More Than Therapy: Rethinking Mental Health Care for Women

Therapy is powerful, and we deeply believe in it. That’s why we often send referrals to our trusted therapy partners.

Yet, therapy is only one part of comprehensive mental health care. Our broader culture often treats therapy as the default solution, unintentionally overlooking other essential methods of care.

At Tia, we know mental health care for women requires more than therapy alone. Effective care must recognize and address how stress uniquely impacts women's bodies, hormones, and overall health—an insight known clinically as allostatic load, or the cumulative impact of stress across multiple body systems.

Therapy Matters—But It Isn't the Whole Story

Individual therapy has been transformative for many, and for years we provided it directly at Tia. But therapy alone doesn't fully address every woman's needs. For some, therapy may be inaccessible due to cost, time, or cultural stigma.

Moreover, therapy is not the only way to support women's mental health. Physical symptoms of stress—such as chronic pain, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and sleep disruption—often require approaches beyond talk therapy. This broader toolkit includes integrative treatments like acupuncture, supplements, medication management, lifestyle interventions, and detailed diagnostic testing.

At Tia, we embrace therapy as a vital part of care, but we intentionally expand the scope of mental health support.

How Tia’s Mental Health Model Works

Our model started with a fundamental question: How does stress actually live inside a woman’s body?

Understanding allostatic load—the physical toll chronic stress takes on women’s bodies—informed every aspect of our care approach. At Tia, all primary care providers are trained to proactively screen for depression and anxiety, and many receive additional specialty training in mental health—equipping them to identify root causes and create personalized care plans that address the full spectrum of women’s health.

Your care plan may include medication, supplements, diagnostic lab testing, acupuncture for nervous system regulation, tailored lifestyle adjustments, referrals to trusted therapy partners or psychiatric specialists, and consistent follow-ups to ensure meaningful progress.

Proven Outcomes

Our proof points are real: Over 88% of Tia patients are actively screened for mental health versus the national benchmark of 49%, with most of those screenings happening in preventative care visits at no additional cost to you [2024 Quality Report].

The results speak clearly: 73% of Tia patients report significant improvements in their quality of life

What This Means for You

We want you to feel seen, heard, and cared for—because mental health isn’t just about checking a box. There isn't one universal solution. The answer isn't always therapy, medication, or acupuncture alone. It’s about starting with you, listening carefully, and understanding your unique needs.

Mental health touches every part of your life. At Tia, we provide care that acknowledges and supports your entire system.