PMDD Therapy and Severe PMS Counseling for Pre-Menstrual Disorders

PMDD therapy, along with treatment for Severe PMS and PME, provides support for individuals navigating pre-menstrual disorders. Our experienced therapists offer compassionate, DBT-based counseling to help manage symptoms and improve well-being. Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is an endocrine disorder affecting about 8% of menstruating women. It presents as a severe form of PMS during the luteal phase of menstruation (the time between ovulation and menses), causing physical and mental pain, including acute and often debilitating mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety, and, in severe cases, suicide. Your GP or OB/GYN typically diagnoses PMDD, and for more details of the diagnostic criteria for PMDD, please visit this site. 

PME is extremely common for those who have previously been diagnosed with mental ailments, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, and/or depression. During one’s luteal phase (again – the timeframe between ovulation and period), symptoms get much worse. PME differs from PMDD in that during the follicular phase (the time between onset of period and ovulation), the initial symptoms do not disappear but may lessen. Similar to PMDD, PME can be treated with a holistic approach. In addition to individual therapy, we also offer PMDD Couples Counseling, providing support for couples navigating the unique challenges of PMDD together. Learn more about our PMDD Couples Counseling here.