Ashley Sonnone, M.S., ATR-BC, LMHC

I take a cycle-informed approach to treatment and love providing menstruators with the education, support, and empowerment many of us never received around our reproductive health — and how it influences our mood, thoughts, and overall well-being. Some benefits of exploring this in therapy include: 

· Making connections between your menstrual cycle and mental health 

· Gaining insight into patterns and triggers for emotional fluctuations

· Building self-trust

· Reducing stigma and shame about menstruation 

· Learning how to regulate your nervous system throughout your cycle 

· Fostering the mind-body connection and improving your relationship with your body

· Developing self-compassion and the ability to care for yourself

· Exploring the relationship between the menstrual cycle and body image or gender identity 

Explore The Wild Uterus Project

The mind and body are interconnected, as are mental and menstrual health. Fluctuating hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle can have a significant impact on mood. For some, certain phases of the menstrual cycle can be particularly challenging, and precipitate or exacerbate feelings of depression, anxiety, or irritability. I help those with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual Exacerbation of existing mental health conditions (PME) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) gain education and insight into their symptoms and learn ways to navigate their cycles with more ease. 

I like to open the door for another taboo topic: sexual health. Whether it be exploring sexuality or sexual identity, coping with chronic sexual or pelvic pain, or history of sexual trauma, I create a safe place for clients to explore these areas without shame or judgment.