Anxiety Therapy for Women in Menopause & Perimenopause
In Person Therapy
Central Austin (Northwest Hills) & Brownsville, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley
Online Therapy Across The State of Texas
Austin, Brownsville, & Across the State of Texas
Maybe it’s anxiety. Maybe it’s stress. Maybe it’s hormones.
Most days, it feels like all of the above, and none of it makes sense.
Maybe you're up at 3 a.m. thinking about something small you said at work.
Do you find yourself snapping at your family over little things, then feeling awful about it?
You’re exhausted, but somehow still wired.
You walk into a room and forget why. You can’t concentrate.
And you’re silently asking yourself:
“Is this just hormones? Or am I actually falling apart?”
Maybe you’ve started hormone therapy, hoping the patch, the cream, or the pellet would fix it all.
And sometimes it helps… a lot.
But other times? The anxiety may still linger.
The overthinking. The guilt. The exhaustion. The “why can’t I just feel okay?” that still won’t leave.
That’s when it might be time for something different.
Not more supplements. Not more pushing through.
Just a safe space to sort through what’s really going on.
Let’s untangle it together.
It’s Not Just Hormones. It’s Everything.
Yes, your body is changing.
But so is your life.
You’re navigating the swirl of menopause or perimenopause while also being the glue holding everything together:
You may be:
Launching your kids into adulthood or guiding them through college transitions
Sitting in a quieter house and wondering what an empty nest means for your identity, or your marriage
Supporting your aging parents or managing their care
Holding grief you haven’t had time to name: the end of a role, a season, or a version of yourself
And in the midst of all that?
You’re waking up at 3am, spiraling about everything
Forgetting words mid-sentence at work and wondering if you're losing it
Managing your family's appointments, meds, emotions, and snacks like it's your second (unpaid) job
You love your people deeply, but you occasionally fantasize about disappearing to a cabin with no Wi-Fi for a weekend
You want connection, but texting back feels like too much
You’re so done with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and constantly proving your worth… but can’t seem to stop
This isn’t just a hormonal shift.
It’s an emotional, relational, and identity shift too.
And you deserve support that sees all of it.
Let’s talk about what’s underneath, and help you come home to yourself in this new chapter.
Hi, I’m Keely
I’m a therapist in Austin, the Rio Grande Valley, & Across the State of Texas, specializing in anxiety for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
I’ve been through my own menopausal & empty nest journey, and I know how confusing, exhausting, and sometimes even lonely this season can feel.
I keep things warm, real, and supportive. With EMDR, Brainspotting, and nervous system work, we’ll move beyond surface level stuff and get you feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected to yourself & others.
If you are ready to pursue some lasting change, you’re in the right spot.
Therapy for Women Looking for Real and Lasting Change
When Talking Isn’t Enough Anymore
You’ve tried therapy before. You’ve talked. You’ve vented.
And maybe it helped… a little.
But after a while, it started to feel like you were just rehashing the same problems, without actually moving through them.
You’re still overwhelmed. Still anxious.
Still reacting in ways you promised yourself you wouldn’t.
That’s because insight alone isn’t always enough.
Sometimes your body is holding on to stress, fear, and old patterns that your mind can’t simply "talk" away.
That’s where EMDR and Brainspotting come in.
These brain based, body informed approaches help gently access and release what’s stuck, beneath the surface.
No endless venting. No pushing through.
Just real, lasting change that starts from the inside out.
If you’re ready to go deeper and finally feel some relief, I’ve got you.
EMDR & Brainspotting Can Help You Break the Patterns That Keep You Stuck
You’re smart. You’re self-aware.
You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, done the journaling.
You know why you people please, procrastinate, or struggle to set boundaries…
But knowing hasn’t made it stop.
That’s because these patterns aren’t just mental, they’re wired into your nervous system.
And talking about them only goes so far.
This is where EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting can help.
These body based therapies are designed to gently untangle the overwhelm you feel, not just from past events, but from your day-to-day life:
✔️ That tight, frozen feeling when you know you need to say no, but you say yes anyway
✔️ The spirals of overthinking and self-doubt that stop you from starting
✔️ The guilt that shows up every single time you try to rest or do less
✔️ The pressure to be perfect, even when it’s costing you your peace
EMDR and Brainspotting use simple techniques, like eye movements, bilateral music, & focused attention to help your brain process what's stuck, so you can move forward without getting hijacked by old stress responses.
If you’re ready to finally do what you already know, let’s start there.
“Is This Therapy Right for You?”
Whether in‑person or online, therapy is a commitment of time, energy, honesty—and heart.
Let’s see if this space is the right one for you right now.
This is for you if...
You’re navigating menopause or perimenopause and the emotional load
You’ve been the strong one for too long, and you’re ready for support
You’re tired of “just coping” and want something real
You want more than just tools, you want healing that reaches your body and soul.
You’re open to EMDR therapy , Brainspotting therapy , and a whole-person approach to healing.
This might not be for you if...…
You’re looking for a quick fix or surface-level coping strategies
You’re not ready to slow down or feel your emotions.
You want someone else to change so you don’t have to
You’re in a crisis that requires immediate or emergency support.
faqs
“Yeah, but…”
If you’ve made it this far, there’s a part of you that knows it’s time for something to change.
But I get it, your brain might still be swirling with doubts. Especially if you’ve been the one holding it all together for years.
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You’re not alone in that thought. Many of the women I work with have been in therapy before, but they didn’t feel real, lasting change. What I offer is different. We go deeper than insight or coping skills. We work with your nervous system using EMDR and Brainspotting, so healing can happen at the root.
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It’s probably both. Hormones can crank up what was already there, and sometimes hide the deeper emotional load you’ve been carrying for years. This work helps untangle that so you can finally feel clearer, not just “chemically balanced.”
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You’ve been handling it. For years. That’s part of the problem—no one’s meant to do this alone. Asking for support isn’t weakness; it’s wisdom.
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Then we’ll make space for that. And I’ll be right here with you as we put things back together in a way that’s stronger and more grounded than before.
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You’re juggling so much, but what if this actually helped you show up for all of it with more capacity, calm, and clarity? Therapy isn’t another task, it’s a lifeline.
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Good news: you don’t have to have the perfect words. You just have to show up. We’ll figure it out together.
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Because you are telling the truth. Other women may be silently falling apart too, you’re just brave enough to say it out loud.
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HRT can help your body regulate, but it doesn’t fix burnout, perfectionism, or emotional overload. That’s what therapy is for.
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I offer in‑person therapy in Central Austin (Northwest Hills) and Brownsville, Texas, along with telehealth across the state of Texas.
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I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I can provide you with a superbill, a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan. Sometimes they will reimburse you and sometimes we won’t. Many of my clients choose to pay out of pocket for the flexibility, privacy, and depth of work we do together.
Still have questions? Not a problem.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Let’s talk through what’s coming up and see if this space is the right fit for you.
You might say, “I’ll reach out next week when things quiet down.”
But when do they ever truly quiet?
Imagine six months from now:
Still tired. Still anxious. Still wondering why you don’t feel yourself.
Now imagine a different version:
Calmer. Clearer. More grounded.
You feel like you again.
Future You is Ready
I want you to know:
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Let’s start the journey together.