Hormones, Mood, Mental Health

— It’s All Connected

Anxiety, Depression &
ADHD in Midlife

If you’ve been feeling more anxious, down, or distracted than ever, you’re not alone.

During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts directly impact brain chemistry, affecting serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, the messengers that regulate calm, focus, and mood.

At Vida Women’s Health, we help you understand the connection so you can reclaim clarity, confidence, and calm.

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You’ve always held it together — until your hormones changed the rules.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, unfocused, or not quite yourself, you’re far from alone.

Hormonal shifts in midlife can disrupt the brain chemicals that regulate mood, focus, and calm.

At Vida Women’s Health, we help you understand what’s happening and guide you back to balance.

You might notice:

  • Racing thoughts or irritability

  • Mood swings or emotional flatness

  • Brain fog and forgetfulness

  • Restless sleep and fatigue

  • Worsening focus, concentration, and attention

These changes reflect the deep connection between hormones and neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

When your biology shifts, your brain feels it — and that’s something we can treat.

It’s Not “Just Stress.” It’s Science.

Modern, Virtual, Whole-Person Care

Your care plan may include:

  • Hormonal therapies (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)

  • ADHD or mood-supporting medications when appropriate

  • Lifestyle medicine: sleep, movement, nutrition

  • Mind-body and behavioral strategies

Personalized Care That Fits Your Life

No two women experience midlife the same way.
We listen deeply, test thoughtfully, and design a plan around you.

No two women experience midlife the same way.
We listen deeply, test thoughtfully, and design a plan around you.

No rushed visits. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just real care that fits your life.

Because You Deserve to Feel Like Yourself

Your Mood Isn’t a Character Flaw. It’s a Health Signal.

You’ve spent years taking care of everyone else.
Now, it’s time to care for you.
Your emotions, focus, and motivation are part of your overall health and they respond to the same thoughtful attention you give to the rest of your body.

When we treat the root causes: hormones, sleep, stress, and brain chemistry so you can feel steady, sharp, and strong again.

Mental Health Care FAQs

  • Yes! At Vida Women’s Health we have a thorough process for diagnosing and treating ADHD. Before your first appointment, you will complete a set of questionnaires we send to your email.

    At your first appointment, we’ll spend about an hour getting to know you. Hearing your story and your symptoms. We help you understand what types of symptoms are indicative of ADHD and which ones are not. We also asses for other conditions such as depression, anxiety, and binge eating disorder

    At our second visit, we will continue the ADHD evaluation process and discuss lifestyle changes, behavior modification, other tactics to improve your symptoms. If needed, medications will be prescribed based on shared decision making.

    If medication is initiated, we schedule regular follow-ups to adjust dosage, monitor side effects, and assess the medication's effectiveness for your unique symptoms.

  • Regardless of your previous diagnosis, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your ADHD journey and symptoms. This includes assessing other conditions like depression, anxiety, and binge eating. Before your first appointment, you will complete a set of questionnaires we send to your email. 

    We also review past ADHD evaluations and diagnoses from your other medical providers. Through shared decision-making, we'll assess whether your current or past treatment plans aligns with your current needs and preferences.

  • While we screen for bipolar at our mental health visits, we do not treat bipolar.  If you need help finding a mental health provider who does treat bipolar, I can assist you in finding a medical provider.

  • We DO provide:

    • A letter confirming your ADHD diagnosis

    • Referral resources for school accommodation testing or disability assessments, typically conducted through a psycho-educational or neuro-psychological evaluation by a psychologist

    We DON’T provide: 

    • Testing for school or work disabilities or accommodations 

    • Letters for disabilities or accommodations

  • "I wish I had found Adrian earlier but so happy that I have found her now."

    Jamie B.

  • "After completing my first visit with Adrian, I took a huge sigh of relief and teared up, as I had finally found a provider who truly understands my feelings."

    Michelle O.

  • Adrian provided exceptional care through empathetic listening and insightful questioning, leading to a holistic understanding of my needs. I felt truly heard and validated throughout the unhurried appointment.

    Ideliza M.

  • "Feel more like a person rather than a number. You are great to talk to, you listen and care, which is a rarity these days in the medical field!"

    Susan C.

Clarity Starts with Understanding.

You deserve care that makes sense of your symptoms, not minimizes them.
Together, we’ll create a plan that works with your body, not against it.

Schedule your visit today