"Not all wounds are visible"
Empowering Female Veterans One Conversation At A Time
Research has shown that women veterans are at particularly high risk for loneliness and isolation.
Between 2020 and 2021, the suicide rate among women veterans rose 24.1%—nearly four times higher than the 6.3% increase among male veterans, and almost ten times greater than the 2.6% increase among non-veteran women.
Studies show that many female veterans struggle with challenges related to self-image. These difficulties can shape how they see themselves, heighten their vulnerability to both mental and physical health concerns, and create significant barriers to successfully navigating civilian life.
About Female Veterans
Silent Sacrifice: The Unique Challenges Facing Female Veterans Female veterans are among the most underserved and underrecognized populations in our country. While they have answered the call to serve with courage and dedication, many suffer in silence upon returning home. The unique stressors they experience—ranging from gender-specific challenges and strained personal relationships to financial stress and reintegration difficulties—create chronic relationship strain and psychological distress. These issues can erode psychological readiness and wellness, sometimes to the point where a woman veteran struggles to care for herself or her family. It’s time to break the silence. Our women veterans have served with strength, now they need our support. We must come together as a community to recognize their unique challenges and ensure they are met with understanding, resources, and care. Advocate for trauma-informed services, support single-gender treatment options, and help create safe, inclusive spaces where women veterans can heal and thrive. Join us in honoring their service not just in words, but through meaningful action. Stand with our sisters-in-arms, because no one who served should have to suffer alone.
The Numbers Tell the Story According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in 2015 alone, 405,418 female veterans received compensation for service-connected disabilities. That number represented 20.1% of the total population of female veterans at the time. Among the top service-connected conditions were post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder, together accounting for nearly 30% of all disability claims among female veterans. These statistics reveal an urgent mental health need within this rapidly growing population.
Isolation and Invisibility: A Deadly Combination A consistent theme among female veterans is the loss of social support following their military service. This absence of connection has profound health implications, including heightened stress levels, increased suicide risk, and poor overall physical and emotional well-being. Tragically, female veterans are 1.8 times more likely than civilian female to die by suicide. Among those who do not access VA services, the suicide rate has increased by an alarming 98%. Mixed-gender care environments often present an additional barrier to healing, particularly for female who have experienced trauma during service. Many female veterans report a preference for single-sex treatment spaces, which foster a safer and more comfortable atmosphere for recovery and reintegration.
What Our Clients Are saying
"Dr. Hubbert is a consummate professional, well versed and knowledgable, patient, understanding and resourceful. I am soooooo glad I chose her and she accepted me. My life would be in shambles if not for her".
"That's a big question for this little dialogue box :). I'm not sure of "what I learned", but I enjoyed talking to Dr. H, she was a balanced sounding-board, and definitely seemed to have my best interest at heart."
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"I have been in therapy for more than 20 years and I have made more progress with her in 2 years than I made with all my prior therapists combined. I think she is brilliant, relatable and likable."
"I know my well-being truly matters to Dr. Hubbert."
"Even if we were not Doctor-patient, I would want her as a friend!"
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