Women's Issues
What this specialty means
Women’s Issues in a mental health and coaching context focuses on the social, cultural, and biological experiences many women and people socialized as women navigate across the lifespan. It is not a diagnosis; it is a lens for understanding stress, identity, relationships, and wellbeing. Support may address menstruation, fertility choices, pregnancy, postpartum shifts, perimenopause and menopause, caregiving demands, body image, sexuality, discrimination, and safety concerns. Psychotherapy may explore emotions, patterns, and trauma; coaching may build skills and plans; medical care addresses physical conditions and prescriptions. Care is collaborative, affirming, and guided by each person’s values.
Why people seek support
People may seek help for many reasons: feeling pulled between caregiving and work, mood or energy changes around reproductive life stages, uncertainty about family-building choices, grief after pregnancy loss, or stress during infertility treatments. Others may want support processing sexism, harassment, or gender-based expectations, navigating relationship dynamics and consent, or rebuilding confidence after health changes or birth. Some seek practical guidance for assertive communication, pay negotiation, or returning to work. Support can also help those exploring identity, sexuality, or cultural pressures. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from compassionate, structured guidance.
Typical goals
Collaborative goals may include expanding coping skills for stress and sleep, strengthening self-compassion, and clarifying values to guide decisions about relationships, work, and family. People might aim to improve communication with partners and healthcare providers, set and maintain boundaries, and create safety and support plans as needed. Others may work to process difficult experiences, rebuild body image and sexual wellbeing on their terms, or navigate transitions such as postpartum adjustments or menopause. Coaching-oriented work could focus on career planning and advocacy. Plans are individualized, culturally sensitive, and adjusted as needs and circumstances evolve.
Trifecta Health educational information. For educational purposes only—not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice.
Find a specialty provider
Lisa Caiafa
APRN, FNP-C
Lisa Caiafa, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-C, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive, patient-centered care. With over 14 years of clinical experience in emergency department, urgent care and primary care settings, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her daily practice...
Tiffany Silva
LCSW
Welcome - I'm glad you're here! Thank you for considering me for your counseling needs...
Dr. Tiffany Rogers
Ph.D., LAPC
Every person who comes to therapy brings their own story, shaped by unique experiences, strengths, and resilience. While many clients reach out during some of their most difficult moments, I’ve seen firsthand how pain, when met with compassion and curiosity, can become a powerful catalyst for growth and healing...
Catherine Geyer
LAPC
Hello! I'm Catherine, and I'm so glad you are here...
Takita Pruitt
LMSW
Hello, I'm Takita, a therapist with a passionate commitment to helping children and families meet their goals and achieve healing. Grounded in a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care and equipped with the latest therapeutic techniques, I am dedicated to providing a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and work towards positive change...
Dusty Shandy
LPC
I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 10+ years of experience working with a variety of clients. I have additional experience in school-based/family counseling, case management for foster children, parental education, resource allocation for vocational rehabilitation, and education and career counseling...
Heather McCreary
LAPC
Thank you for considering me for your counseling needs. My interest in counseling and mental health stems from 25 years of experience in youth ministry and education...
Catelyn Durham
LPC, PMH-C
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist in the state of Georgia. I work with adult women who are experiencing issues related to pregnancy, post-partum, or infertility. As a mother of three young children, I understand the emotional complexity and the often isolating nuances of motherhood...
Michelle Gillespie
LPC
Thank you for considering me as part of your counseling journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia...