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Perimenopause: The Hormonal Rollercoaster You Didn’t Sign Up For (And How Therapy Can Help You Hang On)
Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT

Perimenopause: The Hormonal Rollercoaster You Didn’t Sign Up For (And How Therapy Can Help You Hang On)

Perimenopause can feel like an unpredictable ride—one moment you’re fine, and the next, you’re sweating through your sheets at 3 AM or tearing up over a cereal commercial. With mood swings, brain fog, and energy crashes, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing control. But you’re not broken—you’re changing. And therapy can help you navigate this shift, process emotions that may be resurfacing, and give you the tools to regain balance. Read on to discover how psychotherapy can support you through this season of life.

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Healing at the Root: How Brainspotting & EMDR Can Help with Premenstrual Disorders

Healing at the Root: How Brainspotting & EMDR Can Help with Premenstrual Disorders

Releasing Stored Emotions So Your Luteal Phase Doesn’t Overwhelm You

If you live with PMDD or PME, you know how intense the days before your period can be—old wounds feel fresh, emotions hit harder, and overwhelm takes over. This isn’t just mood swings; it’s your nervous system reacting to stored trauma and past distress. Brainspotting and EMDR are powerful therapies that help process what’s been stuck in your body, making your luteal phase feel more manageable. Read on to learn how healing at the root can shift your experience and bring more stability to your cycle.

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When Doing What’s Best for You Still Feels Like Loss
Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT

When Doing What’s Best for You Still Feels Like Loss

Letting go of something—even when you know it’s the right choice—can still bring grief. Maybe you walked away from a relationship, set a boundary, or chose a new path that meant leaving something familiar behind. Even when we willingly release something, we can still mourn its absence. Grief doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice—it means what you left behind mattered. If you’re struggling with this kind of quiet, complicated grief, you’re not alone. Read on for validation, insight, and permission to honor your feelings.

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True Holistic Healing

True Holistic Healing

Often we see a lot of emphasis on the importance of physical and mental health, and now more and more we are seeing an emphasis on our spiritual health in the wellness world as well. The word holistic has become common language in the health and wellness community but what does it truly mean? To be fully whole and for the work you do to be truly holistic, you must tend to the mind, body, soul, AND your relationships; this is true holistic healing. Learn about true holistic healing and what it really means by reading more!

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Signs of an Unhappy Relationship: And What to Do About It
Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT

Signs of an Unhappy Relationship: And What to Do About It

All relationships have moments of disconnection, it is a part of the intimate cycle of loving another imperfect human. Often times these disconnects serve to strengthen the relationships and aid in the evolution and growth of each partner involved. But how do you know when these moments of disconnect are not just part of the normal cycle and are truly signs that you are unhappy and unsatisfied in your relationship? Here are several things to look for in your relationship and what to do when you may be experiencing them.

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When Your Partner is Experiencing Depression: Ways to Provide Support
Mental Health, Therapy, Depression, Relationships Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT Mental Health, Therapy, Depression, Relationships Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT

When Your Partner is Experiencing Depression: Ways to Provide Support

Fighting the battle against depression can feel impossible at times. This fight doesn't just happen for the individual experiencing depression, it also happens to the people around them who love them. If you are trying to figure out how to help your partner, or struggling to find the right words to say to them, here are some tips for providing the support your partner may need during this time. 

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Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Why It Goes Undiagnosed
Mental Health, Therapy, Women's Issues Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT Mental Health, Therapy, Women's Issues Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, PsyD, LMFT

Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Why It Goes Undiagnosed

Every month it hits and every month you feel a misery unlike any other. PMDD effects approximately 2-10% and can have a debilitating impact on the sufferer. Hear what other women have to say about their experience with this struggle and ways in which to overcome it. 

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