Are you a woman in NYC navigating the challenges of perimenopause and menopause? Hormonal changes during this transitional stage can bring mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, and heightened stress to the surface. At Holistic Therapy, EMDR & Wellness NYC, I specialize in supporting women through perimenopause with talk therapy support, education, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and other supportive holistic approaches that help manage emotional shifts, release tension, and regain balance.

Perimenopause and menopause can bring major emotional and cognitive shifts that may leave you wondering, “What’s happening to me?”If you’re experiencing mood swings, anxiety, or brain fog, you’re not alone. These symptoms are common and are linked to natural hormonal changes that affect the brain and the body. Mental health challenges during menopause are often overlooked, even though this transitional period can bring increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, mood swings, and struggles with alcohol or substance use. Women with pre-existing conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may find their symptoms intensifying during perimenopause and menopause.

Isobel, a 48-year-old professional living in NYC, came to therapy feeling unusually anxious and fatigued. She initially thought it was just the stress of her job and life transitions, but over time, she realized her mood swings and irritability were intensified by hormonal changes associated with perimenopause. In therapy, Isobel explored both the external pressures in her life—career changes and family responsibilities—and the internal shifts brought on by hormones. Through a combination of somatic therapy and mindfulness practices, she learned to notice how tension and stress showed up in her body, release stored trauma, and develop strategies to manage her emotions.

Over time, Isobel also recognized growing dissatisfaction in her marriage. Therapy helped her examine her feelings honestly, set boundaries, and explore what changes might be necessary to cultivate greater fulfillment and alignment in her personal life, alongside managing her emotional and hormonal shifts. She also noticed that her ability to tolerate situations, compromises, or patterns that no longer served her had lessened, allowing her to prioritize her well-being and make clearer decisions about her relationships.

In New York City, the fast pace of life can leave both mind and body stressed, anxious, or burdened by unresolved trauma. Somatic therapy in NYC offers a revolutionary approach to mental health, combining traditional psychotherapy with body-centered techniques to promote holistic healing. At Holistic Therapy, EMDR & Wellness NYC, I specialize in somatic therapy, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), helping clients release stored trauma, manage stress, and improve emotional well-being.

What Is Somatic Therapy?

Somatic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between the mind and body. Trauma, stress, and emotional pain are often stored physically in the body, leading to tension, chronic pain, or behavioral patterns. By observing and working with bodily sensations, therapists help clients process these experiences safely and effectively. The result is whole-body healing, addressing both mental and physical symptoms. If you’ve ever felt that traditional talk therapy only works with your mind and not your body, somatic therapy offers a holistic approach that engages your whole self.