virtual therapy for women in Maine
A nervous system-informed, holistic approach to women’s mental and emotional well-being.
Therapy for women experiencing PMDD, PMS, Perimenopause & Menopause & more
You may be feeling…
Waves of irritability or anger that feel stronger than you expect
Intrusive or obsessive thoughts that are hard to quiet
Restless in your body — unable to fully relax
Unlike yourself in ways that are hard to explain
Heightened anxiety at certain times of the month
Periods of heaviness or low mood
Frustrated with your body and its unpredictable shifts
This isn’t just “in your head.” These experiences are real, common, and shaped by the interaction between your hormones, nervous system, stress levels, and life circumstances.
"Within us are the bones to change ourselves and our world. Within us is the breath and our truths and our longings--together they are a song we have been yearning to sing." Clarissa Pinkola Estés
"Within us are the bones to change ourselves and our world. Within us is the breath and our truths and our longings--together they are a song we have been yearning to sing." Clarissa Pinkola Estés
hormones, lifestyle, and the nervous system
Therapy with bekah uses a whole-body perspective.
Your mood is not separate from your physiology. Hormones, stress patterns, blood sugar stability, sleep rhythms, and nervous system activation all influence one another.
In brief:
PMDD reflects increased sensitivity to normal hormonal shifts
Perimenopause can amplify anxiety and mood variability
Chronic stress affects cortisol and overall regulation
Sleep disruption impacts emotional resilience
Trauma history can heighten hormonal reactivity
When appropriate, I collaborate with trusted medical or functional providers who can assess labs, hormone levels, thyroid function, nutrient status, or other physiological contributors. This allows us to develop a more complete understanding of what may be influencing your experience.
That said, collaboration isn’t required to begin experiencing change.
Mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, self-compassion, and somatic strategies can meaningfully shift how your nervous system responds to hormonal fluctuations — often reducing distress even when the biology itself remains dynamic.
How therapy with bekah works
What begins to shift…
When we work together, it doesn’t take long to start noticing changes. Here are some that can be expected:
More stable emotional rhythms
Reduced intensity of cyclical mood shifts
Better communication during vulnerable phases
Increased body awareness
Improved stress recovery
More consistent energy
Clearer boundaries around work and caregiving
Reduced shame about hormonal experiences
Sometimes healing unfolds through therapy alone. Sometimes it also includes lifestyle adjustments, medical support, or nervous system work alongside other providers.
1. Nervous System-Informed
We build regulation capacity before forcing change. This is the bulk of our work. Learning, naming, and reframing our nervous-system level patterns is big work, and it is what is going to create the biggest shifts.
2. Cycle & Transition-Aware
We track patterns across your menstrual cycle or menopausal transition.
3. Lifestyle-Aligned
We gently explore:
Sleep
Stress load
Work pace
Relationship strain
Nutrition patterns (without diet culture)
Movement
Over-functioning tendencies
Not in a prescriptive way — in a curious way.
4. Collaborative Care When Needed
I often work alongside: Primary care providers, OB-GYNs, Functional or integrative practitioners, Acupuncturists
therapy with bekah might be for you if:
This approach may be a good fit if you’re looking for a holistic, nervous system-informed process that considers both emotional and physiological patterns.
This work is gently action-oriented. We don’t force drastic overhauls, but we do look for small, meaningful shifts that support your wellbeing.
If you’re ready for change but unsure of your capacity to follow through, that’s completely okay — that’s often where we begin. Part of our work is building the steadiness and support needed to make change possible.
If you’re not interested in making any adjustments at this time, this approach may not feel aligned. Therapy here involves curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to experiment with small shifts when your system is ready.
Therapy for women FAQs
Can therapy actually help with PMDD?
PMDD is deeply influenced by biological rhythms. While therapy doesn’t change the hormonal shifts themselves, it can change how your nervous system responds to them.
Strengthening stress regulation and self-compassion often reduces the intensity of the spiral around the symptoms — even if the biology remains dynamic.
Do you work with women on HRT?
Yes, alongside their prescribing provider.
Do you treat hormone imbalances?
I do not prescribe medication or interpret labs, but I collaborate with providers who do. I work with the mental and emotional expressions of hormonal imbalances.
How do I know if I need medical testing?
We can explore symptoms together and decide whether referral makes sense.
Will you recommend supplements or diet changes?
We may discuss lifestyle patterns, and I may suggest consulting qualified providers for medical or nutritional guidance.
Is this therapy or coaching?
Therapy with bekah is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and this service is therapy.
If you’re looking for women’s therapy in Portland, ME that considers your hormones, nervous system, and whole life — I’d be honored to connect.
Book a free consult call today.
