Your Perimenopause Care Takes More Than One Expert

Megan F. Gerbracht

PsyD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Dr. Megan Gerbracht is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in McLean, VA. She works with women in mid-life and is especially interested in collaborative, cross-disciplinary care to understand and support the root cause(s) of anxiety, depression, irritability, and attention challenges present during this phase of life. Dr. Gerbracht is committed to a neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTIA+-inclusive, and trauma-informed care model and has a sub-specialty in working with women who have late-diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has over 20 years of clinical experience supporting women with ADHD and Autism with their unique sensory and organizational challenges. She also works with children and adolescents, and thus supports many parents with the unique challenges of parenting children with special needs during the shifting landscape of the menopause transition. Dr. Gerbracht has also been an active part of the local grassroots anti-trafficking movement in Northern Virginia since 2009. As a board member of a local non-profit serving survivors of sex and labor trafficking, Dr. Gerbracht also provides consultation to case managers and pro-bono therapy to trafficking survivors. She offers both community awareness training as well as clinical training to the medical community on supporting the mental health needs of complex trauma in medical settings.

Veronica Lopez Rodriguez

PhD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Bilingual (SPA/ENG) psychologist (PhD) and Rehabilitation Counselor (MRC) with specialized training in reproductive mental health, trauma, and intimate partner violence.

Julie Bindeman

PsyD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

I've been a reproductive psychologist for the last nineteen years, including the end of the reproductive years. I enjoy the potential intersection of early child-rearing during the perimenopause period, as well as the parallel of ending your reproductive years as your teenager begins theirs.

Nardine Azab

LMFT

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Nardine Azab is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Her practice in Alamo, CA focuses solely on women's issues, particularly women in midlife who are navigating challenges of perimenopause, family stress, anxiety and trauma. She is especially passionate about supporting women of color

Tara Arhakos

LPC

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

I’m a licensed professional counselor and somatic practitioner specializing in trauma recovery, perimenopause, and emotional regulation. I help women move through life transitions with clarity and confidence. My approach blends talk therapy, somatic techniques, breathwork, and nervous system regulation to support women experiencing anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and the emotional intensity that often comes with perimenopause. I offer a grounded, compassionate space to process trauma, release stored stress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My focus is helping women feel empowered, steady, and supported as they navigate the next chapter of life.

Janet Kennedy, PhD

PhD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Sleep SpecialistPsychology

Janet Krone Kennedy, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and sleep expert with more than two decades of specialized experience treating sleep disorders. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from NYU, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Manhattan VA. She then spent 8 years on staff at the VA where she developed the Sleep Disorders Treatment Program and went on to be Assistant Director of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. She founded NYC Sleep Doctor, a psychotherapy practice dedicated to the treatment of behavioral sleep disorders, in 2008 and is the author of The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby (and You), published by Henry Holt in 2015. Dr. Kennedy frequently lectures on adult as well as infant/toddler and tween/teen sleep at employee wellness events, grand rounds, and community events. She is regularly featured on television, radio and podcasts as well as in print and digital publications. Dr. Kennedy recently launched an online Sleep School, a self-paced psychoeducational platform to expand access to the key components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C, MSCP

LCSW

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

PsychologySexual Therapist

Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C, MSCP is a licensed clinical social worker, women's rights advocate, and writer dedicated to supporting and empowering women through life transitions. With experience as both a lawyer and a psychotherapist, Lauren specializes in counseling women navigating identity shifts related to motherhood, career changes, and reproductive health. Lauren frequently contributes thought leadership to media and professional organizations; she is the author of the acclaimed 2025 book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period. Lauren is also a mom of two who lives with her family outside of her native New York City. Learn more about Lauren at thecounseLaur.com or on Instagram (@thecounselaur).

Dr. Katie Stewart

PsyD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Katie Stewart, Psy D, is a licensed psychologist and the owner of Stewart Psychological Services in Pittsburgh’s North Hills. After working in various settings for a decade, Dr. Stewart founded Stewart Psych as a way to offer psychological services in a setting that invites a sense of a calm and ease . Her work in individual psychotherapy initiates from a client centered stance and infuses principles and techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and eastern theories and philosophies. Human beings need to be seen, to be heard, to have a sense of connection, and to have a sense of belonging. It is her deepest privilege to be able to provide a therapeutic space where those needs can be met. Prior to opening her own practice, Dr. Stewart was on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Allegheny Health Network, where she provided individual psychotherapy and assessment services, as well as supervision and training of Psychology Interns, Postdoctoral Fellows in Psychology, and Psychiatry Residents. As part of the training component of her work there, Dr. Stewart was also the primary coordinator of a clinic for Psychiatry Residents that enabled the trainees to see patients with a wider range of presenting concerns and backgrounds while also giving patients greater access to treatment. In 2016, she was honored to be named Teacher of the Year by the Department’s trainees. Dr. Stewart previously served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Carlow University. Dr. Stewart graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University, earning a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then graduated Summa Cum Laude from Carlow University, earning a Doctor of Psychology degree in Counseling Psychology. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She currently lives in Pittsburgh’s North Hills with her husband and son also teaches yoga and meditation. A certified iRest®Yoga Nidra meditation teacher, Reiki Master, and Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Katie enjoys bringing the experience of wholeness, calm, and joy to the community.

Meredith Sjoberg, PhD

PhD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

I am a licensed psychologist helping women navigate perimenopause and midlife. Clients share that they feel energized, empowered, and excited about what's to come for them after our work.

Dr. Janine O'Brien

PsyD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Dr. Janine O’Brien is a licensed psychologist with 15 years of clinical experience providing therapy in New York and Florida. In more recent years, her practice has specialized in helping women navigate the emotional and psychological complexities of midlife and perimenopause.  Her areas of focus include identity shifts, relationship changes, career burnout, friendship loss, childfree identity and motherhood ambivalence, and the emotional effects of perimenopause. She is particularly interested in supporting women who have spent much of their lives meeting expectations, caring for others, and doing what they believed they were supposed to do only to reach midlife and begin questioning whether the life they built still fits. Dr. O’Brien's work is relational, culturally responsive and trauma-informed, while also integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic approaches. She helps clients understand the origins of their patterns, develop practical tools for navigating current challenges, and build a more connected relationship with their emotions, values, and bodies. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. O’Brien writes and creates content focused on expanding the conversation around women’s experiences in midlife. She also contributes her psychological expertise to media conversations and written features related to women’s mental health, relationships, identity, and midlife development.

Alison Willenbacher, PhD

PhD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. My practice is fully virtual enabling access to therapy at home, at work, on bedrest, or from an OB hospital unit. I see a range of mental health concerns in my practice. However, I am passionate about treating Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma, and Women's Mental Health, including issues related to pregnancy, postpartum, adjustment to parenthood, perimenopause and menopause. As an attachment-focused Certified EMDR therapist, I work hard to approach my work with empathy and a focus on how past and present relationships impact current struggles. I draw on my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer practical tools to help my clients manage their current symptoms as we take on the work of healing. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZATIONS Certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International, having completed post-graduate training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, fertility, and perinatal loss from the Seleni Institute and Postpartum Support International. EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and trained in S.A.F.E. EMDR through the Personal Transformation Institute.

Lauren Woolley

PhD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

I'm Dr. Lauren Woolley, a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples. I'm the founder of Collaborative Psychological Services, Inc., based in Old Town San Diego, CA where I bring an integrative, trauma-informed approach to my work, drawing on ACT, IFS, DBT, CFT, and EFT. I offer both in person and virtual therapy. My clinical focus centers on women's wellness across the lifespan, with a particular and deepening specialty in perimenopause and menopause. I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals navigating anxiety and perfectionism. I also have a passion for supporting adults with a history of childhood trauma. I hold a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University and contributed to the 2018 APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Girls and Women. I serve on the San Diego Psychological Association's Women's Wellness Committee, and I bring prior experience in school psychology, university wellness, and integrated care settings.