Specialty: Women’s Health & Chronic Pelvic Pain in Rochester, NY

Women and those assigned female at birth (including trans men, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals) face distinct, complex physical and psychological challenges across their lifespan—yet specialized mental health support in this area remains critically rare. Very few mental health clinicians are trained to navigate the interplay between physical and psychological factors in female health, leaving many feeling dismissed or struggling in isolation.

At Rezenity Health, emotional well-being and physical health are treated as deeply intertwined. We offer expert, compassionate care tailored to the unique physical, emotional, and relational realities of women's health.

Understanding the Scope of Women’s Health Challenges

Chronic Pelvic Pain: Pelvic pain will impact approximately 25% (1 in 4) of women in their lifetime. Specialized therapy helps retrain how the central nervous system processes pain signals, breaking the fear-avoidance cycle that often amplifies physical discomfort. Through evidence-based mind-body techniques, clients learn actionable tools to dial down pain sensitivity and regain active control over their daily lives.

Pain with Sexual Activity: Pain during intimacy is common yet highly under-reported—nearly one-third of women experiencing sexual pain never seek help. Our clinicians provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to reduce the anxiety and tension tied to painful intimacy, and work to restore bodily safety, comfort, and connection.

Childbearing & Birth Trauma: Pregnancy and childbirth can involve significant physical and emotional trauma, as well as physiological shifts that profoundly affect daily functioning and quality of life. We provide evidence-based support to process traumatic birth experiences, reduce perinatal distress, and foster emotional healing.

Perimenopause & Menopause: While these transitions impact all women, they are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. In addition to physical symptoms such as hot flashes, hormonal shifts frequently result in significant changes to mood, stress resilience, sexual functioning, and overall quality of life. Working with clinicians educated on perimenopause and menopause provides expert validation and targeted, evidence-based strategies to help you restore emotional resilience, address changes in intimacy, and protect your overall well-being through this life transition.

Endometriosis, PCOS, and fertility challenges: These conditions present distinct coping challenges, particularly because discussion of symptoms carries social taboos that often foster isolation, shame, and secrecy. Our clinicians can help guide you through the unique difficulties of arbitrary cultural norms, medical advocacy, and anxiety/grief surrounding fertility.

Impact on Relationships & Mental Health: Navigating health conditions can place unique strain on body image, personal identity, intimate partnerships, and overall emotional well-being. Working with clinicians who “get it” makes all the difference.

Expert Leadership in Women’s Health

Our specialized care is led by clinical expertise with a dedicated focus on the biopsychosocial management of female health.

Trusted, Specialized Network
Dr. Donna Kreher, Founder and Clinical Director, worked alongside OB/GYN specialists at URMC treating complex women’s health conditions for several years. She maintains active collaborative relationships with local women’s health specialists including OB/GYN, sexual wellness, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and holistic practitioners.

Program Development
In 2018, Dr. Kreher helped develop and launch a comprehensive chronic pelvic and vulvar pain service at the University of Rochester. Rezenity Health’s individual and group services for women’s health are based on Dr. Kreher’s published research on brief, effective interventions for this population.

National Recognition
Dr. Kreher has lectured nationally to healthcare professionals on evidence-based, biopsychosocial approaches to women’s health, bringing gold-standard specialized care directly to our practice.

Our Integrative Modalities

We draw from evidence-based, mind-body approaches to help you recover physical comfort, regain function, and rebuild peace of mind:

Pain Neuroscience Education
Learn how your brain and nervous system process pelvic pain signals and discover actionable skills to turn down pain sensitivity.

ACT, CBT, & DBT Skills
Learn cognitive reframing, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance to navigate flare-ups and pursue a meaningful life alongside physical health changes.

Core Focus Areas

Self-Advocacy & Healthcare Navigation
Learn to effectively communicate your symptoms, set boundaries, and advocate for yourself in medical settings. Gain support in building an effective network of practitioners who are invested in your outcomes.

Identity & Relationships
Address the impact of health changes on personal identity, body image, and intimacy with partners.

Restorative Health
Establish sustainable, nonjudgmental routines that prioritize your long-term physical and emotional well-being.

Specialized Groups

Connecting with peers facing similar health struggles creates a powerful, nonjudgmental environment that reduces shame and accelerates healing. Our specialized women’s health groups are held via telehealth for maximum accessibility across New York State:

Chronic Pelvic Pain Skills Group

Format: Structured, action-oriented 8-week cycle.
Focus: Hands-on coping strategies to manage pelvic pain, improve daily function, and calm nervous system distress.

Women's Health Support Group

Format: Meets twice monthly for 3-month blocks (6 total sessions) to build deep trust, rapport, and lasting community.
Focus: Open discussion and mutual support surrounding pelvic pain, reproductive health, hormonal shifts, and navigating major life transitions.

Client Testimonials

The pelvic pain support group simultaneously provided me with a space to share my experiences with pain and gain actionable tools to support my well-being, even amidst a flare-up. Group sessions can be intimidating, but the group leader and the other professionals who joined made me feel welcomed and safe to be vulnerable.

Group support with other women experiencing pelvic pain has been extremely helpful.

Pelvic pain can be extremely isolating and shameful. Going to the group sessions made me feel less alone and helped me create a different relationship with my pain. I am now much more aware of when I am experiencing a flare-up and feel more empowered to navigate these moments. Group sessions did not make my pain suddenly disappear, but it has certainly made me feel more confident that I can navigate it and protect my well-being.