Therapy for Women Navigating Hormonal Life Transitions
I help women whose anxiety, mood changes, or emotional overwhelm begin or intensify during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause.
You may be here because something feels off
You might be:
Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or emotional overwhelm during perimenopause or menopause
Pregnant or postpartum and feeling more anxious, disconnected, or unlike yourself
High-functioning on the outside but internally tense, depleted, or dysregulated
Navigating identity shifts related to motherhood, fertility changes, or midlife
Not in crisis — but knowing something has shifted and wanting support
Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, stabilize your nervous system, and move through this transition with clarity and support.
A psychologist specializing in women’s hormonal transitions
I’m Dr. Yulia Koba, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and somatic approaches.
I specialize in working with women during:
Pregnancy and postpartum
Perimenopause and menopause
Fertility challenges and reproductive loss
My work integrates psychology, neuroscience, and an understanding of how hormonal shifts impact mood, anxiety, identity, and relationships.
As you consider therapy for moms, you may wonder. . .
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Is my situation really bad enough to justify seeing a therapist?
Maybe your life looks good on paper. You’re not seriously ill, living on the streets, or being physically abused. It is normal to experience some anxiety and depression as a mom, so you might feel silly coming to therapy. On the contrary, there’s nothing silly about wanting to improve your mental health. You don’t need to be a train wreck to benefit from therapy; you’re welcome to come in even if you just need a mental tune-up. By getting ahead of things now, you may be preventing larger issues from appearing up down the road.
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If I come to therapy, does that mean I am a bad mom?
Many women think that going to therapy is somehow admitting weakness or failure. But let me ask you this: If you decide to take a daily vitamin, does that mean you’re weak? Does it mean you’re a failure if you choose to work with a physical trainer in order to become more physically fit? Of course not! Emotional health is just as important as physical health, and there is nothing wrong with getting some support in this area.
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What if my child is causing all of the problems? Can you still help?
Your mental health and your ideas about parenting may be affecting your child more than you realize. When you were a child, your parents taught you how to handle conflict through their own actions. They may also have left some emotional scars that are unwittingly sabotaging your interactions with your child. By working on your mental health, you can create an emotionally healthy environment that can support our child.
That said, your child may indeed benefit from counseling. My goal is to add a child counseling specialist to my practice sometime in the future. In the meantime, I would be happy to refer your child to one of my trusted colleagues. If you are unsure whether you or your child should get therapy, please contact me for a phone consultation. After learning a bit more about your family’s needs, I can recommend how to proceed.
You Deserve To Feel Supported
As a mom, you probably spend most of your time thinking about serving your family. You may be reluctant to set aside time for yourself, especially if you also hold a job or attend school. I know it’s hard, but I encourage you to prioritize yourself and your emotional wellbeing, even if it is just once a week. As a hardworking mom, you deserve to take care of yourself and to feel supported.
Contact me for a free, 20-minute consultation to learn more about my work as a therapist for moms.