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• posted: Jul. 14, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause,  Perimenopause & Midlife

“I can’t sleep. I’m always anxious. I overthink everything. Who can I talk to about this? My husband doesn’t understand.”— A real question from one of my patients As a licensed Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause
• women’s self-care tools,  perimenopause support

Last Saturday, Marissa stared at the group text flashing on her phone. Her friends were already buzzing about the dinner they had planned weeks ago. Normally, she’d be excited. But Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Marriage,  Long Distance Relationship
• wedding,  marriage,  dating,  long-distance relationship

We live in a culture obsessed with the sparkle of a diamond. Instagram posts of “the perfect ring” rack up likes, and Pinterest boards overflow with carat sizes, clarity grades, Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Long Distance Relationship

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for couples in a long-distance relationship (LDR), they can feel like the loneliest. The pressure of Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Long Distance Relationship

The Harsh Truth About Long-Distance Relationships Long-distance relationships (LDRs) may not be suitable for everyone. The idea of love across miles sounds romantic, but the reality is far more challenging. Most Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025
• Sara Akinlabi
• Long Distance Relationship

The Myth of “Daily Communication” in Long-Distance Relationships Long-distance relationships (LDRs) are challenging, and one of the biggest pressure points is communication. Many couples believe they must talk every single day Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT

Perimenopause doesn't happen in a vacuum; it happens in the shared space of your relationship. This blog dives into why hormonal fluctuations make you want to scream at the sound of your partner chewing and why your libido has seemingly vanished. Moving beyond the confusion, we provide actionable strategies—from "sleep divorces" to non-sexual intimacy—to help you and your partner navigate this turbulent season together, transforming a point of conflict into an opportunity for deeper connection. Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Long Distance Relationship

Why Cultural Differences in LDRs Hit Different When you’re dating someone from another country, things like "Where should we live one day?" can feel like decoding a foreign language. Long-distance international Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Life Transitions,  Empty Nesters

Midlife Isn’t a Race to a “New You” If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve been told subtly or loudly that you should be reinventing yourself Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause

"Who do I even talk to about this? My brain feels scrambled, I’m crying in the car after drop-off, and my husband just doesn’t get it."—Sophia (name change to protect Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2025
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause

Feeling like your peri belly won't budge no matter how much you work out or eat clean? You're not alone—and you're not broken. Here's what's really behind that stubborn midsection and why self-blame has no place here. Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Midlife,  Empty Nesters

If you're feeling emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning everything you’ve worked for, counseling for midlife struggles can offer a safe place to sort it all out. Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause

If you're juggling a career, family responsibilities, and hormone shifts, then you already know that life during perimenopause can feel like someone shuffled your brain. One minute you’re in control. Next, you’re standing in the kitchen wondering why you’re there. That’s not just forgetfulness, it’s perimenopause, and it’s real. Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause,  Perimenopause & Midlife

Struggling with perimenopause brain fog? Try this 5-day hydration + sleep reset plan. Includes magnesium spray tips for deeper sleep. Start today! Read More

• posted: Jun. 07, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause

Brain fog during perimenopause is real—and frustrating. Fluctuating estrogen disrupts brain chemistry, slows thinking, drains energy, and heightens overwhelm. From memory lapses to decision fatigue, it's not just stress—it’s hormonal. Learn why your brain feels “off,” how sleep, stress, and hormones collide, and what lifestyle and medical strategies can help you feel sharp and in control again. Read More

• posted: May 29, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause

Learn how perimenopause affects mental health and discover how therapy for women over 33 yo and online support for perimenopause can help you feel more like yourself again. Read More