Therapy for Women at a Turning Point in Mid-Life
When something has ended or is changing, and the next version of you isn’t fully clear yet.
Divorce, menopause, loss, identity shifts, or a quiet sense that who you’ve been is no longer who you’re becoming.
This can be a time of grief, disorientation, awakening, or all three.
Many women arrive at mid life having devoted years to relationships, family, work, or roles that required strength, responsibility, and care for others.
At some point, often quietly at first, the tide begins to turn.
What once felt steady may now feel uncertain. What once defined you may no longer feel like the whole truth. There can be a sense of tenderness and vulnerability, paired with a feeling that the world you know is shifting, and that you are shifting with it.
You may not fully recognize yourself anymore. And yet, alongside the uncertainty, there may be moments of unexpected clarity. A deeper honesty. A sense of authenticity that feels closer to who you truly are than anything before.
This can be a time when grief and possibility exist together. When old structures loosen and new inner terrain begins to emerge. When life feels both fragile and expansive at the same time.
Mid life is not only an ending. It is a significant turning point. A threshold where the horizon begins to widen, even as the ground beneath you feels less familiar.
You may find yourself here, questioning, tender, and quietly aware that something new is asking to take shape. This is a meaningful place to pause, to listen inward, and to be supported as you begin to sense what wants to come next.
Even the strongest relationships need tending.
We’ll create a safe, compassionate space to listen to what is happening beneath the surface that needs attention, repair, and healing.
How therapy works
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
As a psychotherapist, of over 20 years, specializing in couples therapy and relationship counseling, I help couples navigate some of life’s most tender and overwhelming moments with compassion and clarity.
It may feel impossible now, but healing and closeness are possible. You can:
Reconnect with your partner and rediscover understanding and trust
Learn to communicate in ways that bring you closer rather than further apart
Heal from conflict, resentment, or betrayal
Move through transitions together with greater stability and care
Create a relationship that feels more authentic, alive, and aligned
In couples counseling, we work together to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface, the patterns, fears, and longings that shape your interactions. When we begin to see these cycles clearly, something shifts. You start to recognize that neither of you is the problem; it’s the dynamic between you that’s calling for attention and healing.
Common Areas of Focus in Couples Counseling
Communication and emotional understanding
Intimacy and sexual connection
Infidelity and rebuilding trust
Premarital counseling and long-term partnership work
Family stress
Navigating transitions and major life changes
Supporting one or both partners who are highly sensitive
Frequently asked questions about couples counseling
FAQs
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You don’t need to wait until your relationship feels broken. Couples therapy can be most effective when there’s still goodwill and a shared desire to understand each other. Even subtle distance or recurring tension can be a gentle invitation to seek support.
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It’s very common for one partner to feel hesitant. Couples Counseling offers a balanced space where both of you can be heard without judgment. Often, after the first session, both partners begin to feel more at ease.
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That depends on your goals and what’s unfolding in your relationship. Some couples come for a few months to address specific challenges, while others continue long term to deepen connection and strengthen their bond. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for both of you.
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Couples therapy sessions are 50 minutes, and most couples begin by meeting weekly. Regular weekly sessions help create a sense of continuity and safety, which supports deeper understanding and lasting change.
As the relationship begins to feel more connected and communication improves, you may choose to meet less frequently - every other week or occasionally - to maintain the growth and balance you’ve developed together.
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You can start by filling out the contact form on my website to request a short consultation call. This gives us a chance to connect, discuss what you’re each hoping for, and see if it feels like a comfortable match. Once we decide to move forward, we’ll set up an initial session to begin understanding the patterns between you and creating new ways of relating and communicating.