Supporting Women Through Life's Key Transitions
At Lucera Health, we provide specialized mental health care that addresses how hormonal changes affect your emotional well-being. Our clinical approach combines therapeutic support with medical expertise at every stage of a woman's life - from preconception and postpartum to the midlife transitions of peri- and postmenopause.
Please note: While we focus on mental, physical, and general health aspects of women's hormonal care, we are not an obstetric or gynecological practice. We collaborate closely with midwives and OB/GYNs for your routine gynecologic care, including your annual pelvic and breast exams.
Before, During & After Pregnancy
We support women through the emotional and hormonal challenges of:
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Managing anxiety, depression, or existing mental health conditions while preparing for conception
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Safe, effective treatment for depression, anxiety and other mood disorders during pregnancy
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Expert guidance on mental health medications that prioritize both maternal and fetal well-being
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Comprehensive care for depression, anxiety/OCD, mood disorders, and adjustment difficulties after childbirth
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Treatment options developed with infant safety in mind
Our approach includes coordinating with your obstetrician, midwife, or other providers to ensure integrated care that addresses your mental and physical needs during this important life phase.
Midlife, Perimenopause, and Menopause Support
Midlife transitions and hormonal shifts can significantly impact mental, physical, and sexual health. Our evidence-based approach helps with:
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Treatment for anxiety, depression, irritability, and emotional fluctuations related to changing hormone levels
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Addressing insomnia and sleep disruption without relying solely on sleep medication
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Brain fog is a common complaint during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. We can assess and offer strategies to support concentration and memory issues related to this transition
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Modifying treatment approaches as your body changes
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Processing the emotional aspects of this significant life transition
While we do not replace your annual routine gynecologic care - including your annual pelvis and breast exam - we work alongside your primary care provider or gynecologist to optimize the physical, mental, and sexual health aspects of midlife care.
Women's Sexual Health & Mental Wellbeing
Women’s sexual health is often overlooked, despite both affecting and being affected by mental health. Our approach addresses:
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Understanding and treating the mental health factors impacting sexual wellbeing
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Addressing sexual health concerns related to mental health medication support
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Support for navigating relationship changes during hormonal transitions
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Compassionate care that recognizes the connection between past experiences and current sexual health
Our focus remains on the mental health aspects of sexual wellbeing, collaborating with gynecologists, sex therapists, and other specialists when additional care is needed.
Our Clinical Approach to Women's Care
Lucera Health provides evidence-based mental health care that acknowledges the biological, psychological, and social factors affecting women. Our approach includes:
Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment - Understanding your unique symptoms, history, and goals for support
Medication Evaluation and Management - Expert psychiatric care when appropriate and desired, along with integrative, holistic options
Integration with Your Medical Team - Collaboration with your existing healthcare providers to offer exceptional continuity of care
Therapeutic Support - Evidence-based non-pharmacologic and therapeutic approaches
Laboratory Assessment When Needed - Identifying health risks and specific factors that may influence treatment decisions and long-term well-being
Begin Your Care at Lucera Health
We love to support women in all stages of life in a collaborative model that honors your unique mental health needs in every transition. Schedule a consultation to discover how our specialized services align with your specific concerns and goals.