Online therapy & coaching for Gen X Women in their 40s & 50s who seem to have it all together on the outside, but are crumbling on the inside under the weight of Anxiety, Burnout, Parenting teenagers & Caring for aging parents.

For women trying to survive in the

Messy Middle…

Are you caught in a tug-of-war between what your kids need, what your parents need, what your partner needs and what your boss needs — wondering when it will finally be time to focus on what YOU need?

If you’re ready to tackle the burnout, set better boundaries and make yourself a priority, let’s chat!

Sound familiar?

  • You feel burned out and uninspired at work but it’s too soon to think about retirement.

  • Your teenage (or even young adult) kids seem to require even more of your time & energy than they did when they were toddlers.

  • You parents are starting to need more care. (This is even harder if your relationship with them has always been a little rocky.)

  • Perimenopause has arrived and is kicking your ass.

  • You find yourself wondering “is this it?” more often than you’d like.

  • You can’t remember the last time you had fun or did something just for yourself.

Talking to your friends about all of this is great, but working through it with the right therapist can be a game-changer!

You are a successful, accomplished, high-acheiving woman, but lately something just feels off.

You were raised to

“suck it up” &

“just push through”

but I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to figure this out on your own.

It’s okay to reach out for some help.

I know you don’t have time to waste on venting or complaining.

So what will we actually accomplish in your sessions?

  • Tackle your Anxiety Head-On

    Learn the skills you need to understand how your brain responds to stress, keep your own stress cycle in check, and stop letting anxiety disrupt your life.

  • Set Boundaries Like a Pro

    Learn to ask for what you need and set limits around what others in your life can demand of you. Get more comfortable saying no.

  • Ditch the Old Patterns

    Learn to let go of the Perfectionsim and People-Pleasing. Start living a life of your own — free from the expectations of others (including your parents).

Hi, I’m Cheryl Somers

Therapist, Parent Coach, Mom

I understand these struggles because I’ve been there myself, and I’ve helped women just like you make sense of the “messy middle” part of life — the years when we’re getting older but we’re definitely not old! Everything feels harder — perimenopause symptoms are wreaking havoc on our bodies, our teenagers/young adult kids are driving us crazy, work doesn’t feel as meaningful as it did before, and now our parents are starting to need our help. But you don’t have to go through this alone.

I specialize in helping women just like you get your anxiety in check, set better boundaries with your kids (and also your parents!), and break free from patterns of perfectionism and people-pleasing that may have started in childhood. Together, we will work on building confidence, shaking off the self-doubt, and creating a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

Therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who truly gets it—someone who listens without judgment but also helps you figure out what’s next. I bring not only my training as a therapist but also my lived experience as a Gen X woman myself and a mom of two young adult daughters. I know that life is complicated, and you’re here because you want tools and strategies to navigate it—not just to talk about it.

Whether you're struggling with unmanaged anxiety, family expectations, relationships that aren’t working, parenting, caring for aging parents or just the overwhelm of life, I can offer you an unbiased, outside perspective and practical strategies to help you move forward with more purpose and more confidence.

Our work together isn’t just about venting or going in circles—we’ll focus on real solutions. While processing emotions and understanding your past is important, I also want you to walk away from each session with practical tools and a clearer path forward. Whether it’s tackling anxiety, handling difficult conversations and setting boundaries with your loved ones, or making decisions that align with your values, my goal is to help you take meaningful steps toward the life you want.

Virtual Therapy for Women in Colorado

Tele-therapy is a fantastic way for us to work with one another. The benefits include:

⟡ Therapy from the comfort of your own home

⟡ Flexibility in scheduling

⟡ Eliminates the awkwardness of the waiting room

⟡ Eliminates commute time and potentially missed sessions

 FAQs

  • I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is licensed only in the state of Colorado. So, yes, even though our sessions will happen online, all therapy clients must reside in Colorado.

    Parent Coaching is available to anyone, anywhere, if you are interested in coaching instead of therapy, you can learn more HERE.

  • My out-of-network fee is $145 per 50 minute session.

  • I am in network with Cigna, Aetna, United and COAccess insurances. Your cost per session will depend on your individual plan, deductible and co-pay.

  • Click the “Book a Discovery Call” button above and we will get started!

Ready to imagine new possibilities?

Reach out today and schedule your first session as early as next week: