Throughout our lives, we experience many phases and circumstances where we may need psychological support or treatment.
At Women’s, we are there to guide and support you, with responsibility and respect for you, your partner and your family.
We do this from the perspective of gynecological health psychology, a science that applies principles, techniques and knowledge to explain, guide and improve women’s emotional well-being.
To make you feel calm and secure.
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that evaluates, diagnoses, treats and prevents mental disorders and emotional problems.
At Women’s, clinical psychologists work with women of all ages and treat a variety of wellness and mental health issues.
- Trauma.
- Anxiety and depression.
- Eating disorders.
- Mood disorders.
- Insecurity, low self-esteem, and body image.
- Communication problems.
- Personality disorders.
- Sleep disorders.
- Behavioral disorders.
Couples’ Therapy
Couple therapy focuses on understanding and addressing the problems and dynamics that arise in couple relationships.
At Women’s, we work with couples to help them improve communication, resolve conflicts, strengthen intimacy and build a healthier, more satisfying relationship.
Couples’ therapy sessions can involve both partners, but also include individual sessions to address personal issues in the relationship.
Some of the areas Women’s can help you with are:
- Crisis.
- Conflict resolution.
- Couple communication.
- Emotion management.
- Life changes and transitions.
- Emotional dependency.
- Relationship problems couple-family-friends.
Family Therapy
Family therapy deals with the problems and challenges that affect a family. The goal of family therapy is to improve family communication, strengthen bonds and emotional relationships, and promote a healthy functioning of the family system.
Some of the areas Women’s can help you with are:
- Improved communication and affectivity.
- Resolution of conflicts.
- Strengthening family bonds.
- Identifying and changing dysfunctional patterns.
- Treatment of specific problems such as addictions, eating disorders, behavioral problems, chronic illness, mental illness, divorce, or other major changes in the family structure.
Perinatal Psychology
Perinatal psychology focuses on pregnancy, childbirth and the first months after the child’s birth.
The goal of perinatal psychology is to promote the emotional and spiritual well-being of mothers, fathers and families during this important time in people’s lives.
At Women’s, we work individually or with couples and work closely with other health care professionals to develop a comprehensive and personalized approach.
Some of the areas Women’s can help you with include:
- Support with difficulties related to conception.
- Emotional support during pregnancy.
- Conscious pregnancy.
- Preparation for childbirth.
- Support during the postpartum period.
- Conscious motherhood and fatherhood.
- Strengthening of the couple.
Assisted Reproduction and Fertility
At Women’s, we provide psychological support to individuals and couples during fertility treatment.
Our goal is to provide you with the tools to manage stress and experience assisted reproduction in a positive and healthy way.
At Women’s, fertility psychologists work with gynecologists and other medical professionals to provide you with comprehensive and individualized care.
Some of the areas Women’s can help you with include:
- Emotional support during fertility treatment.
- Learning relaxation techniques to manage anxiety and stress.
- Mood management.
- Strengthening the couple’s relationship.
Clinical Sexology
Clinical sexologists deal with the treatment of problems related to sexuality.
We address your sexual problems, whether they are physical, emotional, or psychological, so that you can have a satisfying and healthy sex life.
Some of the areas that women’s psychologists can help you with are:
- Conflict and sexual difficulties in couples.
- Difficulty reaching orgasm (anorgasmia).
- Difficulty with vaginal penetration (vaginismus).
- Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia).
- Sexual dissatisfaction.
- Lack of sexual interest or desire.
- Psychological effects of sexual abuse.
Psychology of Pain
At Women’s, we work with gynecologists, physical therapists, and pain management specialists.
Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive approach to pain management and treatment that will allow you to improve your overall well-being and quality of life.
Some of the areas in which Women’s health psychologists can help you include:
- Menstrual pain.
- Chronic pelvic pain.
- Pregnancy and childbirth.
- Neurological diseases.
- Endometriosis and adenomyosis.
Psycho-Oncology
Psycho-oncology helps you cope with the changes that come with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, working together to maintain a good quality of life and experience this stage with more emotional well-being.
At Women’s, we offer psychological support to people diagnosed with cancer and their family members and caregivers.
We help you deal positively with the emotional challenges that arise during the process, develop coping strategies and learn techniques to manage stress and anxiety.
Some of the areas Women’s psychologists can help you with include:
- Coping with emotions related to diagnosis and treatment.
- Improving communication and interpersonal relationships during treatment.
- Developing coping strategies and improving your emotional well-being.
- Adjusting to the physical, emotional and lifestyle changes associated with diagnosis and treatment.
- Learning techniques to manage stress and anxiety.
- Practicing relaxation exercises and techniques.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the ability to stay in the present without judgment, with acceptance and conscious control of the mind. Mindfulness is a practice that can be an everyday activity that will allow you to know yourself better, reduce stress, control anxiety, relax and reconnect with joy.
In the group or couples’ sessions we conduct at Women’s, we introduce simple but profound practices that can reduce your suffering, increase your physical and emotional well-being, and provide greater balance.
Regular mindfulness practice has proven benefits for health and emotional well-being.
- Increased self-awareness
Mindfulness promotes better self-awareness and self-observation.
It can lead you to a deeper understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns.
- Stress relief
Mindfulness helps you cultivate an attitude of acceptance and respond more consciously to stress. Reduces emotional reactivity and promotes greater calm and balance.
- Improved concentration
Mindfulness practice strengthens your ability to pay attention and concentrate.
- Increased resilience and adaptability
Mindfulness helps you develop a greater ability to respond to life’s challenges and difficulties.
- Improved mental health and emotional well-being
Mindfulness is effective in treating and preventing depression and anxiety.
It helps reduce symptoms, regulate emotions, and increase mental well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and its applications in health and illness have been studied at the University of Massachusetts Stress Reduction Clinic since 1979.
Today, many people around the world practice mindfulness daily.
Our mindfulness course at Women’s is designed to help you develop skills and acquire practical tools to address personal and professional challenges.
Integrating mindfulness into your daily life helps you recognize habitual thinking patterns and can play an important role in improving your physical and psychological well-being.
The applications and benefits of MBSR focus on:
- Develop the ability to relax your body and mind.
- Reduce anxiety and connect with joy.
- Reduce stress and increase self-esteem.
- Renew your enthusiasm for life.
- Improve your personal relationships and develop empathy.
- Face complex situations and decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
- Strengthen your immune system.
- Enjoy a greater sense of well-being and quality of life.
Who is the Women’s Mindfulness Course for?
The Women’s Mindfulness Course is for anyone who wants to take an active role in their physical and mental well-being by integrating tools to live and feel better.
