Her Time Therapy Blog

Why women heal better together: the science of female friendship and mental health, plus how to keep real friendships alive in an already full life.

You keep hearing it takes a village — but what if you don't have one? Here's why the village quietly disappeared, and how to start rebuilding it, even as a caregiver, an empty-nester, or a woman who moved away.

Patriarchy is a mental health issue. A feminist therapist explains the different healing work for women, men, and everyone the gender binary harms.

Picture a woman in a television studio dressing room. Her makeup is done. In a few minutes she will walk out and talk about elections and foreign policy on live TV. But first she opens a lunchbox, lays out a row of syringes, and injects herself with fertility hormones. That woman is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Last weekend, she chose to show the whole thing to the world. She is freezing her eggs, and she is doing it out loud.

The patriarchal dividend is a benefit men receive automatically and women fund invisibly. A feminist therapist explains what it costs everyone's mental health.

"Clean eating." Tracking every meal. A workout streak you're terrified to break. On the surface, these look like the picture of health — the kind of habits that get compliments, not concern. But sometimes what looks like discipline is actually something else: a relationship with food or movement that's stopped being about care and started being about control.

I was listening to a podcast this week that I genuinely love. It is hosted by a very successful female entrepreneur and is the kind of show I look forward to because of their female empowerment vibe and business strategy. This particular episode had a nervous system coach on as a guest, which peaked my interest as a mental health provider. Right out of the gate...

You found a therapist. You booked the free consultation. Now you're sitting with a list of questions you found online: What's your approach? Do you take my insurance? How much do you charge? Those are good questions. But there's one almost no one tells you to ask, and it may matter more than all the others combined.

The holidays can overwhelm kids and parents alike. Learn how to help your kids regulate big emotions with compassion, clear boundaries, co-regulation, and repair—without needing to be perfect.

Discover how to create a gratitude practice that feels genuine and supportive. Learn mindful techniques to notice, appreciate, and honor your emotions without forcing positivity.

Feeling stuck in your thoughts? This post explores a two-step process to help you move from overthinking to grounded action. Learn how to process emotions, calm your nervous system, and take compassionate steps toward healing — especially if you tend to replay painful moments or struggle to let go.

The holidays are a mix of joy and stress—family tensions, financial pressure, grief, and packed schedules can leave you overwhelmed. This post offers practical tips for surviving the holidays: noticing stress, resetting your body, setting boundaries, reframing thought traps, and creating a Plan B to help you feel calmer, present, and more in control this season.

In emergency and healthcare settings, compassion and strength often come at a personal cost. This post explores the emotional toll of caregiving—the exhaustion, burnout, and compassion fatigue that arise when we continuously care for others while neglecting ourselves.

Your choices shape your life. Understanding internal vs external locus of control can help you step into your power, take responsibility, and create a life of purpose, peace, and joy. Learn how to respond instead of react, release shame, and embrace self-trust. Be the CEO of your own life—because everything flows from the inside out.

Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes—it can shake your mood, memory, and sleep. In this post, we explore how hormonal shifts impact mental health, why brain fog and anxiety often peak in this stage, and what practical tools and therapies can help. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through this transition—support is available so you can navigate perimenopause with resilience, clarity, and hope.

Many women struggle with feeling stuck—caught between high expectations, self-doubt, and unseen barriers. In this post, we explore the hidden forces that keep women from moving forward and the importance of compassion in living the life they want to live.

As a feminist mental health practice, we at Her Time Therapy understand that intersectional feminism isn’t just a talking point—it’s a framework for how we care for our clients. Your identity isn’t one-dimensional, and your healing shouldn't be either. We believe you deserve therapy that sees the whole of who you are. Traditional therapy models often focus on a narrow experience—usually white, cisgender, straight, and middle-class. This leaves many feeling unseen, invalidated

Discover our dedication to LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care at Her Time Therapy. Experience inclusive, compassionate support from our therapists.