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
From the outside it looks like you have it all together - you’re the “go-to” friend, a devoted son/daughter and loving girlfriend/boyfriend, a top ranked analyst, a successful start-up founder - but on the inside you are often struggling to hold it all together. Friends and family praise your accomplishments, and you think to yourself “if only they really knew”. If this feels like you, know tha...
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Entering therapy can be an important step in that process. I look to empower individuals and families to tap into and enhance their inner strength and make the changes they desire. I strive to create a warm, nurturing environment in which people feel comfortable being vulnerable, processing difficult emotions, and practicing the skills needed to ma...
I work with adults (18+) individually and couples to address stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship challenges, life transitions, chronic pain issues and military associated PTSD. I have extensive training and experience working with Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and Military families. I create a great therapeutic relationship which allows us to work on your struggles in a...
I have a passion for helping individuals overcome life’s challenges by attempting to impart the skills necessary to increase overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is holistic, which means physical and spiritual health is a huge component in helping individuals feel whole. I attempt therapeutic approaches that are integrative and solution based on each clients specific needs. I have experie...
The process of coming home to one's self can be tender, and I hold it with care. I am passionate about supporting the cultivation of personal wholeness while tending to the discomfort found within the human experience. Through attuned listening, I witness clients make the unconscious material of their psyches and lives conscious. My practice serves adults and youth going through the many passag...
I am a trauma-informed mental health counselor (MHC-LP) with a passion for helping people heal through connection and empowerment. I use relational psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapies. My approach is warm, collaborative and nonjudgmental. I believe that the therapeutic bond is central to the healing process, so I am honored to hold space for your experiences...
My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all. I specialize in the relationship between trauma and...
Daily responsibilities and obligations can make self care a challenge so I recognize the time you're taking to find a therapist to meet your needs. The feelings from anxiety and trauma can be overwhelming and support can feel hard to find. I use a client-focused, strength-based approach as I collaborate with you on your chosen goals. My intention is to support you in feeling empowered, positive...
Do you find yourself getting stuck in patterns, having the same fights with your partner over and over? Do you sometimes feel alone in your relationship or like you've become more like roommates than lovers? These feelings can be discouraging and isolating, but you are not alone. I empower partners to navigate these common challenges in a way that gets to the heart of the matter. Together we wo...
It is not uncommon for many of us to cling to belief systems that ultimately do not serve us. We bend over backwards to put out a facade of confidence, dependability, and accomplishment to the outside world in an attempt to live up to society’s and our own unattainable standards. We give and give to our jobs, our families, and our community to the point of utter exhaustion. Despite all the hard...
Do you find yourself going through the motions of everyday? What were your inspirations and goals when you started this journey? Everyone experiences setbacks, and living and working in this city alone can weigh on an individual, couple or family system. Therapy is part of self-care, and taking time for yourself can help reset your mind and spirit. Whether it is anxiety, depression, grief, or p...
In today's world, adolescents are exposed to some overwhelming internal and external battles, such as peer pressure, self-esteem and body image, stress from home and school, bullying, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about coming alongside today's adolescents to create a safe, non-judgemental, understanding atmosphere, process their struggles and gain positive, healthy tools to use as t...
The key aspect to treatment is establishing a therapeutic relationship, first. Building trust and understanding the person I am helping is important and leads to better results. In therapy, I come from a compassionate, empathetic, supportive approach. I work collaboratively with individuals on the goals they want to work on. Together we will explore what may be challenging and devise a plan on ...
( English | español ) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work. I graduated from University of California at Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Studies in 2005 and from California State University, Chico with my Master’s degree in Social Work in 2015. I earned my Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work...
