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
All clients need empathy, understanding, caring, and insight about the sources of their problems. But clients also want concrete suggestions about how to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I specialize in couple therapy with highly-stressed couples on the brink of dissolving their relationship, but al...
**ACCEPTING CLIENTS, TELEHEALTH ONLY AT THIS TIME** You are probably someone who thrives on self-awareness and self-discovery and is eager to make changes and find more fulfillment in your life. Or you might be a person who feels unfulfilled in relationships and is seeking more connection. You're probably wondering why others are advancing in their lives but it feels like you are stuck. You mig...
"I never guessed this would be my life!" That has been one of the many thoughts that just keep coming up for you as you push yourself out of bed every day. Feeling overwhelmed and depressed you figure you might as well get used to feeling unhappy but it makes you annoyed and resentful. Feeling this way makes you push others away. You've decided to finally look for someone to talk to but you eve...
If you are looking for life-long results, from a transformative, experienced therapist, we may be a great fit. Choosing a therapist who is right for you is key to good therapy and it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. You have endured your struggle long enough. I am an open, non-judgmental, clinically licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, anger, depression and trauma. My traini...
I'm here to listen. Stuck, hurt, scared, or lost; finding your path again can be difficult. Whether you are returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, together we can identify what is holding you back and how to overcome it. I aim to provide a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space for you to reflect, heal, and grow. I practice with an integrative approach, combining aspects of...
*Currently accepting new clients* As humans, we are wired for connection with one another and sometimes it can be challenging to let down our defenses and open up to others. I believe that being in therapy will allow you to understand your vulnerabilities, identify troublesome patterns, and make concrete changes in the present that will carry into the future. My areas of specialty include...
My role in our work together is to help you look deeper into your most pressing problems, and to assist you in working towards solutions that fit your life. I am happy to consult with you for just a few sessions, or to spend more time digging down to the roots of your struggles. I am passionate about helping people improve their sleep, as it has such an impact on mood and functioning. I can als...
Gwen Clancy graduated with a B.S. in Sociology from Illinois State University & a masters from St. Xavier University. She’s worked in agency settings since graduating college & really enjoys helping folks make forward progress in their lives. Her experience ranges from working with substance abuse, domestic violence, runaway/homeless youth & supervised residential for youth & those who have sev...
Are you nursing a heartbreak post-split? Considering divorce? When we are hurting emotionally, it’s near impossible to see things clearly. Sometimes, it is the things right in front of us that can be most difficult to look at. And whether we want to admit it or not, friends and family have a vested interest. That’s where I come in..my 20+ years working as a practicing clinician have taught me t...
One of my favorite quotes to live by, is "Sometimes we are tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths." Seeking therapy should NEVER be viewed as a weakness, but rather an opportunity to develop new strengths. My belief is that the therapeutic experience should be authentic, warm, and supportive. I encourage my clients to see the benefit of developing inner strength when...
I have a holistic and integrative approach to my practice. I specialize in working with individuals & couples that are stressed and overwhelmed seeking positive results in their mental, physical health, and relationships. You may be a high achiever with unattainable personal goals, a fatigued care giver, may have experienced some level of trauma, or find yourself in relationships that is not...
Painful experiences can leave us feeling completely alone. Sometimes we just need someone to meet us where we are to find a way to move forward. Healthy relationships are sometimes difficult to navigate, especially when there is a lifetime of hurt getting in the way. I want to help you create healthy, fulfilling, nourishing connections with those you care about. Along with anxiety and depressio...
Evergreen has been providing outpatient services to the community since 1974. We have three offices near Culpeper, Manassas, and Fairfax Virginia. Our Culpeper office is located on a farm and can be used to provide services for ADD or ADHD children who have difficulty maintaining themselves for a full 50 minute session. We offer professional services provided by Licensed Therapists and Resident...
Do you need to talk? I'm here to listen. I use genuine self in trauma-informed, client-centered therapy. I utilize authentic connection to collaborate with clients, focusing on their goals, defining what they needed for a successful therapeutic encounter, and establishing treatment plans to meet goals on a short timeline. I have experience using play therapy, sand play, and expressive arts to...
