Specialized Therapy for Menstrual, Hormonal, & Menopausal Health

In-Person & Telehealth | Morgantown, WV

Lauren Swarr, MS, NCC

Women's Health Counseling Specialist

PMDD • PCOS • Endometriosis • Perimenopause • Menopause

Hormonal changes, severe premenstrual mood shifts, and chronic reproductive conditions deeply impact your emotional well-being. Your symptoms are real, and you don't have to navigate them alone.

We offer compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to help you manage hormonal anxiety, mood swings, and chronic pain while reclaiming your quality of life.

  • Premenstrual Support: PMDD, PME, and severe cycle-related mood shifts

  • Chronic Menstrual Conditions: Mental health coping for PCOS, Endometriosis, and chronic pelvic pain

  • Hormonal Transitions: Anxiety, depression, and identity shifts during Perimenopause and Menopause

Specialized Support for Your Hormonal & Reproductive Health

Premenstrual Health
(PMDD & PME)

Severe premenstrual symptoms are not "just PMS." We specialize in supporting individuals experiencing Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME)—helping you navigate intense cycle-related mood shifts, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm in the luteal phase.

Navigating severe cycle-related mood shifts, chronic pain, or hormonal transitions can feel isolating—especially when your symptoms have been dismissed or misunderstood. We provide targeted, evidence-based therapy for the emotional and psychological impact of reproductive health conditions.

Chronic Menstrual Conditions
(PCOS & Endometriosis)

Living with Endometriosis, PCOS, Adenomyosis, or chronic pelvic pain takes a heavy emotional toll. We help you process the grief, body image changes, fatigue, and medical stress that often accompany chronic health conditions, restoring a sense of agency and control.

Perimenopause & Menopause Transitions

Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can impact sleep, memory, energy, and emotional stability. We offer holistic mental health care to help you manage anxiety, mood changes, and identity shifts throughout this major life transition.

Meet Your Counselor

Lauren Swarr MS, NCC

Provisionally Licensed Counselor
Supervised by Lauren Pavlic MA, LPC, NCC, CGT, ALPS

Women's Health Counseling Specialist

Finding a therapist who truly understands how deeply hormonal changes and reproductive health impact your mental well-being can make all the difference. Lauren provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where your pain, mood shifts, and mind-body experiences are taken seriously—never dismissed.

Lauren uses an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to your specific needs:

  • Mind-Body & Trauma Processing (EMDR & Brainspotting) to help process chronic illness stress and body disconnect.

  • Practical Coping Skills (CBT & DBT) to manage severe premenstrual mood swings and hormonal anxiety.

  • Values-Based Therapy (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) to help you navigate life transitions and reclaim a sense of control.

Our Therapeutic Approaches

Personalized, evidence-based care to help you regain emotional balance, process body stress, and reclaim your quality of life.

  • EMDR & Brainspotting (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
    Gentle, body-focused processing to release chronic illness stress, medical trauma, and physical distress.

  • CBT & DBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
    Practical, day-to-day tools to help manage severe premenstrual mood swings, anxiety, and luteal-phase overwhelm.

  • ACT & Mindfulness (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
    Mindfulness strategies that help you navigate physical shifts and hormonal changes while staying connected to your values.

  • Feminist & Attachment Theories
    Validation-focused care that addresses medical dismissal, building body autonomy and self-trust.

Accepted Insurance & Payment Options

✓ Aetna
✓ BCBS / Highmark
✓ PEAK Health
✓ UMR / PEIA
✓ United Health
✓ The Health Plan
✓ Self Pay
Out-of-Network or Self-Pay? Superbills can be provided upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement through your provider. Good Faith Estimates are provided following initial intake appointments.
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What to Expect

1. Reach out

Reach out through our confidential contact form. It only takes a minute, and there’s no pressure or long-term commitment required.

2. Initial session

We’ll reach out via your preferred contact method (email or phone) to answer your initial questions and schedule your first session, available in-person or via telehealth.

3. Begin your journey

Meet with a specialist who truly understands Women’s health. We'll work collaboratively to create a clear, step-by-step roadmap tailored to your life.

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