Women face a unique set of mental health challenges — shaped by hormonal shifts across the lifespan, the pressures of career and caregiving, and life transitions that range from joyful to devastating. Whether you’re looking for talk therapy to process and grow, or medication management to stabilize and feel like yourself again, RWWC offers both — provided by experienced clinicians who understand women’s health inside and out.
A psychologist holds a doctoral degree (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) and specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions through therapy and behavioral approaches. Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thought and emotion, developing coping skills, and working through life challenges in a supported environment.
Psychologists do not prescribe medication, but frequently collaborate with prescribers to offer whole-person care when both therapy and medication may be beneficial.
A psychiatric provider is a licensed clinician with specialized training in evaluating the biological and neurological dimensions of mental health. At RWWC, our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is board-certified and authorized to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications — offering an important bridge between mental health and medical care.
Psychiatry is often the right fit when symptoms are more severe, when therapy alone hasn’t provided sufficient relief, or when a hormonal or medical component may be contributing to how you feel.
Dr. Liggera is a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions. She uses a psychodynamic/insight-oriented approach, creating a secure and supportive environment where patients can explore patterns, build resilience, and move forward with clarity. She earned her Psy.D. from The George Washington University and her B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University.
Kait McDermott is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in medication management for women navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Kait brings a calm, trauma-informed presence and has specialized training in ketamine-assisted therapy. She earned her M.S.N. from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and her B.S.N. from Villanova University. Kait is currently accepting new patients.
As your pregnancy progresses, your body and life are in transition. Our psychologist helps ease this transforming stage of life with individualized support.
The weeks and months after birth bring joy, challenge, and change. Learn skills to manage stress, understand your emotions, and enjoy new motherhood.
For moments when life feels out of control. Our psychologist introduces tension-relieving tools tailored to how you uniquely experience stress.
Working through communication challenges and strengthening bonds with partners, family, and loved ones.
Preparing for marriage emotionally as well as logistically — building skills for a lasting, healthy partnership.
Navigating emotional and cognitive changes associated with aging, chronic illness, and shifting life roles.
A comprehensive assessment of mental health symptoms, history, and contributing medical or hormonal factors to determine the most appropriate treatment path.
Ongoing prescription and monitoring of psychiatric medications for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and adjustment disorders.
Specialized support for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments, offered by a clinician with dedicated training in ketamine-assisted care.
Schedule a session with Dr. Liggera to begin working through life’s challenges with a trusted, experienced guide.
Kait McDermott is currently accepting new patients for psychiatric evaluations and med management.