Executive functioning
support for women in midlife.
Struggling to stay organized, focused or motivated?
You’re not alone. Many women in midlife experience new challenges with memory, focus, organization, and decision-making. What often feels like “losing it” is often related to changes in executive functioning, and it’s deeply connected to the brain shifts that happen during perimenopause and menopause.
The good news?
You don’t have to just “deal with it.”
Therapy that integrates executive functioning strategies can help you feel more clear, capable, and confident.
What is executive functioning?
Executive functioning is a group of mental skills that help you:
• Plan and organize
• Manage time effectively
• Remember important details
• Start and complete tasks
• Handle emotions and impulses
• Stay focused and flexible
When executive functioning is strong, life feels smoother.
When it’s struggling, even simple tasks can feel overwhelming.
How hormones affect executive functioning
During perimenopause and menopause, your estrogen levels fluctuate and eventually decline.
Estrogen doesn’t just influence your reproductive system, it plays a major role in your brain health, particularly in areas like the prefrontal cortex, which controls executive functioning.
That’s why so many women in midlife experience:
Forgetfulness (“Wait, what was I doing?”)
Trouble focusing or finishing tasks
Difficulty organizing thoughts
Mental fatigue or brain fog
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday demands
These changes are biological, normal, and with the right support manageable.
Therapy that supports executive functioning
While I don’t offer separate executive functioning coaching services, I bring my coaching knowledge and skills directly into my therapy work with women in midlife.
This means we can work on:
Building simple, effective routines
Creating systems to stay organized and on track
Developing tools to strengthen focus and memory
Managing the emotional side of feeling overwhelmed or “off”
Finding strategies that actually fit your real, busy life
It’s not just about tips and tricks, it’s about compassionate, customized support that recognizes what you’re going through and gives you real tools to feel better.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), with additional training as an Executive Functioning Coach through JST Coaching & Training, a leading program specializing in executive functioning support across the lifespan. While I practice exclusively as a therapist, my coaching background allows me to offer practical, brain-based strategies alongside emotional support.