A Psychologist Specializing in Midlife — for Women, Men, and Couples
Dr. Julie Rashkis, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist · Menopause Society Certified Practitioner · EFT-Trained Couples Therapist Virtual practice · California · Wisconsin · 40+ PSYPACT states
Are you struggling with anxiety, mood changes, or a sense that you've lost yourself?
I'm Dr. Julie Rashkis, a licensed psychologist offering virtual therapy for midlife individuals and couples across California, Wisconsin, and all PSYPACT-participating states. I'm a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner — one of the only private-practice psychologists in the country with this
credential. My work draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people navigate perimenopause, menopause, male midlife transitions, relationship disconnection, and the identity shifts that midlife brings.
Suddenly everything just feels different.
A lot is at stake.
Maybe your relationship feels distant, your body feels unfamiliar, or you're not sure when you stopped feeling like yourself. These aren't signs that something is wrong with you — they're some of the most common experiences of midlife, and they're exactly what I work with every day.
Suddenly everything just feels different. There's anxiety about the next chapter, a restlessness you can't quite name, and a sense that no matter how hard you try, you can't think your way out of it.
Over the course of my career, I kept hearing the same themes: women navigating the mental and emotional toll of perimenopause and menopause, men quietly struggling with identity and purpose, couples who had grown apart without knowing exactly when it happened. The more I listened, the clearer it became — midlife is one of the most psychologically complex transitions a person can go through, and most people are navigating it alone, or with support that doesn't account for the full picture.
This isn't just professional for me — I've navigated my own midlife challenges, and I know firsthand how disorienting this chapter can be. That experience, combined with what I kept hearing from clients, is what led me to create Therapy for Midlife.
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Get to know me in my short introductory video.
I discuss perimenopause and mental health on the “Flashes of Insight” podcast.
Give it a listen and you might find that it resonates with you whether you are going through perimenopause or are close with someone who is.
Some Common Areas I Help People With
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Perimenopause
The hormonal changes during this transition can significantly impact your mental health leaving you feeling like you are on an emotional roller-coaster.
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Menopause
As hormone levels fluctuate and decline combined with an increase in midlife stressors, many women experience symptoms that can significantly impact their physical and mental health.
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Male Midlife Crisis
Career uncertainty, family dynamics, health issues and struggles with personal identity can create feelings of anxiety, depression, or even a loss of purpose.
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Couples Therapy
By midlife, we can often look at our partner and see a stranger. Many couples find themselves struggling to connect and find intimacy.
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Substance Misuse Issues
Substance misuse in midlife is a growing concern and can become a coping mechanism for dealing with overwhelming life challenges.
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Body Image and Eating Concerns
The natural body changes in midlife can stir up intense emotions about appearance, self-worth and identity. Body image struggles can deeply affect mental and emotional well-being.