MIDLife

on YOUR terms.

Perimenopause, menopause, and everything MIDLife: learn why we are the preferred hormonal health psychology experts for many of the leading OBGYN practices in the country.

You deserve better.

Empowering Women

Through Expertise

We’re Dr. Autumn Backhaus and Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh, PhD-level clinical psychologists with 25 years of combined experience in health psychology, behavioral medicine, and resilience.

Hormonal health is our expertise.
Empowering women in MIDLife is our passion.

We use our lived experiences and professional training to educate, support, and empower women like you to thrive in MIDLife and beyond.

Our Belief

Every woman experiences MIDLife differently, but all deserve to:

Be empowered with evidence-based information about perimenopause and menopause.

Be fully seen, heard, and supported while managing symptoms.

Stretch beyond perimenopause and cultivate a meaningful, vibrant life.

What We Do

At MID(ish), we redefine what it means to thrive in midlife (and beyond). We have leveraged our expertise in hormones, women, and health behavioral change to create transformative, evidence-based programs that empower women to navigate hormonal changes and build the lives they deserve. Our innovative approach isn’t just about addressing symptoms; it’s about unlocking potential, fostering resilience, and setting the foundation for vibrant longevity.

You deserve better.

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How We Are Different

As health psychologists, we bring unmatched expertise in hormonal health and behavioral change. We integrate the medical complexities of MIDLife with proven strategies to help you take action and make meaningful, lasting change.

We are honored to work with OBGYNs, endocrinologists, and other professionals to bring a different kind of support that has been lacking for much too long to women in midlife.

Start Cultivating MIDLife on YOUR terms

If you’re tired of feeling like a shell of yourself, confused about your symptoms, or overwhelmed by health changes, join us. You can feel like yourself again.

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