Women’s Mental Health

Woman face unique challenges and have unique needs at every stage of life, and therapy for women focuses on those needs. Women experience mental health issues associated with family, relationships, and job performance. Navigating male dominated workspaces is a unique challenge women and other minorities face. Therapy can help women find their voice in these spaces and create a pathway towards success. Identity in a relationship is also another unique challenge for women, given societal pressures women often feel left without choices and that they are carrying the weight of their relationship. This can lead to chronic stress or trauma. Dr. Branda’s focus on women’s mental health will help you thrive in your life and your career.

Dr. Branda helps women who feel overwhelmed by emotional labor. This common issue occurs when women must manage or suppress their emotions in some way during interactions with coworkers or customers or partners as part of their job responsibilities or household responsibilities, which can cause long-term overwhelming stress. Identifying areas where the emotional labor is unequal is imperative to mental wellness in order to identify and stand up for yourself and your needs.

• Chronic stress, emotional labor

• Difficulty asking (or even knowing) what you want/need

• Discrimination at work and home

• Anxiety or depression

• Challenges with motherhood

• Relationship or intimacy concerns

• Inability to voice your thoughts/opinions, and feel heard

Women face unique challenges in the workspace. Dr. Branda has a background working in business and technology, so she understands first hand the challenges women face. Therapy that focuses on women in business/technology is specific to successful and ambitious women who are often called “mean” or “overly-emotional.” This works provides both specific tools to help women succeed in these spaces, and also process the challenges that they face as they break down barriers.

Dr. Branda has a background working in business and technology, before becoming a psychologist, so she understands first hand the challenges women face. And is adept at helping high powered women continue to thrive and grow at work, as well as emotionally.

Dr. Branda’s previous experience in business/tech places her in a unique role where she can support you from a psychological level, while also supporting you on a practical level. She can provide techniques and support in navigating challenging male-dominated work environments and she can help support your psychological needs by helping you understand how the challenges you face may be exacerbated by your past.

Dr. Branda can help you if you’re having trouble navigating the corporate ladder, working through office politics or just trying to position yourself for success. The work she does has meaningfully changed women’s careers and supported them on their journey to success and fulfillment.

Finding a safe space to process your experience can change your life and benefit your overall well-being. Developing awareness, identifying your emotions, and finding constructive ways to deal with challenges can help every woman, no matter what they are facing. Dr. Branda helps women find their voices in spaces where they often feel silenced.

Call Summit Psychology or book online to have your women’s mental health issues cared for by a professional, compassionate psychotherapist.