes eating correctly, getting enough sleep, and moving around frequently. Let the laundry pile up, and go lace up your sneakers. Make the time, exercise, dance, and even just a simple walk around the block may do wonders for reducing stress.

Counseling Is Only A Phone Call Away

Are you prepared to take the first step toward becoming a better and happier version of yourself? Call us today and schedule your free consultation. We will make contact and help match you with the perfect online or in-person therapist. We will also take time to answer any of your questions. Our Manhattan, NY, therapists are ready to help you begin your path toward healing and strengthening your body and mind.

Here’s How To Get Started

1. Schedule a free consultation

   
   

2. We’ll reach out within 48 hours to answer your questions and match you with the perfect in-person or online therapist

   
   

3. Schedule your first life transitions counseling appointment and start to heal

Other Services at Rapoport Psychological Services

We are held to such high standards in life. That can lead to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, and more. It’s time to rewrite your narrative and become your authentic self. If you need support, we offer therapy for women, but we can help you with specific mental health issues. Additional services we provide include depression treatment, anxiety treatment, PTSD treatment and trauma therapy, testing services for ADHD, including adult ADHD and child ADHD, online therapy for moms, Coaching with Dr. Zoe, professional development, and group therapy. Lastly, we offer workshops on women’s empowerment, grief, mindfulness, and stress management. We really look forward to walking alongside you and hope you will take the next step and schedule an appointment for in-person or online therapy in New York!