Are You Struggling With Women's Issues?

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Women continue to face discriminatory practices, attitudes, and institutions even in modern society, and these issues may affect their mental health. Women may choose to enter counseling for gender-related issues or other mental health concerns, and, as a result of their gender experience, women’s issues come up within therapy.

Available Treatment Options

Many types of therapy can assist people with women’s issues. Feminist Therapy approaches counseling that centers on women’s and other genders besides men’s experiences, focusing on relationships, social understanding, empowerment, and advocating for equality. Women may also feel comfortable in group therapy with other women, as being surrounded by people who can understand their experiences can be therapeutic.

Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Women's Issues

Martina Barshall, PMHNP-BC

Des Moines

Iowa

A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.

Jill Lees, LCSW

Arvada

Colorado

Jill Lees primarily works with female-identifying adult clients. She adopts a holistic approach to help develop greater self-awareness of thoughts and behaviors and to pinpoint the reasons behind why we may think and act in certain ways. Jill's therapeutic approaches include mindfulness/somatic work and psychodynamic therapy, among others, but she tailors therapy to each client.