PMDD Therapy in California
Support for intense mood shifts, rage, and emotional overwhelm—integrating somatic, parts-based, and spiritual therapy. Available throughout California via telehealth.
Understanding PMDD Beyond Hormones
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is more than severe PMS. It can bring intense shifts in mood, anxiety, irritability, grief, or hopelessness during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Many people describe feeling like a different version of themselves for one to two weeks each month, followed by relief when the cycle shifts.
For some, PMDD affects relationships, work, and daily functioning. Others experience emotional sensitivity, sudden anger, intrusive thoughts, or overwhelming shame that feels out of character. These patterns can be confusing and isolating—especially when they repeat month after month.
As a PMDD therapist in California, I help clients understand the cyclical patterns of their symptoms and how they show up in the nervous system, relationships, and inner emotional world. Therapy offers space to make sense of these shifts—and to develop a more grounded, compassionate way of relating to what arises during the most vulnerable phases of the cycle.
A Whole-Person Approach to PMDD Therapy
PMDD does not happen in isolation. Hormonal sensitivity often interacts with the nervous system, past trauma, attachment patterns, and current life stress. In my work as a PMDD therapist in California, I take a whole-person approach—rather than focusing only on symptom management. I help you understand how your nervous system responds to cyclical hormonal changes.
Together, we track patterns, explore emotional shifts, and make sense of what happens during the luteal phase. I integrate somatic awareness, parts-based work, and relational insight to support you in navigating these changes with more stability and clarity.
My approach is not about fighting your cycle or trying to eliminate your emotions. Instead, I help you build a deeper understanding of your inner experience—so you can respond with more self-compassion, awareness, and choice. Over time, this often leads to a greater sense of steadiness, even within the intensity of PMDD.
Trauma-Informed and Nervous System-Focused Care
Many people with PMDD have a history of trauma, chronic stress, or highly sensitive nervous systems. When the nervous system is already working hard to stay regulated, hormonal changes can amplify emotional responses and create periods of overwhelm.
A trauma-informed approach helps slow things down. Therapy with me may include somatic mindfulness, attachment-focused work, and nervous system regulation practices that support greater resilience during the luteal phase.
By strengthening the body’s capacity to process emotions and stress, clients often find that the intensity of PMDD symptoms becomes more manageable. Therapy can also help repair the relationship with yourself when PMDD has created cycles of guilt, shame, or confusion.
When to Consider Working With a PMDD Therapist
You may benefit from PMDD therapy if you notice strong emotional or behavioral changes that follow a clear monthly pattern. I often work with clients whose symptoms begin to affect their relationships, work, or overall sense of stability.
I support clients who feel misunderstood by partners, family members, or previous providers. I offer a space where PMDD is taken seriously—something many people find deeply validating and relieving after feeling alone in their experience.
As a PMDD therapist in California, I provide a structured, compassionate place to explore what is happening and to develop more sustainable ways to care for yourself throughout the cycle. Over time, many clients find that understanding their rhythms allows them to move through each month with more clarity and support.
Telehealth PMDD Therapy Across California
I offer PMDD therapy via telehealth for clients throughout California, including Marin County, San Rafael, Berkeley, and the East Bay. Sessions are available online, allowing you to access consistent, specialized support no matter where you are in the state. In-person sessions are available in San Rafael, Marin.
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I offer a free 20-minute consultation to learn more about my approach and services, and see if its a good fit.