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<h2>Navigating Perimenopause, Menopause, Anxiety, and Mood Swings: How Therapy Can Help</h2>
<p>Each year nearly<a target="_blank" href="https://impactsofmenopause.com/bayer-fpa/case-study-united-states/" rel="noopener"> 1.3 million</a> women in the United States enter menopause. This experience sometimes goes far beyond hot flashes and night sweats. It can reshape a woman’s thoughts and feelings. Menopause mood changes, depression, and emotional dysregulation are not signs of weakness! Don’t be hard on yourself. These symptoms are measurable and biologically driven responses to falling estrogen and progesterone.</p>
<p>The good news! Specialized therapy treats the mental and emotional symptoms of menopause. We help women navigate this transition from the comfort and privacy of their own homes.</p>
<p>Can menopause cause depression, ADHD, anxiety, and other unpleasant conditions? Yes. This article will discuss what to do if you experience these symptoms. Let’s analyze!</p>
<h2>What Are the Mental Health Symptoms of Menopause?</h2>
<p>Decreased estrogen and progesterone levels affect more than just reproductive function. They disrupt the synthesis of serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and acetylcholine, neurotransmitters that regulate mood, anxiety, memory, sleep, and concentration.</p>
<p>Many women notice mood swings and mood changes during menopause. They experience sudden emotional shifts. Anger or sadness often comes without apparent cause.</p>
<p>Menopause and anxiety are really linked. Women often experience increased worry, obsessive thoughts, and even panic attacks. Progesterone has a calming effect and activates GABA receptors.</p>
<p>Menopause and depression are also linked. Women suffer from depressed mood, anhedonia, fatigue, and irritability. A <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032724006438?__cf_chl_rt_tk=Hu2iW8OFDnHrfnupeUlSMuVfPowgayUcis.ifhJaER8-1780992374-1.0.1.1-5wsgEFyMm8ie4FmXEoXnxuhKd5MYK2gbzWpEyJ2iISI" rel="noopener">2024 meta-analysis</a> confirmed that perimenopausal women are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.menoandmoney.com/p/perimenopause-raises-your-risk-of" rel="noopener"> 40% more likely to experience depression</a> than premenopausal women.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/how-common-is-brain-fog-in-menopause" rel="noopener">44–62% of perimenopausal women</a> reported about brain fog. They suffer from difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and slowed thinking. Many women experience feelings of complete detachment, sudden outbursts, or fits of rage that seem disproportionate to the situation.</p>
<p>Sleep disturbances exacerbate all other mood-related symptoms. Due to disrupted hormonal control, mood swings become more intense. A woman wakes up every day unsure how she’ll feel. This unpredictability makes the transition to menopause so destabilizing.</p>
<h2>Why ADHD Symptoms May Intensify During Perimenopause and Menopause?</h2>
<p>Does menopause make ADHD worse? Estrogen supports dopamine function–the neurotransmitter central to attention, motivation, and executive control. Its decline during perimenopause directly amplifies ADHD symptoms. Women who had previously managed their attention challenges well may find that inattention, disorganization, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation suddenly spiral out of control.</p>
<p>The research data are striking. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.samphireneuro.com/en-us/blog/adhd-and-menopause?srsltid=AfmBOooRgerq3FZOyAdbP5Gq6Tvu9p9rqf_TPcN54SkrBM5NtTgr_IEu" rel="noopener">People with ADHD</a> had higher perimenopausal symptom scores. Women with ADHD and menopause experienced severe perimenopausal symptoms at a rate of 54.2%, compared to 30.1% in women without ADHD. Nearly double the burden. 93% of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.brillacounseling.com/blog/adhd-perimenopause" rel="noopener">women with ADHD</a> reported a worsening of ADHD symptoms during perimenopause and/or menopause. For 63% of women aged 45 and older, this was the period in which ADHD had the greatest impact on their lives.</p>
<p>Many women receive their first ADHD diagnosis during perimenopause because the estrogen support that had partially compensated for it has disappeared. If you are a woman with ADHD navigating menopause, work with a therapist who understands both conditions simultaneously. Discuss medication review with your prescribing physician.</p>
<h2>Can Menopause Cause Depression? </h2>
<p>Doctors have been studying this issue for decades. The current scientific consensus is clear. The menopausal transition really increases the risk of depression. A global meta-analysis found a cumulative prevalence of depression of <a target="_blank" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38735578/" rel="noopener">35.6%</a> among menopausal women. Perimenopause is the stage with the highest risk. Sometimes depressive symptoms in this period double or quadruple compared to the stable reproductive years.</p>
<p>Menopause-related depression often differs from classic clinical depression. Instead of overt sadness, women may complain of fatigue, irritability, or loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. These symptoms can easily be attributed to stress, aging, or burnout. General practitioners often overlook this atypical presentation. In fact, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-06-04/menopause-hormone-therapy-use-drops-sharply-across-united-states" rel="noopener">less than 4% of women</a> in the United States aged 50–59 receive hormone therapy. This reflects a significant gap in specialized menopause care.</p>
<p>Women with a history or family history of depression, postpartum depression, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder are at particular risk during midlife. The same applies to those experiencing significant life stress. Caregiving responsibilities, relationship changes, or work pressure often coincide during midlife.</p>
<p>Don’t be embarrassed by menopause and mental breakdowns. If you’re feeling unwell, take care of your health. Make an appointment with a doctor and get treatment. Bring back the joy of life and peace of mind you deserve.</p>
<h2>How Therapy Helps</h2>
<p>Therapy is no longer an adjunct to drug treatment for menopausal symptoms. It is now a standalone intervention. A <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/sites/brain_sciences/files/spector_et_al_2024_menopause_psychosocial_interventions_review.pdf" rel="noopener">meta-analysis</a> found that cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based interventions produced meaningful improvements in mood, anxiety, cognitive functioning, and quality of life. For anxiety, MBI demonstrated a medium effect size. CBT showed consistent benefits across mood and sleep domains.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12853693/" rel="noopener">CBT improves</a> health-related quality of life and alleviates psychological and vasomotor symptoms. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1686981/full" rel="noopener">Yoga, Qigong, mindfulness, and art therapy</a> reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances in menopausal women.</p>
<p>Therapy offers something hormone therapy cannot. It gives people a structured framework for the psychological aspects of the transition. It helps women reframe their relationship with their symptoms, build personalized coping strategies, process identity changes that accompany midlife, and manage the co-occurring life stressors that amplify menopausal distress.</p>
<h2>Therapy Options for Menopause Mental Health Support</h2>
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<td width="167"><strong>Evidence Strength</strong></td>
<td width="165"><strong>Available at Texas Online Counseling</strong></td>
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<td width="146">Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</td>
<td width="146">Anxiety, depression, hot-flash distress, mood swings</td>
<td width="167">Strong—multiple RCTs and meta-analyses</td>
<td width="165">Yes individual and group formats</td>
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<td width="146">Anxiety, sleep, emotional regulation</td>
<td width="167">Moderate-to-strong (18.6 avg hours; medium effect size)</td>
<td width="165">Yes, integrated into the sessions</td>
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<td width="146">Individual Talk Therapy</td>
<td width="146">Processing identity changes, grief, life transitions</td>
<td width="167">Strong for adjustment &amp; relational issues</td>
<td width="165">Yes—all specialties are available</td>
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<td width="146">Couples Therapy</td>
<td width="146">Relationship strain caused by mood changes &amp; low libido</td>
<td width="167">Moderate—strong for communication outcomes</td>
<td width="165">Yes—Couple’s Intensives are available</td>
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<td width="146">Women struggling to accept physical/emotional changes</td>
<td width="167">Emerging—positive early findings</td>
<td width="165">Yes—within the counseling approach</td>
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<td width="146">Sleep disturbance driving mood symptoms</td>
<td width="167">Gold standard for insomnia</td>
<td width="165">Yes, integrated into the therapy plan</td>
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<h2>5 Signs It’s Time to Seek Menopause Mental Health Support</h2>
<p>If you notice the following, consider contacting a licensed therapist:</p>
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<li>Mood symptoms lasting two or more weeks that do not correspond to identifiable life events</li>
<li>Difficulty maintaining your relationships, work performance, or daily responsibilities due to anxiety, depression, or emotional volatility</li>
<li>A sense that you no longer recognize yourself—that your personality or emotional baseline has fundamentally changed</li>
<li>Sudden worsening of ADHD symptoms, memory difficulties, or executive dysfunction that is affecting your quality of life</li>
<li>Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or thoughts of self-harm. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 immediately!</li>
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<p>You do not need a formal menopause diagnosis to start therapy. A <a target="_blank" href="https://www.texonlinecounseling.com/staff" rel="noopener">skilled therapist <strong>Janet Buchanan</strong></a> can help you identify what you’re experiencing, validate it, and build a personalized plan to manage it.</p>


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<td width="622"><strong>Janet Buchanan, MA, LPC, NCC</strong>

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 <p>A Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families strengthen relationships, manage life’s challenges, and find greater balance and peace. She helps children, teens, and adults navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. She also works with parents and caregivers to build communication and connection within the home. Her approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and family systems work.</p>
<p>She earned her master’s degree in agency counseling from Marshall University and holds licenses as a professional counselor in Texas and West Virginia. She is also a National Certified Counselor.</p>
<p>Texas Online Counseling | Online | EAP &amp; Insurance Accepted</p>
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<h2>Online Therapy for Menopause in Texas </h2>
<p>Texas Online Counseling Service provides compassionate, HIPAA-compliant online therapy to all who need it. We remove the geographic, time, and stigma barriers.</p>
<p>Sessions are available via secure video call. You can schedule them around work, childcare, and family responsibilities.</p>
<p>The menopause transition can feel overwhelming. But with the right support, it can also be a time of profound clarity, identity renewal, and personal growth. You don’t have to go through this alone; we’re here for you.</p>
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<p><em>Texas Online Counseling offers compassionate and confidential online therapy for women navigating menopause</em></p>
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