Weekly Therapy for Women In Midlife Navigating Perimenopause 

Weekly therapy gives you a regular place to sort out what's what and what to do about it.

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What can weekly therapy help with?

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Weekly therapy can help with anxiety, irritability and rage, burnout, low mood, grief, relationship strain, changes in identity, and old experiences that resurface in midlife.

 

Sessions are 50 minutes, once a week or every other week, so you have consistent support while life keeps moving.

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​Does any of this sound familiar?​​​​

• You snap over something small, then wonder where that came from.

• Anxiety you used to manage now wakes you up at 3am.

• You're holding everything together for everyone, and running on empty.

• Old hurts you thought you'd dealt with are back, and louder.

• You don't quite recognize yourself anymore, and you're not sure what comes next.

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For many women in their 40s and 50s, part of what's shifting is perimenopause. Part of it is everything else midlife piles on at the same time.

 

Is this how you're feeling?

• Anxiety and overthinking. Racing thoughts, 3am wake-ups, and a constant sense that something is about to go wrong.

• Irritability, anger and mom rage. Struggling to understand what's underneath the snap, and struggling with why you can't "control" yourself.

• Low mood and feeling flat. When joy has gone quiet and everything takes effort.

• Perimenopause mood changes. The emotional side of hormonal shifts, alongside the care you get from your doctor.​

 

What you're carrying

• Burnout and the mental load. Doing the planning, remembering and worrying for a whole household.

• Caring for aging parents. The sandwich years, the guilt, and the roles you inherited.

• Grief and loss. Losing a parent, a pregnancy, a friendship, or the life you expected.

• Marriage and relationship strain. Feeling disconnected, resentful, or like you're speaking different languages.

• Old wounds resurfacing. Childhood experiences, past relationships or earlier losses that feel loud again.

 

Struggling with who you're becoming

• Identity in midlife. "Who am I now?" after years of being everyone's everything.

• People-pleasing and boundaries. Saying no without a week of guilt afterward.

• Body changes and self-image. Making peace with a body that's changing faster than you expected.

• Motherhood later in life. Raising young kids in your 40s, while your friends have teenagers or empty nests.

• Life transitions. Going back to work, changing careers, kids starting school, or a move.

 

Don't see your situation here? Bring it to the consultation call. If I'm not the right fit, I'll help you find someone who is.

 

Why does midlife feel so much harder?

Estrogen helps support so many of our mood-steadying systems, and helps keep your threat alarm in check. In perimenopause, estrogen doesn't decline smoothly. It swings, sometimes day to day.

 

As that buffer gets less reliable, many women find their stress response is quicker and bigger. Things you used to let slide don't slide anymore.

 

And it's happening when life is asking the most of you: young kids, work, aging parents, a marriage that needs tending.

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What do weekly therapy sessions look like?

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Sessions are 50 minutes, weekly or every other week, in person in Bordentown or online anywhere in New Jersey.

 

We start by getting to know your history and what's happening now.

 

Then we work on what matters most to you, at a pace your nervous system can handle.

 

How I work:

• Talk therapy that goes somewhere. Naming patterns, plus practical tools you can use the same day.

• Nervous system regulation. Learning to notice when your body is in alarm mode, and how to bring it back down.

• Mindfulness-based approaches. Building the pause between the trigger and the reaction.

• Sandplay. For the things that are hard to put into words.

• EMDR, when it fits. If past experiences are driving today's reactions, we can bring EMDR into your weekly sessions. Learn about trauma therapy and EMDR →

 

This is relational work. Feeling safe with me matters as much as any technique.

 

Is weekly therapy right for you?

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Weekly therapy is a good fit if:

• You want steady support over time, not a one-time fix.

• Life is full, and you need a regular hour that's just yours.

• You're dealing with more than one thing at once and want help sorting through it.

• You want a therapist who understands midlife and perimenopause from the inside.

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​Not sure which fits? That's what the free consultation is for. You can also take this quiz to help give you more clarity

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Investment

 

Weekly sessions are $200 for 50 minutes.

 

Planting Seeds is a private-pay practice, so I don't bill insurance directly. I'll give you a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

 

Check your plan's out-of-network mental health benefits before your first session. See all rates →

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About Me

 

I'm Edwige (Eddie) Theokas, M.Ed, LPC. I've been a therapist since 2002 and in private practice in Bordentown since 2020. I'm Sandplay and EMDRIA Certified and specialize in trauma and nervous system regulation for women in midlife.

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I'm also a mom of two young kids and in perimenopause myself, so I know this season from both chairs. My approach is direct, warm and grounded in science, with a sprinkle of woo.

 

NJ License #37PC00631700 | NBCC Certified | EMDRIA Certified

 

Serving Burlington and Mercer County, NJ (Bordentown, Hamilton, Robbinsville, Princeton), in person and online.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weekly Therapy

 

1. How often will we meet?

 

Many women start weekly, because momentum matters early on. Once things feel steadier, many move to every other week.

 

We decide together and adjust as your life changes.

 

How long does weekly therapy take?

 

It depends on what brings you in.

 

Some women come for a few months to work through one specific issue.

 

Others stay longer through a season of change.

 

We check in on progress regularly, so you're never in therapy longer than it's helping.

 

Do you offer online therapy?

 

Yes. Sessions are in person in Bordentown, NJ, or online. Because I'm licensed in New Jersey, online sessions are available to anyone physically located in New Jersey at the time of the session.

 

Do you take insurance?

 

Planting Seeds is a private-pay practice.

 

Weekly sessions are $200 for 50 minutes. I provide a superbill so you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

 

Check your plan's out-of-network mental health benefits before your first session.

 

Can therapy help with perimenopause symptoms?

 

Therapy doesn't treat hormonal symptoms and isn't a substitute for medical care.

 

It helps with the emotional side: the anxiety, rage, low mood and overwhelm that often come with perimenopause.

 

I recommend working with a menopause-informed doctor alongside therapy, and with your permission, I'm glad to coordinate with your provider.

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Will we use EMDR in weekly therapy?

 

Only if it fits. Many weekly clients never do EMDR. 

 

If past experiences are driving today's reactions, we can add it to your weekly sessions after you've built steadying skills first.

 

What happens on the free consultation call?

 

It's a free 15-minute call. You share a little about what's going on and ask any questions, and together we decide whether working together makes sense.

 

If it doesn't, I'll point you toward someone who's a better fit.

 

What if I'm in crisis?

 

Weekly therapy isn't an emergency service. If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911.

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Not sure which format fits your life right now? Let's talk it through on a consultation call.

Schedule a Free Consultation​​