When should you go see a psychologist?
Most of us face struggles at some point in our lives. Sometimes it may be difficult to handle the stressors of life or you find yourself feeling unhappy with your relationships. These struggles may or may not come with symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, or unhealthy behaviors like substance use, disordered eating habits, or other self-harming behaviors. Many times a person is able to work through their struggles by talking with a supportive friend or family members, but sometimes that's just not enough.
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​When thinking about your concerns, here are some issues to consider:​
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Do you spend some time on a weekly basis thinking about the problem?
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Is the problem embarrassing, to the point that you want to hide from others?
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Over the past few months, has the problem reduced your quality of life or impacted your functioning?
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Have you stopped feeling like your normal self?
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Are you having trouble making decisions about the problem you are facing?
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Do you feel like your thoughts are "looping" or "spiraling"?
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Do you feel helpless, worthless, or hopeless?
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Have you experienced something traumatic or highly upsetting?
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Are you feeling alone or like no one understands?
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Do you want to simply better yourself? ​​
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, you should consider working with a psychologist to work through your struggles. Clearly, the decision to enter into therapy is a very personal one. Numerous advances have been made in the treatment of psychological disorders in the past decade and many therapies have been shown scientifically to be helpful. As you think about whether therapy might be helpful to you, remember that many psychological problems have been shown to be treatable using short-term therapy approaches.
Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Siuts, is a licensed psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona and provides in-person and online therapy to women who live in the state of Arizona. Dr. Rodriguez-Siuts is also licensed with PSYPACT and APIT to provide online therapy in 43 states. Her practice focuses on supporting women and has a specialization in pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and motherhood concerns.
Women's Mental Health
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Depression​
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Stress Management
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Assertiveness
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Communication
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Boundaries
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Self-esteem
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Relationship concerns
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​Grief & Loss
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ADHD Management
Reproductive Mental Health
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Reproductive decision-making & planning
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Support with infertility
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Support with fertility preservation
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Support for stress and demands of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) or In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
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Emotional support for adoption and surrogacy processes
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Supportive care for ending a pregnancy/medical termination
​Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Depression and/or anxiety in pregnancy
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Labor and delivery preparation
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Postpartum depression, stress, and anxiety
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​Adjustment to parenthood
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Grief / bereavement care for miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss
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Processing a traumatic birth experience
​General Maternal Mental Health
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Family, identity, and career decision-making
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Managing your relationship with your partner after having a child
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Improving communication and assertiveness with others
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Adjusting back to work/school after having a child
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Juggling the demands of motherhood and other roles and responsibilities
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Working through changes to your body after having a baby
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Child loss
Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Siuts, a licensed psychologist, is licensed to practice under PSYPACT and APIT (Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology). This licensure allows Dr. Rodriguez-Siuts to practice online teletherapy/ telepsychology in 43 states. Eligible states are: ​​
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Alabama
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Arizona*
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Arkansas
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Maine
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Maryland
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana (10/1/25)
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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North Carolina
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North Dakota ​
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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*Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Siuts provides in-person therapy in Arizona