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
My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your confusion and pain, help you create unique coping skills, and build a preferred life worth living. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talk...
As your therapist, I can help you learn about the relationship between your thoughts, moods, physical symptoms and behaviors. Along the way we can collaborate to develop skills to help you manage stress and any difficult emotions you may be experiencing. I mainly utilize a trauma-informed approach, as most of my experience has been with at-risk youth and victims of domestic violence However, I...
Therapy can be a frightening, overwhelming process, yet one of the most rewarding and life changing experiences of your life. It allows you to be You, feel safe, and gain the insight and mindfulness you need to be in control of you. Through your weaknesses and strengths, you will learn to embrace each and every experience. You will gain the knowledge to make the changes You need. You will find ...
Are you feeling stuck or worn-down, but unsure how to get to a better place? It may be hard to imagine what it would feel like to experience freedom from binges/emotional eating, PTSD, emotional numbness, shame, body image, anxiety, sadness, disordered eating, or relationship issues. I see your frustration and honor it. The fact that you are reading this page right now shows that you want thing...
Whether you’re dealing with normal emotional distress or find impairment in your functioning due to your symptoms, it is important that you know you are not alone. There is hope! I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for your counseling journey. We will work together to understand the root cause of your concerns and find real solutions. You deserve to feel better! My...
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from Liberty University with his PhD in...
Going to therapy can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. The most important tool in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. Building that relationship and a level of trust is the first thing we will do together. If you’ve gotten this far, you must be ready for change. Whether it’s unhappiness in a relationship, noticing a pattern or cycle you want to change, or feeling ready ...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with individuals who have struggled with substance use and/or mental health issues. From the time I began studying social work, its philosophy resonated deeply with me: it is client-centered and strengths-based with an emphasis on dignity for all, regardless of background or identity. I believe in letting you tell your story. Som...
SAME WEEK APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! As a law enforcement officer wife and mom, I understand that confidentiality is the priority when working with those in public safety. Being part of the community of public safety professionals for over 20 years has led me to building a practice with a focus on this culture. With specialized, public safety mental health training, I can help you and your loved o...
Sometimes the world seems against you. Fear and anxiety overwhelm you and motivate much of your decision making and interactions with others. Feelings of inferiority and guilt prevent you from achieving your goals. Isolation and withdrawal seem like the most comfortable choice, but these do not lead you to happiness and satisfaction. You feel ashamed of your pain and your past, but these do not...
You are successful. Others often make comments about how "perfect your life is" because from the outside they see someone with a perfect marriage, great kids, and a wonderful job. But on the inside you feel anything but perfect. You are struggling to keep your head above water, you haven't felt connected to your spouse in months, and you no longer have the energy to even try to get your kids to...
I believe everyone has a story to tell. Your story matters, and it matters to me. All of our stories are unique and different. How you think about yourself affects many aspects of your life, that you may not even be aware of. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space that is HIPAA compliant for you to for a therapeutic alliance that both of us create. It is your story and your place to be heard &...
Over the past 20 years as a clinical therapist and nutritionist, my focus has been helping individuals achieve their optimal health. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” nutrition plan. Instead, I work with clients one-on-one, supporting them as they make positive changes based on lifestyle and food preferences. I use a personalized, holistic approach that is unique to each client. I combin...
Dr. De Guzman is a seasoned bilingual Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years in academia, research, and as practitioner, who believes in the power of human resilience. She uses evidence-based approaches to improve the quality of life of people dealing with challenging situations due to mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, environmental stress, and others. She specializes in substanc...
Relationships & sex are both avenues for exploring the unconscious drives and desires that motivate us. I work with couples and individuals. I use a combination of self-inquiry and narrative therapy to help my clients connect with their sexuality and reclaim their birthright as fully developed confident beings. Tension or shame in your intimate life can impact your health, work, and other...
