Table of Contents
- What is Menopause?
- Emotional and Mental Health During Menopause
- Signs It Might Be Time to Talk to a Therapist
- How Therapy Can Help You Cope With Menopause
- Finding the Right Therapist for Menopause Support
- Taking the First Step Toward Feeling Like Yourself Again
- How to Reach Out to Laurie Sloane
- Helpful Resources
What is Menopause?
Menopause is a natural part of aging, marking the end of your menstrual cycles. It usually occurs between ages 45 and 55, though it can happen earlier or later.
This transition brings hormonal shifts, physical changes, and sometimes challenging emotional ups and downs. While hot flashes and sleep changes are well known, the emotional impact of menopause is just as important to understand and address.
Emotional and Mental Health During Menopause
Menopause can affect your emotional wellbeing in ways you may not expect. Many women experience:
- Mood swings
- Anxiety or heightened worry
- Low mood or feelings of sadness
- Irritability or anger
- Trouble focusing or memory lapses
- A sense of loss or uncertainty about identity
These feelings can feel unsettling and may come and go. You don’t have to wait until they become overwhelming to get help.
Signs It Might Be Time to Talk to a Therapist
You might consider therapy for menopause if:
- Emotional ups and downs feel too intense to manage alone
- Anxiety or low mood disrupts your sleep, work, or relationships
- You feel detached from yourself or loved ones
- You’re struggling with accepting changes in your body and life
- Daily stress feels unmanageable
- You have thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness
Therapy can help you feel more in control and supported through this significant life change.
How Therapy Can Help You Cope With Menopause
Therapy provides:
A safe, understanding space:Talk freely about how menopause is affecting you emotionally and mentally.
Practical coping tools: Learn how to manage mood swings, anxiety, and stress.
Support with life transitions: Explore your changing identity, relationships, and future goals.
Better communication: Find ways to express your needs to partners, family, and healthcare providers.
Finding the Right Therapist for Menopause Support
Look for a therapist experienced in women’s mental health and life transitions. A good fit will make you feel heard and respected and will offer realistic strategies to help you feel more like yourself again.
You can choose individual therapy, group therapy, or convenient online sessions depending on your comfort and schedule.
Taking the First Step Toward Feeling Like Yourself Again
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but you don’t have to face its challenges alone. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, supported, and hopeful as you navigate this time of change. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength—and you deserve care that supports your whole self.
If You’re Looking for Support
If you’re not ready for one-to-one therapy but want a compassionate space to begin this journey, consider joining our Virtual Group for Midlife Women. With 6–12 participants, these professionally led groups offer a confidential space to share, reflect, and grow — with others who understand what you’re going through.
Click here to learn more or register
You don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t need anyone’s permission to heal.
Make this chapter about you.
Laurie Sloane is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting women through life transitions, relationship changes, and identity work. Her approach focuses on depth, connection, and lasting personal transformation.
