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
If you've been looking for the motivation or a sign to start treatment, I hope this is it. If you've experienced something you don't know if you can recover from, I hope this is a message helping you to believe that you can. You may not be the same person you were before, but you can absolutely move from victim, to survivor, to thriver. I specialize in treating adults who have experienced vario...
Over the past few months, your life may have radically changed due to the current global pandemic caused by Covid-19. Therapy can create a safe and supportive environment to rebuild resiliency and a sense of balance during the current crisis and beyond. My approach to psychotherapy draws on a number of clinical theories and works to be culturally sensitive and person-centered with your individu...
My passion is for working with teenagers and young adults experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Through experience with my clients, I have developed a deep understanding of how maladaptive thoughts and beliefs can affect an individual’s well-being. My desire as a therapist is to foster hope and growth for people through the approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Ration...
Everyone deserves time and space to explore and better understand their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors, and to experience inner peace and joy. It is an honor to share space with someone interested in growth and healing. Once we can better understand our past experiences and how they affect us in the present, we have more choices and can make adjustments in our life as we see fit. I...
Living in our complex world today, we are faced with many challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, insecure, anxious or depressed. My work with clients is focused on improving quality of life, while building on the best parts of ourselves. In my practice, I work with individuals who find themselves stuck, or struggling with work, relationships, family, loss, and identity issues. I util...
I always knew I wanted to be a therapist, and mental health has always been a source of passion and interest to me. I chose the field of social work due to the heavy emphasis on strengths-based approaches, person in environment theory and empowering people. In order to be truly effective, therapy needs to be a comfortable and safe place, and the client needs to be in charge of the path they tak...
We work with individuals, couples, and families, all ages, and can work with a broad range of issues. We are committed to fostering an environment of safety and respect for people of all beliefs, backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. We achieve our mission by offering affordable, best practice, behavioral science and faith-integrative offerings. No specific faith practice is required to receiv...
Riding the highs and lows of life's roller coaster is exhausting and scary at times. I'm here to help you off. I specialize in the treatment of bipolar and anxiety disorders. I am not the “smile and nod” type of therapist. I will work with you to develop concrete skills to get you feeling better and enjoying what life really has to offer. I practice both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (focus is o...
Ultimately, the goal is progress, not perfection. I firmly believe we all possess the necessary tools for growth and change. My intent is to provide a judgement-free zone for individuals to open up and be their most authentic selves. Anyone I connect with can count on me to remain actively engaged without reacting based upon my own personal biases. Trust in my guidance to give you that extra pu...
Did life throw a wrench in your plans? Are you about to feel the overwhelm that accompanies a big change in events? Are you feeling frustrated from being stuck in a self-defeating pattern? Change is scary and life can be difficult, but you deserve the autonomy and decision making skills that lead to a fulfilling life. My clients come to me as someone who can guide them during a period of...
We all get to a place in life where we are unsure what do next or how to cope with all the feelings we are experiencing. I am here to help you work through these moments in life whether it’s depression, anxiety, thought distortions, or relationship conflict. My goal is to help be a guide on your journey to social/emotional wellness. I have experience working with adults at various different lev...
Carissa believes that working from a trauma informed, person-centered approach encourages a safe and collaborative experience between therapist and client. I have experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, issues of substance abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and self-esteem. I use CBT and DBT based therapies to help clients learn practical coping a...
**TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**Lately, has it felt difficult to balance, connect (or reconnect) with yourself, and/or figure out how to move forward? It can feel disorienting when life throws us some serious curveballs. Maybe an event happened recently that has triggered feelings that you can't seem to shake. Perhaps you feel stuck in a season of sadness, shame, and anxiousness. If yo...
**Ring the bells that still can ring; forget your perfect offering; there is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in. (Leonard Cohen)** Are you feeling hopeless? Lost? Confused? Maybe you yearn for more joy or you are processing a loss or major life change. Perhaps anxiety and panic has shown up for reasons you can't understand or control. I am a therapist specializing in depression...
“I want to feel better. I want a better relationship with my partner or children. I need someone to really listen to me.” These are some of the comments I hear when someone comes to counseling for the first time. Often the clients I see have struggled with depression, anxiety, conflict or trauma for years before they seek help from a therapist. What if counseling could improve your quality of l...
