FROM THE OUTSIDE, YOU LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER.
But Inside, It Feels Different.
Therapy for Women in Midlife navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, perimenopause and menopause, caregiving stress, life transitions.
IN-PERSON in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. TELEHEALTH across Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland
You've spent years taking care of what needs to get done.
Building a career. Raising children. Supporting family. Showing up for others. Being dependable.
And you've done it well.
But lately, something feels different.
Maybe you're feeling more anxious than usual. More overwhelmed. Less patient. More emotionally exhausted. The things that once felt manageable now seem to require more energy than they used to.
You may find yourself wondering:
Why am I feeling this way when my life looks fine on the outside?
Why can't I seem to relax anymore?
Is this stress, burnout, perimenopause, menopause, or all of the above?
Why don't I feel like myself?
What do I want from this next chapter of my life?
You don't have to wait until things get worse to seek support.
Midlife Can Be a Time of Expected & Unexpected Changes
Children become more independent. Parents need more support.
Relationships evolve. Careers shift.
At the same time, perimenopause and menopause can bring changes in mood, sleep, energy, concentration, and emotional well-being that leave even the most capable women feeling off balance.
Many women tell me:
"I can handle a lot, but lately it just feels harder."
Therapy offers you a slice of focused time and attention to slow down, make sense of all you're experiencing, and reconnect with yourself apart from the demands of daily life.
Areas We May Explore Together in Therapy
Anxiety and chronic worry
Stress and burnout
Relationship challenges
Depression and emotional depletion
Perimenopause and menopause-related emotional changes
Caregiving responsibilities and exhaustion
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Empty nest and family transitions
Questions about your identity, purpose, and what's next
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
I’ve been told by clients, that my approach is warm, thoughtful, collaborative and down to earth (with a sense of humor :-)
I offer you a comfortable place where together, we'll work to understand what's contributing to your stress, identify patterns that are no longer serving you well, and help you gain more clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
This isn't about becoming a different person. It's about feeling more like yourself again.
If something you’ve read here feels familiar, contact me for a brief, no-cost consultation call.
Let’s talk about what’s going on for you and see whether working together would feel like a good fit right now.
Therapy with me can offer a calm, steady place to slow down, understand what's happening for you, and tap into more strength, resilience and joy in your life.
Meet Susan Maguire
LCSW, PCC
Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in VA, DC & MD
Hi! I'm Susan and so glad you found my website.
I work with adults, and especially women in midlife, who are carrying more than they realize and feeling the weight. They’re the ones who keep it together for everyone else. They’ve built lives that look fine from the outside but are quietly wondering why it doesn't feel that way inside. And they may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional fallout from difficult life “disruptions” and transitions.
My approach is calm, connected and grounded. I’ll help us slow things down, look at what's happening under the surface, and reconnect with parts of yourself that have been needing your attention.
Therapy Can Help
Understand Yourself & Emotions | Make Sense of things | Explore what you want | Get Support to move forward