Your Perimenopause Care Takes More Than One Expert

Karis A. H. Major

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Family Medicine

I am a Family Medicine Specialist, born in and practicing in the Bahamas (Freeport)

Carina Hopen

MD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Family Medicine

Dr. Carina C. Hopen is a functional medicine physician and integrative wellness expert based on Whidbey Island, Washington. She is the founder of Inspired Wellness and the North Whidbey Center for Wellbeing, where she blends evidence-based medicine with acupuncture, metabolic healing, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle-based care. Dr. Hopen specializes in helping patients address root causes of chronic conditions such as insulin resistance, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and fatigue. Her work uniquely integrates advanced functional medicine diagnostics with restorative modalities including red light therapy, sound therapy, and mind-body practices. She is also a passionate artist and educator, creating innovative programs such as Art Spa Retreats that combine healing, creativity, and community. Through her multidimensional approach, Dr. Hopen empowers individuals to build resilience, vitality, and sustainable wellbeing.

Megan F. Gerbracht

PsyD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Dr. Megan Gerbracht is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in McLean, VA. She works with women in mid-life and is especially interested in collaborative, cross-disciplinary care to understand and support the root cause(s) of anxiety, depression, irritability, and attention challenges present during this phase of life. Dr. Gerbracht is committed to a neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTIA+-inclusive, and trauma-informed care model and has a sub-specialty in working with women who have late-diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has over 20 years of clinical experience supporting women with ADHD and Autism with their unique sensory and organizational challenges. She also works with children and adolescents, and thus supports many parents with the unique challenges of parenting children with special needs during the shifting landscape of the menopause transition. Dr. Gerbracht has also been an active part of the local grassroots anti-trafficking movement in Northern Virginia since 2009. As a board member of a local non-profit serving survivors of sex and labor trafficking, Dr. Gerbracht also provides consultation to case managers and pro-bono therapy to trafficking survivors. She offers both community awareness training as well as clinical training to the medical community on supporting the mental health needs of complex trauma in medical settings.

Julie Murphy

NP

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Family MedicinePsychiatry

My name is Julie Murphy. I am a double board certified Nurse Practitioner with the ANCC for both Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health. In addition, I am a Certified Menopause Provider with the Menopause Society, (MSCP). As an RN I worked in various settings over the years including ICU, ER, and med surge. I have cared for women after surgery due to cancer. I was a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner, caring for women after assault. As a Family Nurse Practitioner for 17 years, I have worked in New York City at an Allergy/ Immunology clinic treating patients for various food allergy, environmental allergies and skin reactions. I have seen how food allergy, sensitivities, and histamine intolerance can shift due to hormonal fluctuations. For 11 years I have been delivering care in a rural medical clinic treating patients for a variety of medical concerns and have seen how quickly our health can change in mid life with weight gain, insulin resistance, and the development of mental health concerns. I have spent the last 6 years delivering psychiatric care to patients in New Mexico. I have seen how the hormonal changes and social stress of mid life impacts mental health. My most recent focus has been to receive additional education on how to deliver hormone therapy to patients during the transitions of mid life, perimenopause, menopause, and for men andropause. I am a Menopause Society Certified Provider and Perry Academy Certificate Provider.

Veronica Lopez Rodriguez

PhD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Bilingual (SPA/ENG) psychologist (PhD) and Rehabilitation Counselor (MRC) with specialized training in reproductive mental health, trauma, and intimate partner violence.

Julie Bindeman

PsyD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

I've been a reproductive psychologist for the last nineteen years, including the end of the reproductive years. I enjoy the potential intersection of early child-rearing during the perimenopause period, as well as the parallel of ending your reproductive years as your teenager begins theirs.

Nardine Azab

LMFT

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Nardine Azab is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Her practice in Alamo, CA focuses solely on women's issues, particularly women in midlife who are navigating challenges of perimenopause, family stress, anxiety and trauma. She is especially passionate about supporting women of color

Tara Arhakos

LPC

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

I’m a licensed professional counselor and somatic practitioner specializing in trauma recovery, perimenopause, and emotional regulation. I help women move through life transitions with clarity and confidence. My approach blends talk therapy, somatic techniques, breathwork, and nervous system regulation to support women experiencing anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and the emotional intensity that often comes with perimenopause. I offer a grounded, compassionate space to process trauma, release stored stress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My focus is helping women feel empowered, steady, and supported as they navigate the next chapter of life.

Jeffrey Sherman, DC, NP

DC, NP

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Family MedicineEndocrinology

At Prime Wellness in Woodland Hills, CA, Dr. Sherman helps patients age healthier, feel better, and live with greater confidence through personalized anti-aging medicine, hormone therapy, medical weight loss, med spa treatments, and whole-body wellness care. Dr. Sherman is both a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), board-certified in family medicine by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. With over a decade of experience, he has helped patients throughout Woodland Hills and the San Fernando Valley improve their health, restore vitality, and look and feel their best. As an experienced provider in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Sherman specializes in BHRT for women and men experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and andropause. He is certified in hormone replacement by both BioTe and SotoPelle and is highly skilled in multiple hormone therapy options, including estradiol patches, hormone creams, hormone injections, and customized hormone pellet therapy. Having performed thousands of pellet implants, Dr. Sherman uses sophisticated dosing calculators to create personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s health, lifestyle, symptoms, and wellness goals. Prime Wellness offers a comprehensive approach to anti-aging and wellness in Woodland Hills. In addition to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Sherman provides FDA-approved medical weight loss treatments, non-invasive skin and body rejuvenation, laser treatments, injectables, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, chiropractic care, and aesthetic med spa services designed to help patients feel healthier, more energized, and more confident. Whether you are struggling with low energy, weight changes, hormone imbalance, signs of aging, stubborn body concerns, or simply want to improve your overall wellness, Dr. Sherman and the Prime Wellness team are here to help. Their goal is to combine medical expertise, innovative treatments, and compassionate care to create a personalized plan that supports long-term health, vitality, and timeless beauty. “It’s never too late to take your life back,” says Dr. Sherman. “We will work together to develop a personalized treatment plan to help you Prime Wellness.” At Prime Wellness, patients can expect trusted care, advanced anti-aging solutions, and a supportive experience from a premier Woodland Hills med spa focused on helping you look younger, feel stronger, and live better.

Janet Kennedy, PhD

PhD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Sleep SpecialistPsychology

Janet Krone Kennedy, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and sleep expert with more than two decades of specialized experience treating sleep disorders. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from NYU, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Manhattan VA. She then spent 8 years on staff at the VA where she developed the Sleep Disorders Treatment Program and went on to be Assistant Director of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. She founded NYC Sleep Doctor, a psychotherapy practice dedicated to the treatment of behavioral sleep disorders, in 2008 and is the author of The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby (and You), published by Henry Holt in 2015. Dr. Kennedy frequently lectures on adult as well as infant/toddler and tween/teen sleep at employee wellness events, grand rounds, and community events. She is regularly featured on television, radio and podcasts as well as in print and digital publications. Dr. Kennedy recently launched an online Sleep School, a self-paced psychoeducational platform to expand access to the key components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C, MSCP

LCSW

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

PsychologySexual Therapist

Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C, MSCP is a licensed clinical social worker, women's rights advocate, and writer dedicated to supporting and empowering women through life transitions. With experience as both a lawyer and a psychotherapist, Lauren specializes in counseling women navigating identity shifts related to motherhood, career changes, and reproductive health. Lauren frequently contributes thought leadership to media and professional organizations; she is the author of the acclaimed 2025 book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period. Lauren is also a mom of two who lives with her family outside of her native New York City. Learn more about Lauren at thecounseLaur.com or on Instagram (@thecounselaur).

Dr. Katie Stewart

PsyD

Perimenopause Certificate® holder

Psychology

Katie Stewart, Psy D, is a licensed psychologist and the owner of Stewart Psychological Services in Pittsburgh’s North Hills. After working in various settings for a decade, Dr. Stewart founded Stewart Psych as a way to offer psychological services in a setting that invites a sense of a calm and ease . Her work in individual psychotherapy initiates from a client centered stance and infuses principles and techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and eastern theories and philosophies. Human beings need to be seen, to be heard, to have a sense of connection, and to have a sense of belonging. It is her deepest privilege to be able to provide a therapeutic space where those needs can be met. Prior to opening her own practice, Dr. Stewart was on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Allegheny Health Network, where she provided individual psychotherapy and assessment services, as well as supervision and training of Psychology Interns, Postdoctoral Fellows in Psychology, and Psychiatry Residents. As part of the training component of her work there, Dr. Stewart was also the primary coordinator of a clinic for Psychiatry Residents that enabled the trainees to see patients with a wider range of presenting concerns and backgrounds while also giving patients greater access to treatment. In 2016, she was honored to be named Teacher of the Year by the Department’s trainees. Dr. Stewart previously served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Carlow University. Dr. Stewart graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University, earning a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then graduated Summa Cum Laude from Carlow University, earning a Doctor of Psychology degree in Counseling Psychology. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She currently lives in Pittsburgh’s North Hills with her husband and son also teaches yoga and meditation. A certified iRest®Yoga Nidra meditation teacher, Reiki Master, and Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Katie enjoys bringing the experience of wholeness, calm, and joy to the community.