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You Are Navigating a Neurological Shift.

You need a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who understands the science, has lived the experience, and can give you the clinical tools to reclaim your life.

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"I Don't Even Recognize Myself Anymore."

It starts as a whisper.

A missed period or a shorter fuse. But lately it feels like you are walking around with an invisible backpack filled with bricks. You are holding it together for everyone else while you feel like you are slowly disappearing.

You have been told "it is just a phase" or "your labs look normal." But you know something has shifted. You aren't just aging. You are navigating a massive physiological storm without a map.

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The Bone-Deep Exhaustion

It is not just "tired." It is a nervous system running on empty. You drag yourself through the day on willpower wondering where your spark went.

The Emotional Whiplash

One minute you are fine. The next you are snapping at the people you love. This isn't a personality flaw. It is your brain chemistry trying to recalibrate in real time.

The "Silent" Treatment

You feel isolated in a crowded room. Your partner tries to understand but can't. Your general practitioner dismisses your reality. You need someone who sees the whole clinical picture.

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The Information Overload

You have Googled everything. HRT or natural? Keto or Mediterranean? You are drowning in conflicting advice. You need a filter based on science, not trends.

I Am a Doctor. But First, I Was a Patient.

My journey through Hashimoto’s and Menopause taught me what a medical textbook never could.

I know the frustration of sitting on that exam table. I know what it feels like to hold a lab report that says "everything is normal" while your body feels like it is falling apart.

Before I founded The MenoPsychologist, I was fighting my own physiological battle. I was navigating the double storm of Perimenopause and Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune thyroid condition.

I experienced the bone-deep fatigue. The brain fog that made me question my own intelligence. The weight gain that wouldn't budge. I felt like a stranger in my own skin.

I realized that standard medicine was failing me.

So I stopped waiting for permission to heal. I used my background as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology to dig into the research. I stopped treating symptoms and started treating the system.

I studied the connection between the nervous system, inflammation, and hormones. I didn't just try "wellness trends." I developed a clinical protocol based on neurology and nutrition.

The result is what you see in these photos.

I put my Hashimoto’s into remission. I regained my energy. I navigated menopause not by suffering through it, but by understanding the science behind it.

Why This Matters For You: I am a clinician who has successfully navigated the exact path you are on right now. I know how scary it feels to lose control of your body. But I also know exactly how to help you get it back.

Why You Need

The MenoPsychologist

Midlife is an extremely vulnerable time in a woman's life. It requires more than just encouragement. It requires expertise.

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I don’t guess. I use proven psychological frameworks to help you manage the impact of nutrition, movement, and sleep on your cognition and mood.

Stress isn't just "in your head." It is in your body. I teach you clinical techniques to calm your physiology when your hormones are misfiring.

Your OBGYN treats your hormones. I treat the person living with them. I offer a personalized, clinical approach to bridge the gap that a prescription pad alone cannot fill.

With 30 years of clinical experience, I am trained to handle the anxiety, depression, and trauma that often resurfaces during this transition. This is a safe, professional container.

Client Testimonials

Real experiences from women who chose evidence based support during menopause.

Dr. Kerri Nevin has helped me to improve my life in countless ways. She has introduced me to authors and resources that opened my mind and heart in ways I could not have imagined.

Her calm compassion and loving demeanor provide the most perfect 'safe space' for delving into what is holding us back from living our best lives and moving into the light in which we love ourselves unconditionally. I cannot adequately express my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for her.

I definitely recommend contacting her, no matter what issue you may be struggling with, and giving her the opportunity to assist you. I am sure you will be very glad you did. My time with Kerri is always a highlight of my week! She helped me through the absolute darkest, most difficult time of my life, and now I am back to flourishing!

Thank you, thank you, Dr. Kerri Nevin!

Joanne.

"Dr. Kerri Nevin provided an exceptional and deeply meaningful training for our psychotherapy team on perimenopause and its impact on anxiety, depression, executive functioning, and overall mental health. Her presentation illuminated how often these symptoms are misunderstood or misattributed, and it significantly strengthened our ability to care for women and individuals with uteruses across the lifespan.

What stood out most was her ability to translate complex medical and psychological information into clear, clinically relevant guidance. The knowledge she shared was immediately useful in our work, especially given how easily perimenopause can be confused with primary mood or anxiety disorders. She also shared thoughtfully curated resources for continued learning, which our team greatly appreciated.

In just one hour, Dr. Nevin offered a wealth of knowledge while remaining warm, engaging, and grounded. We left feeling more confident, more attuned, and better equipped to support our clients with nuance and care. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any clinical team seeking to deepen their understanding of perimenopause and women’s mental health!"

Erica T.

"Dr. Kerri is an absolute gem on every level. I have been working with her for almost 10 years and cannot say enough wonderful things. I connected with her immediately and appreciated the way she genuinely listened to me and helped me learn new ways of looking at things. During our time together we have covered a myriad of life's issues and I don't know what I would have done, or would do, without her. She has helped me from both a physical and mental health perspective and I love how everything she supports is all natural and within our control. We have laughed, we have cried and probably everything in between...she has helped guide me through my childhood trauma, a divorce, death of family members, work struggles and currently, a very painful break-up. She has become part of my healing circle and I couldn't be more grateful. She is a genuine soul and is all about empowering you as an individual to learn healthier techniques so that you can navigate life's challenges more confidently. Thank you Dr. Kerri for being you!"

Tanya K.

"In 2017, I thought I was dying. I couldn’t eat, sleep, had constant vertigo, and could barely stand up without feeling like I was going to pass out. No doctor could figure out what was going on. Even Mayo Clinic had no knowledge of what were Menopausal symptoms, and how severe they could be. Kerri was the only medical professional who tried to understand and treat me. She can give you the tools, and guidance you need so you don’t have to go through what I did."

L. N.

"I recently attended a workshop series called the Peri Power Hour with clinical psychologist, Dr. Kerri Nevin. Dr. Nevin shared her extensive knowledge about perimenopause with authenticity and compassion. She offered support to the attendees and emailed each of us more information after the workshop. I quickly told many of my friends to start following Dr. Nevin on social media. I had a traumatic experience when I went through menopause. My gynecologist is an excellent doctor. She was amazing while I suffered through it, but she simply did not have enough time in her schedule to offer the counsel I needed. Dr. Nevin offers that support. Additionally, she has created a wonderful community with other women who are seeking information about what is happening to them during this time of their lives, and advice about what to do about it."

J. T.

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A clinically facilitated space led by a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who has walked this path. It is where we turn confusion into clarity and isolation into strength.

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Meet with us the 3rd Thursday of every month.

  1. Guided conversations with Dr. Kerri Nevin and other women in midlife.
  2. Evidence-based tools for emotional regulation, stress management, and clarity.
  3. A safe, supportive space to share, connect, and feel truly understood.

Midlife is not a decline.

It is a transformation.

Let’s rise together.

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Evidence-Based Menopause Education for Clinical Teams

✔ Translate menopause research into practical clinical insight

✔ Understand mood, cognitive, and sleep changes during perimenopause

✔ Improve communication with patients experiencing hormonal transitions

✔ Equip clinicians with evidence-based frameworks for care

Presentations are tailored for medical practices, therapy groups, wellness centers, and community health organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"I already have a OBGYN. Why do I need the 'MenoPsychologist' too?"

Your OBGYN handles the biology. I handle the psychology. I provide the missing piece. Practical, clinical tools to regulate a nervous system that is currently under construction. Most general practitioners simply aren't trained in the mental health aspects of menopause. I am.

"I’m barely holding it together by 6 PM. Do I really have to come out/log on for this?"

This is a therapeutic approach to wellness. While I am a licensed therapist, my groups and workshops are educational and supportive spaces designed to give you psychological tools. They are led with the safety and ethics of a clinician, which means you are in safe hands.

"What is the ROI (Return on Investment)?"

Free groups are great for venting, but they often lack safety. This is a clinically facilitated space offering science backed educational information. You aren't just getting peer support. You are getting expert guidance and a safe container that actually moves the needle on your well-being.

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