Women’s Mental Health: Navigating Challenges & Breaking Barriers
Episode 182
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Women face unique mental health challenges, but many of these struggles remain overlooked or misunderstood. In this episode of Convos from the Couch, host Nicholette Leanza speaks with psychologist Dr. Ara Lambert about the realities of women’s mental health, from the impact of hormonal changes and societal expectations to the difficulty of balancing multiple roles. They discuss generational shifts in seeking therapy, the importance of community support, and how self-care can be a radical act of empowerment. Tune in to learn how women can prioritize their well-being in a world that often demands too much.
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May 23, 2025
with Ara Lambert, PsyD
with Ara Lambert, PsyD
MEET THE GUEST
Ara Lambert, PsyD
Dr. Ara Lambert, PsyD, creates an individual experience for each client. Her overall goal is for clients to feel heard, seen, and know they have support. She is flexible, easygoing, straightforward, and enjoys utilizing humor to help process the hard stuff. Dr. Lambert earned an undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a PsyD in clinical psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She’s worked as a licensed clinical psychologist at various health systems serving clients in both individual and group settings. In therapy, Dr. Lambert integrates many modalities to help clients accomplish their goals. Techniques may include CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, trauma processing, art therapy, and play therapy. She treats people of all ages with substance abuse, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. Dr. Lambert is also a trained/certified shamanic practitioner and enjoys exploring what role spirituality and energy has in healing the mind and body.
Dr. Lambert has been a guest speaker on our podcast and has contributed to several articles. You can see them all here: https://lifestance.com/podcasts/womens-mental-health-navigating-challenges-breaking-barriers/
https://lifestance.com/podcasts/shamanism/
https://lifestance.com/podcasts/cultivating-gratitude/
https://lifestance.com/blog/family-estrangement-over-politics-therapist-advice/
https://lifestance.com/blog/relationship-attachment-styles/
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