Hormones or Burnout? Understanding Perimenopause Through a Clinical Lens

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Description: Perimenopause often masquerades as burnout, anxiety, or depression only to leave many women misdiagnosed and undertreated. This presentation examines how hormonal fluctuations, cognitive shifts, and emotional dysregulation during perimenopause can mirror common mental health presentations. Participants will learn to differentiate physiological changes from psychosocial stress responses, understand the interplay between endocrine and nervous system regulation, and apply clinical strategies to support clients through these transitions. Through case examples and practical tools, attendees will build confidence in identifying when symptoms point to hormonal dysfunction versus burnout and learn how to integrate psychoeducation, behavioral interventions, and medical collaboration into effective treatment planning.

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate overlapping symptoms of perimenopause and burnout to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
2. Explain how fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone influence emotional regulation, cognitive function, and stress perception.
3. Apply evidence-based clinical and collaborative interventions to support clients experiencing hormonally influenced emotional dysregulation.

About the Presenter: 

Dr. Mariah Plociniak, LMFT, QS, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Sacred Healing Counseling, a private practice based in Florida with telehealth services across Florida and South Carolina. She provides therapy for individuals and couples navigating burnout, emotional disconnection, and relationship repair, blending evidence-based modalities with grounded, relatable guidance. Dr. Plociniak has advanced training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Brainspotting. Known for her direct and deeply attuned approach, she helps clients and clinicians alike bridge the gap between emotional insight and practical change. Her current work centers on hormonal and neurobiological factors affecting couples dynamics, burnout, and identity development across adulthood.

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