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I am a counselor in Denver and this city, the people and all of the events happening right now impact me. While counseling is about the individual, we can’t get away from the fact that I have my own thoughts and feelings, which influence my approach.
Because of this, I think it’s important for you to know a little about me. To help with that understanding, I add posts and blogs about me as well as other important subjects such as depression, anxiety, aging, transitions, and the community. I also like to post about people who inspire me.
You’ll notice that you can search by subject or date. I hope the information will be helpful to you and your search for a counselor. I am happy to talk with you about any of these topics and to determine if I am good fit for you and your needs. Please email me or call.
joanna@joannafordcounseling.com
Cell: 303-521-0731
PMDD Diagnosis
PMDD is a hormone based mood disorder with symptoms arising during the Premenstrual or luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (from IAPMD.org) Folks that have a menstrual cycle can experience symptoms such as cramping, bloating, fatigue, a feeling of heaviness, headache,...
PMDD Therapy Is An Important Part Of Your Healing
While premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a medical condition—more specifically an endocrine disorder, meaning that it is a hormone-related disorder—PMDD is also a mental health condition that affects women and those who identify as female mentally, emotionally,...
PMDD, Mental, Hormonal or Physical Disorder?
PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can impact your health in a number of ways. Most folks that deal with PMDD will tell you it impacts their mental and physical state. Some will say it impacts their spiritual state as well. I have heard it described as “soul...
April is PMDD Awareness Month
April is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder awareness month.
PMDD and EMDR
No matter what age you are, your hormones impact your physical and mental health. If you had/have/will have menstruation, you have experience with hormones fluctuations. Some might find this manageable and others may suffer with intense symptoms such as mood swings,...
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and EMDR
This article from 2019 talks about reproductive health issues that should be talked about more. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD first started to be diagnosed with that name around 2012 or 2013. Folks that were struggling with the symptoms of it knew about it,...
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PMDD Diagnosis
PMDD is a hormone based mood disorder with symptoms arising during the Premenstrual or luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (from IAPMD.org) Folks that have a menstrual cycle can experience symptoms such as cramping, bloating, fatigue, a feeling of heaviness, headache,...
PMDD Therapy Is An Important Part Of Your Healing
While premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a medical condition—more specifically an endocrine disorder, meaning that it is a hormone-related disorder—PMDD is also a mental health condition that affects women and those who identify as female mentally, emotionally,...
PMDD, Mental, Hormonal or Physical Disorder?
PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can impact your health in a number of ways. Most folks that deal with PMDD will tell you it impacts their mental and physical state. Some will say it impacts their spiritual state as well. I have heard it described as “soul...
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