Perimenopause & Menopause Therapy in Calgary
This Isn't You Falling Apart.
It's You Moving Through a Transition.
Perimenopause and menopause can feel disorienting. Mood shifts. Anxiety that wasn't there before. Sleep that disappears. Patience that thins.
Feeling like you don’t recognize yourself can feel unsettling.
At Core Psychology, we offer grounded, thoughtful support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause , so that you can move through this season with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
What Many Women Don't Expect
No one prepares you for the emotional side of hormone transition.
You may notice:
Increased anxiety or racing thoughts
Irritability that feels unlike you
Low mood or sudden tears
Brain fog or word-finding difficulty
A shorter fuse in your relationship
Loss of motivation or identity shifts
Disrupted sleep that affects everything
This is not weakness.
And it is not "just hormones."
The psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause is real, and support can make a profound difference.
Relationships & Identity
For many women, perimenopause brings an internal question:
Who am I now?
Children may be more independent. Careers may feel demanding. Aging parents may need support. Your body is changing. And your relationship may feel the impact of irritability, reduced libido, or emotional withdrawal.
We help you:
Stay connected to yourself
Communicate changes without shame
Navigate intimacy shifts with compassion
Move from reactivity to intention
This isn't about "managing symptoms."
It's about evolving with integrity.
How Therapy Helps During Perimenopause & Menopause
Therapy during this stage isn't about fixing you.
It's about:
Understanding how hormonal shifts intersect with stress, relationships, and identity
Regulating anxiety and mood fluctuations
Strengthening communication with your partner
Supporting nervous system resilience
Rebuilding sleep rhythms
Clarifying who you are becoming in this next chapter
We take a strength-based, evidence-informed approach that integrates:
Cognitive behavioural strategies
Nervous system regulation
Relationship support
Burnout recovery
Identity and life-transition work
This season can be destabilizing.
It can also be clarifying.
Calgary Perimenopause & Menopause Psychologists
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Julie Walder, MA
CCC, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Sarah Spicer, MC
Registered Psychologist
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Celeste Tio, MC
Registered Psychologist
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Lisa Thomson, MA
Clinic Director, Registered Psychologist, LMFT
Why Core Psychology
At Core Psychology, we support mental health across the lifespan, from early adulthood through midlife transitions and beyond.
Our work is grounded in:
In depth support from Registered Psychologists, Clinical Counsellors and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists
Evidence-based approaches
Deep respect for the complexity of women's lives
Women carry a lot; professionally, relationally, emotionally.
You deserve support that matches the depth of your experiences and the demands on your life.
WHERE TO FIND US
In person or online, we're here to walk with you
Located in the Heart of Marda Loop in Calgary
Our office is easily accessible in the vibrant and walkable Marda Loop neighbourhood, with convenient onsite parking.
We proudly serve clients across Calgary and throughout Alberta.