Yes, the shimano R700 shift/brake levers are designed for smaller hands. They're expensive, though
-- around $350 for the set. Don't know if they're still available, but Terry used to make some drop bars that were designed to put your hands closer to the levers by adding a relief to the inside profile of the
curve. Might be a cheaper option!

Bar-cons and a shorter reach lever are an option, too, as you suggested. Once you uncouple shifting from the braking functionality, you can choose from a much larger pool of brake levers! Cane Creek and Tektro both make levers for smaller hands.