Shannon Kaufman

If you're here, chances are something has shifted — maybe you just had a baby and don't quite recognize your own life anymore. Maybe your body and mind are changing in ways no one prepared you for, and you're wondering if this is just "how it is now." Maybe you're stretched between caring for everyone else and wondering when someone will ask how you're doing. Wherever you are, I'm glad you're here.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in perinatal and perimenopause/menopause mental health. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and hold a Menopause Mental Health Certification (MMHPC). I work primarily with women who are navigating the many emotional, relational, and identity shifts that can come with becoming a mother and moving through midlife.

My work often includes supporting women experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, relationship challenges, changes in identity, work-family balance, and the sometimes unexpected emotional impact of major life transitions. I have a particular passion for helping women feel more like themselves again when life—or their bodies—seem to have changed the rules.

My approach to therapy is warm, direct, integrative, validating, and occasionally humorous. I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest about what’s really going on without worrying about judgment or having to make everything sound okay. I’ll meet you where you are, help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and work collaboratively with you toward meaningful change. I’m not afraid to gently challenge you when it’s helpful, but I’ll always do so with compassion and respect.

From our very first session, my goal is for you to feel validated, understood, and truly seen. You don’t need to have the right words, know exactly what you need, or have everything figured out before you walk through the door. We can start wherever you are.